Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy approach used to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and other conditions where distressing memories continue to affect daily life. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess difficult memories so they carry less emotional weight.
At Calm Clarity Therapy, our clinicians may use EMDR as part of individualized treatment plans for adults working through trauma, anxiety, grief, and other conditions that haven't responded fully to talk therapy alone.
How EMDR Works
EMDR follows a phased approach:
- History and treatment planning — your clinician identifies the memories and triggers contributing to current symptoms.
- Preparation — you learn grounding and self-regulation skills before processing begins.
- Processing — using bilateral stimulation, you process targeted memories while your clinician guides the session.
- Integration — new insights and reduced distress are consolidated into daily functioning.
Sessions are typically 50-60 minutes, and the number of sessions needed varies based on the complexity of what's being addressed.
What EMDR Treats
- Post-traumatic stress (PTSD)
- Single-incident and complex trauma
- Anxiety and panic
- Grief and loss
- Phobias
- Performance and medical trauma
Why Choose Calm Clarity Therapy for EMDR
- Clinicians trained in EMDR protocols
- Individualized treatment planning, not a one-size-fits-all script
- In-network with Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UHC/UMR, Select Health, Medicare, BCBS/Carelon, and Colorado Medicaid
- Available in
Denver,
Lakewood, and via
telehealth statewide
Denver Office
7535 E Hampden Ave, Suite 352, Denver, CO
Lakewood Office
12600 W Colfax Ave, Suite B-340, Lakewood, CO
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We provide a neutral, professional space for kids and teens to work through the pressures of school, social life, and neurodiversity. Our team works with both the child and the parents to ensure there is a clear, practical plan for growth and emotional stability.
