Trauma and PTSD

Serving clients at Lakewood · Centennial · Northglenn · Telehealth available statewide in Colorado

 

Trauma changes the nervous system. PTSD isn’t weakness—it’s your brain doing its best to protect you from a threat that has already passed. With the right treatment, trauma responses can be processed and resolved. You don’t have to keep living in the shadow of what happened.

Signs You May Benefit from Trauma & PTSD Support

  • Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
  • Emotional numbness or detachment
  • Hypervigilance, startle responses, or feeling constantly ‘on edge’
  • Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
  • Negative beliefs about yourself or the world since the trauma
  • Difficulty in relationships, sleep, or daily functioning

Our Treatment Approach

Our trauma therapists are trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and trauma-focused CBT. We assess carefully and choose the approach best suited to your trauma history and presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to talk about everything that happened?
No. Effective trauma therapy doesn’t require you to narrate your trauma in detail. Approaches like EMDR can process trauma without extensive verbal recounting.
Is EMDR scientifically supported?
Yes. EMDR is a gold-standard trauma treatment recognized by the APA, VA, and WHO.
Can trauma from childhood be treated now?
Yes. Childhood trauma can be effectively addressed in adulthood. Many clients find it transformative.