Specialized EMDR Therapist in Denver, CO
If you've survived something traumatic: an assault, abuse, or ongoing trauma that changed how you see yourself and the world - you're in the right place.
Release Stuck Memories: Heal trauma that’s been holding you back.
Advanced EMDR Certification & EMDR Intensives Available
Made for Trauma: If something happened to you that was serious and life changing, I can help.
I support people in healing the trauma beneath their struggles, and finally move from just surviving to actually wanting to live.
I specialize in working with survivors of sexual violence, gender-based violence, and significant traumatic events.
If something happened to you that was serious, life-changing, and has never quite left you, then this work is designed for you.
Therapy here isn't about fixing you - it's about creating a space where healing feels possible.
Why we Can’t Just “Think Our Way Out” of Trauma
You’ve already tried to make sense of what happened. You’ve analyzed it or possibly pushed it away. Maybe you’ve even blamed yourself.
But it still shows up uninvited. That sudden wave of emotion that knocks you down, even when everything seems fine on the outside.
What you’re feeling makes perfect sense.
Becausetrauma doesn’t live in your thoughts, it lives in your nervous system.
And if you’ve spent years feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your brain and body never got the chance to fully process what happened.
EMDR offers a different way through.
One that doesn’t flood you or your nervous system, but instead helps your system release the trauma that’s been held inside for far too long.
EMDR Isn’t Just a Technique. It’s a Path Back to Yourself
When someone first starts EMDR with me, they’re often unsure. They might worry they have too many traumas, too many symptoms.
They’re scared it’ll be overwhelming. Or maybe they fear it won’t work.
That’s why the way we do EMDR matters just as much as the method itself.
You don’t need to be able to explain it perfectly.
You don’t need to remember everything.
And you don’t need to carry it alone.
EMDR helps us access the places where trauma lives - the parts of you that are still stuck in survival mod, and give them what they never got: space to release, support to heal, and someone who stays with you through all of it.
My clients often describe it as feeling like the memory finally moved. It’s no longer sitting on their chest. It’s no longer playing on loop.
How EMDR Feels (And How I Work As An EMDR Therapist)
If you’ve tried EMDR before and it felt cold or clinical, I get it.
That’s why I do things differently.
My clients often tell me that EMDR with me feels more human, more connected. That they feel held, supported, and deeply understood, even when we’re processing painful material.
We don’t just dive into trauma and hope for the best.
We go at your pace, with full attention to your nervous system, your boundaries, and your inner world.
You’ll always know why we’re doing what we’re doing.
You’ll never be expected to push through discomfort on your own.
Because healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and no longer alone in our pain.
You’ve lived with this for long enough.
You deserve relief and you deserve support to help you get there.
I’d be honored to walk with you through this journey.
Click below to schedule a free consultation—let’s start the journey toward healing, together.
Hi, I’m Ashley!
I’ve dedicated my career to working with trauma, not just because it’s what I’m trained in, but because it’s what I care about most.
I am an EMDR Certified Therapist.
To be EMDR Certified requires additional and regular advanced training, a certain amount of consultation hours, and having done EMDR enough with my clients. Basically, I’ve done a lot of EMDR!
I continue to pursue advanced training regularly because I believe you deserve care that is thoughtful, skilled, and deeply attuned.
But what my clients notice first isn’t the credentials, it’s the connection.
That they’re not just a list of symptoms.
That they’re seen, understood, and their story is honored.
EMDR doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. It can feel like coming home to yourself.
And I’d be honored to help guide you there.
So if you’re ready to get started, I’m here to help.
Why Individuals Choose to Work With Me
In-Person & Online Therapy
I offer in-person counseling at my office in the Speer neighbourhood in Denver, CO (by Capitol Hill) where we can even do outside/walking therapy. I also offer online therapy so you can do sessions at home at ease.
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EMDR Certified
I have completed advanced EMDR training and certification, a process that takes years of specialized study and supervision, so you can feel confident you’re working with a highly skilled trauma therapist.
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Therapy Dog Can Join Us In Sessions
My certified therapy dog, Harleigh, can join us in sessions to offer comfort, calm, and a warm presence while you do the work. Harleigh (pictured above) is registered with Professional Therapy Dogs of Colorado and she is on a constant quest to be the very best girl.
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Flexible options for sessions and therapy format
I offer flexible options to fit your needs, weekly or bi-weekly sessions, longer 75–80 minute sessions, EMDR intensives, or multi-day blocks when you want to go deeper.
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What Healing Can Look Like
The people I work with often tell me they feel like they can finally breathe again.
The constant tension in their bodies softens, and their minds aren’t racing in the same way.
They begin to feel more in control, less reactive, more grounded. They trust themselves more. Their relationships start to feel easier, more open, more real.
The shame doesn’t run the show anymore. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?” they start to say, “I understand myself now, and I know I’m not alone.”
And perhaps most powerfully, they begin to want to be here.
Not just surviving, but actually living. Laughing more. Feeling lighter. Looking forward to what’s ahead.
Challenges We Can Help With
Sexual Violence
An experience that was never your fault or your choice.
Gender-Based Violence
Experiences of abuse or exploitation tied to your identity.
Chronic Stress and Hypervigilance
Feeling stuck on high alert, always waiting for the next threat.
Betrayal by Trusted People
Abuse or harm from caregivers, partners, or authority figures.
Childhood Trauma
Including sexual abuse, physical abuse, or emotional abuse
Experiences of Loss or Grief
Including chronic emotional pain or traumatic grief
Complex Traumas
Repeated or ongoing trauma, often beginning in childhood and involving harm from someone you trusted.
My Office Location
825 E Speer Blvd #309
Denver, CO 80218
Rates & FAQ
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Individual 50-minute therapy session: $165
In order to make mental health care more accessible, when available I have reduced-fee options to offer. If this is something you are interested in, please reach out and we can discuss it further.
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I am considered an out-of-network provider and do not directly bill insurance companies for services. Due to the constraints imposed by insurance companies such as dictating treatment and limiting confidentiality, I have chosen to utilize private pay in an effort to practice from the approach of how I best support my clients. Our work and your therapy journey are my top priority, and this includes developing a treatment approach that prioritizes our therapeutic relationship, without external restrictions.
While I do not bill insurance directly, if you would still like to use your insurance, then you can potentially do so if your insurance plan has Out-Of-Network benefits. I would recommend calling your insurance company to confirm if your insurance policy has OON benefits for mental health services. If you are planning to utilize your insurance plan for out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
A note about Medicaid: Ashley Berman Counseling is not credentialed with Medicaid and I am unable to accept Medicaid clients for private pay.
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I understand that the cost of therapy is an important consideration, and I want to be transparent about why I’ve chosen to not be in-network with insurance companies.
Being an out-of-network therapist allows to me to solely focus on my clients and our work together, without being dictated by a third party. This decision is rooted in my commitment to providing a relational, personal, and private therapeutic experience that focuses on your support needs and goals.
By working outside of the insurance system, I’m able to:
Focus on your unique goals without needing to fit within a medical model or diagnosis
Protect your confidentiality—nothing we discuss is shared with insurance companies
Ensure that our work together is on your timeline and at a pace that best supports your growth and healing, without the concern of insurance companies limiting the number of sessions you can have.
Work with you to choose an approach, length, and frequency of sessions that best support your experience in therapy
Maintain a smaller caseload of clients and devote all of my focus into supporting the people I work with
I know this may be a big consideration for you, and I welcome any questions you have. My priority is making sure you feel supported, informed, and empowered in your care.
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I offer standard 50-minute sessions, which are commonly used for individual therapy. I also offer longer sessions for clients who request or might benefit from having more time and space in session. Extended session times can be flexible and determined based on your needs. For example I offer 75-minute sessions or 90-minute sessions, based on your individual goals and schedule.
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The first session is a time for us to start getting to know one another and begin building a trusting, collaborative relationship. I believe the connection we create together is foundational to the healing process, and the first session provides us with the space to start creating that foundation. In our first session, the focus is on:
Getting to know you and your story
Building rapport and establishing connection
Understanding your goals and explore more of what brought you to therapy
Exploring what’s most important to you and how I can support you on your journey
There’s no rush or expectation in the first session—just space to arrive, connect, and begin to get a feel for our work together
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Yes I do. An EMDR intensive is an extended-format EMDR session that allows for deeper, more focused work over a shorter period of time. As opposed to weekly therapy sessions that can require much more time to complete, EMDR intensives allow you to work through stuck experiences and symptoms in just days.
Multi-Day Intensives: These typically take place over 2–3 consecutive days, for 3–5 hours per day.EMDR Intensive Blocks: For ongoing therapy clients, I offer 3-hour EMDR intensive blocks that can be scheduled as needed to support our work.
For more info please head to this page: https://www.ashleybermancounseling.com/emdr-intensives
How To Get Started
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Schedule a Call
Simply click below to schedule a FREE 20 minute consultation call with me.
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Free Consultation
I'll call at a time that suits you and learn more about you and your unique situation.
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begin the work
Let's meet! If it sounds like we are a good fit, then I'll invite you to have your first intake session and start on your journey!
This is your time to experience life differently
Reach out below to get started.