Jordan Ivey, LCSW, MSW

Welcome!

I’m Jordan, the founder of Self-Connection Counseling. I am a fifth-generation Coloradan; I was born and raised in Denver, spent my college years in Middlebury, Vermont, and then came right back to Denver in 2016 to start adulthood in the town I love the most!

A lot of life has happened since then: I was a 7th grade teacher for a few years, adopted a very anxious dog, enjoyed a lot of Colorado sunshine, saw some great Red Rocks shows, got married, and became a full-time therapist and crisis counselor.

I come from a big, loud, multi-generational Colorado family. This is where I learned my deep love of connecting with people and where I honed my natural skills of curiosity and empathy. Being a part of a large family system brings me joy, laughter, and challenge; it has taught me how to navigate complex relational dynamics, embrace distinct personalities, and practice vulnerability with others.

I have always been drawn to connecting with other humans and creating strong relationships. In fact, I’m still friends with people I met back in kindergarten; I pride myself on having many lifelong friendships! I love those big, late-night conversations with friends where we get into the “nitty-gritty” of our family dynamics, relationships, and emotions.

This wiring naturally led me to a career in counseling. I bring those same qualities of curiosity, empathy, and warmth to my clients. I strive to create a space where clients feel free to express their innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment- a space where people can show up as their full, beautiful, messy, human, authentic selves- and where I can, too!

If you are considering reaching out for my services, please know that I feel incredibly grateful to be a healing partner on your journey towards emotional wellbeing. It is truly the honor of a lifetime to be a therapist.

    • Master of Social Work University of Denver, 2020-2022

    • Bachelor of Arts Middlebury College, 2012-2016

    • Self-Connection Counseling Individual & Family Counselor, 2024-Present

    • AllHealth Network Crisis Counselor/ Evaluator, 2023- Present

    • AllHealth Network Outpatient Individual, Family & Couples Therapist, 2022-2024

    • CU Medicine + UCHealth Outpatient Psychiatry Department Behavioral Health Intern/ Group Therapist, 2021-2022

    • Colorado School of Mines Student Outreach & Support Graduate Case Manager, 2020-2021

    • Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker 2024

    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II) 2024

    • Complex Trauma Certification Training: A Strengths-Based Approach for Treating Complex PTSD with Dr. Arielle Schwartz 2024

    • Safe & Stable Trauma Processing and Resolution with CPT, PE, EMDR, and IFS with Dr. Daphne Fatter 2024

    • Trauma-Based Nightmare Treatment: CBT-i and Image Rehearsal Therapy with Dr. Lillian Gibson 2024

    • Colorado Behavioral Health Administration Crisis Professional Certification 2024

    • Internal Family Systems Foundations & Consultation Group with Kathy Mackechney, LCSW 2022-2023

    • Encompass Model for Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment 2022

    • Motivational Interviewing with Dr. Liz Barnett 2022

    • Assessment of Suicide Risk in Adults and Adolescents 2022-2024

    • CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means 2022-2024

    • Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training 2022-2024

    • Cultural Competence in Clinical Care 2022-2024

    • Overcoming Barriers to LGBTQ+ Affirming Behavioral Health Services 2022-2024

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Trauma Recovery

    • Relational Conflict

    • Family Conflict

    • Self Esteem Issues

    • Panic Disorder

    • Suicidality

    • Grief and Loss

    • Emotional Dysregulation

    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

    • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

    • Mindfulness-Based Interventions

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Self-Compassion Interventions

    • Attachment-Based Interventions

Education & Training

Why Work with Me?

I believe that YOU are the expert in your own healing. My job as your therapist is to collaborate with you, listen to you, and guide you on the path to uncovering your most aligned and joyful self. I work hard create a therapeutic space where you can be fully vulnerable and honest. Through treatment, I will help you get to the root of your challenges, explore your emotions and values, and gain new insights into yourself.

My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative. I utilize a mix of evidence-based interventions in my practice. Through our work together, I will guide you in the process of deep self-inquiry to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of yourself. I will teach you skills to foster awareness and acceptance of your emotions. We will dig deep into the underlying needs that drive your feelings. I will also incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, attachment-based, and somatic practices into your treatment to help you with emotional and nervous system regulation.

The results? Clients have often told me that working together has transformed the way they view themselves and has provided them with the necessary tools to live a more fulfilling life. There is nothing I love more than watching that transformation occur.

What to Expect

In our first few sessions together, I will conduct a comprehensive assessment to further understand your needs. We will then collaborate to identify your unique treatment goals so that you are not in therapy longer than necessary.

Then, the true work begins! In addition to providing a listening ear, you can expect me to provide insight, challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving, uncover underlying needs that are contributing to your distress, and give you tangible strategies to improve your relationships, all while emphasizing your unique abilities and strengths.

Spending one hour a week with a trusted and skilled therapist can transform your relationship with others and with yourself. If you are ready to begin your healing journey, reach out to me today.

Statement on Anti-Oppressive Care

In the work that I do with clients, I am committed to providing anti-oppressive care that is rooted in social justice. While I utilize a variety of evidence-based and trauma-informed techniques in my practice, I am also a therapist who centers your lived experiences by prioritizing your unique voice, validating your reality, and utilizing culturally-sensitive approaches to create a safe space for you to explore your story and identity. I also work within a systems framework, meaning that our work together will acknowledge how systemic inequalities inherently impact your wellbeing and experiences.

I am dedicated to ongoing self-reflection and learning about how systems impact my clients with marginalized identities. Through this continuous education, I actively work to challenge my own privileges and biases in order to provide equitable and empowering therapy for all.

Contact Me

Research shows that the client-therapist relationship is THE most important predictor of positive outcomes in therapy. Reach out to me today to see if we are a good fit!