Trauma Therapy & EMDR in Durango, Colorado
Something feels off—but you can’t quite explain why.
You might feel on edge, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense.
Maybe it’s connected to something from your past—or maybe something more recent—and it still hasn’t settled.
Even if you can’t name it clearly, your experience matters.
You don’t have to have all the answers before reaching out.
And you don’t have to talk about anything before you’re ready.
Therapy is a place to move at your own pace—so you can begin to understand what’s happening and feel more like yourself again.
You might be noticing:
Feeling stuck in the past or constantly on edge
Reliving experiences in your mind
Feeling numb or shut down
Trouble sleeping or concentrating
Feeling disconnected from others or yourself
This doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
It means your system has been trying to protect you.
And sometimes, those protective responses stick around longer than they need to.
Trauma can come from experiences like:
Assault or sexual violence
Serious accidents or injuries
Natural disasters or war
Medical emergencies
Loss of a loved one
It can also come from experiences that build over time:
Relationship challenges or betrayal
Ongoing stress or instability
Unhealthy or unsafe dynamics
Discrimination or marginalization
Hearing about or witnessing distressing events
Trauma isn’t always about what happened—
it’s about how your mind and body are still holding onto it.
Therapy isn’t about reliving everything.
It’s about helping your system process what’s been stuck—so you can move forward differently.
What it can feel like to work together:
Moving at a pace that feels manageable
Not being pushed to talk about anything before you're ready
Understanding what’s happening in your mind and body
Learning ways to feel more grounded and in control
Finding tools that actually work in your day-to-day life
Chelsea brings over a decade of experience and specialized training in trauma and EMDR—but more importantly, she meets you where you are.
“Working with Chelsea has improved my life in ways I never imagined possible. She helped me understand myself and develop the skills and tools to overcome my past, my addictions, and my own self doubts. She helped me fight for a future when I couldn’t figure out how to get through the day.”
EMDR (to help process and reduce the intensity of painful memories)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Grounding and nervous system regulation skills
Creative approaches when helpful
Approaches we may use:
If any part of this feels familiar…
Ready to take a closer look?
You don’t have to figure everything out today.
We’ll start with a conversation and go from there.