What You Need to Know About EMDR Therapy in Colorado
Finding the Right Support Can Feel Overwhelming
If you’ve been feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in old patterns that just won’t budge, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Life can throw a lot at us: grief, heartbreak, difficult childhoods, toxic workplaces, breakups, loss, or traumatic experiences that we never quite finished processing. Maybe you’ve heard about EMDR therapy, but aren’t totally sure what it is—or if it’s something that could actually help you.
As a therapist specializing in EMDR therapy in Colorado, I talk to many people who are right where you are—curious, hopeful, maybe a little skeptical, and definitely ready to feel better.
Let’s walk through what EMDR therapy really is, how it works, and how it might support you on your healing journey.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma and negative life experiences without needing to retell every painful memory in detail.
Originally developed to treat PTSD, EMDR has since been proven effective for a wide range of issues including:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss
Childhood trauma
Sexual assault
Relationship challenges
Self-worth struggles
The therapy works by helping your brain “metabolize” and reprocess difficult memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or stuck in your nervous system. We often say EMDR helps move experiences from “it’s happening to me” to “it happened, and I’m OK now.”
Why People in Colorado Are Choosing EMDR
Living in Colorado, you’re surrounded by beauty—but that doesn’t mean life is always easy. Whether you're in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, or a small mountain town, you're likely juggling a lot: work, relationships, pressure to do it all while staying "chill."
Many of my clients are high-functioning but exhausted. They often say things like:
“I’m doing everything I’m supposed to, but I still feel overwhelmed.”
“I can’t stop replaying this one thing that happened years ago.”
“I just want to feel like myself again.”
EMDR therapy can help get to the root of those feelings—not just manage the symptoms.
How Does EMDR Therapy Actually Work?
EMDR is an eight-phase process, but here’s the basic idea:
We identify a specific memory or belief that feels “stuck.”
You’ll focus on that memory while doing a form of bilateral stimulation (often tapping or following a moving icon with your eyes).
This allows your brain to reprocess the memory, moving it from a reactive, emotional place to a more resolved one.
For example, you might start a session feeling like, “It’s my fault that relationship ended.” After EMDR, that belief might shift to something like, “I did my best, and I deserve love.”
It’s often faster than traditional talk therapy—and for many, it feels more empowering because you don’t have to relive every detail to get relief.
Is EMDR Therapy Right for Me?
If you’ve experienced something overwhelming, painful, or hard to move past—EMDR may be a good fit.
Some of the clients I work with have tried talk therapy before and felt stuck. Others are brand new to therapy and are just looking for something that works.
EMDR can help with:
Feeling numb, anxious, or on edge
Trouble sleeping or focusing
Low self-esteem or chronic guilt
Flashbacks or disturbing thoughts
Feeling like you “should be over it by now”
Even if you don’t have a “capital T” trauma, EMDR can be effective for the kinds of everyday wounds many of us carry.
What Makes My Approach to EMDR Different
Not every EMDR therapist is the same. My work is trauma-informed, client-centered, and rooted in deep respect for your pace and your process. Together, we build safety first—because that’s the foundation for any real change.
I’m also trained in other modalities and often integrate tools from mindfulness, parts work, and somatic approaches. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we’ll make sure it works for you.
If you’re curious, we’ll start with a free 15-minute consultation to get a sense of whether this feels like the right fit.
What Happens in a Typical EMDR Session?
While each session is personalized, here’s a general idea:
We start by checking in about how you're feeling and what’s coming up.
Then we identify the target memory or belief.
Using bilateral stimulation, we help your brain reprocess that memory.
You don’t have to talk through every detail.
We close by grounding and making sure you feel stable before the session ends.
Most clients say they leave sessions feeling lighter, clearer, or more settled—even after tough emotional work.
How Long Does EMDR Therapy Take?
The timeline varies depending on your goals and history. Some people experience significant shifts in just a few sessions. Others may work through multiple memories over a few months or longer.
My goal is never to keep you in therapy forever—it’s to help you move toward lasting change, so you can live your life more fully and freely.
Start EMDR Therapy in Colorado Today
You don’t have to keep carrying this alone. If you’ve been considering EMDR therapy in Colorado, I’d love to connect with you.
We’ll take it one step at a time, starting with a free 15-minute phone consultation. We can talk about what’s going on, answer your questions, and see if EMDR therapy is a good match.
Contact Me Today to schedule your free consultation. Let’s get you the support you’ve been looking for.
