EMDR Therapy in Boulder, Colorado

One of the biggest misconceptions about EMDR is that you'll be asked to relive your most painful experiences right away.

That's not how I practice.

EMDR begins by building a strong foundation. Together, we'll spend time getting to know your history, understanding your goals, and developing tools that help you feel grounded and supported before we begin processing difficult experiences.

When you're ready, we'll work slowly and collaboratively, always honoring the pace of your nervous system. You remain in control throughout the process, and we can pause, slow down, or shift directions whenever needed.

Many people come to EMDR because they feel like they know something logically, but don't truly feel it.

EMDR works by helping your brain reprocess experiences that have been stored in ways that keep those old beliefs and reactions alive. As the nervous system integrates those experiences, many people notice they feel less reactive, more grounded, and more connected to themselves.

The goal isn't to erase your memories.

It's to help those memories become part of your past story instead of continuing to shape your present.

Not at all. While EMDR is well known for treating PTSD after a single traumatic event, it can also be incredibly effective for experiences that are less obvious but equally impactful. Many people seek EMDR because of ongoing experiences like chronic criticism, emotional neglect, bullying, difficult relationships, perfectionism, or growing up feeling like they had to earn love, stay small, or care for everyone else before themselves.

You don't have to have experienced a life-threatening event to benefit from EMDR. If past experiences continue to shape how you see yourself, relate to others, or respond to the world around you, EMDR can help your brain and nervous system process those experiences so they no longer have the same hold on your present life.ups and downs. Trauma therapy can help.

Yes. Childhood experiences can shape how you see yourself, relate to others, and respond to situations that feel emotionally risky. If you learned early on that keeping others happy helped you feel safe or connected, you may find yourself automatically prioritizing other people's needs, feeling guilty when you set boundaries, or worrying that being fully yourself will lead to rejection.

EMDR can help you process distressing experiences that contributed to these patterns, along with the negative beliefs you may have developed about yourself, such as “My needs don't matter,” “I'm responsible for how others feel,” or “I'm only worthy of love when I'm useful.” As these experiences are reprocessed, you may find it easier to respond to the present rather than being guided by old fears. The goal isn't simply to stop people-pleasing, but to develop a more trusting relationship with yourself and greater freedom to make choices that reflect who you are today.

No. You don't need a PTSD diagnosis to explore whether EMDR might be helpful for you. Although EMDR is widely recognized as a treatment for PTSD, it can also be used to address the effects of difficult or overwhelming experiences that continue to influence your life. These might include childhood experiences, painful relationship dynamics, persistent shame or self-doubt, or experiences that contribute to anxiety and difficulty trusting yourself.

You don't have to identify with the word trauma or have one clearly defined traumatic event to begin a conversation about EMDR. Together, we can explore what you're struggling with, how past experiences may be connected to the present, and whether EMDR is an appropriate fit for your needs. We'll also consider your readiness for this work and build the support and resources you need to approach it at a pace that feels manageable.

Understanding why you do something doesn't always make it possible to respond differently. You might recognize that you people-please to avoid conflict, overthink because you're afraid of making a mistake, or struggle to trust yourself because of past experiences. And yet, when a familiar situation arises, you find yourself reacting in the same way—even when you know you want something different.

That's because some patterns aren't maintained by thoughts alone. They can also be connected to emotional learning, body responses, and experiences that have shaped what feels safe or threatening. EMDR can help you work with the experiences and beliefs underlying these reactions, rather than relying on insight alone to change them. Through this process, you can begin to relate to yourself differently and develop more room to choose how you want to respond, even in situations that once felt overwhelming.

This practice provides EMDR therapy in person in Boulder, CO and online throughout Colorado.

If we meet in person, it will be at the office at 2300 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302.

If we meet online through telehealth, you can log in from anywhere in Colorado.

Contact me here to schedule an free consultation!

My fee is $165 per 50-minute session.

I've chosen not to contract directly with insurance because it allows me to practice in a way that aligns with my values and the kind of care I want to provide. This means:

• Care that is tailored to you — We decide together what treatment looks like, how often we meet, and how long we work together based on your needs, rather than insurance requirements.

• Greater privacy — I don't have to routinely submit diagnoses or therapy notes to insurance companies, allowing your care to remain as confidential as possible.

• Flexibility in our work — We aren't limited by insurance authorization or session caps, so therapy can unfold at a pace that supports your goals.

• A small, sustainable caseload — Insurance reimbursement rates are often far below a therapist’s actual hourly rate. By seeing fewer clients, I'm able to bring my full presence, attention, and care to each session and provide thoughtful, high-quality support.