Jennifer Tougaw
I am a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in women's issues, anxiety, and depression. I have extensive experience working with women from all walks of life and I have a passion for helping women find balance in their lives and learn to trust themselves and find their voices. I have been in private practice for over 9 years and have a good, solid background in mental health.
First session
During the first session, we will get to know one another. I will ask various questions about your history and background, as well as your goals for therapy.
Strengths
I am empathetic, kind and understanding. I try to make therapy relatable and stress free.
Ideal clients
I specialize in working with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated and have goals in mind for therapy, although we can also develop goals along the way if you are just looking for someone to help you manage your anxiety and depression. I also have extensive experience helping clients through grief and loss.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Using CBT helps us understand how your emotions dictate your behaviors and vice versa.
Compassion Focused
Self-compassion and compassion for others is the foundation of much of my practice as a therapist and as a human. I think we need to develop more compassion for ourselves, especially when we make mistakes or are going through a difficult time in life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I think that meditation and mindfulness can help us slow down and live in the present moment, when life's anxieties and struggles have us worrying about what might happen in the future. Developing a mindfulness practice can help us manage anxiety in a productive way.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I approach all of my clients and sessions through a person-centered ideal, where I find empathy for you as a person and approach you with unconditional positive regard and authenticity.
Strength-Based
I help clients understand their strengths and resilience during therapy so they can understand they have the ability to live the life they desire.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Burnout
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Regulation
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
ADHD
Addiction
Addiction / Substance Use
Anger Management
Autism
Child or Adolescent
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling
Dissociative Disorders
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Family Therapy
Family Therapy
Foster Care/Adoption
Gambling Addiction
High Clinical Acuity
Learning / School Challenges
Learning Disabilities
Medication Management
Men's Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Serious Mental Illness
Sex Addiction
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Substance Misuse
Licensed in
ColoradoLicense CSW.09926540