EMDR Therapy in Denver

A compassionate + attachment-focused approach to EMDR Therapy

Rediscover your sense of safety and regain control of your life.

You’ve shown incredible strength and resilience, but unresolved traumatic memories are holding you back. Despite your courage and resourcefulness, you may find yourself struggling with persistent flashbacks or a profound sense of fear. These memories can disrupt your peace and make it challenging to move forward in your life.

You’ve established yourself as a reliable support for those around you—your family, friends, and colleagues. Lately, the weight of your past traumas has become overwhelming, leaving you feeling both emotionally exhausted and disconnected. It’s clear that something needs to change, and EMDR therapy can help you address these deep-seated issues and regain control of your life.

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic memories and emotional distress. It uses guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess and integrate distressing memories and emotions. By targeting the underlying trauma, EMDR therapy helps individuals heal their wounds so that they can experience more clarity, self-trust, and connection.

Is EMDR Therapy right for me?

EMDR therapy may be beneficial if you are experiencing:

  • Emotional Overwhelm: You feel stuck in a cycle of emotional pain, flashbacks, or anxiety that affects your daily life.

  • Relational Challenges: You struggle to experience trust and connection in your relationships, and find yourself either pushing others away or clinging in relationships.

  • Desire for Healing: You are seeking a comprehensive approach that addresses both the emotional and physical aspects of trauma.

How does EMDR Therapy work?

EMDR therapy operates through a structured eight-phase process designed to help you heal from trauma. It begins with assessing and identifying the specific traumatic memories and negative beliefs affecting you. You'll then learn strategies to manage emotional distress before engaging in any trauma reprocessing through bilateral stimulation. Once we establish a sense of safety, we will dive into your memories, self-beliefs, and emotions. EMDR also focuses on reinforcing positive beliefs, addressing any residual physical tension, and ensuring you return to a balanced state. Finally, we review your progress to address any remaining issues or new concerns, facilitating lasting healing and integration.

FAQ:

  • First, we will establish a safe, supportive environment where we develop coping skills and develop therapeutic rapport. Once we establish a sense of safety, we will start to identify your negative self beliefs, traumatic experiences, and other wounds that are holding you back. Once you feel ready to start trauma reprocessing, your therapist will guide you through using bilateral stimulation to process your experiences.

  • The number of sessions varies depending on individual needs and the complexity of the trauma. Some people experience significant relief in a few months, while others may need longer-term treatment.

  • Yes, EMDR can be used alongside other therapies or treatments, such as medication or talk therapy, to provide a comprehensive approach to healing. Our therapists that offer EMDR often integrate EMDR with talk therapy and other modalities.

  • An attachment-focused approach to EMDR therapy emphasizes the role of early relationships and attachment patterns in emotional development and trauma. It involves exploring how past relational experiences with primary caregivers influence current emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics. This approach helps individuals address and heal from relational wounds, fostering healthier relationships and emotional security. By integrating this focus, EMDR therapy aims to improve self-regulation and trust, allowing clients to develop a more secure sense of self and better navigate their interactions with others.

Meet our EMDR Therapists

Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to supporting you through your healing journey with compassion and expertise. Our therapists are trained in EMDR therapy, trauma-informed practices, and nervous system regulation tools and bring a wealth of experience to help you heal.

Marion Carilli MA, LPCC

EMDR Trained Therapist

“I help women who feel not-enough, disconnected, and stuck— women who are hoping to reconnect with themselves and heal but don’t know where to start. 

I help my clients practice acceptance of themselves and their stories so that they can develop an authentic sense of self-love. Together, we can find the peace that you’ve been looking for.”

Megan Carlson MA, LPC

EMDR Certified Therapist + Consultant-in-Training

“I know that you’re worthy of healing— I’ll teach you the tools that you need to engage your internal world compassionately and curiously, no matter the situation. The skills you develop during our time together will set you on the trajectory for your authentic self to continue to unfold and bloom.”

Healing is possible.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW:

Let’s work together to heal the wounds that are keeping you stuck.