Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
In Colorado Springs and Virtual in Colorado
EMDR Therapy
Many people can point to moments from their past that still feel too close, too heavy, or too overwhelming. When old memories continue affecting how you think, feel, and respond today, EMDR therapy can help those experiences loosen their grip.
At Crescita Counseling, our EMDR-trained therapists use a gentle, structured process to help your nervous system reprocess painful memories in a way that brings relief instead of overwhelm. Whether you’re healing from trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, relationship wounds, or emotional overwhelm, EMDR can help you feel more grounded, present, and in control of your life again.
If you’re ready to explore EMDR therapy in the Colorado Springs area, reach out to schedule a consultation.
Your first step starts here.
What is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy approach that helps your brain process difficult experiences so they stop triggering the same intense reactions. Instead of talking in circles about the past, EMDR works directly with how your mind and body store those memories.
Through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR activates the brain’s natural healing processes — allowing you to experience the memory without the same emotional weight. Over time, the memory becomes less charged, and you’re able to respond to life from a place of clarity and calm instead of survival mode.
EMDR is widely researched, recommended for trauma recovery, and helpful for people of all ages, including children and teens.
Unlike talk therapy, you don’t need to retell every detail of a painful memory, and you’re not asked to push through anything before you’re ready.
Instead, EMDR:
Respects your pace
Works with your nervous system, not against it
Helps desensitize painful emotions
Supports your ability to feel safer and more grounded
Can create noticeable shifts even when previous therapies haven’t helped
Many people find EMDR helpful when they’re tired of the “why do I react like this?” cycle and want a deeper, more lasting change.
EMDR is not traditional talk therapy.
How EMDR Works
Each person’s EMDR experience is unique, but the process follows an eight-phase structure. These phases allow us to prepare, identify the memories or emotional themes that need attention, and gently reprocess them in a way that supports your internal system.
The phases include:
History & Planning: Understanding what you’ve experienced and what you want help with.
Preparation: Learning grounding tools and building trust with your therapist.
Assessment: Identifying a memory or emotional pattern to focus on.
Desensitization: Using bilateral stimulation to reduce the emotional charge.
Installation: Reinforcing healthier, more supportive beliefs.
Body Scan: Noticing what your body is still carrying and helping it release tension.
Closure: Ensuring you leave each session feeling grounded and safe.
Reevaluation: Checking progress and identifying next steps.
Who can benefit from EMDR
EMDR therapy can support people experiencing:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and chronic stress
Panic or intense overwhelm
Grief or significant loss
Relationship wounds or betrayals
Childhood trauma
Emotional triggers
Dissociation
Low self-worth
Performance anxiety
Many clients who felt stuck for years find movement with EMDR — even when other therapies haven’t created the shifts they hoped for.
Ready to See If EMDR Is Right for You?
Let’s talk!
You don’t have to keep navigating old memories or reactions on your own. EMDR can help your system find relief and settle in ways that traditional talk therapy sometimes can’t. Connect with us for a free consultation so we can talk about what you’re experiencing and whether EMDR could be a supportive fit.
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