EMDR and Brainspotting offer unique approaches to brain-body healing. Discover which therapy might be a better fit for you based on factors like structure, flexibility, and session frequency (weekly vs. intensive).

If you’re neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, highly sensitive) and traditional therapy hasn’t quite worked for you, a therapy intensive could be a helpful alternative. Intensives are a form of short-term, accelerated therapy, using powerful modalities like Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and EMDR to heal the nervous system.

Before you ever process a distressing memory through EMDR, you’ll first build your toolkit of resources. One essential tool is the Calm Place practice, designed to soothe and stabilize your nervous system. In this blog post, we’ll share creative examples of calm places and offer guidance for those who struggle with visualization.

EMDR accesses the parts of the brain where traumatic memories are stored and changes the neural wiring around those memories — through a simple technique called bilateral stimulation (BLS). Learn what BLS looks like in an EMDR session, and why it works so well for trauma reprocessing.

Positive States Practice is not about bypassing difficult emotions. It’s about nurturing the positive pathways that are already there, so that you can navigate difficult experiences in a more resourced way. Let’s explore what this practice looks like, and how it can enhance outcomes in EMDR trauma therapy.

Is EMDR therapy for autistic people different than EMDR for non-autistics? The answer is more complicated than you might think. An autistic therapist shares how neurotypes influence the way that we process trauma — and why EMDR can be a great fit for neurodivergent brains.

How do you go from realizing you have complex trauma to actually healing from it? Learn how trauma-focused modalities like Internal Family Systems and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing can help you get to the other side of complex trauma — toward more fulfilling relationships & connection with your authentic Self.

Resourcing is the initial phase of the EMDR therapy protocol, designed to stabilize your nervous system and create a sense of calm and steadiness within yourself. Let’s delve into the Inner Ally practice — what it is, why it works, and how to create your own Nurturing, Protective, Playful, and Wise Figures.

Therapy intensives are a short-term, accelerated, and highly efficient treatment. If you’re tired of weekly therapy (or can’t fit it into your busy schedule in the first place), explore an intensive approach to healing in Denver, or online across Colorado.

Let’s face it: traditional talk therapy wasn’t designed with neurodivergent brains in mind (autism, ADHD, high sensitivity). If you’re feeling stuck or unheard, consider alternative approaches like EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting, and psychedelic therapy.

Learn about the “container practice” in EMDR therapy – a way to safely store difficult thoughts and feelings until you’re ready to process them with your therapist. This blog post will answer all your questions about the container: how to create it, what to put in it, and why it’s different (and healthier) than bottling up emotions forever.

Healing is a journey, not a destination, and it involves weaving together different threads of support. Through the power of relationships, play, community, and therapy, it’s possible to heal complex trauma (CPTSD).

Feeling lost in a world designed for neurotypical brains? Learn how EMDR therapy can be adapted to your unique needs, preferences, and neurotype.

EMDR therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, but is weekly therapy the only way? Discover EMDR intensives, an intensive program designed to achieve results in a shorter timeframe.

EMDR therapy is gaining traction as a trauma healing modality, but misconceptions linger. Does EMDR create false memories? Is it the same as hypnosis? Let’s discuss the myths & truths about EMDR therapy.

What do eye movements, self-tapping, and audio tones have in common? They’re all forms of bilateral stimulation that can help your brain heal from stress & trauma. Explore EMDR therapy in Colorado.

Do 50-minute therapy sessions feel too short for you? If you’re seeking extended time for deep, focused healing, EMDR intensives may offer the support you need.

Before diving into the distress of past events, EMDR therapy prioritizes building your psychological toolkit. Learn about resourcing: practices that soothe the nervous system and train the brain to access positive states.

Through the power of technology, therapy can meet you where you’re at. Experience healing from the comfort of your home. Explore if virtual EMDR therapy is a fit for you.

Your brain and body are wired for healing. Here’s how EMDR therapy can work with your sensitive qualities to enhance your wellbeing.