About Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD
Licensed Psychologist + Consultant
CBT & ACT Specialist | Anxiety, Burnout and Integrative Mental Health Expert
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Dr. Jennifer Olson-Madden, a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience serving individuals across the Denver area and beyond. My practice specializes in helping high-achieving young adults—particularly women—who are navigating burnout, perfectionism, chronic stress, and anxiety disorders, including ADHD and executive dysfunction.
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What unites the clients I work with is a deep desire to live more purposefully beyond burnout, anxiety, and chronic stress- and into lives of meaning, clarity and emotional well-being. Many arrive feeling stuck in cycles of overachievement, emotional exhaustion, or disconnection from their values. Together, we clarify what matters most, learn how to step back from the noise of anxious thoughts, and take committed action toward meaningful change.
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I believe in the power of aligned, inspired, and intentional action to transform our internal world and external outcomes.
My Approach: Evidence-Based + Whole Person
I use a blend of science-backed therapy approaches with deep respect for your lived experience.
My work integrates:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Mindfulness-Based Interventions
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Holistic and Functional Mental Health Insights (when desired or indicated)
You can expect our work to blend compassionate presence with clear strategies. I support clients in moving beyond just “coping” to living in alignment with their deepest values. Clients who benefit most are ready to make space for change, are willing to invest in their growth, and seeking a deeper, more grounded well-being.
I don’t just teach ACT—I live it. I use these practices in my own life, every day.
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My clients are professionals, parents, or high-achieving individuals who are struggling with overwhelm, perfectionism, and disconnection from themselves.
Together, we slow down, clarify what really matters, and build practical strategies for moving forward—on your terms.
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Whether you're navigating executive dysfunction (from brain fog to ADHD), feeling emotionally exhausted and disconnected, or seeking therapy to better understand yourself, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
I support clients with a wide range of issues, including:
✅ Burnout recovery
✅ Anxiety disorders
✅ Perfectionism & over-functioning
✅ Chronic stress & emotional exhaustion
✅ Executive dysfunction (e.g., ADHD)
✅ Depression & mood regulation
✅ Life transitions & identity shifts
✅ Relationship issues
Clinical Expertise + Background
I’ve worked in the field of psychology and mental health for over 2 decades, and I’ve been a licensed psychologist in Denver, CO since 2007. I also maintain national licensure via PSYPACT, which allows for telehealth across 42 states (currently participating).
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Education & Advanced Training:
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B.A. in Psychology – Cornell College
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Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology – University of Denver
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Pre-Doctoral Residency – Eastern Colorado VA Medical Center (ECHCS VAMC)
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2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship – Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention
For over 12 years, I worked as a Clinical and Research Psychologist and Principal Investigator at the VA’s Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) for Suicide Prevention. I also served as the Director of Training for the Advanced Psychology Fellowship Program and achieved the academic rank of Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in the Departments of Psychiatry and of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
My research and clinical work focused on the intersection of mental and physical health conditions, including:
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PTSD & trauma; anxiety; and depression
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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Substance misuse
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Suicide prevention for Veterans
I have published, presented and consulted on this body of work throughout the past decades. One of my proudest accomplishments was co-leading a multi-million dollar Department of Defense–funded clinical trial on cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention (CBT-SP) in Veterans. I also co-led the clinical implementation of CBT-SP in the Suicide Prevention 2.0 Clinical Telehealth initiative and this intervention was successfully adopted into national use across the VA system. It continues to serve as a primary treatment for Veterans at risk for self-directed violence as well as a training model for clinicians nationwide. This study was recently published and can be reviewed here (DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.10.056)).
You can also find selected publications of my work on ResearchGate.
Private Practice: Serving Denver & Beyond
In 2019, I founded my private practice to offer specialized psychological care to adults in the private sector—especially high-achieving adults and professionals seeking therapy in the Denver Metro Area. Since 2022, I’ve devoted myself fully to private practice, supporting individuals, especially women, in living with clarity, presence, and vitality. I serve clients across the state of Colorado as well across the U.S., in both urban and rural areas. As someone who self-identifies as a high-achieving professional and parent, anxious and also recovering from burnout and perfectionism, I decided it was my mission to help others move toward greater wellbeing and meaning.
Therapeutic Approaches
My interventional approach is informed by extensive training in the following modalities:
· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
· Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
· Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
· Compassion Focused Therapy
· Dialectical Behavior Therapy
· Emotion Focused Therapy
· Gottman Method Couples Therapy
· Internal Family Systems
· Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
· Motivational Interviewing
· Positive Psychology
· Problem-Solving Therapy
· Process-based Therapy
· Written Exposure Therapy
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Integrative & Functional Mental Health
Mental health is not just in the mind—it’s in the body, the environment, the daily choices we make.
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My commitment to whole-person care led me to complete a comprehensive, year-long certification as a Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)—a program approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
I bring advanced training from functional nutrition, hormonal health, and nutritional psychiatry into the therapy room when relevant. I believe the mind and body are deeply connected, and that wellness means tending to all parts of ourselves—emotional, physical, and spiritual.
Whether you're curious about how nutrition affects mood, or seeking a more whole-person path to healing, you're in the right place.
Let’s Move From Surviving to Thriving- Together
Whether you're a high-achieving young adult just beginning your professional journey, or an established professional balancing career, relationships, and personal well-being, therapy can provide the clarity and support you need. I work with clients across Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding Colorado area who are ready to move beyond burnout, chronic stress, and anxiety—and reconnect with a more meaningful, sustainable way of living.
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If you're located outside of Colorado but are seeking therapy to address perfectionism, improve your relationships, or reclaim your energy and sense of purpose, you're in the right place. Through collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based therapy, I help individuals shift patterns that no longer serve them and take aligned, intentional steps toward change. I am licensed via PSYPACT to provide services to clients in 42 states.
You don’t have to stay stuck. With the right support, lasting transformation is possible.
Let’s begin.
Contact
2000 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222
*SERVICES ARE ONLY BY TELEHEALTH ACROSS 41 STATES*
720-588-3823