Integrated Behavioral Health

EMDR Therapy Denver & Greenwood Village

Helping parents and children process the past, heal from trauma, and build resilience together. In-person EMDR Therapy in Denver & Greenwood Village. Serving surrounding communities with online sessions across Colorado.

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EMDR Therapy can help you and your child:

It’s overwhelming to carry emotions that feel too big to name or explain.

For children, this can show up as anxiety, fear, or behavioral challenges they can’t fully understand or express. For parents, it might feel like you’re reliving your own struggles while trying to support your child through theirs.

EMDR Therapy helps untangle stuck emotions and promote healing.

EMDR Therapy | Denver & Greenwood Village

What is EMDR Therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is a proven, highly effective approach for processing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. When intense stress or trauma occurs, the brain can struggle to fully process the experience, leaving memories “stuck” and triggering emotional or physical reactions. EMDR therapy for trauma uses bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, tapping, or tones—to help the brain reprocess these memories, reducing distress and promoting healing.

For children, EMDR therapy provides a safe, supportive space to make sense of big feelings and difficult memories they may not have the words to describe. Using age-appropriate techniques like storytelling, drawing, or play, our therapists help children process emotions, manage anxiety, and build confidence.

For parents, EMDR therapy for PTSD and anxiety helps untangle emotional triggers, heal from past experiences, and reduce reactivity in parenting moments. It allows parents to show up with greater patience, empathy, and connection.

Whether your family is navigating anxiety, trauma, or ongoing stress, EMDR therapy addresses the root causes of distress. At Integrated Behavioral Health, we tailor EMDR to meet the unique needs of each family, fostering lasting emotional growth, healing, and stronger relationships.

The Challenges Families Face

As a Parent:

As a Child:

We provide EMDR Therapy to help you and your child process difficult emotions, heal from past experiences, and build resilience. Visit us in Denver, Greenwood Village, or online anywhere in Colorado.

EMDR Therapy | Denver & Greenwood Village

How EMDR Therapy Can Help

Parenting Stress and Emotional Challenges

Parenting can bring up so much—sometimes, we’re overwhelmed by stress in the present and other times, it feels like old wounds from our own childhood creep in. If your child is struggling, it’s natural to feel guilt, frustration, or even question your abilities as a parent. EMDR therapy can help you process those big emotions and untangle the triggers that leave you feeling reactive or stuck. Whether it’s learning to stay calm when your child is having a tough time, forgiving yourself for parenting mistakes, or figuring out how to set boundaries with love, EMDR helps you approach parenting with more confidence, patience, and connection.

Childhood Anxiety and Fear

When kids feel scared or anxious, it often shows up in ways they can’t explain—maybe they resist going to school, struggle to make friends, or seem overwhelmed in situations that feel normal to others. EMDR therapy for anxiety can help your child process the emotions and experiences that are behind their fears, like anxiety about medical appointments, feeling left out, or worrying they don’t fit in. By using creative tools like drawing, storytelling, or play, EMDR helps your child feel safe and supported as they learn to manage their feelings and build confidence in themselves.

Managing Big Emotions for Both of You

We’ve all had moments where our emotions feel out of control—whether it’s yelling during a hard parenting day or a child having a meltdown that leaves you both exhausted. EMDR therapy gives you and your child tools to better regulate those emotions. For kids, it might mean learning to name their feelings and find ways to calm down without lashing out. For parents, it can help you understand your own triggers and learn how to respond with calm and clarity, even in the toughest moments.

Healing Trauma Together

Trauma doesn’t just affect one person—it ripples through families. Maybe you’re carrying the weight of your own childhood experiences, or your child is struggling to process something hard, like medical procedures, grief, or a scary event. EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD can help both of you work through those painful memories so they don’t control your emotions or reactions anymore. As you heal, you’ll start to feel more present, connected, and secure in your relationship with each other.

Building Resilience and Confidence

Life isn’t always easy, but EMDR therapy can help you and your child build the skills to handle challenges with more resilience. For parents, this might mean letting go of guilt, trusting yourself to make the best decisions, or staying calm when stress arises. For kids, it’s about learning to feel confident, express their emotions, and feel safe in the world—whether that’s focusing in class, making friends, or speaking up when they need help.

When you’re ready to become the parent you have always wanted to be, we’re here to help you take the first step.

Why Us

Why Work With
Integrated Behavioral Health

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I believe therapy & assessments should be a collaborative process between the client and the therapist.

At Integrated Behavioral Health, our goal is to help families feel more confident and to have the resources they need. We support you in riding the ups and downs of parenting, while helping you navigate the complex landscape of having a child with unique needs.

When you’re facing anxiety or uncertainty about how to parent effectively, it can be overwhelming to balance all the competing priorities. You might struggle to find a parenting approach that aligns with your values and helps you feel connected and capable. We’re here to help you understand and meet your child’s unique needs while staying true to yourself.

We support the emotional well-being of parents as individuals too. This includes stress management, identity shifts, relationship strain, and burnout. When caregivers feel supported and grounded, the entire family benefits.

With over a decade of combined experience, we offer therapy and evaluations that are grounded in evidence-based practices, collaborate with professionals and individuals working with your child, and provide comprehensive recommendations to help you or your child thrive. We guide you through handling the toughest challenges, providing you with practical tools and strategies that foster confidence and fulfillment in your journey.

We believe the therapeutic process should be:

Meet Our Team

Match With An EMDR Therapist In Denver & Greenwood Village

Courtney Lynn, PhD

Licensed Psychologist, Owner

Tali Burger, PsyD, NCSP

Licensed Psychologist

Our Approach

How EMDR Therapy Works

EMDR Therapy follows an 8-phase process to help you or your child heal from the past and build a stronger, healthier foundation for the future.

1. History Taking & Assessment

We begin by exploring your and your child’s experiences to identify key challenges and target memories. For parents, this may include unresolved trauma or stress impacting your parenting. For children, we focus on struggles like anxiety, fears, or behavioral issues and the moments tied to them.

2. Preparation

We create a safe, supportive environment. Parents and children learn how EMDR works and practice calming strategies, like mindfulness or grounding exercises. For children, we use age-appropriate explanations and creative tools, like storytelling or play, to ensure they feel comfortable.

3. Identifying Target Memories

We identify the specific memories, emotions, beliefs, or sensations that cause distress. For parents, this might involve triggers from your past. For children, it could be events like medical procedures, bullying, or other fears.

4. Installing Coping Tools

Before processing difficult memories, we teach you and your child coping strategies to handle intense emotions. These tools, such as relaxation exercises or grounding techniques, ensure emotional stability throughout therapy.

5. Desensitization & Reprocessing

Using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or tones), we guide you or your child to reprocess distressing memories. This reduces the emotional intensity of these memories, allowing healing to occur.

6. Installing Positive Beliefs

We replace negative beliefs tied to past experiences (e.g., “I’m not enough” or “I’m not safe”) with empowering ones (e.g., “I can handle this” or “I’m safe now”). For children, this builds confidence, while parents gain trust in their parenting abilities.

7. Body Scan

We check for lingering physical tension tied to processed memories. Trauma often affects the body, so this step ensures that both emotional and physical distress has been resolved.

8. Closure & Future Planning

We end each session by ensuring you and your child feel calm and grounded. Together, we review progress and reinforce emotional tools, helping your family feel more confident and connected as you move forward.

EMDR Therapy | Denver & Greenwood Village

Questions About EMDR Therapy

Is EMDR safe for my child?

Yes, EMDR is safe for children. The process of EMDR often looks different for kids than it does for adults. For example, children may draw, use toys, or play with blocks while reprocessing difficult memories. We also provide child and teen-friendly books and resources to help explain EMDR in a way that is easy to understand so children know what to expect. Before starting the reprocessing phase, we spend significant time building a trusting relationship with your child and strengthening their emotion regulation skills to ensure they feel safe and prepared.

Will EMDR make things worse before they get better?

It’s possible for emotions to feel more intense temporarily as we begin processing traumatic memories, but this is a normal part of the healing process. To prepare for this, we develop strategies and tools to manage distress effectively. While EMDR can sometimes feel challenging, it ultimately brings great relief. Many people describe feeling a sense of accomplishment and freedom as they work through difficult experiences from their past.

How does EMDR therapy differ from traditional talk therapy?

Traditional talk therapy focuses on exploring thoughts and feelings through conversation, while EMDR uses bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, tapping, or tones—to process traumatic memories and rewire how the brain responds to them. You may have heard the saying “trauma lives in the body,” and EMDR directly addresses the physical and emotional reactivity tied to past experiences. For children, we often incorporate creativity into bilateral stimulation, such as using props, games, or movement-based activities to make the process engaging and age-appropriate.

Will EMDR be helpful if I continue to experience stressful situations?

Yes, EMDR can be helpful even if stressful situations are ongoing. This is a common concern, especially for parents of children with chronic health conditions or those dealing with their own medical challenges. For instance, if you feel anxious every time your child has a doctor’s appointment because it brings up fears of past outcomes, EMDR can help reduce the intensity of those emotional triggers. It doesn’t mean you’ll stop caring or worrying about your child, but it will feel less overwhelming, allowing you to stay more grounded and present in the moment.

How will EMDR help me be a better parent?

Many parents tell me, “I never wanted to be this type of parent, but here we are.” If you’ve experienced trauma or dysfunction in your own family, it can impact your emotional responses and behaviors as a parent. EMDR therapy helps you process these past experiences, reducing their influence on your present life. By working through your own emotional wounds, you’ll be better able to stay calm, present, and attuned to your child’s emotional needs. This creates a stronger, more empathetic connection with your child and helps you parent in a way that aligns with your values.

Have more questions?

EMDR Therapy | Denver & Greenwood Village

Positive Outcomes Of EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy provides you and your child with the tools and support needed to overcome challenges and thrive.

Over time, you may notice that your child:

Feels more confident and has improved self-esteem
Can identify and express their emotions more effectively
Recognizes their needs and communicates them clearly to parents, teachers, and friends
Builds stronger, more meaningful relationships with family and peers
Manages emotions with greater regulation and calm
Feels more confident and secure both at home and at school

As a parent, you may also notice changes in yourself, such as:

Feeling calmer and more in control during difficult parenting moments
Becoming less emotionally reactive to your child’s behavior
Gaining more patience and empathy when supporting your child’s needs
Building a stronger emotional connection with your child
Trusting yourself to make parenting decisions with confidence
Setting healthy boundaries with love and consistency

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How To Get Started

Get started with Integrated Behavioral Health in Denver & Greenwood Village by booking a free consultation with our clinic coordinator. We’ll take the time to understand your unique situation and match you with a therapist whose expertise aligns with your needs. You can book a free consultation online using the button below. You can also call us or send us a message via the contact form if you prefer an email consultation.

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EMDR Therapy | Denver & Greenwood Village

Integrated Behavioral Health

A healing space where parents and children can process the past and build a brighter, more connected future.

Integrated Behavioral Health

EMDR Therapy Denver & Greenwood Village

Helping parents and children process the past, heal from trauma, and build resilience together. In-person EMDR Therapy in Denver & Greenwood Village. Serving surrounding communities with online sessions across Colorado.

EMDR Therapy can help you and your child:

Feel calmer & more in control during stressful parenting moments

Overcome anxiety & fear that hold you back

Express & regulate your emotions more effectively

It’s overwhelming to carry emotions that feel too big to name or explain.

EMDR Therapy helps untangle stuck emotions and promote healing.

EMDR Therapy | Denver & Greenwood Village

What is EMDR Therapy?

As a Parent:

As a Child:

We provide EMDR Therapy to help you and your child process difficult emotions, heal from past experiences, and build resilience. Visit us in Denver, Greenwood Village, or online anywhere in Colorado.

EMDR Therapy | Denver & Greenwood Village