Online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for Adults in Colorado
Healing from Trauma Without Having to Tell Your Story Over and Over
Sometimes you know that an experience is behind you, but it continues to affect how you feel in the present. You may notice yourself feeling on edge, overwhelmed by reminders, disconnected from others, or caught in beliefs about yourself that are difficult to shake. You may have talked about what happened and gained insight yet still feel that something hasn’t shifted.
I offer online EMDR therapy for adults throughout Colorado, including Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Salida. I have been using EMDR in my clinical work since 2018, helping clients work through distressing experiences and move toward feeling more connected to themselves and their lives.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and attentive to how trauma and grief affect both the mind and body. Together, we can explore what you’re carrying and how EMDR may support the changes you’re looking for.
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What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based treatment for PTSD that helps people process distressing experiences and the thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations connected with them. During memory processing, you briefly focus on aspects of an experience while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements or alternating taps.
The goal is for the experience to feel less distressing and have less influence on your present life. You still remember what happened, but your relationship with the memory may change. EMDR includes more than memory processing. Learning about your history, preparing together, and checking how you’re feeling throughout the work are important parts of therapy.
What Can EMDR Help With?
EMDR can be helpful for individuals experiencing:
Trauma and PTSD
Childhood trauma
Complex trauma
Grief and loss
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Disturbing memories
Low self-worth
Life transitions
Stress related to difficult experiences
Could EMDR be a fit for you?
You may be interested in exploring EMDR if you’re experiencing:
Distressing memories or reminders of past experiences
Feeling constantly alert or having difficulty feeling safe
Beliefs such as “It was my fault” or “I’m not good enough”
Reactions that feel stronger than you expect or difficult to understand
The ongoing effects of childhood or relational trauma
Painful memories connected with a sudden or traumatic loss
We’ll consider your experiences, current needs, and preferences together. You don’t need to know whether EMDR is right for you before reaching out.
My Approach to EMDR Therapy
I have been using EMDR in my clinical work since 2018 and have seen meaningful changes in the clients I’ve supported. Those experiences shape the confidence and care I bring to our work together. Some clients come to me feeling hesitant about EMDR after a previous experience where they felt rushed or didn’t feel adequately prepared. If that has been your experience, there is room to talk about what felt difficult and what you would need to feel more supported.
I take time to get to know you, understand your goals, and prepare together before moving into memory processing. Preparation is an important part of the work, and we don’t need to rush through it. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable, with regular opportunities to check in, pause, or adjust.
If it feels helpful to you, we can incorporate trauma-sensitive yoga or gentle body-based practices into preparation or use them toward the end of a session to support grounding and settling after EMDR processing. These practices are optional, and we’ll explore what works for you. Your preferences and responses guide our work. You can ask questions, let me know when something doesn’t feel right, and have a say in how we move forward.
EMDR and Grief
Sometimes grief includes memories that feel especially painful or overwhelming—such as the circumstances of a death, a medical crisis, or something you witnessed. When appropriate, EMDR may be part of our work with those distressing memories. We also make room for the relationship, the loss, and everything that has changed. Our work isn’t about erasing your connection to someone you love or rushing your grief. It’s about supporting you as you find your way through what you’re carrying.
Learn more about grief therapy
What Does Online EMDR Look Like?
When the pandemic shifted therapy to telehealth in 2020, I began researching ways to continue offering EMDR virtually. I had seen how helpful it could be for my clients and wanted them to continue having access to this work. In my own clinical work, I have not noticed a difference in the results clients achieve with EMDR online compared with in person. There are several tools and ways to use bilateral stimulation online, and we’ll explore the options together to find what feels comfortable and works well for you. We’ll discuss your setup, what helps you stay connected and supported, and how to handle practical concerns such as an interruption or a lost internet connection. Together, we’ll consider your needs, privacy, comfort with technology, and readiness for memory processing to determine whether online EMDR is a good fit.
Questions About Starting EMDR
Do I have to describe everything that happened?
You generally don’t need to share every detail of an experience. We’ll discuss enough to understand what you’re working with and support the process. EMDR does involve bringing attention to aspects of distressing experiences, and we’ll prepare for that together.
Will we start processing memories right away?
No, we’ll take time to prepare together first. We begin by understanding your history, goals, and current supports. We’ll then work on regulation skills and containment strategies, ways to help you manage difficult feelings and set distressing material aside between sessions.
This preparation helps you feel more supported when approaching difficult memories and gives us ways to respond if you begin to feel overwhelmed. The time we spend preparing depends on your individual needs, and we’ll check in together about when you feel ready to begin processing.
What if I’m unsure about EMDR?
That’s welcome. We can talk about your questions and explore other approaches. EMDR is one option within my practice, and you don’t need to commit to it to begin therapy.
How long does EMDR take?
There isn’t one timeline that fits everyone. The experiences you’re working through, your current circumstances, and the preparation you need can all affect the length of treatment. We’ll discuss a plan and review how the work is feeling as we go.
What are your session fees?
Individual therapy is $180 for a 50-minute session. Longer 80-minute sessions are available for $270 when appropriate.
My practice is private pay. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan.
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Explore Whether Working Together Feels Right
Choosing a therapist is personal. You’re welcome to begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation to ask questions, share a little about what brings you to therapy, and learn more about my approach. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
EMDR is just one of the approaches I use to support healing. You can also learn more about my work with Grief Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Therapy for Helping Professionals or learn more About Me.
If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a free consultation.