Sometimes life looks stable from the outside, but internally you're still working hard to feel safe, connected, or at ease.
You may be accomplished, dependable, and thoughtful. Yet criticism can feel overwhelming, relationships may bring up unexpected reactions, or you might find yourself constantly preparing for something to go wrong.
At Ascent Therapy Co., we provide online EMDR therapy throughout Utah to help adults address traumatic experiences and the ways those experiences may continue to influence their lives.
Online EMDR Therapy in Utah
Trauma-informed EMDR therapy for adults who are ready to understand the patterns they've been carrying and begin moving beyond them.
You don't have to be in crisis to deserve meaningful support.
Trauma-related patterns can include:
Feeling on guard even in relatively safe environments.
Difficulty identifying or expressing your needs.
People-pleasing and fear of disappointing others.
Harsh self-criticism and persistent perfectionism.
Emotional numbness or disconnection.
Strong reactions to conflict or rejection.
Difficulty relaxing, trusting others, or letting go of control.
These experiences are not automatically signs of trauma, but they may be worth exploring with a qualified therapist.
When You're Functioning but Still Struggling
How EMDR Therapy Works
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
It is a structured treatment that helps people process distressing experiences and reduce the emotional disruption associated with traumatic memories.
Treatment includes understanding your history, building coping resources, identifying appropriate targets, and engaging in guided processing when you're ready.
EMDR does not require you to recount every detail of your trauma aloud.
EMDR for Childhood Trauma and Longstanding Patterns
Some experiences leave lasting effects because they occurred repeatedly, particularly during important developmental periods.
You may have learned that being agreeable kept the peace, achievement brought approval, or expressing your needs led to rejection.
Those adaptations may have been understandable in earlier circumstances but no longer serve the life you're trying to build.
EMDR may help address the distressing memories and beliefs connected to these patterns, alongside other therapeutic work that supports healthier ways of responding.
What Online EMDR Sessions Look Like
Online EMDR includes the same broad phases of treatment as in-person EMDR, adapted for a virtual setting.
We begin by assessing your needs, establishing a therapeutic relationship, and developing strategies to help you manage difficult emotions.
When clinically appropriate, we may use guided bilateral stimulation and structured memory processing.
Your safety, readiness, and treatment goals guide the pace.
Serving Adults Across Utah
Ascent Therapy Co. provides virtual therapy for adults physically located in Utah during appointments, including Layton, Salt Lake City, Farmington, Bountiful, Ogden, Draper, Park City, Provo, and surrounding communities.
About Your Therapist
Melanie Crofts, LCSW, is the founder of Ascent Therapy Co. and specializes in working with adults experiencing trauma, OCD, and related emotional patterns.
She brings warmth, curiosity, and structure to therapy while emphasizing the development of self-trust, competence, and meaningful independence.
Fees and Getting Started
Ascent Therapy Co. provides private-pay therapy.
Initial intake: $150
Standard 50-minute session: $140
HSA/FSA payments accepted when supported by your plan
Superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. EMDR can be adapted for virtual delivery, with attention to preparation, privacy, safety, and individual clinical needs.
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EMDR treatment may address distress associated with repeated or chronic experiences as well as individual traumatic events.
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Not necessarily. EMDR does not require detailed verbal retelling of every traumatic experience.
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EMDR may be used to address trauma-related symptoms when OCD is also present. ERP remains a first-line psychological treatment for OCD, and the two approaches have different purposes.
Healing Can Mean Having More Choice
You may not be able to change what happened in the past, but you can work toward a future that feels less defined by it.
We believe therapy should help you build the confidence, skills, and freedom to navigate life more fully.
