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EMDR Therapy in Colorado
Some things are hard to put into words.
EMDR is one of the ways I work with trauma. I offer it online to teens and adults across Colorado, including Denver and Aurora, for people whose past experiences still feel close to the surface.
It's a choice, never a requirement, and we prepare before we begin.
So, what is EMDR?
EMDR combines talking with a method called bilateral stimulation, which often uses guided eye movements. It works with how hard experiences, and the feelings and beliefs attached to them, are held, and not only with how you talk about them. Some people find it reaches things that talking alone hasn't.
Everyone experiences it differently, so I explain each step as we go and adjust it to what feels comfortable.
People often come to EMDR when:
- Something from the past still feels present in their days.
- They understand what happened, and still feel stuck.
- Family trauma, racial trauma, or years of being treated as the problem still shape how they react.
- Fear, shutting down, or sudden tears show up at times that don't make sense.
How I approach EMDR
We prepare first.
Before any EMDR, we practice simple exercises that use imagination, emotions, and body sensations. They give you ways to settle yourself, so you're not starting from scratch when something stirs up.
You decide what to share.
You don't have to tell me the details of what happened unless you feel it's safe and helpful to do so. We can work with what you're noticing without going through the whole story.
It's your choice, and it's adjustable.
We decide together whether EMDR is right for you, and we can slow down, change the exercises, or step away from it at any point. There are no assignments, and nothing you can do wrong. The session is the work.
Your culture and beliefs stay yours.
Many therapy approaches weren't built with people from diverse backgrounds in mind. I won't ask you to leave your culture, family, or beliefs at the door. My aim is that you leave sessions feeling understood within who you are.
Who I offer it to
EMDR sits inside my trauma work, so it tends to come up for the same people. Depending on what you're carrying, these pages might be worth a look:
Trauma Therapy
The full picture of how I work with trauma, at a pace you control.
Women's Therapy
Family, culture, and the script that says you shouldn't need anything.
Autism Therapy
Years of being misread can leave a mark.
Anxiety & Depression Therapy
The bracing, the burnout, and the heavy days.
Where I am with EMDR
I've completed EMDRIA-approved basic training in EMDR therapy, and I continue to work with experienced EMDR-certified supervisors through ongoing consultation. I'd rather tell you that plainly than let a title do it for me. If you'd like to know more about my training, ask me.
I was drawn to EMDR after experiencing it myself. You can read that story on my About page.
Questions people ask
What is EMDR?
It's a type of therapy that combines talking with bilateral stimulation, often guided eye movements. We prepare first, and I explain each step before we do it.
Can teens do EMDR?
Yes. I offer EMDR to teens ages 13 to 17 as well as adults. As with anyone, we'd decide together whether it fits, and we'd prepare first. If you're a parent, send me a message, and we can talk it through on a free 15-minute consultation call.
Do I have to tell you what happened?
No. You decide what to share and when. You don't have to give the details unless you feel it's safe and helpful.
What does a session look like?
We start with preparation, including steadying exercises, before any EMDR processing. After that, we go at your pace and adjust as we go. If you'd like to talk through what to expect, send me a message and I'll tell you more.
Is EMDR only for one big event?
No. People come for many kinds of experiences, including things that built up over years. We'd decide together whether it fits your situation.
Is EMDR right for everyone?
Not necessarily. It's one option, and we decide together. If it isn't the right fit, I'll tell you, and we'll find another way to work or I'll help you find someone who can help.
I'm in-network with Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, SelectHealth, UnitedHealthcare, and other plans. Colorado Access is the only Medicaid plan I accept. Insurance & Payment
Curious whether EMDR fits?
Tell me what you're looking for, and mention your insurance if you have it. You don't need to say what happened, and you don't need to have decided on EMDR. If you're a parent, tell me a little about your teen.