Jennifer Pelo, LPC, LMHC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
- Attachment-informed care
- Trauma-aware approach
- Collaborative goal setting
About Jennifer Pelo
Jennifer Pelo is a licensed counselor who brings decades of experience in school settings together with nearly a decade in private practice. She spent 20 years as a professional school counselor and has operated a private practice for the past nine years, offering focused support around stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy. She holds LPC and LMHC credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC means Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which reflect her clinical training and licensure.
Her approach centers on building a strong therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and mutual respect. She believes people often carry their own answers and strengths, and she works alongside clients to uncover and apply that internal wisdom to real-life challenges. Whether someone is facing career crossroads, caregiving stress, sleep disturbances, or deep-seated patterns tied to attachment and abandonment, she aims to provide a steady, nonjudgmental presence that supports exploration and change.
Trying therapy can require courage, especially after a previous unsatisfying experience. Jennifer honors each person’s right to choose the path that feels best and prioritizes a collaborative process to find the right fit. She invites prospective clients to reach out to learn more about working together.
Her approach centers on building a strong therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and mutual respect. She believes people often carry their own answers and strengths, and she works alongside clients to uncover and apply that internal wisdom to real-life challenges. Whether someone is facing career crossroads, caregiving stress, sleep disturbances, or deep-seated patterns tied to attachment and abandonment, she aims to provide a steady, nonjudgmental presence that supports exploration and change.
Trying therapy can require courage, especially after a previous unsatisfying experience. Jennifer honors each person’s right to choose the path that feels best and prioritizes a collaborative process to find the right fit. She invites prospective clients to reach out to learn more about working together.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Pelo have?
Jennifer Pelo has 9 years of experience.
Is Jennifer Pelo a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC, LMHC. License details: CO LPC 0012333, WA LMHC LH 61588658.
In which languages does Jennifer Pelo provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Pelo located?
She is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Jennifer Pelo as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Pelo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Pelo work with international clients?
Jennifer Pelo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Pelo cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Jennifer Pelo integrates several evidence-based approaches into her online work to address relationships, emotion regulation, and trauma. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and reshape how they connect with others, which can be useful for abandonment, intimacy, and family of origin issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness - tools that support coping with anxiety, anger, and relationship conflicts. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, offers a structured way to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge, making it a common option for trauma and abuse recovery.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time in partnership with the client.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules and changing circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from familiar environments, and choose formats that feel most comfortable and effective for the individual.