This page shows our therapists who specialize in EMDR.

10 therapists found

Molly Jaques

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Molly has over 25 years of experience as a counselor.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

8158 E. 5th Ave, Denver, CO 80230

Seeing women and teens over 12 years old. Molly currently works exclusively with female clients.

Kristin Rainey

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/22/2026 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Kristin helps clients navigate the deep and complex terrain of grief, trauma, and anxiety.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

7173 S. Havana St., Centennial , CO 80112

Nancy A. Gunzner

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Nancy has over 30 years of mental health experience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

1079 South Hover Street, Longmont, CO 80501

Couples Counseling ONLY OFFERED In-Person at Nancy's Office.

Laura Shipman

Laura Shipman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:30 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Laura has over 30 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and families.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

950 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80214

Julie Atabe

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/24/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Whether you’re facing significant stressors or just feeling lost in the noise of daily life, Julie can help you reconnect to purpose, regain clarity, and build lasting resilience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

80 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020

Gess Cross

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Gess will ensure it’s a judgement free space where you don’t have to fear the deepest parts of you being seen.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
No Physical Location, Denver, CO 80206

Lisa Hoffman

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Lisa strives to see people regain balance emotionally, physically, and otherwise.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

Brenda Lucero

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Brenda is dedicated to fostering transformative change through empathetic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy.

Gender: Prefer Not to Share

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Julie Van Ryswyk

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/21/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Julie has been trained in EMDR and she finds a lot of reward in helping others move through a history of trauma, as well as other difficult experiences.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Lynda Hilburn

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/22/2026 at 3:30 PM

Offers sessions only online

Lynda has over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and groups.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

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Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Seeing Kaiser patients over 26 years old.

Details about EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from the emotional wounds caused by trauma, distressing memories, or deeply rooted negative beliefs. It’s often used to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it can also benefit individuals coping with anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and childhood abuse. People struggling with EMDR-related concerns might find themselves reliving painful experiences, avoiding triggers, feeling emotionally numb, or overwhelmed by fear and shame. These symptoms can affect relationships, work, and overall quality of life, but healing is absolutely possible.

Therapists at Westside Behavioral Care use EMDR to help clients safely process painful memories and reduce their emotional charge. This approach involves structured sets of guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation while recalling traumatic experiences, which helps the brain reprocess them in a healthier way. EMDR is often integrated with other effective treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness practices to support long-term healing. If you’re considering therapy for trauma or past emotional wounds, you may want to ask if EMDR is a good fit for your specific goals. Many clients report significant progress, even after other approaches haven’t worked.

You can access EMDR therapy with ease through Westside Behavioral Care. We offer appointments both in person at convenient locations throughout the Greater Denver Area and via secure online therapy across all of Colorado. All of our providers are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many also accept a range of other major insurance plans. Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking for a new approach, our network of experienced therapists is here to support you.