EMDR Therapists in Denver, CO
Using CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and exposure-based approaches, I support clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more—empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal client is an adult seeking clarity, stability, and self-understanding amid life’s challenges. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or identity concerns—and are ready to find a path that feels authentic and fulfilling. They want to break free from old patterns, manage their emotions more effectively, and build confidence in who they are. Above all, they’re searching for a safe, affirming space to heal, grow, and reconnect with their values.
Using CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and exposure-based approaches, I support clients in overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and more—empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal client is an adult seeking clarity, stability, and self-understanding amid life’s challenges. They may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or identity concerns—and are ready to find a path that feels authentic and fulfilling. They want to break free from old patterns, manage their emotions more effectively, and build confidence in who they are. Above all, they’re searching for a safe, affirming space to heal, grow, and reconnect with their values.
I have training in somatic, cognitive & behavioral, family therapy, and EMDR approaches to best address trauma, attachment and relational wounds, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and suicidality/self-harm.
My ideal clients come into my office hoping to explore and better understand themselves and others, foster healthy and happy relationships, shift ineffective behavioral and relational patterns, and work towards a life that they consider fulfilled and worth living. Let’s focus on symptom reduction and personal growth. Change can be terrifying and at times feel impossible. Our work will be exploring and attending to how to best balance safety and risk to reach your personal goals. Change, which can be joyful and exciting, often also comes with loss and pain. Let’s work together to understand what that balance looks like for you.
I have training in somatic, cognitive & behavioral, family therapy, and EMDR approaches to best address trauma, attachment and relational wounds, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and suicidality/self-harm.
My ideal clients come into my office hoping to explore and better understand themselves and others, foster healthy and happy relationships, shift ineffective behavioral and relational patterns, and work towards a life that they consider fulfilled and worth living. Let’s focus on symptom reduction and personal growth. Change can be terrifying and at times feel impossible. Our work will be exploring and attending to how to best balance safety and risk to reach your personal goals. Change, which can be joyful and exciting, often also comes with loss and pain. Let’s work together to understand what that balance looks like for you.
Life can be overwhelming. It helps when you have someone to join you in your journey with empathy and understanding. Whether you are struggling as a parent, a partner or just in your walk as an individual I would be honored to share my experiences and education to potentially ease the struggle.
Life can be overwhelming. It helps when you have someone to join you in your journey with empathy and understanding. Whether you are struggling as a parent, a partner or just in your walk as an individual I would be honored to share my experiences and education to potentially ease the struggle.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and therapeutic yoga approaches.
Living with trauma, anxiety, or navigating major life changes can leave you feeling unsteady and disconnected from yourself. Sleepless nights, constant worry, or a heavy sense of self-doubt can take a toll on your relationships, health, and sense of purpose. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University (2020), I specialize in helping teens and adults (14+) through older adults find steadiness, resilience, and hope as they move through life’s challenges.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and therapeutic yoga approaches.
Living with trauma, anxiety, or navigating major life changes can leave you feeling unsteady and disconnected from yourself. Sleepless nights, constant worry, or a heavy sense of self-doubt can take a toll on your relationships, health, and sense of purpose. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Washington University (2020), I specialize in helping teens and adults (14+) through older adults find steadiness, resilience, and hope as they move through life’s challenges.
We will tackle your issues with an arsenal of approaches and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR.
Helping people believe in themselves is my passion and what we will work on together. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma or substance abuse; lack of belief and trust in yourself makes these issues hard to overcome. Together we will navigate the challenges you face, shifting negative thinking patterns into positive ones and developing coping skills like distress tolerance and acceptance that you can use throughout your lifetime. I specialize in working with adults.
We will tackle your issues with an arsenal of approaches and strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR.
Helping people believe in themselves is my passion and what we will work on together. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma or substance abuse; lack of belief and trust in yourself makes these issues hard to overcome. Together we will navigate the challenges you face, shifting negative thinking patterns into positive ones and developing coping skills like distress tolerance and acceptance that you can use throughout your lifetime. I specialize in working with adults.
I am also trained in EMDR and recognize the ways that past traumas influence current circumstances.
There are times in life when we are presented with circumstances that overwhelm us. If you are looking to work through a difficult transition or want to address an issue that has been weighing you down, I would love to assist you in coming up with solutions in order to live a more fulfilled life. Counseling can help you not only to work through the problem that brought you to therapy in the first place, but to learn valuable life skills that can make it easier to address challenges that come up for you in the future. I believe that everyone is capable of change, and I would love to support you throughout the process.
I am also trained in EMDR and recognize the ways that past traumas influence current circumstances.
There are times in life when we are presented with circumstances that overwhelm us. If you are looking to work through a difficult transition or want to address an issue that has been weighing you down, I would love to assist you in coming up with solutions in order to live a more fulfilled life. Counseling can help you not only to work through the problem that brought you to therapy in the first place, but to learn valuable life skills that can make it easier to address challenges that come up for you in the future. I believe that everyone is capable of change, and I would love to support you throughout the process.
I am also EMDR trained
No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve to live happy and fulfilling lives. Life is hard and can present us with emotional challenges we’re not sure how to process. The first step is asking for help. If you're going through the adoption process, are an adoptee (youth or adult), experiencing relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), are of a marginalized community, or have a special needs child in the family, I'd love to help you process through the complex feelings that accompany your unique intersection of identities.
I am also EMDR trained
No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve to live happy and fulfilling lives. Life is hard and can present us with emotional challenges we’re not sure how to process. The first step is asking for help. If you're going through the adoption process, are an adoptee (youth or adult), experiencing relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), are of a marginalized community, or have a special needs child in the family, I'd love to help you process through the complex feelings that accompany your unique intersection of identities.
I use a combination of EMDR and IFS- Internal Family Systems, guided meditation and relaxation techniques to help clients explore their feelings and needs so they can find the happiness they desire.
EMDR is a therapeutic technique developed to treat PTSD, and is effective in healing many emotional issues. It allows clients to reprocess traumatic experiences and replace negative thoughts, images and feelings connected to these with positive beliefs about who they are and how they want to live their lives.
I use a combination of EMDR and IFS- Internal Family Systems, guided meditation and relaxation techniques to help clients explore their feelings and needs so they can find the happiness they desire.
EMDR is a therapeutic technique developed to treat PTSD, and is effective in healing many emotional issues. It allows clients to reprocess traumatic experiences and replace negative thoughts, images and feelings connected to these with positive beliefs about who they are and how they want to live their lives.
I also provide evidence-based treatments including EMDR, DBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in working with adults and college/grad students with anxiety disorders, perfectionism, trauma, complex PTSD, people pleasing tendencies, and relational issues. My primary goal in therapy is to support clients in taking back the power from their distress, ultimately allowing clients to live more fulfilling lives. In this process, I aim to help clients explore the impact of the internal experiences and behaviors, often a result of our past experiences, that are associated with "stuckness."
I also provide evidence-based treatments including EMDR, DBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
I'm a licensed psychologist specializing in working with adults and college/grad students with anxiety disorders, perfectionism, trauma, complex PTSD, people pleasing tendencies, and relational issues. My primary goal in therapy is to support clients in taking back the power from their distress, ultimately allowing clients to live more fulfilling lives. In this process, I aim to help clients explore the impact of the internal experiences and behaviors, often a result of our past experiences, that are associated with "stuckness."
How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities & imperfections so we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness? How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, & connection that we need to recognize that we are enough - that we are worthy of love, belonging & joy? Life's transitions can be very anxiety provoking & scary -- even those that should be happy transitions, such as starting a family or a new job! My goal is to assist my clients to become skilled at how to navigate these transitions utilizing a blend of techniques and a large dose of humor!
How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities & imperfections so we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness? How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, & connection that we need to recognize that we are enough - that we are worthy of love, belonging & joy? Life's transitions can be very anxiety provoking & scary -- even those that should be happy transitions, such as starting a family or a new job! My goal is to assist my clients to become skilled at how to navigate these transitions utilizing a blend of techniques and a large dose of humor!
I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Internal family systems (IFS or inner child work), Somatic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Let’s be real — the state of the world right now is heavy. As if maintaining good mental health weren’t hard enough already, right? I’m here to support with those hard day-to-day challenges, and to help you understand and shift how your past shapes the way you move through the world today. You have a story worth telling, and I want to hear it. My role is to walk beside you — offering perspective, practical tools, and space to heal. I specialize in working with trauma, grief, and anxiety, always guided by mindfulness, compassion, and a holistic perspective on healing.
I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Internal family systems (IFS or inner child work), Somatic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Let’s be real — the state of the world right now is heavy. As if maintaining good mental health weren’t hard enough already, right? I’m here to support with those hard day-to-day challenges, and to help you understand and shift how your past shapes the way you move through the world today. You have a story worth telling, and I want to hear it. My role is to walk beside you — offering perspective, practical tools, and space to heal. I specialize in working with trauma, grief, and anxiety, always guided by mindfulness, compassion, and a holistic perspective on healing.
I specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Somatic therapy to help your brain and body reprocess painful experiences so you can finally feel safe, calm, and present again.
When met with compassion, pain can become a source of strength. It takes courage to reach for help when you’re tired of explaining yourself, and when the words don’t quite match the feelings. That’s where I meet people: in the space between what you know in your head and what your body still remembers.
Over the years, I’ve learned that healing isn’t about “fixing.” It’s about learning to listen to your nervous system, your patterns, your emotions and discovering what those signals are trying to say. My work is to help you feel safe enough to hear them, and supported enough to follow where they lead.
I specialize in EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Somatic therapy to help your brain and body reprocess painful experiences so you can finally feel safe, calm, and present again.
When met with compassion, pain can become a source of strength. It takes courage to reach for help when you’re tired of explaining yourself, and when the words don’t quite match the feelings. That’s where I meet people: in the space between what you know in your head and what your body still remembers.
Over the years, I’ve learned that healing isn’t about “fixing.” It’s about learning to listen to your nervous system, your patterns, your emotions and discovering what those signals are trying to say. My work is to help you feel safe enough to hear them, and supported enough to follow where they lead.
Amanda Kocher-Book Instantly On Website
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! I specialize in working with individuals, particularly those who identify as queer or neurodivergent, struggling to navigate the existential pressures of adulthood. This might show up as anxiety, shame, loneliness, or self-doubt. My goal is to help you reconnect with your true self through introspection, meaning-making, and aligning with your core values. I use humor, curiosity, and creativity to create a safe, compassionate space where you can unmask and embrace your authentic self. Working collaboratively, therapy becomes your personal choose-your-own-adventure.
Schedule instantly through my website link in my profile! I specialize in working with individuals, particularly those who identify as queer or neurodivergent, struggling to navigate the existential pressures of adulthood. This might show up as anxiety, shame, loneliness, or self-doubt. My goal is to help you reconnect with your true self through introspection, meaning-making, and aligning with your core values. I use humor, curiosity, and creativity to create a safe, compassionate space where you can unmask and embrace your authentic self. Working collaboratively, therapy becomes your personal choose-your-own-adventure.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—rooted in EMDR, DBT, and family systems work.
I help teens, young adults, and families heal from trauma, navigate emotional overwhelm, and rebuild connection. Using EMDR, DBT, and family-based approaches, I offer a space that’s honest, grounded, and culturally responsive—focused on real change, not quick fixes.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—rooted in EMDR, DBT, and family systems work.
I help teens, young adults, and families heal from trauma, navigate emotional overwhelm, and rebuild connection. Using EMDR, DBT, and family-based approaches, I offer a space that’s honest, grounded, and culturally responsive—focused on real change, not quick fixes.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that we all long to feel seen, heard, and understood. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that is compassionate and supportive, yet also invites honest reflection and growth. Change often unfolds when we have the courage to explore the meanings we’ve attached to our experiences. Through that exploration, therapy becomes a place where you can discover new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships—and, ultimately, experience yourself differently.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that we all long to feel seen, heard, and understood. I strive to create a therapeutic relationship that is compassionate and supportive, yet also invites honest reflection and growth. Change often unfolds when we have the courage to explore the meanings we’ve attached to our experiences. Through that exploration, therapy becomes a place where you can discover new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships—and, ultimately, experience yourself differently.
I use John Gottman's theory in marital therapy, Systems Theory, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Training: Mood Disorders, EMDR, Sexual Abuse, EMDR, Family Systems, Trauma, PTSD, Mental Health Intervention with active-duty military men and women, Dependency and Neglect of Children, and a former Domestic Violence Treatment Provider for the State of Colorado. I strive to provide a safe therapy environment for you to Learn, Live, and Grow. djc
I use John Gottman's theory in marital therapy, Systems Theory, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Training: Mood Disorders, EMDR, Sexual Abuse, EMDR, Family Systems, Trauma, PTSD, Mental Health Intervention with active-duty military men and women, Dependency and Neglect of Children, and a former Domestic Violence Treatment Provider for the State of Colorado. I strive to provide a safe therapy environment for you to Learn, Live, and Grow. djc
Therapy is all about you-you're the expert. I take a client-centered, solution-focused approach to therapy. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one in which you are the expert on yourself, and I come into the session with the experience and skills to help. I have a laid back style and like using humor, when appropriate. I enjoy working with children, adolescent, and adult clients who are struggling with eating disorders, mood issues, life transitions, and chronic health issues.
Therapy is all about you-you're the expert. I take a client-centered, solution-focused approach to therapy. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative one in which you are the expert on yourself, and I come into the session with the experience and skills to help. I have a laid back style and like using humor, when appropriate. I enjoy working with children, adolescent, and adult clients who are struggling with eating disorders, mood issues, life transitions, and chronic health issues.
In my practice, I integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Eco-Therapy, Art Therapy, and Somatic Processing.
On the outside, it may look like you have it all together, but internally, you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. For many, the weight of ongoing geo-political events, and uncertainty in the world can also create a persistent sense of unease or lack of safety in the body. Reaching a point where you’re considering support isn’t a weakness, it’s a meaningful step toward understanding yourself more deeply and creating change that can lead to a greater sense of balance.
In my practice, I integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Eco-Therapy, Art Therapy, and Somatic Processing.
On the outside, it may look like you have it all together, but internally, you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted. For many, the weight of ongoing geo-political events, and uncertainty in the world can also create a persistent sense of unease or lack of safety in the body. Reaching a point where you’re considering support isn’t a weakness, it’s a meaningful step toward understanding yourself more deeply and creating change that can lead to a greater sense of balance.
Julieta Vargas (Book Instantly On Website)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80227
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website in my bio! Hello and bienvenidos! I am a bilingual and bi-literate Mexican American Latina. I am also the daughter of immigrant parents. My experience has consisted of working with diverse families and individuals who have survived a traumatic event. I am particularly skilled in working with the Latinx community while offering a culturally competent approach. I primarily work with young/individual adults. As a social worker, I have worked in schools, non-profit organizations, and community mental health center.
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website in my bio! Hello and bienvenidos! I am a bilingual and bi-literate Mexican American Latina. I am also the daughter of immigrant parents. My experience has consisted of working with diverse families and individuals who have survived a traumatic event. I am particularly skilled in working with the Latinx community while offering a culturally competent approach. I primarily work with young/individual adults. As a social worker, I have worked in schools, non-profit organizations, and community mental health center.
I utilize psychoanalytic, psycho-dynamic, ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) trauma focused, EMDR, integrative body psychotherapy, strength-based approaches and art therapy interventions to achieve healing and wellness.
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience providing quality therapeutic care. I believe that we all have an intrinsic desire to strive towards health, healing and harmony in our lives. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and attachment issues with individual. Recognizing the profound impact of early relational patterns on mental health, I integrate attachment-focused therapy to help clients build healthier relationships. In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to support clients in deep healing and personal transformation.
I utilize psychoanalytic, psycho-dynamic, ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) trauma focused, EMDR, integrative body psychotherapy, strength-based approaches and art therapy interventions to achieve healing and wellness.
I'm a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience providing quality therapeutic care. I believe that we all have an intrinsic desire to strive towards health, healing and harmony in our lives. I specialize in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and attachment issues with individual. Recognizing the profound impact of early relational patterns on mental health, I integrate attachment-focused therapy to help clients build healthier relationships. In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to support clients in deep healing and personal transformation.
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EMDR Therapists
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.