Counseling

Trauma Therapy in Denver

Trauma therapy helps you make sense of what happened while strengthening regulation, boundaries, and connection. We start with grounding and containment, then add EMDR or somatic work as appropriate to process stuck material safely. We move deliberately—no flooding, just practical progress.

Is Trauma Therapy Right for Me?

You might consider trauma therapy if…

Triggers, nightmares, or flashbacks keep you on edge
You swing between hypervigilance and shutdown/numbing
Relationships feel hard—trust, boundaries, or intimacy are stuck
Stress floods your body (tight chest, stomach knots, headaches)
Talk therapy helped some, but your body still reacts fast
You want a steady plan that moves at your pace

What Trauma Therapy Helps With

How Trauma Therapy Works

1

Consultation (Free)

We start with a low-pressure conversation about what’s hard and what you hope will change. We confirm fit and outline options and cadence that match your life.

2

Assessment

Together, through intake paperwork and discussion, we map your story—strengths, patterns under stress, and goals. If helpful, a qEEG brain map can inform regulation strategies.

3

Personalized Plan

We co-create a plan you can believe in: grounding and containment skills, paced processing (e.g., EMDR or somatic work), and relationship tools—plus small, doable practices between sessions.

4

Sessions & Adjustments

In session, we practice skills and process at a pace that feels safe. Between visits, you try them in real life. We celebrate wins, refine what isn’t working, and adjust as you grow. Results vary.

What to Expect in Sessions

Benefits of Trauma Therapy

Who Trauma Therapy Is For / Who It’s Not For

For

Not for

Trauma Therapy Providers

Cassandra Keller, MA, LPCC
Individual Counselor (EMDR-Trained) & Neurofeedback Clinician
Sydney Focht, MA, LPC
Clinical Director, Individual Counselor, Neurofeedback Clinician & Brain Map Specialist
Pauly Munn, MA, LPC
Individual & Couples Counselor (EMDR-Trained), Neurofeedback Clinician & PhD Candidate

Investment Overview

FAQs

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on history, goals, and cadence. Many clients notice steadier regulation within 6–10 sessions when practicing at home; layered trauma takes longer. We set milestones, review every few weeks, and adjust pace to keep work effective and safe. Results vary.

No. We use paced, consent-driven approaches (e.g., EMDR, somatic titration, parts work) that reduce the need for detailed retelling. You control what you share. We prioritize stabilization and containment so sessions feel manageable.

When appropriate, neurofeedback can help calm a sensitized nervous system so processing feels safer. A qEEG brain map may inform targets; it’s an assessment tool—not diagnostic. Coordination is always by your consent.

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Peer-reviewed studies, articles, and respected overviews to help you understand benefits, limits, and next steps.

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Cassandra Keller, MA, LPCC

Neurofeedback Clinician & Counselor (EMDR-Trained)

I support adults and teens (15+) who are ready to find relief from trauma, anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck in life, career, or identity transitions. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed, and integrative approach, I help clients reconnect with themselves and move toward balance and resilience. I’m EMDR-trained and draw from person-centered, gestalt, DBT, and somatic practices. Whether we’re working with the nervous system, processing painful memories, or exploring patterns with curiosity, my goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where you feel supported, present, and empowered to grow. I especially enjoy working with athletes, creative people, students, and outdoor adventurers who value resilience, beauty, and balance. Alongside therapy and grounding practices, I also offer neurofeedback as another powerful pathway for nervous system regulation and healing. Outside the office, you’ll often find me climbing, fly fishing, running trails, foraging, or relaxing in the grass under the aspens. My love for movement, play, and nature continually inspires how I show up with clients.

Cassandra's Specialties

Sydney Focht, MA, LPC

Clinical Director & Counselor

I specialize in working with women in their 20s to 50s who struggle with self-worth, self-esteem, and the guilt that often comes with prioritizing themselves. Finding self-trust and the ability to feel worthy of happiness are common topics in my work. My clients tend to put off therapy because they downplay their struggles, describing their pain as ‘not that big of a deal.’ Many of them grew up in households where expressing emotions wasn’t encouraged and they are still looking for security now. My goal is to create a space where you feel completely free to be yourself—no pressure, no expectations. Therapy with me isn’t about either of us being ‘perfect’—it’s more about you feeling safe, seen, and supported as you figure things out in a way that works for you. I prioritize meaningful conversations that get to the heart of the issue, getting to the root and out of surface level conversation quickly. Going through my own therapy has given me a deeper understanding of what it’s like to be in the client’s seat, and it’s made me even more passionate about helping others find the support that truly works for them. My clients describe me as focused, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and down-to-earth. I truly love what I do and that comes through in my work! I’m a person-centered therapist, but I often integrate elements of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and IFS.

Sydney's Specialties

Pauly Munn, MA, LPC

Individual & Couples Counselor; Neurofeedback Clinician; EMDR-Trained (PhD Candidate)

Pauly is a Colorado native who received his MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Regis University, and is a current doctoral candidate for a PhD in Clinical Psychology program at Fielding Graduate University. Pauly is an empathetic counselor who believes in a compassionate, yet direct approach to therapy. Pauly believes his clients are the experts of their experience. Through a collaborative lens, clients who work with Pauly are able to gain meaningful insight into their experience which in-turn provides the essential resources for navigating change and/or healing emotional wounds. Pauly utilizes an integrated trauma-informed lens blended with evidence-based modalities including ACT, CBT, EFT, and more. Pauly specializes in working with adult individuals and couples, with several years of experience working directly with a broad range of presenting challenges including relationship challenges, PTSD & complex trauma, substance use disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more. More importantly, Pauly believes in building a safe space in which each and every one of his clients feels seen & heard. Pauly identifies as a Latino-American, and is passionate about conducting therapy utilizing a social justice & diversity-informed lens. Pauly has a strong background working with multicultural identities, and believes in the importance of recognizing our unique differences. Pauly loves staying active through basketball, tennis, volleyball, hiking, dancing, strength training, and more. Additionally, Pauly spends time actively engaging in ongoing research projects in trauma, social justice, and neuropsychology.

Pauly's Specialties

Brianna Herrera, MA, LPCC

Individual & Couples Counselor; Neurofeedback Clinician

Brianna believes in a holistic approach to counseling, integrating mind, body, and spirit in her work with clients. She strives to help clients weave the various aspects of their lives together through a collaborative approach, meeting her clients where they’re at and partnering with them to create lasting change and a greater sense of wholeness in their lives. Brianna seeks to create a grounding and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with freedom and authenticity. She embraces a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities to best meet her clients’ specific needs and goals, such as trauma-informed CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and humanistic approaches. In her work with couples, Brianna focuses on helping partners improve communication, strengthen their emotional connection, and navigate challenges such as conflict resolution, intimacy issues, and life transitions. She believes that life-giving, functioning relationships are foundational to a person’s sense of well-being. Brianna is certified in facilitating both SYMBIS and Prepare-Enrich couples counseling sessions. In her free time, she can often be found adventuring outside with her husband and pup, hosting a game night, or enjoying time with community.

Brianna's Specialties