Trauma Therapy in Denver

An evidence-based + attachment-focused approach to trauma treatment

Your past doesn’t have to control your present anymore.

The pain from our past often keeps us from being fully present. Maybe there’s an event or relationship from your story that jumps to the front of your mind when you hear the word ‘trauma’— perhaps you’ve experienced significant abuse or betrayal by someone you once trusted. Or, the continuous moments of being ridiculed or ignored have added up to impact your view of yourself. Maybe you’ve had a physical experience, such as being in a car accident, that has left you feeling hypervigilant and anxious. Perhaps recurring experiences of racism, homophobia or the patriarchy have left you deeply wounded and unsure of how to trust this world and the people in it.

If you’re having an emotional response to a painful event (or events) that feels like too much to bear, you could benefit from trauma therapy.

You notice the impact of trauma in every facet of your life…

  • You feel unsafe in your relationships and constantly worry that others will hurt or abandon you

  • You often find yourself in a state of fight, flight, or shut down

  • You feel disconnected from the most authentic and true version of yourself

You’re ready for a change.

It may feel impossible now, but you can learn to trust yourself and others. You can feel safe in your body and in this world. And we can help you get there.

We’ll help you:

  • We’ll teach you the neurobiology behind your flight, fight, and freeze responses and help you learn to track your own nervous system states. Together, we’ll create resources and teach you coping skills to move out of a survival response and into a place of safe connection.

  • We use inner child work to help you get in touch with the parts of you that are holding your pain. Together, we will offer compassion, nurturance, and protection to the parts of you who always deserved to be deeply loved.

  • Once we create a set of resources to help keep you feeling connected, regulated, and empowered, we will dive into the work of trauma healing together. We’re trained in modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, AEDP, and somatic therapy so that we can help you heal on a deep level.

How we work:

EMDR

A trauma-focused therapy that uses bilateral stimulation to help process distressing memories and core beliefs.

Brainspotting

A mindfulness-based therapy that helps resolve deeply rooted emotional pain by locating specific eye positions.

Somatics

A body-centered approach that integrates physical awareness to help release trauma and promote healing.

Meet Our Team of Trauma Specialists

We’re here to help. We’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. We utilize a variety of proven techniques when treating trauma, including EMDR, Brainspotting, parts work, and somatic interventions. Our approach to treating trauma comes from a place of understanding: we can explore your symptoms in a way that feels comfortable to you. As we move at pace that feels good to you, we’ll find the relief you are longing for.

Marion Carilli MA, LPCC

EMDR 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.”

Morgan Gillam MA, LPCC

Brainspotting Therapist

“I strongly believe that we are not meant to walk through this life alone, especially when we are faced with some of the most difficult times in our lives.

We all have a story that is unique to us and I want to truly honor your story. Together we can identify patterns in your life and gain a better understanding of what things have shaped you into the person you are today and what things have left you feeling stuck.”

Healing is possible.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW:

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