Serving clients at Lakewood · Centennial · Northglenn · Telehealth available statewide in Colorado
What We Offer
- PTSD from combat, assault, accidents, or childhood trauma
- Complex PTSD and developmental trauma
- Phobias and performance anxiety
- Grief and complicated loss
- Disturbing memories that won’t go away
- Panic disorder with identifiable triggers
- Negative core beliefs rooted in past experience
- Military sexual trauma (MST)
How It Works
EMDR follows a structured “eight-phase protocol”. After thorough preparation and stabilization, we identify target memories and process them using bilateral stimulation (typically eye movements or tapping). Clients often describe a natural desensitization—the memory remains, but its emotional charge diminishes significantly. Most EMDR treatment for a single trauma occurs within 6–12 sessions.
Who This Is For
EMDR is appropriate for adults and adolescents with trauma histories. It is particularly valuable for people who have already tried talk therapy and felt limited by it, or for those who find it difficult to verbalize their trauma experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EMDR require talking about my trauma?
No. EMDR processes trauma through bilateral stimulation while you hold the memory in mind—you don’t need to narrate it in detail to your therapist.
Is EMDR scientifically proven?
Yes. EMDR has been validated in dozens of randomized controlled trials and is endorsed by the APA, VA, WHO, and SAMHSA as an evidence-based trauma treatment.
How quickly does EMDR work?
Many people experience significant relief within 6–12 sessions. Results vary based on trauma history complexity.
Can EMDR be done via telehealth?
Yes. EMDR has been adapted for telehealth delivery and is effective in that format.
