PTSD Treatment in Denver, CO
A Somatic, Nervous-System-Informed Approach to Healing Trauma
At The Consultation Room, we understand Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) not as a disorder of character or willpower, but as a nervous system shaped by overwhelming experiences.
PTSD develops when the body is forced to adapt to events that exceeded its capacity to process in the moment.
Even long after the danger has passed, the nervous system may remain organized around protection — impacting sleep, relationships, emotions, and a sense of safety in the world.
Our work focuses on helping the body learn that the threat is over, so healing can occur.
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a trauma-related condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing events that were physically or emotionally overwhelming.
These experiences may include:
accidents or medical trauma
physical or sexual assault
childhood neglect or abuse
chronic emotional invalidation
sudden loss or betrayal
relational trauma or prolonged stress
PTSD is not always caused by a single event. Many people experience complex or developmental trauma, where repeated or early experiences shape the nervous system over time.
Common Symptoms of PTSD
PTSD can look different for everyone. Common symptoms include:
Emotional & Cognitive Symptoms
anxiety, panic, or chronic fear
emotional numbness or detachment
intrusive thoughts or memories
difficulty concentrating
persistent shame or self-blame
Physical & Nervous System Symptoms
sleep disturbances or nightmares
chronic tension, pain, or fatigue
heightened startle response
shallow breathing or chest tightness
digestive issues
Relational & Behavioral Patterns
difficulty trusting others
withdrawing from connection
attraction to unsafe or unavailable relationships
emotional reactivity or shutdown in conflict
feeling “too much” or “not enough”
These are not flaws — they are adaptations that once helped you survive.
Common Symptoms of Trauma
PTSD symptoms to be aware of after a traumatic event occurs include:
Mood troubles such as irritability, anxiety and depression
Panic attacks
Negative thoughts
Relationship issues and social isolation
Sleep disturbances
Difficulty relaxing
Destructive tendencies
Distressing thoughts
Emotional numbness or disociative tendencies
Shame, guilt or low self-esteem
Feelings of hopelessness
Trauma can have a lasting impact on your wellbeing and personal development. After trauma occurs, maladaptive compensatory patterns can form, often outside of conscious awareness.
How Trauma Affects Life and Health
There are many ways to avoid memories and get “past” trauma. Common unhealthful approaches involve substance use to manage symptoms. Relationships may be impacted by isolation and withdrawal. It can be difficult to concentrate and complete tasks, making school and work challenging. Trauma also leads to a range of physical health problems including chronic pain and gastrointestinal issues.
How Trauma Therapy Helps
Trauma therapy will help you process traumatic memories which provides relief from symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, depression, emotional numbness and physical tension. Trauma therapy will also help build the tolerance and emotional resilience needed to confront pain and make meaning. The goal of trauma therapy is to help you integrate the traumatic experience into your life story in a way that reduces its power over you.
Trauma can feel like something that's still happening or constantly threatening you, and the only true way out is through, not past.
People often seek therapy when the coping skills that were once helpful no longer work, or are creating problems in the present. If you’re looking for trauma treatment Denver, PTSD counseling near me, and trauma therapist in Colorado, you’ve landed in the right place.
Trauma Therapy in the Heart of Denver
If you’re looking for a trauma therapist near Cherry Hills, CO, I provide trauma-informed therapy in Denver with options for in-person sessions and online support throughout Colorado. The focus is on creating a grounded, supportive space where trauma can be approached at your pace, with care that adapts to your life and location. Whether you’re in Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, or LoDo, support is available in a way that fits where you are and how you live.
How I Help Clients Heal From Trauma Across Denver and Colorado
Trauma affects the brain, body, and nervous system in specific ways. If you're considering trauma therapy, finding a therapist specifically trained in trauma treatment is important because they'll understand how to work with you without retraumatizing you.
We always work collaboratively at a pace that feels right for you, understanding that healing isn't about forcing yourself to "get over it" but about gradually building capacity to process difficult experiences. We respect the natural timing of the process and reflect on the process itself.
There are many modalities for approaching trauma treatment, and I incorporate a range of evidence-based practices, but most importantly in the treatment of trauma is to find someone who makes you feel safe, seen, and heard. If you feel those things, it’s more likely a relationship will develop that will help provide the guidance and support needed to move through the healing process.
The best way to get started is by scheduling an intro consultation to discuss your case.
What to Expect
All engagements begin with a free 30-minute consultation so we can get to know each other, talk through what support might look like, and ensure it’s the right fit.
From there, we co-create a plan based on your goals, needs, and capacity. Every person’s process is different—my role is to support yours with curiosity, compassion, and care.
How to Know If Trauma Therapy Can Help You
-
Hypervigilance and heightened startle reaction are common responses to a traumatic event.
-
This can come in the form of flashbacks, nightmares, emotional distress or physical reactivity to a traumatic reminder. This can also manifest in unfulfilling or damaging relational patterns.
-
Trauma leaves a physical imprint on the body. Fear is experienced in the body via the nervous system.
-
You can start slow if you’re not sure. A common question a therapist might ask during a consultation call is “why now?”
Begin Your Healing Journey From Trauma Today.
You don’t have to carry your past alone. Reach out for a free consultation.
Trauma Therapy in Denver: FAQs
-
There are many modalities and perspectives for approaching trauma treatment. These matter less than the therapeutic relationship itself. Most important in the treatment of trauma is to find someone who you can talk to who makes you feel safe, seen and heard. If you feel those things it’s more likely that a connection will develop, and that relationship will provide the support and strength that it takes to move through the healing process.
-
The best therapy for trauma depends on you, the type of trauma, and where you are in your healing process. The best way to find what you need is to set up introductory consultations with a few therapists, ask questions, and assess how you feel after your conversation. Healing happens in connection, especially if the trauma has a relational aspect to it, so the therapeutic alliance is the most important part of what makes a trauma treatment successful.
-
The 3 C’s of trauma are connecting, co-regulating, and co-reflecting.
Connection emphasizes building and maintaining relationships which provide the critical support needed for recovery.
Co-regulating helps manage emotions through shared regulation of stress and impulses.
Co-reflection encourages the processing of traumatic experiences by working with a trusted professional or within a support system.
The 3 C’s explain why therapy is the gold standard in the treatment of trauma—each of the C’s happen through the therapeutic process and require another person.
-
This is completely dependent on the case, but generally speaking trauma therapy is a slower process. PTSD is hard to cure, and the nature of the trauma, how helpless one felt during the traumatic experience, current levels of exposure to triggers, as well as frequency of treatment are all factors to consider. Generally the time frame can be between six months to one year for incident specific traumas, with two years and more for complex developmental trauma. During an initial assessment, information is gathered, and a more reliable estimate can be provided. Trauma therapy is a process, but relief is often experienced as early as the first few sessions.
Other therapies in Denver you might be interested in
-
![]()
ADHD Therapy Denver
Find focus and confidence through personalized ADHD therapy in Denver. Support for adults, couples, and athletes navigating attention and motivation challenges.
-
![]()
Anxiety Therapy Denver
Overcome worry and restore calm with compassionate anxiety therapy in Denver. Tailored sessions for social anxiety, life transitions, and new parents.
-
![]()
Depression Therapy Denver
Rediscover clarity and motivation with caring depression therapy in Denver. Evidence-based counseling to help you manage sadness, stress, and emotional fatigue.
