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Starting from a Person-Centered approach, I integrate other theories and techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and AEDP.
We, as humans, have an incredible potential for growth, but we often find life difficult; we feel stuck, alone, and uncertain. I believe that when we work through the hard things, we can find healing. I strive to create counseling relationships based on safety, trust, and hope, where people are accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I believe counseling is an opportunity to work through pain and suffering, develop resiliency which can be carried forward into life, and experience healing, freedom, purpose, and self-acceptance.
Starting from a Person-Centered approach, I integrate other theories and techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and AEDP.
We, as humans, have an incredible potential for growth, but we often find life difficult; we feel stuck, alone, and uncertain. I believe that when we work through the hard things, we can find healing. I strive to create counseling relationships based on safety, trust, and hope, where people are accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. I believe counseling is an opportunity to work through pain and suffering, develop resiliency which can be carried forward into life, and experience healing, freedom, purpose, and self-acceptance.
All Inclusive Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
We integrate neuroscience-based therapies to help develop flexible and adaptive emotional strength/resilience, and establish effective interactions to solidify relationships with Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.
We enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families who mindfully explore value-driven goals. We welcome you to share your strengths and primary concerns and we develop a measurable solution-focused plan to effect maximized solid change speedily. We identify what can change and what needs acceptance and how to create both. We compassionately offer skills/techniques to reduce anxiety/stress, improve sleep, mood, communication, and resiliently function. We identify triggers, images, thoughts, emotions, sensations, and experiences that cause difficulties and process them to create an optimally healthy mind.
We integrate neuroscience-based therapies to help develop flexible and adaptive emotional strength/resilience, and establish effective interactions to solidify relationships with Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.
We enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families who mindfully explore value-driven goals. We welcome you to share your strengths and primary concerns and we develop a measurable solution-focused plan to effect maximized solid change speedily. We identify what can change and what needs acceptance and how to create both. We compassionately offer skills/techniques to reduce anxiety/stress, improve sleep, mood, communication, and resiliently function. We identify triggers, images, thoughts, emotions, sensations, and experiences that cause difficulties and process them to create an optimally healthy mind.
Vanessa Grace Fagnant
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFTC, LPCC, MTS
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80123
I am trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) for individuals and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families.
I have worked with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety/ trauma, insomnia, etc. I look for patterns and evaluate systemic factors to assess sources of internal distress. Collaborating as a guide and creating safety is my main focus. We offer integrative healthcare services through neurofeedback and brain health coaching. Studies show the best outcomes when utilizing both psychotherapy and medication. We have both natural and traditional when it comes to referring to a psychiatric provider.
I am trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) for individuals and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families.
I have worked with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety/ trauma, insomnia, etc. I look for patterns and evaluate systemic factors to assess sources of internal distress. Collaborating as a guide and creating safety is my main focus. We offer integrative healthcare services through neurofeedback and brain health coaching. Studies show the best outcomes when utilizing both psychotherapy and medication. We have both natural and traditional when it comes to referring to a psychiatric provider.
Tina M Reyero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
You need and deserve safety and comfort along with empowering support through AEDP, trauma care, and mindfulness to feel seen, heard and honored.
We are going to dig in deeper to foster healing. I will support and provide safety and comfort while undoing aloneness. Anxiety and/ or depression can feel exhausting and together, we'll explore core self and compassion to ease any discomfort. We are not our adverse experiences, we can re-wire. I will guide dealing with and healing attachment trauma, PTSD, and various abuses with kind, respectful and non-judgmental treatment. Through co-regulation of body awareness and experiencing inner core truths we'll foster healing "attunement!" I believe in your inner wisdom for transformation.
You need and deserve safety and comfort along with empowering support through AEDP, trauma care, and mindfulness to feel seen, heard and honored.
We are going to dig in deeper to foster healing. I will support and provide safety and comfort while undoing aloneness. Anxiety and/ or depression can feel exhausting and together, we'll explore core self and compassion to ease any discomfort. We are not our adverse experiences, we can re-wire. I will guide dealing with and healing attachment trauma, PTSD, and various abuses with kind, respectful and non-judgmental treatment. Through co-regulation of body awareness and experiencing inner core truths we'll foster healing "attunement!" I believe in your inner wisdom for transformation.
I am a Certified AEDP Therapist and have had extensive training in EFT, IFS as well as interpersonal neurobiology.
Are you looking to deepen a healthy relationship, rejuvenate a worn-out one, or save one before it ends prematurely? How do you know if you need help? Contact me for a free phone consultation and we can discuss your concerns. We all want a safe, secure loving relationship but sometimes we need help. I can help you work through a difficult situation. Whether you are suffering from mild depression or more complex challenging problems we will work together as a team to identify and solve problems
I am a Certified AEDP Therapist and have had extensive training in EFT, IFS as well as interpersonal neurobiology.
Are you looking to deepen a healthy relationship, rejuvenate a worn-out one, or save one before it ends prematurely? How do you know if you need help? Contact me for a free phone consultation and we can discuss your concerns. We all want a safe, secure loving relationship but sometimes we need help. I can help you work through a difficult situation. Whether you are suffering from mild depression or more complex challenging problems we will work together as a team to identify and solve problems
I am a level 3 AEDP therapist. My goal is to help you develop an inner world with a clear sense of self-love, self-compassion, and courage, as well as an outer life of joy, great relationships, and purposeful work. Though our approach to creating this will be based on your unique needs, goals, and aspirations, there are a few foundational techniques that we will likely be relying on: we will aim to start the healing process from the get-go - this means noticing your unique strengths and gifts and leveraging them for our success. It also means working relationally, so that you feel less alone in the world.
I am a level 3 AEDP therapist. My goal is to help you develop an inner world with a clear sense of self-love, self-compassion, and courage, as well as an outer life of joy, great relationships, and purposeful work. Though our approach to creating this will be based on your unique needs, goals, and aspirations, there are a few foundational techniques that we will likely be relying on: we will aim to start the healing process from the get-go - this means noticing your unique strengths and gifts and leveraging them for our success. It also means working relationally, so that you feel less alone in the world.
Tiana Mile
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT, RMT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80303
I've been in the mental health field since 2001 and love what I do! I am a Certified AEDP Therapist, Certified Trauma Therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher.
Are you a therapist, healthcare provider, educator, leader, parent, and/or sensitive and caring human wanting to become more present and integrated so that you can fully show up in your life? My practice is rooted in body centered trauma approaches, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and compassion practices, attachment theory, and ketamine assisted therapy. Our work will support you to understand your history, reconnect to the innate wisdom of your internal experience and body, and transform your pain and challenges (like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges) into growth, meaning, and resilience.
I've been in the mental health field since 2001 and love what I do! I am a Certified AEDP Therapist, Certified Trauma Therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher.
Are you a therapist, healthcare provider, educator, leader, parent, and/or sensitive and caring human wanting to become more present and integrated so that you can fully show up in your life? My practice is rooted in body centered trauma approaches, nervous system regulation, mindfulness and compassion practices, attachment theory, and ketamine assisted therapy. Our work will support you to understand your history, reconnect to the innate wisdom of your internal experience and body, and transform your pain and challenges (like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges) into growth, meaning, and resilience.
Angie Perry-Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
My approach integrates relational, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based and somatic/body-centered approaches that allow for exploration of experience, including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Neuroaffective Relational Model, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.
Do you want more freedom and ease, but when it comes to making lasting change that gets to the root of the issue, you have run out of ideas and patience and want support from someone who understands and can help facilitate growth? My goal is to help support your journey of discovery through inquiry and exploration. Together we will work to create more freedom and choice in thought, action, and feeling- transformation from the inside out. I work with individuals and couples across a wide variety of issues including relational stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, personal growth, and career and life transition.
My approach integrates relational, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based and somatic/body-centered approaches that allow for exploration of experience, including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Neuroaffective Relational Model, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.
Do you want more freedom and ease, but when it comes to making lasting change that gets to the root of the issue, you have run out of ideas and patience and want support from someone who understands and can help facilitate growth? My goal is to help support your journey of discovery through inquiry and exploration. Together we will work to create more freedom and choice in thought, action, and feeling- transformation from the inside out. I work with individuals and couples across a wide variety of issues including relational stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, personal growth, and career and life transition.
Diane Bartko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BC-DMT, ACS, AEDP II
Verified Verified
Boulder, CO 80304
I offer an individually tailored approach that integrates techniques consistent with Somatic Psychotherapy including: Dance/Movement Therapy, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, AEDP, Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
It's hard to ask for help, and talking can only get us so far. Our bodies carry memories, feelings, and experiences that don't always make sense or that we are unable to express through words. Stress and overwhelm is literally stored in the body in the form of pain, tension, numbness, and dissociation. By giving our body a voice we can reshape our nervous system through self awareness and skill building for greater ease in connection with ourselves and others.
I offer an individually tailored approach that integrates techniques consistent with Somatic Psychotherapy including: Dance/Movement Therapy, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, AEDP, Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
It's hard to ask for help, and talking can only get us so far. Our bodies carry memories, feelings, and experiences that don't always make sense or that we are unable to express through words. Stress and overwhelm is literally stored in the body in the form of pain, tension, numbness, and dissociation. By giving our body a voice we can reshape our nervous system through self awareness and skill building for greater ease in connection with ourselves and others.
I am traditionally trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
Dr. Hunter has over 20 years experience in the field of psychology and mind-body-spirit therapies. She is a psycho-spiritual therapist who helps clients gain access to their truest being and the light within. She seamlessly weaves together traditional psychotherapy with intuitive reading, meditation, Psychedelic - Assisted Therapy and somatic interventions. Her clients are able to shed patterns which no longer serve them and awaken the highest version of themselves. If you have tried traditional, talk therapy but are looking for something different or are a spiritual seeker by nature, Dr. Hunter may be the right fit for you.
I am traditionally trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP).
Dr. Hunter has over 20 years experience in the field of psychology and mind-body-spirit therapies. She is a psycho-spiritual therapist who helps clients gain access to their truest being and the light within. She seamlessly weaves together traditional psychotherapy with intuitive reading, meditation, Psychedelic - Assisted Therapy and somatic interventions. Her clients are able to shed patterns which no longer serve them and awaken the highest version of themselves. If you have tried traditional, talk therapy but are looking for something different or are a spiritual seeker by nature, Dr. Hunter may be the right fit for you.
Heather Christensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203 (Online Only)
I have formal training in EMDR, AEDP, parts work, and mindfulness-based therapies.
I work with individual adults on issues related to anxiety, stress, relationships, perfectionism, and traumatic experiences. Sometimes change is a choice, and other times we are blindsided by life. Regardless of what leads to a shift for you, having a compassionate ally on the journey can make all the difference. I’m not immune to struggle or disappointment in my own life, and see my work as part change expert and part companion. Simply another human being coming alongside you to help you process, make peace with, or initiate steps towards a bigger transition that leads to less suffering, and more joy.
I have formal training in EMDR, AEDP, parts work, and mindfulness-based therapies.
I work with individual adults on issues related to anxiety, stress, relationships, perfectionism, and traumatic experiences. Sometimes change is a choice, and other times we are blindsided by life. Regardless of what leads to a shift for you, having a compassionate ally on the journey can make all the difference. I’m not immune to struggle or disappointment in my own life, and see my work as part change expert and part companion. Simply another human being coming alongside you to help you process, make peace with, or initiate steps towards a bigger transition that leads to less suffering, and more joy.
Amanda Kramer
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, BBA, MA, LPCC, LLPC
Verified Verified
Parker, CO 80134 (Online Only)
I am an evidence-based therapist who incorporates neuroscience, my AEDP training, and information about how the brain works to sustain meaningful change.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult children of (and/or partners to) narcissists, those with borderline personality disorder, and the emotionally abusive/immature. My clients say they’re relieved to have found a therapist who "gets" them. I am ready to "get" and care for you, too. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, self-doubt/blame, shame, guilt, a sense of obligation? Are you an expert "people pleaser" because you had to be? Did you receive attention, love, or acceptance based on certain conditions? Did you experience controlling behavior and/or inconsistency/instability that felt unsafe? I get it.
I am an evidence-based therapist who incorporates neuroscience, my AEDP training, and information about how the brain works to sustain meaningful change.
Welcome! I specialize in working with adult children of (and/or partners to) narcissists, those with borderline personality disorder, and the emotionally abusive/immature. My clients say they’re relieved to have found a therapist who "gets" them. I am ready to "get" and care for you, too. Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, self-doubt/blame, shame, guilt, a sense of obligation? Are you an expert "people pleaser" because you had to be? Did you receive attention, love, or acceptance based on certain conditions? Did you experience controlling behavior and/or inconsistency/instability that felt unsafe? I get it.
Jennifer Lucas-Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Golden, CO 80401
I specialize in working with individuals and couples on relationship, sexuality, and trauma-related issues. I am an American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (aasect.org) Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. I use a client-centered, strength-based, and relational approach to therapy. In addition, I have extensive training in attachment-based and experiential therapies (Emotionally Focused Therapy and AEDP) and trauma therapy (EMDR).
I specialize in working with individuals and couples on relationship, sexuality, and trauma-related issues. I am an American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (aasect.org) Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. I use a client-centered, strength-based, and relational approach to therapy. In addition, I have extensive training in attachment-based and experiential therapies (Emotionally Focused Therapy and AEDP) and trauma therapy (EMDR).
Kaley Selner
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
As a therapist trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, I am dedicated to guiding you through the process of unraveling difficult emotions, addressing traumas, navigating societal pressures, and shedding shame.
Are you feeling a disconnection between your body and mind, struggling to access your authentic self, or feeling strain in your relationship? Are these battles causing additional states? It's okay, and you're not alone. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of the roots of their attachment, how it impacts the nervous system, and how we can effectively address and unwind these patterns. Through therapy, we can reconnect, heal, and adapt to the challenges we encounter.
As a therapist trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, I am dedicated to guiding you through the process of unraveling difficult emotions, addressing traumas, navigating societal pressures, and shedding shame.
Are you feeling a disconnection between your body and mind, struggling to access your authentic self, or feeling strain in your relationship? Are these battles causing additional states? It's okay, and you're not alone. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of the roots of their attachment, how it impacts the nervous system, and how we can effectively address and unwind these patterns. Through therapy, we can reconnect, heal, and adapt to the challenges we encounter.
Grace Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80302
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling connected to ourselves and others, and developing a healthy relationship to our own emotions, has a strong effect on our happiness and well-being. With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and AEDP, I specialize in working with complicated, painful or confusing emotions that keep couples and individuals feeling stuck, disconnected and alone. My specialities include: couples drifting apart, on different pages, or in constant conflict; individuals going through a difficult time in their life or relationship; and anyone looking to shift emotional patterns and find new ways of relating.
Feeling connected to ourselves and others, and developing a healthy relationship to our own emotions, has a strong effect on our happiness and well-being. With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and AEDP, I specialize in working with complicated, painful or confusing emotions that keep couples and individuals feeling stuck, disconnected and alone. My specialities include: couples drifting apart, on different pages, or in constant conflict; individuals going through a difficult time in their life or relationship; and anyone looking to shift emotional patterns and find new ways of relating.
I have training in EMDR, IFS, and AEDP.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I am passionate about helping you become a more whole version of yourself and am honored to work alongside you in therapy. Together we will be curious about your internal world and the experiences that have impacted your story. I will partner with you and can help with processing and healing from anxiety, relational wounds, marital conflict, or past and current traumas. We will work together on this journey of self-discovery through looking inward and nurturing your core self.
I have training in EMDR, IFS, and AEDP.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! I am passionate about helping you become a more whole version of yourself and am honored to work alongside you in therapy. Together we will be curious about your internal world and the experiences that have impacted your story. I will partner with you and can help with processing and healing from anxiety, relational wounds, marital conflict, or past and current traumas. We will work together on this journey of self-discovery through looking inward and nurturing your core self.
Asking for help is one of the scariest, and therefore most courageous things you can do. Together, we will explore all the elements of who you are and discover your inner strength, wisdom, and clarity. I am a relationship driven therapist who uses a blend of modalities including AEDP, mindfulness, IFS, and narrative therapy. Whether your goals are to improve your relationship with yourself and others, live a life that is more full of meaning and joy, or to heal from grief and loss, I create an authentic space to support and challenge you in this process.
Asking for help is one of the scariest, and therefore most courageous things you can do. Together, we will explore all the elements of who you are and discover your inner strength, wisdom, and clarity. I am a relationship driven therapist who uses a blend of modalities including AEDP, mindfulness, IFS, and narrative therapy. Whether your goals are to improve your relationship with yourself and others, live a life that is more full of meaning and joy, or to heal from grief and loss, I create an authentic space to support and challenge you in this process.
My goal is to provide you with the best possible care by utilizing an integrative approach drawing upon evidence-based techniques utilizing IFS, AEDP, experiential, somatic-based, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychodrama.
Trauma can profoundly impact our lives, leaving us feeling fear, anxiety, doubt, and worthlessness. It can disconnect us from ourselves and others, making trust and purpose hard to find after a loss or traumatic event. These experiences may lead us to feel broken and damaged, but we are not. Our bodies and minds are responding as they are designed to—sometimes too well. I’d love to work with you to recalibrate these responses, helping you experience more joy, fulfillment, and feel more equipped to handle life's challenges—or just feel a little less crappy. We are not broken, we are healing and whole.
My goal is to provide you with the best possible care by utilizing an integrative approach drawing upon evidence-based techniques utilizing IFS, AEDP, experiential, somatic-based, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychodrama.
Trauma can profoundly impact our lives, leaving us feeling fear, anxiety, doubt, and worthlessness. It can disconnect us from ourselves and others, making trust and purpose hard to find after a loss or traumatic event. These experiences may lead us to feel broken and damaged, but we are not. Our bodies and minds are responding as they are designed to—sometimes too well. I’d love to work with you to recalibrate these responses, helping you experience more joy, fulfillment, and feel more equipped to handle life's challenges—or just feel a little less crappy. We are not broken, we are healing and whole.
enCourage Counseling Trauma and Therapist Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CATP, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castle Rock, CO 80104
I also offer powerful talk and somatic-based therapy, including AEDP.
Therapists need a safe space for healing too! You work hard to be effective and compassionate with your clients, and you know that your work is best when you take care of your own emotional needs. You may be facing burnout, your own trauma or life challenges or just the realization that “it’s time” to return to therapy. As therapists, it's our unique challenge to let ourselves relax and trust someone to take care of us in effective ways. You'll immediately feel supported in a non-judgmental and highly confidential space. I offer a safe place for healing with the therapist in mind.
I also offer powerful talk and somatic-based therapy, including AEDP.
Therapists need a safe space for healing too! You work hard to be effective and compassionate with your clients, and you know that your work is best when you take care of your own emotional needs. You may be facing burnout, your own trauma or life challenges or just the realization that “it’s time” to return to therapy. As therapists, it's our unique challenge to let ourselves relax and trust someone to take care of us in effective ways. You'll immediately feel supported in a non-judgmental and highly confidential space. I offer a safe place for healing with the therapist in mind.
ADVANCED CREDENTIALS: PACT Level II, AANE Couples, AEDP, Fierce Love, Brainspotting, DIR/Floortime Expert Trainer, PCIT, CPS, Mindfulness, IM, iLs, STAR Sensory Processing.
Social abilities are critically important to life success! If you are struggling in relationships with family, friends, or co-workers, you probably already know that social problems can interfere with success in many areas of life. With therapy individualized to you, your partner, or your family, you can develop the critical skills needed for experiencing social success at home, work, or school.
ADVANCED CREDENTIALS: PACT Level II, AANE Couples, AEDP, Fierce Love, Brainspotting, DIR/Floortime Expert Trainer, PCIT, CPS, Mindfulness, IM, iLs, STAR Sensory Processing.
Social abilities are critically important to life success! If you are struggling in relationships with family, friends, or co-workers, you probably already know that social problems can interfere with success in many areas of life. With therapy individualized to you, your partner, or your family, you can develop the critical skills needed for experiencing social success at home, work, or school.
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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.