EMDR Therapy in Colorado for Trauma, Addiction, Anxiety and More

Welcome to Rivercrest Wellness. We are a trusted mental health practice in Lakewood, Colorado, with a team of mental health professionals that specialize in treating trauma through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. At Rivercrest Wellness, we are committed to providing a safe space for individuals from all walks of life to find healing and personal growth. Explore the power of EMDR therapy with us today. 

What Is EMDR Therapy? 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from different treatment approaches. 

As a Lakewood EMDR therapist, through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, we can help you gently process unresolved trauma, reduce emotional reactivity, and restore a deeper sense of clarity and connection to yourself.

How Does EMDR Work? 

EMDR therapy uses a technique called bilateral stimulation (BLS) to engage opposite sides of the brain on a repetitive basis. Therapists often use eye movements to facilitate this process but they may also use tapping on knees, shoulders, handheld pulses, or other methods. This bilateral stimulation mimics the part of the sleep cycle many people know as “REM” (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. This portion of sleep is especially restorative for the body and is frequently considered to be the time when the mind processes the recent events in the person’s life. 

How does this function in healing? EMDR appears to help the brain reprocess the trapped memories in such a way that normal information processing is resumed. Trauma therapists like those at Rivercrest Wellness often use EMDR to help clients uncover and process beliefs that developed as the result of relational traumas, or childhood abuse and/or neglect. For a more detailed explanation please visit EMDR Institute, Inc. or EMDRIA. 

What Can EMDR Do for You? 

Whether you're carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with anxiety or addiction, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, EMDR therapy offers a powerful, evidence-based path forward for people looking for trauma therapy in Lakewood, Golden or the broader Denver area.

EMDR therapy is a compassionate and effective approach to help your mind heal from psychological trauma, much like the body recovers from physical trauma. If you’re struggling with a lot of anxiety, sudden memories of past events, or constant fear, EMDR therapy can be a transformative tool in helping you live a fulfilling and happy life for adults seeking therapy for trauma in Golden, Colorado.

EMDR Therapy for Adults:

• WHAT IT HELPS: Treats mental health conditions that happen because of memories from traumatic events in your past. It’s best known for its role in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but its use is expanding to include treatment of many other conditions like anxiety, addiction, depression, and more. At our clean and confidential offices in Golden, we can use EMDR to kickstart your trauma treatment.

• WHY IT WORKS: Helps your brain reprocess distressing memories and sensations caused by trauma. Through guided eye movements, similar to the natural process that occurs during dreaming or REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, EMDR therapy greatly reduces the intensity of these memories, diminishing the emotional, and physical distress associated with them. Through our supportive safe space, we offer EMDR for trauma in the Lakewood area.

• Please Note: While EMDR is an important and helpful tool, it still takes time, and requires a supportive and trusting relationship with your therapist. Expect for EMDR to take around 12 sessions at a minimum, if not more.

Schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation call with one of our Certified EMDR Therapists!