Trauma & EMDR Therapy in Denver
Trauma can live on long after the event, in your body, your relationships and the way you see yourself. Trauma-focused therapy offers a steady, respectful space to understand what happened, calm your nervous system and move forward at a pace that feels safe.
You might be looking for support if you're experiencing
- Flashbacks, nightmares or intrusive memories
- Feeling on edge, easily startled or constantly alert
- Numbness, disconnection or shutting down
- Shame, guilt or harsh self-criticism
- Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
- Lasting effects of childhood trauma, loss, accidents, medical trauma or abuse
How trauma therapy works here
We start by building safety and stability: understanding your nervous system and practicing skills to steady yourself when old reactions show up. From there, we can gently work with the experiences themselves. My approach draws on DBT skills, ACT and CBT, alongside neuroscience-informed practices for regulation.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, so they feel less overwhelming when they come up. It uses bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, while you briefly focus on a memory.
I completed EMDR training in 2024 and offer it within individual therapy sessions when it's a good fit, in person or by telehealth.
Questions about trauma therapy
Do I have to talk about every detail of what happened?
No. You choose what to share and when. EMDR in particular doesn't require describing memories in detail.
Can EMDR be done over telehealth?
Yes, EMDR can be adapted for secure video sessions for clients in Colorado.