CPTSD: Reclaim Your Life from Complex Trauma

Healing from Complex Trauma with a Specialized, Evidence-Based, Whole-Person Approach

Have you experienced repeated trauma—especially in childhood or within relationships that were supposed to feel safe? Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, a harsh inner critic, or a deep sense of disconnection from yourself or others? You may be living with Complex PTSD (CPTSD). While often misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, or even personality issues, CPTSD is its own distinct and profoundly misunderstood condition—and we specialize in treating it.

At Denver Emotional Health, we specialize in the treatment of Complex Trauma. This is a core focus of our work, and we are deeply committed to helping individuals heal from its lasting effects.

Why Our Approach to CPTSD Stands Apart

We understand that CPTSD stems from how the mind and nervous system adapt to chronic emotional injury—particularly in the context of attachment wounds and relational harm. These traumas shape the development of our internal “parts”—natural aspects of the human psyche that become more extreme and fragmented in response to trauma.

Many people come to us after years of trying traditional talk therapy, medication, or surface-level symptom management without lasting relief. That’s because Complex Trauma requires a depth-oriented, integrative, and relationship-centered approach.

Our treatment is grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology, using:

Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Our Primary Framework

IFS helps you understand the parts of your psyche—protective parts, wounded exiles, harsh inner critics—and gently creates space to heal these inner dynamics. With this framework, clients often find a sense of wholeness, clarity, and internal safety they’ve never experienced before.

ACT & Exposure-Based Tools – For Real-World Change

We incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and exposure techniques to help you engage with difficult emotions, rewire avoidance patterns, and build psychological flexibility—so you’re not just understanding your trauma, but living beyond it.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy – Legally. Safely. Intentionally.

For appropriate clients, we offer legal plant-medicine or psychedelic-assisted therapies, When combined with IFS and ACT, these tools can catalyze deep breakthroughs, especially for those who’ve felt “stuck” in traditional treatment. We educate and guide clients around safe, personal, and evidence-informed use—not from a woo-woo or overly spiritual lens, but from a grounded, clinical, and respectful approach to mind-body healing.

Relationships Are the Heart of Healing

We know that trauma is relational, and so is healing. We bring ourselves into the work as real people—not blank slates. Our clients often say it’s the genuine, human connection that makes the difference. You’ll be met with authenticity, compassion, and a deep belief in your ability to heal.

Signs and Symptoms of CPTSD

Complex trauma doesn’t look the same in everyone, but common symptoms include:

• Emotional Dysregulation – Intense, hard-to-control emotions like rage, panic, or despair
• Negative Self-Perception – Harsh inner criticism, guilt, or chronic shame
• Relationship Struggles – Fear of closeness, trouble setting boundaries, or patterns of toxic attachment
• Dissociation – Feeling “checked out,” fragmented, or like you’re watching your life from the outside
• Chronic Anxiety or Depression – Often misdiagnosed, these are symptoms—not the root
• Intrusive Memories or Flashbacks – Unwanted reminders of past trauma
• Loss of Meaning or Purpose – Feeling numb, disconnected from values or a sense of aliveness

What We Treat

• Complex PTSD (CPTSD) from childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or toxic relationships
• Relational and Developmental Trauma—especially from families or systems that felt unsafe or invalidating
• Dissociative Trauma Responses and fragmentation of identity
• Stubborn Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, or Anger rooted in unhealed trauma

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to keep managing symptoms while the root cause goes unaddressed.

We’re not just trauma-informed—we are trauma specialists with advanced training, deep empathy, and a commitment to walking beside you on the path to healing. Whether you’re in Denver or beyond, we’re ready to help you reconnect to your Self, your body, and your life.

Ready to Begin?

Contact us today for a free consultation and learn how our integrative, person-centered, and neuroscience-backed approach to Complex Trauma can help you reclaim your life.