Question 1

How do I book an appointment?

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Schedule 24/7 via our website for a  30-minute consultation to start. After booking, you’ll receive an email with paperwork and next steps. Book now.

Question 2

Do you offer evening or weekend hours?

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Due to family commitments, I offer appointments weekdays 10 AM-2 PM. All scheduling can be done by you online via your portal.

Question 3

How often will we meet?

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Most clients start with weekly sessions, reducing to biweekly after 6 months if ready for maintenance. Weekly commitment is key to making substantial progress.

Question 4

Can I come every other week or monthly?

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Treating relational trauma/wounding needs weekly 1:1 at least 10-12 weeks to build momentum and achieve results. Less frequent sessions slow progress for relational wounds.

Question 5

Can I come in person?

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Yes! In-person 1:1 sessions and workshops are available at 9085 E Mineral Cir, Centennial, CO 80112, weekdays 10 AM-2 PM.  Book an in-person appointment.

Question 6

What are the risks of EMDR?

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EMDR is safe but may temporarily increase emotional discomfort, vivid memories, or physical sensations as you process unresolved feelings. These are normal and short-lived but can feel intense. As a trained EMDR therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space to manage these reactions, ensuring you feel grounded. Our program’s group and workshop components also offer extra support to navigate challenges.

Question 7

How many sessions will I need?

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It really depends on where you are and what you are wanting to achieve. Most clients come in weekly for about 6 months before moving to every other week for another 6 months or longer.

Question 8

Spiritual Health Integration in Therapy

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I integrate optional practices that support spiritual health and well-being—such as grounding rituals, mindfulness, or reflection on personal meaning—into some sessions. These practices are framed through evidence-based approaches like EMDR, attachment theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Participation is entirely optional, and you can choose what feels supportive for you.Research shows that structured, predictable rituals can reduce anxiety and restore a sense of control (Norton & Gino, 2014; Brooks et al., 2016, Harvard Business School & Haas School of Business). Additionally, the quality of the therapeutic relationship and shared, meaningful rituals enhance client outcomes by fostering safety, hope, and engagement (Wampold, 2001). These practices are used clinically to support nervous system regulation, create a safe therapeutic environment, and strengthen the therapeutic alliance.

I integrate optional practices that support spiritual health and well-being—such as grounding rituals, mindfulness, or reflection on personal meaning—into some sessions. These practices are framed through evidence-based approaches like EMDR, attachment theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Participation is entirely optional, and you can choose what feels supportive for you.

Research shows that structured, predictable rituals can reduce anxiety and restore a sense of control (Norton & Gino, 2014; Brooks et al., 2016, Harvard Business School & Haas School of Business). Additionally, the quality of the therapeutic relationship and shared, meaningful rituals enhance client outcomes by fostering safety, hope, and engagement (Wampold, 2001). These practices are used clinically to support nervous system regulation, create a safe therapeutic environment, and strengthen the therapeutic alliance.

Some sessions may include optional practices such as grounding exercises, candle-lighting, intention-setting, or mindfulness activities. These practices are entirely optional and are used to support your healing process.

Potential Benefits
Calm and Focus: These practices can help regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and help you feel more centered at the start of session.
Connection and Support: Small gestures, like acknowledging milestones or participating in a ritual, can strengthen trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship.
Meaning and Engagement: Rituals or intention-setting can help signal the start of therapy, making it easier to focus and fully engage in your work.
Holistic Care: You may explore mindfulness, reflection, or spiritual well-being in ways that feel safe and supportive to you.

Potential Risks / Considerations
Comfort Level: You may not resonate with some practices, which could feel awkward or unnecessary.
Boundaries: Activities like email or birthday messages are optional; you can opt out at any time.
Misunderstanding: Rituals are meant for regulation and focus, not religious instruction or requirement.
Triggers: Occasionally, a ritual could bring up unexpected memories. If this happens, your therapist will provide support and alternatives.

Your Choice Matters
 Participation in any spiritual or ritual practice is completely optional. You can decide what feels comfortable, and your preferences will always be respected.

Question 9

Why Choose Denver Attachment Counseling?

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How I Help with Complex PTSD, Attachment Wounds, and Relational Trauma
My approach is to use multiple evidence-based modalities and whole-person tools to help you get the most out of therapy, as efficiently as possible. ​
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​Between sessions, you’ll work through a workbook I created to help you explore your experiences and learn more about how healing works.
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I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you get to know the different parts of yourself and what they’re trying to tell you.
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EMDR is a great tool we use to ease the hold painful memories have on you, so they don’t keep popping up and causing distress in your everyday life.
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If it feels like a good fit, we might try ketamine-assisted therapy (KAP) to help open your mind to new insights and make it easier to shift old habits.
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I also do inner child work to help you build stronger self-soothing skills and respond to tough situations with more kindness and wisdom.
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I integrate optional practices that support spiritual health and well-being—such as grounding rituals, mindfulness, or reflection on personal meaning—into some sessions. Research shows that structured, predictable rituals can reduce anxiety and restore a sense of control (Norton & Gino, 2014; Brooks et al., 2016, Harvard Business School & Haas School of Business). Additionally, the quality of the therapeutic relationship and shared, meaningful rituals enhance client outcomes by fostering safety, hope, and engagement (Wampold, 2001). These practices are used clinically to support nervous system regulation, create a safe therapeutic environment, and strengthen the therapeutic alliance.
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All of this comes together to help you feel more peaceful, connected, and free in your life.

Question 10

Why Do We Repeat Unhealthy Patterns?

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If you’re struggling with the pain of relational hurt, you’re not alone.
 
I specialize in working with adult children of alcoholics, adults from difficult childhoods, and those carrying attachment wounds and relational trauma.
 
These experiences can deeply impact your life and relationships, often in ways you may not even realize.
 
​Relational wounds often stem from early life experiences of hurt, instability, or unmet emotional needs, leaving lasting effects on how you see yourself and connect with others.
 
​​Sometimes, these wounds aren’t obvious. They can come from subtle, indirect messages—that you’re a burden, too much, or not good enough.
 
Over time, your brain adapts to protect you from further hurt by creating distance, staying on guard, or fearing rejection, making relationships feel harder than they should.

Question 11

How EMDR, IFS, & KAP Therapy Can Help Break the Cycle

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At Denver Attachment Therapy, I specialize in helping adult children of alcoholics and those from difficult childhoods heal the wounds that still impact their present.
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Using EMDR, IFS Parts Work, and Attachment Theory, we go beyond surface-level talk therapy to address the deep emotional imprints from your past.
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EMDR processes unresolved childhood trauma, releasing its hold on your present.
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IFS Parts Work fosters self-compassion by healing the wounded inner parts still carrying past pain.
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Attachment Theory helps you break unhealthy relationship patterns and build deeper, more secure connections.
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Together, these approaches help you rewire emotional responses, release past pain, and create the fulfilling relationships you deserve.

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