EMDR Therapists in Boulder, CO
I use EMDR, Brainspotting, Hakomi Experiential Therapy, Somatics, Mindfulness/Awareness Therapy and PACT Couples Therapy.
Welcome! As we work together I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do, in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities. Individuals and couples. (No insurance for couples)
I use EMDR, Brainspotting, Hakomi Experiential Therapy, Somatics, Mindfulness/Awareness Therapy and PACT Couples Therapy.
Welcome! As we work together I will honor your inherent healthiness. If you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, anger, denial, co-dependency, addictions, or need self-care and empowerment, you have choices. I can help you to be brave enough to weather personal storms, tender enough to be vulnerable, resilient enough to succeed, and confident enough to trust your own wisdom. Together we'll take a non-judgmental and honest look at "how and why" you do what you do, in order to inspire positive change. I invite you to explore the possibilities. Individuals and couples. (No insurance for couples)
Shawna Shirazi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Along relational talk therapy, I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
I support those who are seeking relief regarding stress from life transitions/anxiety, exploring healing from traumatic experiences, and those navigating the complexity of grief. I'm a relational, trauma-informed, and EMDR-trained therapist that strives to create a non-judgmental space for exploring, supporting, and healing. I offer support with understanding a trauma response, finding safety/self compassion, and increasing a connection with one's self. If you are in a life transition, starting a new adventure, wanting to explore old patterns that are no longer useful, or are curious about new coping skills, I may be a good fit!
Along relational talk therapy, I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing).
I support those who are seeking relief regarding stress from life transitions/anxiety, exploring healing from traumatic experiences, and those navigating the complexity of grief. I'm a relational, trauma-informed, and EMDR-trained therapist that strives to create a non-judgmental space for exploring, supporting, and healing. I offer support with understanding a trauma response, finding safety/self compassion, and increasing a connection with one's self. If you are in a life transition, starting a new adventure, wanting to explore old patterns that are no longer useful, or are curious about new coping skills, I may be a good fit!
Certified in EMDR and Intensively Trained in DBT, I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from Fielding University, and a master's in Counseling Psychology and Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Certified in EMDR and Intensively Trained in DBT, I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from Fielding University, and a master's in Counseling Psychology and Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Annemarie Carzoli
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
As a somatic and trauma psychotherapist with additional training in SE, EMDR and PACT Couple Therapy our work will go beyond talk therapy with a body- and experiential-based approach that helps develop congruency with your inner and outer world.
There is hope. Feeling stuck, pain, or discomfort is a natural part of being human, but the pain doesn't have to control your daily life. The challenges you face may stem from trauma, depression, anxiety, or the struggle to make a relationship succeed. I am a body-centered psychotherapist interested in your well-being and in helping you understand the source of your pain. I would like to get to know you and provide a space where you can show up just as you are; where transformation and healing can take place. Together we will help you embody your strengths and internal wisdom to break unhealthy patterns and help you move forward.
As a somatic and trauma psychotherapist with additional training in SE, EMDR and PACT Couple Therapy our work will go beyond talk therapy with a body- and experiential-based approach that helps develop congruency with your inner and outer world.
There is hope. Feeling stuck, pain, or discomfort is a natural part of being human, but the pain doesn't have to control your daily life. The challenges you face may stem from trauma, depression, anxiety, or the struggle to make a relationship succeed. I am a body-centered psychotherapist interested in your well-being and in helping you understand the source of your pain. I would like to get to know you and provide a space where you can show up just as you are; where transformation and healing can take place. Together we will help you embody your strengths and internal wisdom to break unhealthy patterns and help you move forward.
I am trained in EMDR, IFS, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga/Mindfulness.
Are you feeling trapped, overwhelmed by uncertainty, or hopeless? Are you suffering in shame? You are not alone. You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to listen. Together we will find healthy ways for you to cope, process trauma and grief, and tap into your inner resources to find calm, courage, and hope. You deserve to feel seen and heard.
I am trained in EMDR, IFS, and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga/Mindfulness.
Are you feeling trapped, overwhelmed by uncertainty, or hopeless? Are you suffering in shame? You are not alone. You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to listen. Together we will find healthy ways for you to cope, process trauma and grief, and tap into your inner resources to find calm, courage, and hope. You deserve to feel seen and heard.
Gail Margolis, Wholistic Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
I weave together many different modalities based on the need: Hakomi, EMDR, psychedelic assisted therapy, Ayurveda, astrology, yoga, energy medicine, etc.
My passion and gift is supporting others in the healing, growth, and awakening process. I create a safe, loving, and nonjudgemental space to work together. I offer wholistic psychotherapy, focusing on supporting your body, mind, emotions, and spirit. I work with adults who are interested in healing unresolved emotions or trauma, developing self-awareness and self-compassion, and cultivating a thriving, authentic, and fulfilling life. I facilitate deep inner work in session and offer tools for you to practice in your daily life.
I weave together many different modalities based on the need: Hakomi, EMDR, psychedelic assisted therapy, Ayurveda, astrology, yoga, energy medicine, etc.
My passion and gift is supporting others in the healing, growth, and awakening process. I create a safe, loving, and nonjudgemental space to work together. I offer wholistic psychotherapy, focusing on supporting your body, mind, emotions, and spirit. I work with adults who are interested in healing unresolved emotions or trauma, developing self-awareness and self-compassion, and cultivating a thriving, authentic, and fulfilling life. I facilitate deep inner work in session and offer tools for you to practice in your daily life.
I work with a variety of modalities including EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy & Contemplative practices/mindfulness.
Are you feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, traumatized or under-motivated? I can provide you with therapeutic support and help you navigate your challenges and stressors if you are an adult, elder or teen aged 13 or older.
I work with a variety of modalities including EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy & Contemplative practices/mindfulness.
Are you feeling stressed out, anxious, overwhelmed, traumatized or under-motivated? I can provide you with therapeutic support and help you navigate your challenges and stressors if you are an adult, elder or teen aged 13 or older.
Debbie W Gould Lcsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, EMDR, CBT
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80303
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness practices.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential. During times when we are overwhelmed or flooded by emotions it can be difficult to find solutions to lifes challenges. We can become frustrated by our tendency to repeat the same patterns over and over. In our therapy we will work toward establishing balance, positive coping skills and new strategies unique to your own strengths and potential. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness practices.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential. During times when we are overwhelmed or flooded by emotions it can be difficult to find solutions to lifes challenges. We can become frustrated by our tendency to repeat the same patterns over and over. In our therapy we will work toward establishing balance, positive coping skills and new strategies unique to your own strengths and potential. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.
Denise Tran-Miles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80302 (Online Only)
Transformation and healing can be an empowering and a beautiful process. I focus on educating, encouraging, and empowering clients to make positive decisions in their lives. The results of these positive decisions can help clients move closer to realizing their values and goals. I am compassionate, caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I accept and embrace differences among each person, and I am committed to helping others achieve their goals to the best of my ability. I provide cognitive and behavioral therapies as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) in my sessions.
Transformation and healing can be an empowering and a beautiful process. I focus on educating, encouraging, and empowering clients to make positive decisions in their lives. The results of these positive decisions can help clients move closer to realizing their values and goals. I am compassionate, caring, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I accept and embrace differences among each person, and I am committed to helping others achieve their goals to the best of my ability. I provide cognitive and behavioral therapies as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) in my sessions.
In service of you feeling better faster, we offer 2-hour sessions, 3-day EMDR Retreats and 10-15 day IFS- EMDR Intensives.
You’re probably here because you are feeling in over your head. Maybe you are feeling the weight of depression, anxiety, grief or overwhelm. Perhaps you’re struggling in a relationship that is important to you, or you recently lost someone you love. Perhaps you have looping negative self-talk or memories that won’t let you sleep. Or maybe you are going through a life-transition and determined to stop repeating patterns that don’t work. You know you need help, yet you want things to change this time.
In service of you feeling better faster, we offer 2-hour sessions, 3-day EMDR Retreats and 10-15 day IFS- EMDR Intensives.
You’re probably here because you are feeling in over your head. Maybe you are feeling the weight of depression, anxiety, grief or overwhelm. Perhaps you’re struggling in a relationship that is important to you, or you recently lost someone you love. Perhaps you have looping negative self-talk or memories that won’t let you sleep. Or maybe you are going through a life-transition and determined to stop repeating patterns that don’t work. You know you need help, yet you want things to change this time.
I specialize in Coherence Therapy and EMDR.
Are you tired of muddling through it? Looking for some guidance, an experienced hand extended in support? Just need a little extra help right now? I want to help. I work from a client-centered orientation, and focus interventions on the unique needs of the individual. I have a wide range of experience in working with folks from many walks of life, and relish the challenge of working with each individual from within his or her own unique perspective. I look forward to the opportunity to explore the ways in which I can be helpful to you!
I specialize in Coherence Therapy and EMDR.
Are you tired of muddling through it? Looking for some guidance, an experienced hand extended in support? Just need a little extra help right now? I want to help. I work from a client-centered orientation, and focus interventions on the unique needs of the individual. I have a wide range of experience in working with folks from many walks of life, and relish the challenge of working with each individual from within his or her own unique perspective. I look forward to the opportunity to explore the ways in which I can be helpful to you!
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CACII, CCHt
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301 (Online Only)
I offer compassionate, client-centered, change-focused therapy, utilizing wide-ranging approaches, including depth talk therapy, hypnotherapy/guided imagery, EMDR, Gestalt, Jungian, writing, music, DBT, CBT, Narrative, intuition/insight, Tarot and other modalities.
I specialize in age-30+ females who are ready to thrive. Many of us spend years sleepwalking -- acting out old patterns, beliefs and fears. We're either unaware of other options or nervous about taking the steps required for change. By courageously reaching out for help and exploring therapy/counseling you're one step closer to creating a new reality. If you've been through therapy before, but are still lost -- if you're ready to transform your life, contact me.
I offer compassionate, client-centered, change-focused therapy, utilizing wide-ranging approaches, including depth talk therapy, hypnotherapy/guided imagery, EMDR, Gestalt, Jungian, writing, music, DBT, CBT, Narrative, intuition/insight, Tarot and other modalities.
I specialize in age-30+ females who are ready to thrive. Many of us spend years sleepwalking -- acting out old patterns, beliefs and fears. We're either unaware of other options or nervous about taking the steps required for change. By courageously reaching out for help and exploring therapy/counseling you're one step closer to creating a new reality. If you've been through therapy before, but are still lost -- if you're ready to transform your life, contact me.
Michelle Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301 (Online Only)
My name is Michelle Perry, and I am an LPC in Colorado. I am also licensed in Nebraska and Iowa. I specialize in trauma, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and co-dependency. My approach to therapy is collaborative and I use several different approaches, depending on the needs of the client. These include, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Person Centered, and others. I often work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Many of my clients have experienced stressful and traumatic experiences, are grieving recent or multiple losses, or are currently going through a life transition of some kind.
My name is Michelle Perry, and I am an LPC in Colorado. I am also licensed in Nebraska and Iowa. I specialize in trauma, life transitions, grief, depression, anxiety, and co-dependency. My approach to therapy is collaborative and I use several different approaches, depending on the needs of the client. These include, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Person Centered, and others. I often work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Many of my clients have experienced stressful and traumatic experiences, are grieving recent or multiple losses, or are currently going through a life transition of some kind.
I have 15 years of experience and I am trained in modalities such as CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR, Motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy.
Thinking about making a change in your life? Are you ready to take the leap and start to work with a strengths based clinician who will support you on your journey?
I have 15 years of experience and I am trained in modalities such as CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR, Motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy.
Thinking about making a change in your life? Are you ready to take the leap and start to work with a strengths based clinician who will support you on your journey?
Christine M Springer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
I strive to provide a safe and therapeutic space for individuals to work on a variety of issues. I believe that each of us has inherent abilities to heal and live a successful and balanced life. A therapist or counselor's role is to use learned skills and therapeutic modalities in an empathic voice to assist individuals in overcoming the obstacles in their life. My goal is to have that person feel mentally and emotionally healthy AND to thrive. I hope to help you unlock that potential within yourself using such modalities as general psychotherapy, art therapy, EMDR, DBT and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
I strive to provide a safe and therapeutic space for individuals to work on a variety of issues. I believe that each of us has inherent abilities to heal and live a successful and balanced life. A therapist or counselor's role is to use learned skills and therapeutic modalities in an empathic voice to assist individuals in overcoming the obstacles in their life. My goal is to have that person feel mentally and emotionally healthy AND to thrive. I hope to help you unlock that potential within yourself using such modalities as general psychotherapy, art therapy, EMDR, DBT and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
My practice is informed by the lenses of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Gestalt, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Nonviolent Communication, and other empirically-based modalities held in a trauma-informed framework.
I am a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, that specializes in working with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life-transition, trauma, and grief in young adults and adults. My aim as a therapist is to walk with you on the path of challenge, building connection to your most authentic self and developing resourcing along the way. I offer a caring and nonjudgmental space to explore all parts of the self, connecting to needs, boundaries, and self-worth. In our work together, we will identify internal dialogue, self-narrative, and strengths in order to fortify your connection to yourself and others.
My practice is informed by the lenses of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Gestalt, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Nonviolent Communication, and other empirically-based modalities held in a trauma-informed framework.
I am a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, that specializes in working with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life-transition, trauma, and grief in young adults and adults. My aim as a therapist is to walk with you on the path of challenge, building connection to your most authentic self and developing resourcing along the way. I offer a caring and nonjudgmental space to explore all parts of the self, connecting to needs, boundaries, and self-worth. In our work together, we will identify internal dialogue, self-narrative, and strengths in order to fortify your connection to yourself and others.
Sarah Elizabeth Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80304
Waitlist for new clients
I am an EMDR and trauma therapist who offers a somatic and attachment-focused approach to aid people on their journey of health and healing. I work with motivated adults who want to heal past traumas and improve their relationships. I believe in a comprehensive approach to therapy that honors the interconnectedness of our emotional experiences, cognitive patterns, bodily sensations, and spirituality. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, aimed at creating safety where you can explore and integrate all aspects of your being.
I am an EMDR and trauma therapist who offers a somatic and attachment-focused approach to aid people on their journey of health and healing. I work with motivated adults who want to heal past traumas and improve their relationships. I believe in a comprehensive approach to therapy that honors the interconnectedness of our emotional experiences, cognitive patterns, bodily sensations, and spirituality. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, aimed at creating safety where you can explore and integrate all aspects of your being.
Zadaka Psychotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, I, C, S, W
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80301
As an EMDR and CBT therapist, I pride myself in seeing you as a whole person beyond just the 'issue' that you are coming to therapy for.
It's okay not to know exactly what you want out of therapy. My job is to help you cultivate the ability to communicate with your inner being and essence to understand yourself more. Through this process your needs and goals will become apparent and we will create a plan for how to move forward. I'm not going to lie, Therapy is not easy - but it is fulfilling in so many ways. My clients are motivated for positive change and put the work in to reap the fruits of their labor. My clients want to change their lives for the better - I am here to help guide them along their path.
As an EMDR and CBT therapist, I pride myself in seeing you as a whole person beyond just the 'issue' that you are coming to therapy for.
It's okay not to know exactly what you want out of therapy. My job is to help you cultivate the ability to communicate with your inner being and essence to understand yourself more. Through this process your needs and goals will become apparent and we will create a plan for how to move forward. I'm not going to lie, Therapy is not easy - but it is fulfilling in so many ways. My clients are motivated for positive change and put the work in to reap the fruits of their labor. My clients want to change their lives for the better - I am here to help guide them along their path.
Kairos Wellness Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
We offer a holistic approach to OCD, using gold-standard treatments such as CBT and ERP, and offer adjunct therapies, such as acupressure, Chinese medicine, EMDR, and KAP to reset the client's nervous system and empower clients to make lasting changes.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, young adults, or adults who are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts or compulsions, who are ready to see positive changes in their minds and in their lives!
We offer a holistic approach to OCD, using gold-standard treatments such as CBT and ERP, and offer adjunct therapies, such as acupressure, Chinese medicine, EMDR, and KAP to reset the client's nervous system and empower clients to make lasting changes.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, young adults, or adults who are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts or compulsions, who are ready to see positive changes in their minds and in their lives!
In addition to working with adults struggling with early childhood neglect and abuse, I have experience in working with individuals experiencing life transitions and loss, dual diagnosis, self-harming behaviors and first responder experiences. I am trained in Trauma Recovery and Empowerment group work for female survivors. For individual work, I use a combination of techniques from EMDR Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapies as needed to facilitate movement through the challenges that individuals face to move into a space of empowerment and personal freedom.
In addition to working with adults struggling with early childhood neglect and abuse, I have experience in working with individuals experiencing life transitions and loss, dual diagnosis, self-harming behaviors and first responder experiences. I am trained in Trauma Recovery and Empowerment group work for female survivors. For individual work, I use a combination of techniques from EMDR Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapies as needed to facilitate movement through the challenges that individuals face to move into a space of empowerment and personal freedom.
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Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.