Sometimes the past does not feel like the past.

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You may understand intellectually that an experience is over, yet your body still braces for danger. A particular tone of voice, conflict, mistake, memory, or moment of rejection can bring back feelings that seem much larger than the present situation.

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You may find yourself thinking:

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“I’m not safe.”

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“I’m not good enough.”

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“It was my fault.”

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“I should be over this by now.”

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These reactions are not evidence that you are broken or failing at healing. They may be signs that your mind and nervous system are still carrying an experience that never had the opportunity to be fully processed.

I provide online EMDR therapy to adults and teens throughout Colorado. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and carefully paced. We will not force you to revisit something before you feel ready.

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What Is EMDR Therapy?

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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based form of trauma therapy designed to help the brain process painful, frightening, or overwhelming experiences that continue to affect the present.

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Our brains naturally work to process experiences and make sense of what happens to us. However, when something is too overwhelming - or when we do not have enough safety, support, or emotional capacity at the time -the experience can remain stored in a distressing and unresolved way.

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The event may be over, but some part of you continues responding as if it could happen again.

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EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation, which may include guided eye movements, alternating sounds, or gentle tapping on opposite sides of the body. While you briefly notice aspects of a memory, belief, emotion, or physical sensation, bilateral stimulation supports the brain’s natural information-processing system.

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EMDR does not erase memories or convince you that something painful was acceptable. Instead, it may help the memory become less emotionally and physically overwhelming, allowing it to take its proper place in the past.

You still remember what happened - but it may no longer feel as though it is happening now.

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How Can EMDR Therapy Help You?

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Online EMDR therapy may be helpful when you know why you feel stuck, but insight alone has not changed how your body and emotions respond.

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EMDR may help people experiencing:

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Trauma or post-traumatic stress

Childhood emotional wounds

Betrayal or attachment injuries

Anxiety, panic, or persistent fear

Shame and harsh self-criticism

Difficult relationship patterns

Distressing memories or nightmares

Grief and complicated loss

Fear of abandonment or rejection

Low self-worth

Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected

Reactions that feel disproportionate to the present moment

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Not every painful experience fits neatly into a diagnosis. Sometimes what remains is a belief you have carried for years: that you are too much, not enough, difficult to love, responsible for everyone, or unsafe when you let your guard down.

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EMDR therapy can help us explore where those beliefs began and whether they still belong in the life you are creating now.

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What I Have Seen in My Practice

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Every person’s experience with EMDR is different, and no ethical therapist can promise a particular result. Healing is not a straight line, and progress does not always arrive with trumpets and cinematic lighting.

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Often, it is quieter than that.

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In my practice, I have seen clients begin to remember a painful experience without becoming completely overwhelmed by it. A memory that once felt immediate and consuming may start to feel more distant - something that happened to them, rather than something they are still trapped inside.

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Clients may notice that a familiar trigger no longer produces the same level of panic, shame, anger, or physical tension. Some describe having more space between what happens and how they respond. Others begin recognizing that the beliefs they formed during painful experiences are not necessarily the truth of who they are.

 

The belief “I am powerless” may begin shifting toward “I have choices now.”

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“It was my fault” may soften into “I did the best I could with what I had.”

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“I am not safe” may become “That experience is over, and I can protect myself now.”

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“I am not worthy” may begin giving way to “What happened to me does not determine my value.”

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I have also seen clients become more compassionate toward the versions of themselves that survived difficult experiences. Instead of judging their anxiety, avoidance, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or need for control, they begin understanding these reactions as attempts to stay safe.

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That shift - from shame to understanding - can create room for something new.

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The goal is not to become a person who is never activated, hurt, or afraid. The goal is to have greater freedom, choice, and connection when difficult emotions arise.

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What Happens During an Online EMDR Session?

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We do not begin by dropping you into your most painful memory.

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Before reprocessing, we spend time understanding your history, identifying what you want help with, building trust, and developing skills that can help you remain grounded. Preparation is an essential part of responsible EMDR therapy.

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During a telehealth EMDR session, we may use eye movements, alternating sounds, or self-administered tapping. I will guide the process while checking in regularly about what you are noticing and whether the pace feels manageable.

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You remain awake, aware, and in control throughout the session. You can pause, slow down, ask questions, or stop at any time.

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You also do not necessarily have to describe every detail of what happened. EMDR can often work with the emotions, beliefs, body sensations, and images connected to an experience without requiring you to tell the entire story aloud.

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Does EMDR Work Through Telehealth?

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EMDR can be provided effectively through secure telehealth when it is clinically appropriate and thoughtfully prepared.

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Online EMDR therapy allows you to participate from a private, familiar space without traveling to an office. This can make specialized trauma therapy more accessible to people living in rural communities and throughout Colorado.

 

Before beginning reprocessing, we will talk about privacy, technology, grounding strategies, your physical environment, and what support may be available after the session. Together, we will determine whether online EMDR is appropriate for your needs.

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A Gentle and Collaborative Approach

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I am an EMDR therapist providing telehealth therapy to adults and teens across Colorado. I also have Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems, which helps me approach protective reactions with curiosity and compassion.

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You will not be treated as a collection of symptoms or pushed through a standardized protocol. We will work at a pace that respects your nervous system, your history, and the parts of you that may be uncertain about change.

You do not have to prove that your trauma was “bad enough.” If an experience continues affecting your emotions, body, relationships, or sense of self, it deserves care.

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Begin Online EMDR Therapy in Colorado

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You may not be able to change what happened, but you may be able to change how much power it continues to hold in your present life.

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If you are looking for an EMDR therapist who provides online EMDR therapy throughout Colorado, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We can talk about what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like the right next step.