Trauma and PTSD therapists in Berkley, Colorado CO
Natalie Stemati
Psychologist, Psy.D.
A lot of people experience trauma within their family of origin. I work with developmental (childhood) and attachment (ways of learning how to emotionally bond) trauma which includes growing up in alcoholism, abuse, conflict, parent death and/or any traumatic experience endured during childhood. As a result, a lot of people develop a type of insecure attachment that impacts their current relationships (i.e. dependency, fear, conflict, anxiety).
13 Years Experience
Denver Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Here at Denver Wellness Counseling we specialize in EMDR and trauma/PTSD counseling. Our therapists have achieved advanced training in what we call Elevated EMDR, meaning the ability to effectively combine modalities and adapt the EMDR basic protocol to best meet the needs of the client.
Therapy for Trauma and PTSD have some primary components, including (but not limited to), gathering history, identifying parts of self related to the trauma (wounded younger parts and protector parts), building and practicing skills for self-regulation and self-soothing, resourcing by strengthening internal qualities and sources of positive affect, reprocessing traumatic memories (EMDR), and integrating adaptive themes and positive messages about self and the world.
Traumatic memories are stored differently in the brain, remaining in their "raw" form, in isolation from our adaptive (helpful) information, and able to impact our day-to-day experiences. With PTSD, our traumatic memories can frequently cause us to flash back into trauma-related thoughts, feelings, sensation, and action urges (fight, flight, freeze, submit, cry for help). EMDR uses eye movements or other bilateral sensations (similar to those found in REM sleep) to activate and encourage the brains natural ability to "reprocess" memories, which can both desensitize the memory (take the intensity out) and allow integration with the more adaptive neural circuitry. This process of emotional reprocessing can thus take the power away from these memories so they stop replaying and impacting our current functioning.
15 Years Experience
Anastasia Mitchell
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist
I am trained in EMDR and, if interested, I am able to use art therapy interventions to assist in addressing traumatic experiences and symptoms of PTSD.
6 Years Experience
Cedric Reeves
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC
The two modalities I am trained in (Schema Therapy and Ideal Parent Figure Protocol) address both recent trauma and early developmental trauma
1 Years Experience
Jocelyn Stott ~ Circle 3 Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW/LMSW, CBEIP-MH
I work collaboratively with clients to implement safe coping strategies that will allow them to explore traumatic experiences in a way that is supportive of daily functioning and an overall sense of wellbeing.
6 Years Experience
Jerleen Sinkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
In working with trauma, my priority is to establish a space of safety and trust, where the story of your trauma is met with the utmost respect and care. I understand that trauma affects not just the mind, but the body and spirit as well. Our journey together involves gently uncovering and working through the painful memories and feelings at a pace that feels manageable for you. My goal is to help you regain a sense of control and self-worth, processing the trauma so that it becomes a part of your story without defining it. Healing from trauma is possible, and I am here to support you through every step of this transformative journey.
6 Years Experience
Ashley Vroegindewey
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC
Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse.
6 Years Experience
Camille Larsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LAC
There are the events that hurt people, and then the aftermath of those events that can go on much longer than the events, themselves. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe to you so you can feel more empowered. I specialize in PTSD and use EMDR, a well-researched therapy for the treatment of trauma, to produce very good results to provide relief and enable you to enjoy your life.
8 Years Experience
Emma Huber, Apricity Bay Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, EMDR
As a certified EMDR therapist, I am able to help you manage and work to improve symptoms from trauma and PTSD. EMDR is the gold standard in trauma therapy and can work wonders in helping you live a fuller life while healing from trauma.
4 Years Experience
Feel To Heal Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have profound effects on individuals' lives. In psychotherapy, various modalities such as Parts Work, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) have shown effectiveness in helping individuals heal from trauma and manage PTSD symptoms.
Parts Work involves exploring the different parts of oneself that have been affected by trauma, allowing for a deeper understanding and integration of these experiences. EMDR is a therapeutic approach that focuses on processing traumatic memories and their associated negative beliefs, helping individuals reprocess these experiences in a more adaptive way. ACT helps individuals develop mindfulness skills and acceptance of their trauma-related thoughts and emotions, empowering them to live in alignment with their values despite their past experiences.
By incorporating these modalities into therapy sessions and addressing trauma and PTSD from multiple angles, individuals can work towards healing, processing their trauma, and moving towards a place of greater emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience