Trauma Informed Therapy Approaches

Trauma Approaches | EMDR & IFS Therapy in Colorado Online

Trauma can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by the past. At Rebuilding Together Counseling, we use trauma-informed approaches like EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) — separately or together — to help you heal, feel more grounded, and move forward.

What Is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that helps the brain reprocess painful or overwhelming memories so they no longer feel as triggering. It can reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, while helping you feel calmer and more in control. EMDR doesn’t require reliving every detail of your trauma — instead, it allows your nervous system to safely release old patterns and build new ones.

What Is IFS?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is based on the idea that we all have different “parts” of ourselves — some carrying pain, some protecting us, some guiding us. IFS helps you approach these parts with compassion, creating space for healing and integration. This approach can help with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationships by reconnecting you with your core sense of Self.

What Is IFS-Informed EMDR?

When EMDR and IFS are combined, the result is a deeper, more integrated healing process. EMDR helps reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories, while IFS supports the parts of you that carry those experiences. Together, they allow for more lasting change — helping you feel not only relief, but also greater self-connection and resilience.

We also offer extended IFS-EMDR sessions (90–120 minutes) for clients who want more time and depth in their healing process. Learn more here.

Benefits at a Glance

  • EMDR: Helps reduce emotional triggers and trauma responses.

  • IFS: Builds self-compassion, balance, and internal harmony.

  • IFS-Informed EMDR: Integrates both for deeper trauma healing and resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I know which approach is right for me?
    We’ll discuss your goals and needs during your consultation, and decide together what approach feels like the best fit.

  • Can I start with one and try the other later?
    Yes. EMDR and IFS are effective on their own, and can also be combined if and when you’re ready.

  • Is telehealth effective for trauma therapy?
    Yes. Many clients find online EMDR and IFS sessions just as effective as in-person therapy, with the added convenience of meeting from home.

At Rebuilding Together Counseling, we draw from many different therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, IFS, attachment-based therapy, somatic practices, and mindfulness approaches. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model of healing. Instead, we interweave these methods based on your unique goals, needs, and pace. Every client’s story is different, and your therapy should reflect that.