Author name: Dr. Jennifer Abbott

Dr. Jennifer Abbott is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. As the founder of the Center for Effective Treatment in Boulder, Colorado, she provides evidence-based therapy integrating EMDR, DBT, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Dr. Abbott holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology and a master's degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and a PSYPACT provider, offering telehealth services in most states. Dr. Abbott is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care that empowers clients to heal and live fulfilling lives.

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Diagnostic Clarification, Psychological Evaluations

The Benefits of a Diagnostic Clarification

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If you have spent years in therapy without feeling better, you are not alone, and you are not the problem. One of the most common reasons treatment stalls is the absence of an accurate, thorough diagnosis. A diagnostic clarification evaluation is a comprehensive psychological assessment designed to do what many standard intake appointments simply cannot: get to the bottom of what is going on so that you and your provider can build a treatment plan grounded in real understanding.

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Learning Disability Evaluations, Learning Disorders, Neuropsychological Evaluations

A Back-to-School Guide to Learning Disability Evaluations

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A new school year can bring a familiar worry back into focus: why does my child struggle so much with reading, writing, or math despite trying so hard? If homework battles or a slipping report card have you wondering whether something more is going on, a learning disability evaluation can give you the answers you’re looking for. This guide covers the signs to watch for, how the process works, and how to get started before the year gets away from us all.

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Neuropsychological Evaluations

What Is the Cognitive Learning Process? Understanding How Your Brain Takes in Information

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If you have ever read the same paragraph three times without retaining a word or watched someone else seem to pick up new skills with ease while you felt like you were falling behind, you have already experienced something important about the cognitive learning process. Understanding what that process actually is and what can make it harder for some people can be the first step toward getting real answers.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Constructive Psychotherapy

Types of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Techniques That Make a Difference

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If you have been struggling with difficult emotions, painful memories, or overwhelming thoughts, you may have already tried therapy that did not quite work. Acceptance and commitment therapy techniques offer a different path forward. Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, ACT helps you change your relationship with them so they no longer run your life. For people dealing with complex mental health challenges, this approach can be life-changing.

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Constructive Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy?

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If you have ever sat through talk therapy and felt your chest tightening while your mind kept working through the words, you already know something important: the body keeps score. Trauma lives in the body, not only in thoughts. So what is sensorimotor psychotherapy, and how does it differ from talk therapy? It is a body-centered approach that brings the nervous system, posture, breath, and movement into the therapy room alongside language. For people who have tried traditional therapy and felt stuck, it can open a door that words alone could not.

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Constructive Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy

Understanding Gestalt Therapy Goals and Principles

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If you’ve been exploring therapy options and wondering whether Gestalt Therapy could be the right fit, you’re not alone. Gestalt Therapy goals are centered around helping you build self-awareness, connect with your present-moment experience, and take ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In short, this approach helps you understand how you function, so you can begin to change what isn’t working for you.

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Constructive Psychotherapy, DBT Therapy, EMDR & Trauma, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Psychological Evaluations

OCD and Borderline Personality Disorder: What You Need to Know

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If you have been living with intense emotional pain, intrusive thoughts, and a sense that your mind is working against you, you may have wondered whether what you are experiencing is OCD and borderline personality disorder, or perhaps one or the other. These two conditions are frequently misunderstood, sometimes misdiagnosed, and often dismissed by providers who are not trained to work with complex presentations. Understanding how they relate to each other, where they overlap, and how they differ is the first step toward getting care that can make a meaningful difference.

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Constructive Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Psychological Evaluations

Zoloft and Emotional Blunting: What’s Happening and What You Can Do

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Zoloft is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the United States, and for many people, it offers relief from depression and anxiety. But there’s a side effect that doesn’t always make it into the initial conversation with a prescriber: emotional blunting. If you’ve been taking Zoloft and noticed that something feels off, that life seems duller, flatter, or somehow more distant, you’re not imagining it, and you’re far from alone.

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