
…we do what we need to get us through the night, and then, ironically, often remain stuck in these constrained strategies and perspectives in the light of day. — Sue Johnson

Addiction, EMDR, and Trauma Therapy in Boulder
Welcome. I’m Scott Boyd, a Licensed Addiction Counselor and EMDR therapist in Boulder, Colorado. I help adults, professionals, and college students move through addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression—with clarity, compassion, and lasting change.
Let’s be honest—most people don’t come to therapy because life feels great. I didn’t either. I started therapy because I was in real emotional pain. If that’s where you are right now, you’re not alone. Pain hurts—but it also opens the door to transformation.
You may be here because of something specific happening in your life. But real relief doesn’t just come from solving external problems—it comes from the internal work. That’s where our focus begins.
I use trauma-informed therapies like EMDR, DeTUR (an EMDR protocol for addiction), and Brainspotting, along with a grounded, nondual approach that helps you shift out of survival mode and reconnect with who you really are—beneath the pain, beneath the story.
I don’t believe you need to fix or fight every part of yourself. Instead, we work together to process what’s unresolved, let go of old patterns, and rediscover the clarity, freedom, and peace already within you.
About
I moved back to Colorado in 2015 after working in the music business in New York and Los Angeles. I'm married with two kids, two dogs, seven chickens and a cat. I have a daily meditation practice and write fiction. I have been sober since 2003.
Education, Trainings & Professional Associations
Education:
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Conservation from University of Colorado at Boulder.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC.0015025) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD.0002169).
Trainings
EMDR / DeTUR (EMDR for addictions)
Professional Associations:
American Counseling Association: National organization dedicated to the counseling profession
Colorado Counseling Association: State branch of ACA
ICEEFT: The International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
BCEFT: Boulder Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy
DCEFT: Denver Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy
EMDRIA: Organization of mental health professionals dedicated to excellence and integrity in EMDR
It is easier to put on a pair of shoes than to wrap the earth in leather. — Chögyam Trungpa

WHAT IS EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed psychotherapy approach designed to help people heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences. It uses guided bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements or tapping—to help the brain reprocess painful memories. Over time, this process reduces the emotional charge of those memories and replaces negative beliefs with more empowering ones. Many people find that EMDR helps them feel less stuck in the past and more able to live in the present.
WHAT IS EFT?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a short-term, evidence-based approach that helps couples and individuals strengthen emotional bonds. EFT focuses on identifying and shifting negative patterns that cause disconnection, creating more secure and responsive relationships. With the therapist’s support, clients learn to express their emotions more openly and understand each other more deeply. The goal is to build stronger, more trusting connections that lead to lasting change and greater relationship satisfaction.
WHAT IS BRAINSPOTTNG?
Brainspotting is a powerful, brain-based therapy that helps people process trauma, anxiety, and emotional pain. It works by identifying “brainspots”—eye positions linked to where distress is stored in the body and brain. With the therapist’s guidance, clients focus on these spots to gently access and release unresolved emotions and memories. Many people find that Brainspotting brings deep relief and supports lasting emotional healing and personal growth.
WHAT IS NON-DUALITY
Nonduality is a perspective rooted in the understanding that our true nature is not separate from the world around us. In therapy, this approach invites clients to shift from identifying solely with thoughts, emotions, or roles, and instead reconnect with a deeper sense of awareness and presence. Rather than focusing only on fixing or analyzing problems, nondual therapy helps clients experience a spaciousness that allows thoughts and feelings to arise without getting stuck in them. This shift often brings a natural sense of peace, clarity, and freedom—even in the midst of difficulty.

Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know. — Pema Chodron

SPECIALTIES
ADDICTION
ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
INSECURE ATTACHMENT
TRAUMA
WHO I WORK WITH
ADULTS
YOUNG ADULTS
COLLEGE STUDENTS
COUPLES / RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNS NEEDING SUPERVISION

RATES, ETC.
Rate: $175 for a 55-minute session (both individual and or couple's sessions are 55 minutes). I provide an initial free 30-minute phone, virtual or face-to-face consultation.
Type: I conduct sessions in-person or virtually
Payment: I accept credit, checks or cash at the time of service.
Cancellation policy: I require 24-hour notice for missed appointments except in family and weather related emergencies.
Insurance: I do not accept insurance, but If you have mental health benefits through your health insurance, you may be reimbursed for all or part of the fee. Check with your insurance carrier for mental health coverage. I can provide you with a complete insurance receipt on a monthly basis.

As every therapist will tell you, healing involves discomfort. But so is refusing to heal. And over time, refusing to heal is always more painful. – Resmaa Menakem

CONTACT ME
2027 Broadway, Unit B
Boulder, CO, 80302
(720) 316-5765
scott@interiorworkpsychotherapy.com
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