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Photograph of Zoe Jackson mental health therapist with Complete Health Wellness Group

Zoe Jackson, LCSW

Mental Health Therapist
Ages: Young Adults, Adults, Parents
Licensed: Colorado & Maryland

Background & Experience

Zoe Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering services to clients in Colorado, with a pending Maryland license. Her background in psychology and social work, along with her hands-on experience in substance abuse treatment, makes her a skilled and compassionate mental health therapist. She began her academic journey at the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse before transferring to the University of Denver, where she earned her BA in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and completed a Master’s in Social Work. Her education was further enriched by an Animal-Assisted Social Work Certificate from the Institute for Human-Animal Connection. Throughout her career, Zoe has held various roles in substance abuse treatment facilities, ranging from Clinical Case Manager to Lead Clinician. This experience has equipped her with expertise in crisis intervention, trauma therapy, long-term care, and case management. Notably, her work at CeDAR and involvement in the Collaborative Learning and Innovative Educational Models of Behavioral Health-Opioid Workforce Expansion Program have honed her clinical skills and deepened her understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Zoe employs an empathetic and trauma-informed approach tailored to each client's unique background, empowering them to better understand and engage in their healing processes. Her rich blend of academic knowledge, practical experience, and compassionate care provides her clients with the supportive therapeutic care they need to thrive.

Therapeutic Approach

Zoe creates a warm and nonjudgmental space where her clients can delve into the causes of their concerns and commence their journey. She embraces a holistic approach, emphasizing growth across emotional, mental, and spiritual while utilizing trauma-informed methods. Zoe's practice incorporates an array of therapeutic techniques, such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She deeply values the mind-body connection, integrating somatic experiences to harness the inherent wisdom our bodies offer during the healing process. Specializing in aiding women facing substance abuse, mental health struggles, and trauma, Zoe customizes her therapeutic strategies to align with the various backgrounds and experiences of her clients. She is committed to culturally sensitive and competent practices, honoring each client’s unique cultural context, values, and beliefs. Through providing candid feedback and empowering clients to express their needs, Zoe helps them take charge of their own healing journey.

Unique Aspects & Philosophy

Zoe's journey to becoming a therapist was fueled by her profound passion for helping individuals understand the deeper reasons behind their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Raised in a family deeply rooted in social work and open discussions about mental health, Zoe developed a strong belief in the power of communication and support from an early age. This unique upbringing instilled in her a passion for guiding others through their mental health journeys with empathy and informed care. Zoe's therapeutic approach is distinguished by her integration of animal-assisted interventions and her extensive knowledge of addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders, and trauma. By incorporating animals into therapy, she creates a calming and supportive environment that enhances the healing process. Her commitment to continuous learning through regular trainings and staying up-to-date with the latest research demonstrates her dedication to providing the most effective and relevant care.

Areas of Expertise

Anxiety & Adjustment

  • Anxiety management

  • Complex anxiety

  • Panic attacks

  • Health related

  • Medication anxiety

  • Political

  • Severe anxiety

  • Social anxiety

  • Covid related anxiety

Behavioral & Impulse-Control

  • Behavior change

  • Codependency

  • Impulsive behavior

  • Parent w/substance use

  • Addictive behaviors

  • Substance use

  • Risk behaviors

Trauma

  • Complex trauma

  • Family trauma

  • Ancestral trauma

  • Betrayal trauma

  • Cultural trauma

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Medical trauma

  • Religious trauma

  • Spiritual trauma

  • Vicarious trauma

  • Relationship trauma

  • Sexual abuse

Grief & Loss

  • Acute grief

  • Bereavement

  • Pregnancy and infant loss

  • Complicated grief

  • Suicide loss

Support &
Life Transitions

  • Work-life balance

  • LGBTQ+

  • Life balance & changes

  • Career change

  • Job loss

  • Social media use

  • Adverse childhood experiences

  • Childhood abuse

  • Children of divorce

  • Domestic violence

  • Domestic violence survivors

  • Family violence

  • Adjustment to medical diagnosis

  • Chronic disease, fear, illness, stress

Wellness

  • Mind-Body connection

  • Mindfulness

  • Negative self-talk

  • Trust issues

  • Bullying

  • Career burnout

  • Career counseling

  • Fear of failure

  • Stress financial, situational, work, eating

  • Binge eating

  • Body acceptance/image

  • Acute stress

  • Climate change stress

  • Stress-related disorders

  • Emotional intelligence

  • Emotional regulatory skills

  • Social skills

  • Sleep hygiene practices

  • Self esteem, acceptance, compassion, image, regulation

Mood

  • High-functioning depression

  • Major depressive disorder

  • Mild depression

  • Persistent depressive disorder

  • Seasonal depression

  • Anger management

  • Anxiety-driven anger

  • Emotional intimacy

  • Fears and phobias

  • Self-harm

  • Suicidal ideation

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Bipolar II

  • Perinatal mood/anxiety disorders

  • Postpartum depression

  • Postpartum mood disorders

Neurodevelopmental

  • Adult ADHD

  • Developmental trauma

  • Autism Spectrum

  • High-functioning autism

Relationships & Communication

  • Family conflict

  • Family dynamics

  • Family of origin

  • Father-child relationships

  • Healing from relationships

  • Mixed orientation relationships

  • Mother-child relationships

  • Relationship conflict

  • Relationship distress

  • Relationship skills

  • Separation

  • Sibling relationships

  • Social isolation

  • Relationship anxiety

  • Abusive relationships

  • Alternative relationships

  • Divorce

  • Families with autism-related challenges

Parenting & Family Dynamics

  • New parent

  • Parent-child relationship

  • Single parents

  • Caregiver burnout

  • Peer pressure

  • School issues

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Breathwork

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Compassion Focused

  • Conflict Resolution Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Eclectic

  • Ecotherapy / Nature Therapy

  • Family Systems Therapy

  • Feminist Therapy

  • Holistic Psychotherapy

  • Humanistic Psychology (humanism)

  • Internal Family Systems - Informed

  • Journal Therapy

  • Meditation Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Peer Support Therapy

  • Pet-Assisted Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

  • Positive Psychotherapy

  • Psychoeducational Groups

  • Psychodrama

  • Psychodynamic

  • Relational Psychotherapy

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Systems Theory / Therapy

  • Therapeutic Listening

  • Trauma Informed

  • Yoga and Mindfulness Therapy

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