EMDR Therapy in Denver for Trauma Recovery
Hi, I’m Briana Johnson, LPC, LAC — a Denver therapist specializing in EMDR therapy and IFS-informed approaches.
On the outside, your life may look fine: you’ve finished school, you’re building your career, maybe you’re in a relationship. But under the surface, you may still feel stuck — difficulty concentrating, waves of anxiety, or old patterns in relationships that you just can’t shake.
Trauma has a way of lingering in the body and mind, even long after the events are over. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just get over this?” — you’re not alone.
How EMDR Therapy Helps
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven therapy that helps people process painful memories in a safe, structured way. Instead of continuing to relive trauma, EMDR helps your brain re-file the experience so it no longer carries the same emotional charge.
With EMDR therapy, you can:
Feel calmer and more present day-to-day
Reduce triggers that interfere with work, school, or relationships
Heal past trauma so you can move forward with more peace and confidence
EMDR Therapy with Down to the Root Denver Therapy
In our work together, we’ll use EMDR and IFS-informed therapy to get down to the root of what’s holding you back. My goal is to help you move past survival mode into a life where you feel more grounded, connected, and free.
FAQs
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When trauma happens to us, it can affect the way our brains process things. Trauma often does not get a “time stamp” in our mind and this can lead to flashbacks and nightmares as the brain is unable to tell the difference between “then and there” and “here and now.” EMDR (or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a way of bringing online our body’s innate ability to process information so we can reprocess traumatic memories into normal memories without charge. We can live in the moment with more peace and freedom.
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People often describe the results of EMDR therapy as feeling like a memory is far away or that it happened but cannot hurt them any more. I’ve seen clients who were in a traumatic car accident and stopped driving be able to buy a car again and drive to work everyday. Having said that, it’s also important to know that not everyone experiences healing the same way and If EMDR does not seem to be working, we get creative and make adjustments to tailor it to you and your situation, incorporating IFS-informed therapy.
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I recommend weekly sessions while doing EMDR processing. This allows for consistent progress that does not feel too drawn out, but also gives you time to integrate our work between sessions.
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During EMDR, I typically meet for the regular 50-min therapy hour, but if we find we want more time to move through more material per session, we can address extending sessions as availability allows. We can explore what works best for you.
Start EMDR Therapy in Denver
If you’re ready to begin healing from trauma, I invite you to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We’ll talk about your needs, answer your questions, and see if EMDR therapy is the right fit for you.
Trauma can hold you back from having a sustainable life where you can thrive. It makes everything more overwhelming. Give yourself to chance to heal and see how life could be on the other side. I’d love to be your guide. EMDR is honestly the closest I come to “magic” in therapy, and I’d love to chat and see if it’s the right fit for you!
