Jensen

Marcia Jensen, Ph.D., NCSP



  • Psychological evaluation of children, adolescents, and young adults for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Individual cognitive behavioral therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults to manage anxiety, mood, and adjustment disorders
  • Parent and family skills training to address ADHD and other disruptive behavior disorders in children and adolescents
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender affirmative therapy
  • Psychoeducational assessment for diagnosis and intervention development
  • Consultation with educational providers and families regarding academic, behavioral, and social-emotional functioning

Orientation

As a child and adolescent psychologist, Dr. Jensen sees people with a wide range of concerns. In all cases, a child, adolescent, or young adult is the identified client. Her approach is cognitive-behavioral which means that she looks at patterns of thoughts, feelings, expectations, and behavior as well as life events as they relate to problems with functioning. Therapy is focused on the problems of today, although patterns learned over time will be talked about as well. Generally, the first one to three sessions are used to learn more about you and/or your child’s presenting problem(s). This assessment includes talking to you and/or your child and, with your permission, may include talking to other relevant persons (e.g., family members, school personnel). When necessary, the assessment may also involve the administration of psychological tests. After the assessment process, Dr. Jensen may refer you to another therapist if, in her judgment, her expertise does not match your needs. If Dr. Jensen believes she can be of help to you, after the assessment process together you will discuss a plan for treatment. Therapy will continue until goals are met, or until you decide that you wish to discontinue.

Background

Dr. Jensen has a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Washington and is a licensed psychologist in the State of Washington. She completed her predoctoral internship at Boys Town Residential Treatment Center and her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and has worked as a school psychologist and behavioral consultant in the Seattle area for many years. She has received specialized training in assessment of emotional, behavioral, academic, and cognitive functioning. Her training has also focused on interventions including parent and family skills training for clients and families with significant emotional, behavioral, and parenting challenges as well as general outpatient psychotherapy for children, adolescents, with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Insurance

Dr. Jensen is an in-network provider with the following insurance companies:

Keep in mind that you may still be able to use your insurance if your plan has out-of-network benefits. It is advised that you contact your insurance company to confirm that Dr. Jensen is available to you under your specific plan and to obtain plan information, such as expected co-payment amounts, if applicable.

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