AEDP Therapists in 80228
Tamra Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
Emotional pain can be the most stifling and difficult pain to endure, yet it can also be the catalyst for tremendous growth and insight. I specialize in helping clients of all ages who are struggling with trauma, complex trauma, depression, stress, self-esteem and interpersonal difficulties. My ideal client is one who is ready to be free from the impact of trauma, be it old or recent trauma, and is desiring growth and healing within themselves and their relationships. I also enjoy working with clients who are interested in looking at their issues through the lens of their spirituality.
Emotional pain can be the most stifling and difficult pain to endure, yet it can also be the catalyst for tremendous growth and insight. I specialize in helping clients of all ages who are struggling with trauma, complex trauma, depression, stress, self-esteem and interpersonal difficulties. My ideal client is one who is ready to be free from the impact of trauma, be it old or recent trauma, and is desiring growth and healing within themselves and their relationships. I also enjoy working with clients who are interested in looking at their issues through the lens of their spirituality.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you feel confused about how you got to where you are and need help gathering some clarity. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed with all that has happened to you, and you need someone to help you feel seen. Or maybe life is changing rapidly in ways you’re not ready for, and you want support you as you navigate these new realities. Coming to meet a new therapist is a vulnerable experience. I want to honor your bravery in seeking support as I partner with you in creating change, finding healing, and experiencing more freedom, agency, and connection.
People come to therapy for many reasons. Perhaps you feel confused about how you got to where you are and need help gathering some clarity. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed with all that has happened to you, and you need someone to help you feel seen. Or maybe life is changing rapidly in ways you’re not ready for, and you want support you as you navigate these new realities. Coming to meet a new therapist is a vulnerable experience. I want to honor your bravery in seeking support as I partner with you in creating change, finding healing, and experiencing more freedom, agency, and connection.
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.