Online, across Colorado
Trauma Therapy in Colorado
Trauma is not who you are. It's your body's response to something that happened to you.
I offer online trauma therapy for adults across Colorado, including Denver and Aurora. We go at a pace your nervous system can handle, and you decide what you share and when.
I can't promise every symptom will go away. I can help make your days more manageable, so there's more room for the things that matter to you.
What trauma can look like
Sometimes it's one event. Sometimes it's years of being told that the way you experience things is wrong.
- Nightmares, dread, or a feeling that something bad is about to happen.
- A body that still acts as though the danger is here.
- Strong reactions to things other people barely notice.
- Being the one who holds everyone together, with no room to fall apart.
- Learning to stay quiet about what happened, for the sake of the family or so you won't be seen as the problem.
- Racial trauma, and the weight of carrying it quietly at work or at home.
- Pulling away from people or places because you can't predict how you'll react.
Some of what I work with: family trauma, abuse in childhood, workplace bullying, medical trauma, and racial trauma.
How I keep the pace yours
You decide what to share.
What we talk about, and when, is up to you.
We build steadiness first.
I use regulation tools, and we practice them so you have ways to settle your body when things feel like too much.
Tell me when it's too much.
Therapy can stir things up. If something feels overwhelming, say so right away and we'll adjust. If I'm not the right fit, I'll help you find someone who is.
We check the plan together.
We set goals together and review them as things change. I may use short questionnaires to understand your symptoms and track how things are going.
Where EMDR fits
EMDR is part of how I work with trauma. It combines talking with guided eye movements, and we'd decide together whether it's right for you, after we've practiced some steadying skills first.
Where this overlaps with the rest of your life
Being different can be traumatic in itself, especially for autistic and neurodivergent adults, and trauma often travels with anxiety and low mood. These pages might be worth a look:
Autism Therapy for Adults
Living in a world that wasn't built for you can leave a mark.
Anxiety & Depression Therapy
The racing thoughts, the bracing, and the heavy days that often come with it.
Women's Therapy
Culture, family expectations, and learning to have needs of your own.
Questions people ask
Do I have to tell you what happened?
No. You decide what to share and when. We can start with how things are showing up in your days now and go from there, at a pace that feels manageable.
What if talking about it makes things worse?
It can stir things up. Strong reactions like flashbacks, nightmares, or feeling overwhelmed do happen, which is why I go slowly and follow trauma-informed pacing. Therapy should never retraumatize you. If something feels like too much, tell me right away so we can adjust.
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis?
No. Plenty of people come to me without one, and many aren't sure whether what they went through "counts." We start with what you're experiencing. If you'd like an assessment, I can connect you with providers who offer them.
What is EMDR, and do I have to do it?
EMDR combines talking with a method called bilateral stimulation, often guided eye movements. It's one option, not a requirement, and we'd decide together whether it fits. You can read more on the EMDR page.
I'm in-network with Kaiser Permanente and several other plans. For Medicaid, Colorado Access is the only plan I accept. Insurance & Payment
Tell me what you'd like help with
Tell me what you're looking for, and mention your insurance if you have it. You don't have to say what happened, only what you'd like help with.