ABOUT ME- JEN STUDT

My name is Jen (pronouns: she/her) and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado. I have worked as a counselor and trainer for adults & adolescents in a variety of settings since 2015, including community & school settings. 

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I specialize in helping people navigate life changes and transitions, with these changes coming in many forms, sometimes planned and sometimes very unexpected. These times can be stressful and challenging, possibly leading to feeling like you are "swimming upstream". I aim to come alongside you to help you navigate those times.

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Before counseling, I was a children’s ski instructor & whitewater rafting guide. In my free time, I love to travel, scuba dive, go to concerts, cheer on the Denver Nuggets and spend time in the mountains with my spouse skiing, biking, & hiking. Born outside of Chicago, I have been loving Colorado since 2006.

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Why the name Upstream Wellness Counseling? 

• When you are making positive changes in your life, whether big or small, at times it can feel like you are "swimming upstream", not an easy feat, as my former raft guide self can attest. I want you to know that you are not alone and I am here to support you as you make those upstream moves.

• Proactive prevention! There is a concept in public health and youth suicide prevention that an upstream approach can serve to reduce the risk factors and enhance the protective processes that influence whether a young person will become suicidal. I am a suicide prevention QPR gatekeeper trainer and Sources of Strength trainer. 

• I LOVE the river! One of my favorite spots on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO pictured below.