Jen Tipton is an Associate Clinical Social Worker with dual graduate degrees in education and clinical social work. She helps adults navigate emotional challenges, identity development, relationship dynamics, and major life transitions. Her work focuses on understanding how stress, trauma, and life circumstances shape wellbeing, relationships, and personal growth.
Jen’s therapeutic approach is relational, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. She creates a collaborative environment where individuals feel supported exploring difficult experiences while building practical tools for resilience and emotional regulation. She works with individuals navigating conditions such as OCD, binge eating disorder, addiction, toxic relational patterns, grief, and complex life transitions.
Her integrative clinical style incorporates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, exposure-based interventions, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and somatic awareness. Jen also brings experience supporting individuals navigating dual diagnosis and recovery, as well as facilitating psychoeducational groups.
Outside of her clinical work, Jen is a canine behaviorist, animal rescue advocate, and volunteer supporting foster youth. She values creativity, humor, and the healing power of connection.
Jen earned her Master of Social Work from UMass Global and her Master of Arts in Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salma Health right for me?
If you’re living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and haven’t found the relief you deserve, Salma Health may be a good fit. Our approach combines advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment, and compassionate care to help you find what truly works for you. The first step is a comprehensive consultation with our team, we’ll help determine the best path forward together.
What does it mean that Ocean Psychiatry is a Salma Health affiliated clinic?
Ocean Psychiatry is in Fremont and part of the broader Salma Health network. For patients, that means you receive personalized, evidence-based care locally, while benefiting from shared clinical standards, coordinated treatment approaches, and access to advanced therapies core to Salma Health’s integrated brain health model.
Do you take insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans including: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield, Optum and a range of commercial providers. Our billing team will verify your benefits, review your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your visit. For any questions about insurance or payment, please contact our team directly at 510-451-2000
How do I know what therapies are right for me?
Every journey at Salma Health begins with a comprehensive evaluation led by our clinical team. Together, we’ll understand your symptoms, history, and goals, then design a personalized care plan that may include TMS, esketamine, talk therapy, or other evidence based treatments. No two care plans are alike; each is tailored to your unique needs.
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