EMDR Therapists in Crestone, CO
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Jeanine Ten Broeck
Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Crestone, CO 81131 (Online Only)
I offer my clients taylored counseling services that draw from my varied training and experience in contemplative psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, EMDR, DBT, and other modalities.
It takes courage to seek support, so I take that to heart when working with people of diverse histories and needs. Perhaps you have had depression, trauma, anxiety, loss, life transitions, or other stress that you are ready to heal. I work most effectively with clients willing to look into themselves and their lives with both depth and compassion. If you are seeking an approach that is holistic, integrative, trauma-informed, and empowering, we may be a good fit for counseling. My intention is to help you find your own inner capacities to heal, grow, transform, evolve, learn, and become.
I offer my clients taylored counseling services that draw from my varied training and experience in contemplative psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, EMDR, DBT, and other modalities.
It takes courage to seek support, so I take that to heart when working with people of diverse histories and needs. Perhaps you have had depression, trauma, anxiety, loss, life transitions, or other stress that you are ready to heal. I work most effectively with clients willing to look into themselves and their lives with both depth and compassion. If you are seeking an approach that is holistic, integrative, trauma-informed, and empowering, we may be a good fit for counseling. My intention is to help you find your own inner capacities to heal, grow, transform, evolve, learn, and become.
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I have been trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR (for trauma), AEDP, and most recently, Compassionate Inquiry; I also have a strong orientation towards mindfulness.
Look at birds: they make great sky circles of their freedom. How do they learn to do that? They fall, and in falling, they are given wings. -Rumi ...In the course of being human, we all face losses and traumas of different degrees and in the process, find ourselves abandoning parts of ourselves in order to survive emotionally and interpersonally. Therapy is about reclaiming those parts and finding our way home to who we truly are.
I have been trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR (for trauma), AEDP, and most recently, Compassionate Inquiry; I also have a strong orientation towards mindfulness.
Look at birds: they make great sky circles of their freedom. How do they learn to do that? They fall, and in falling, they are given wings. -Rumi ...In the course of being human, we all face losses and traumas of different degrees and in the process, find ourselves abandoning parts of ourselves in order to survive emotionally and interpersonally. Therapy is about reclaiming those parts and finding our way home to who we truly are.
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Jennifer Hotchner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestone, CO 81131
My work specializes in trauma informed care and spiritually focused counseling. I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. I have learned throughout the years that thorough healing comes not only from addressing our wounds and traumas but from a deep exploration of what we have decided about ourselves and our place in the world. I am highly valued as a compassionate, competent therapist who will provide understanding and skills that support moving through and coping with traumatic events/responses recent and past, and the spiritual evolution born out of traumatic wounds.
My work specializes in trauma informed care and spiritually focused counseling. I am trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. I have learned throughout the years that thorough healing comes not only from addressing our wounds and traumas but from a deep exploration of what we have decided about ourselves and our place in the world. I am highly valued as a compassionate, competent therapist who will provide understanding and skills that support moving through and coping with traumatic events/responses recent and past, and the spiritual evolution born out of traumatic wounds.
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Mike Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crestone, CO 81131
I hold LPC & LAC licenses, trained in EMDR and received my MA at Naropa University's Contemplative Psychotherapy program blending Eastern mindfulness practices with Western counseling approaches.
Many of my clients have been in psychotherapy/counseling before and start working with me to go deeper to transform from the repetitive relational patterns that hold them back. Most of my clients value psychotherapy and see the benefit from telling the emotionally significant story of their lives in a confidential safe setting. Trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety are issues that I have the most experience relating with. Some of life's dilemmas require a conversation to resolve. A conversation that weaves past and present, fantasy and reality, desire and inhibition to form a detailed understanding of one's life.
I hold LPC & LAC licenses, trained in EMDR and received my MA at Naropa University's Contemplative Psychotherapy program blending Eastern mindfulness practices with Western counseling approaches.
Many of my clients have been in psychotherapy/counseling before and start working with me to go deeper to transform from the repetitive relational patterns that hold them back. Most of my clients value psychotherapy and see the benefit from telling the emotionally significant story of their lives in a confidential safe setting. Trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety are issues that I have the most experience relating with. Some of life's dilemmas require a conversation to resolve. A conversation that weaves past and present, fantasy and reality, desire and inhibition to form a detailed understanding of one's life.
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Allison Woods
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Crestone, CO 81131 (Online Only)
We all have our specific and unique backgrounds and circumstances that bring us into therapy, but I have noticed that many of us are seeking more meaningful and secure connection with other people and deeper emotional safety as we navigate the world. When we have been hurt or traumatized, we naturally develop symptoms that affect how we relate with people and how we try to cope in our lives. I love working with people who have the bravery to enter therapy in order to understand and honor how they have arrived at their current patterns in relationships and in life and then grow into ones that are more meaningful and joyful to them.
We all have our specific and unique backgrounds and circumstances that bring us into therapy, but I have noticed that many of us are seeking more meaningful and secure connection with other people and deeper emotional safety as we navigate the world. When we have been hurt or traumatized, we naturally develop symptoms that affect how we relate with people and how we try to cope in our lives. I love working with people who have the bravery to enter therapy in order to understand and honor how they have arrived at their current patterns in relationships and in life and then grow into ones that are more meaningful and joyful to them.
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Lenore K Reinhart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Crestone, CO 81131
Do you ever wonder if there is more to life, are you in a life transition, maybe not quite feeling like yourself? You are not alone. It’s called being human, we all at times in our life need extra support. I believe that healing is possible for individuals who have the desire, the support, and the willingness to participate in their journey towards wellness. Life gives us all opportunities to know ourselves and grow from our experiences.
Do you ever wonder if there is more to life, are you in a life transition, maybe not quite feeling like yourself? You are not alone. It’s called being human, we all at times in our life need extra support. I believe that healing is possible for individuals who have the desire, the support, and the willingness to participate in their journey towards wellness. Life gives us all opportunities to know ourselves and grow from our experiences.
Online Therapists
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I practice integrated therapy, primarily with trauma, depression and anxiety, using Cognitive (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, EMDR, IFS, ERP (for OCD), mindfulness, attachment therapy and client empowerment.
Do you need help managing emotions or strengthening primary relationships? Are you looking for skills to cope with unpleasant symptoms? Is your quality of life less than you'd like? Are you ready to make a change? No matter how difficult one's situation, nor complex the issues, we can work together to define achievable goals that, once realized, can bring meaning, contentment and reward to life. If you're unsatisfied but ready to take an active role in creating the life you want, strengthening your mental health and wellness in the process, I'm ready to help!
I practice integrated therapy, primarily with trauma, depression and anxiety, using Cognitive (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, EMDR, IFS, ERP (for OCD), mindfulness, attachment therapy and client empowerment.
Do you need help managing emotions or strengthening primary relationships? Are you looking for skills to cope with unpleasant symptoms? Is your quality of life less than you'd like? Are you ready to make a change? No matter how difficult one's situation, nor complex the issues, we can work together to define achievable goals that, once realized, can bring meaning, contentment and reward to life. If you're unsatisfied but ready to take an active role in creating the life you want, strengthening your mental health and wellness in the process, I'm ready to help!
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I am also EMDR basic trained.
Hey, I am happy you're here! There are a lot of seasons in life that can feel really hard to navigate on your own. My passion is to provide a safe space for you to feel comfortable sharing your story so you have someone to walk in those seasons with you. I want to support you in finding a peace for your past and a hope for your future that will allow you to grow towards your fullest potential.
I am also EMDR basic trained.
Hey, I am happy you're here! There are a lot of seasons in life that can feel really hard to navigate on your own. My passion is to provide a safe space for you to feel comfortable sharing your story so you have someone to walk in those seasons with you. I want to support you in finding a peace for your past and a hope for your future that will allow you to grow towards your fullest potential.
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Phillip R Ludwig
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, RYT-200, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (Online Only)
Offerings include solution focused talk therapy (ACT/CBT), EMDR, body biofeedback, and yoga.
I'm here for those who are ready to take the next step into living. Life can be so difficult, so full of suffering. Suffering could look like PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Suffering could look like a relationship that is not doing well. It could also look like work troubles. You want and deserve your Life back! Can you imagine what it will be like? I'm here to help you acquire the skills to get your life back so that you can Shine your brightest!
Offerings include solution focused talk therapy (ACT/CBT), EMDR, body biofeedback, and yoga.
I'm here for those who are ready to take the next step into living. Life can be so difficult, so full of suffering. Suffering could look like PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Suffering could look like a relationship that is not doing well. It could also look like work troubles. You want and deserve your Life back! Can you imagine what it will be like? I'm here to help you acquire the skills to get your life back so that you can Shine your brightest!
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Nexus Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
My professional journey includes certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
The fact that you’re reading this tells me you are ready to explore a change in your life. Whether you want to reduce your anxious feelings, work on your relationship with your partner or family, control your depressed feelings or dive deep into understanding and clearing out experienced traumas, I am here to guide you through it all. The perfect thing about therapy with me is you will have someone to both allow you space to understand yourself as well as someone to help give structure and challenge you to be the version of yourself that you want.
My professional journey includes certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
The fact that you’re reading this tells me you are ready to explore a change in your life. Whether you want to reduce your anxious feelings, work on your relationship with your partner or family, control your depressed feelings or dive deep into understanding and clearing out experienced traumas, I am here to guide you through it all. The perfect thing about therapy with me is you will have someone to both allow you space to understand yourself as well as someone to help give structure and challenge you to be the version of yourself that you want.
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Debbie Molik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Online Only)
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), I find this method highly effective in alleviating distress in the shortest amount of time.
Have you had adverse experiences in childhood or as an adult? Maybe you struggle to manage stress, or have difficulty with nightmares or sleep. Are you anxious, depressed, or fearful? Trauma takes on many forms: abuse, neglect, abandonment, divorce, assault, wartime experiences, accidents, or natural disasters, to name a few. I offer compassionate treatment for people who need assistance in overcoming the effects of disturbing events. I help clients improve their quality of life by developing coping skills, processing their thoughts, feelings and experiences, and empowering them to set healthy boundaries.
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), I find this method highly effective in alleviating distress in the shortest amount of time.
Have you had adverse experiences in childhood or as an adult? Maybe you struggle to manage stress, or have difficulty with nightmares or sleep. Are you anxious, depressed, or fearful? Trauma takes on many forms: abuse, neglect, abandonment, divorce, assault, wartime experiences, accidents, or natural disasters, to name a few. I offer compassionate treatment for people who need assistance in overcoming the effects of disturbing events. I help clients improve their quality of life by developing coping skills, processing their thoughts, feelings and experiences, and empowering them to set healthy boundaries.
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If you’re reading this and considering counseling, there’s a part of you that’s searching for healing, wholeness, meaning, and joy, and I want to help you find it. I work with adult individuals using IFS, EMDR, guided imagery, and experiential and somatic therapies to help people heal from experiences like abuse, neglect, spiritual/religious or cult trauma, unwanted or compulsive sexual behaviors, depression, and codependency. I enjoy working with young adults, creatives, geeks and gamers, intuitive people who want to go beyond the black-and-white, and overthinkers of every variety!
If you’re reading this and considering counseling, there’s a part of you that’s searching for healing, wholeness, meaning, and joy, and I want to help you find it. I work with adult individuals using IFS, EMDR, guided imagery, and experiential and somatic therapies to help people heal from experiences like abuse, neglect, spiritual/religious or cult trauma, unwanted or compulsive sexual behaviors, depression, and codependency. I enjoy working with young adults, creatives, geeks and gamers, intuitive people who want to go beyond the black-and-white, and overthinkers of every variety!
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Renee Yoelin-Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Children and families benefit from safe, play therapy intervention that match their developmental needs including Theraplay, Safe and Sound and EMDR.
It takes courage to start your healing and growing journey. I see my role as a partner with my client's. Together we will find strategies to enhance your life and build your resiliency; developing skills to have more meaningful relationships and finding a path to your goals. Simultaneously we will explore any emotional barriers, past or present, that may have interfered with your journey. This philosophy fits for my work with adults, children and families. Together we will find new ways to navigate life with new skills and bravery.
Children and families benefit from safe, play therapy intervention that match their developmental needs including Theraplay, Safe and Sound and EMDR.
It takes courage to start your healing and growing journey. I see my role as a partner with my client's. Together we will find strategies to enhance your life and build your resiliency; developing skills to have more meaningful relationships and finding a path to your goals. Simultaneously we will explore any emotional barriers, past or present, that may have interfered with your journey. This philosophy fits for my work with adults, children and families. Together we will find new ways to navigate life with new skills and bravery.
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Judith Gainer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR, DBT, IFS,.
Is your life feeling out of control? Is anxiety or depression keeping you from living the life you want? Are you having trouble sleeping or concentrating? Are you troubled by thoughts of the past or fears for the future? Do you have a child who has anxiety or depression? I have specialties in trauma informed care, anxiety and panic disorders, depression; domestic violence victim therapy, and grief. I treat adults, teens and children. I love being a therapist and seeing clients develop change into a life worth living. I am currently offering telehealth therapy. (No disability claims)
I am trained in EMDR, DBT, IFS,.
Is your life feeling out of control? Is anxiety or depression keeping you from living the life you want? Are you having trouble sleeping or concentrating? Are you troubled by thoughts of the past or fears for the future? Do you have a child who has anxiety or depression? I have specialties in trauma informed care, anxiety and panic disorders, depression; domestic violence victim therapy, and grief. I treat adults, teens and children. I love being a therapist and seeing clients develop change into a life worth living. I am currently offering telehealth therapy. (No disability claims)
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My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques.
I commend you for taking this courageous step toward improving your well-being and mental health. As a compassionate clinical mental health counselor intern, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey to self-discovery and healing. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore and grow, and I am dedicated to walking alongside you every step of the way.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques.
I commend you for taking this courageous step toward improving your well-being and mental health. As a compassionate clinical mental health counselor intern, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their journey to self-discovery and healing. I am here to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore and grow, and I am dedicated to walking alongside you every step of the way.
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Amy Sinjem
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
I provide counseling services for individuals, couples, teens and children. I specialize in play therapy, EMDR trauma recovery and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Because the therapeutic experience is different for everyone, I focus on addressing your needs in a safe space for healing and growth. I have over ten years of experience working with children and families.
I provide counseling services for individuals, couples, teens and children. I specialize in play therapy, EMDR trauma recovery and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Because the therapeutic experience is different for everyone, I focus on addressing your needs in a safe space for healing and growth. I have over ten years of experience working with children and families.
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Lee Randolph
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (Online Only)
EMDR trained, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma.
Everyone has a voice and wants to be heard. Come and find your voice, build confidence and come to someone who will listen. Helping couple's, individuals, and adolescents build new foundations of self-reliance. Some techniques I use are EMDR for trauma, depression, and anxiety. Hypnotherapy for relaxation, phobias, Menopausal symptoms, sleep disorders, and breaking bad habits.
EMDR trained, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma.
Everyone has a voice and wants to be heard. Come and find your voice, build confidence and come to someone who will listen. Helping couple's, individuals, and adolescents build new foundations of self-reliance. Some techniques I use are EMDR for trauma, depression, and anxiety. Hypnotherapy for relaxation, phobias, Menopausal symptoms, sleep disorders, and breaking bad habits.
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I am EMDR trained and will often use this modality to support individuals to resolve past trauma.
Life transitions and unresolved trauma can make us feel like we have become trapped in our own bodies and unable to escape constant worry, anxiety and guilt. Feeling stuck and unable to explore personal worries can affect our abilities to have healthy social interaction, parenting, and family relationships. Thankfully, there is hope and healing beyond trauma. If you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, difficulties within relationships, or foster care or adoptive related issues, I can provide a safe, unbiased, and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your concerns and move towards healing.
I am EMDR trained and will often use this modality to support individuals to resolve past trauma.
Life transitions and unresolved trauma can make us feel like we have become trapped in our own bodies and unable to escape constant worry, anxiety and guilt. Feeling stuck and unable to explore personal worries can affect our abilities to have healthy social interaction, parenting, and family relationships. Thankfully, there is hope and healing beyond trauma. If you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, difficulties within relationships, or foster care or adoptive related issues, I can provide a safe, unbiased, and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your concerns and move towards healing.
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Lauren McEvoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Del Norte, CO 81132 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR and have over 4 + years of experience working specifically with addiction in an outpatient setting.
Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious for no particular reason? Or maybe you struggle to turn off worry and intrusive thoughts? Is trauma causing ongoing problems including depression, difficulty in relationships and maybe even substance use? I work with adults who struggle with the pain of anxiety, depression, trauma or substance use. I provide skills training to clients who wish to improve their emotional regulation, develop healthier boundaries, and connect with others in meaningful ways while improving self-worth. I believe that you as the client are the expert in your world and I respect everyone’s journey without judgment.
I am trained in EMDR and have over 4 + years of experience working specifically with addiction in an outpatient setting.
Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious for no particular reason? Or maybe you struggle to turn off worry and intrusive thoughts? Is trauma causing ongoing problems including depression, difficulty in relationships and maybe even substance use? I work with adults who struggle with the pain of anxiety, depression, trauma or substance use. I provide skills training to clients who wish to improve their emotional regulation, develop healthier boundaries, and connect with others in meaningful ways while improving self-worth. I believe that you as the client are the expert in your world and I respect everyone’s journey without judgment.
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Kay Comstock-May,LPCC,NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
I am EMDR trained.
My name is Kay Comstock-May. I am a former educator, leaving the education field to continue my higher education. While I hold many degrees, the most important are my Master of Science in Psychology, earned in 2012, from the University of Phoenix and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in marriage, couples, and family from Walden University, earned in May 2023. During my time as a counselor, I worked with a variety of individuals experiencing various symptoms and life adjustments. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I have experience co-leading parenting classes.
I am EMDR trained.
My name is Kay Comstock-May. I am a former educator, leaving the education field to continue my higher education. While I hold many degrees, the most important are my Master of Science in Psychology, earned in 2012, from the University of Phoenix and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in marriage, couples, and family from Walden University, earned in May 2023. During my time as a counselor, I worked with a variety of individuals experiencing various symptoms and life adjustments. I have worked with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I have experience co-leading parenting classes.
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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.