PROCESS THE PAST TO LIVE IN THE PRESENT.
EMDR Therapy in Boulder, Colorado
Virtual Therapy Services available throughout Colorado
You don't have to keep carrying the past into every part of your present (or your future). EMDR therapy helps your brain naturally process experiences that have remained unresolved so they no longer carry the same emotional charge. Even when you know something is over, your nervous system may still respond as though you're not safe. That's because difficult experiences can become stored in ways that keep your mind and body reacting long after the event has passed.
You might find yourself caught in the same patterns, overwhelmed by certain situations, or believing things about yourself that no longer fit the person you're becoming. It can feel frustrating to know, logically, that things are different now while your body tells a different story.
Together, we'll work gently and at the pace of your nervous system to help you feel more grounded in the present, more connected to yourself, and freer to move through life with greater confidence and self-trust.
When overwhelming experiences aren't fully processed, they can continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond long after they're over. Therapy helps those experiences become integrated so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity or keep you feeling stuck.
you might benefit from therapy if…
You know you're safe now, but your body still braces for danger.
You know the past wasn't your fault, but shame continues to follow you.
You find yourself doubting your needs, questioning your decisions, or expecting rejection.
People tell you that you're allowed to have needs, but you feel anxious every time you express them.
You’re compelled to prove yourself to earn love and worthiness.
Even though you’re grown the younger version of you is running the show.
EMDR therapy in Boulder, CO can help.
What if you could go from:
Feeling like the past still has a hold on you
➔ To experiencing more freedom in the present.
Getting swept away by old triggers
➔ To responding with greater calm and choice.
Questioning yourself and your worth
➔ To feeling anchored in self-trust.
Simply getting through each day
➔ To living with greater presence, authenticity, and purpose.
Alexa Owen, MSW, SWC
MEET YOUR BOULDER, CO EMDR THERAPIST
Hi, I’m Alexa, a trauma therapist who helps adults heal core wounds so they live with more calm, confidence, and ease.
I specialize in supporting people who feel like experiences from the past are hijacking the present, and seeking therapy that centers true mind-body connection and integration.
If you know intellectually that you’re safe now, that you’re capable, that you’re cared for... but don’t actually feel it, therapy with me could be a great fit. Together, we can create a space that’s steady, supportive, and brave so that you have the opportunity to make deeper shifts that will have a lasting impact on your life.
Here’s how to get started with EMDR therapy in Boulder, CO:
Book a Free Intro Call. You can contact me here so you can share more about what you’re seeking in therapy and I can answer questions about getting started.This is a free 15-minute call that gives us a chance to get to know each other and make sure that you feel comfortable moving forward.
Schedule the First Session. At the end of the call, we’ll go over logistics and schedule a day and time that works for your session if we choose to move forward together.
Start Healing. Weekly sessions help create a strong foundation for healing and growth. We’ll work together to understand some of the thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that are keeping you feeling stuck and use trauma therapy to help you come home to yourself again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact me here so I can get you the clarification or info you need.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.