About Amy

Hi, I’m Amy Allerheiligen, LMFT

Founder of Nurture Place Colorado

I believe healing happens when we feel seen, understood, and supported – not just in our minds, but in our entire nervous system. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and parents navigate challenges, heal from trauma, and build more resilient, connected lives.

How I Work With Adults

Many of the adults I work with are incredibly insightful – they know they don’t want to react in anger, spiral into anxiety, or shut down in sadness. And yet, in hard moments, they find themselves stuck in the same cycles of emotional reactivity and self-blame.

I specialize in helping adults who struggle with:

Anxiety and chronic worry
Depression and feelings of hopelessness
Anger management and emotional regulation
Relationship challenges and attachment wounds
PTSD and complex trauma

Using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and nervous system-informed therapy, I help clients move beyond simply talking about their struggles to truly transforming how they feel and respond. Together, we rewire old patterns, heal painful memories, and build new pathways for calm, connection, and confidence.

How I Work With Teens and Children

I also have a deep passion for working with young people. Children and teens often express their struggles not through words, but through behaviors, emotions, or withdrawal. My role is to meet them where they are – with play, creativity, patience, and deep respect for their inner world.

For children and teens, I offer:

EMDR adapted for kids and adolescents
Play therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for skill-building
Attachment-focused support for relational healing

Whether a child is experiencing anxiety, anger, trauma, low self-esteem, or difficulty navigating social relationships, therapy offers them a safe space to process, grow, and thrive. Teens find a place to explore identity, emotions, and stress without judgment, and younger children discover new ways to express and regulate big feelings.

Partnering With Parents

Parenting a struggling child or teen can be overwhelming – and isolating. I believe parents are essential partners in the healing process and work closely with caregivers to help them better understand their child’s needs, co-regulate during tough moments, and strengthen the parent-child connection.

Through parent support sessions, I help families:

Make sense of challenging behaviors
Learn tools for emotional coaching and regulation
Build stronger attachment bonds
Navigate life transitions and family changes

You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy isn’t just about helping your child – it’s about helping your whole family find more ease, resilience, and joy.

My Approach

At the heart of my work is the belief that every behavior makes sense when we understand the nervous system behind it. Whether you’re an adult carrying old burdens, a teen trying to find your voice, or a child overwhelmed by feelings too big to name – you deserve therapy that honors your story and empowers your healing.

Healing isn’t about “fixing” you – it’s about helping you or your child access the calm, strength, and connection that’s already inside.

I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, skill, and hope.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re ready to take the next step for yourself, your child, or your family, I’m here to help.
🌿 Contact me today to schedule a free consultation.

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EDUCATION and LICENSURE

Colorado Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Lic #2591
California Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Lic #45442
Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA
Consultant in Training, EMDRIA
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, Dominican University, San Rafael, CA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Arizona

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS

EMDR Institute- Level 1 and 2
Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA
Ana Gomez- EMDR Parent-Child Attachment Specialist Certification
Embody Lab- Somatic EMDR Certification
Synergetic Play Therapy- Level 1
Theraplay – Level 1
TraumaPlay – Level 1 and 2
IFS + EMDR Integration Training- Kendahl Hart
Hybrid Integrating IFS into your EMDR Practice- EMDR & Beyond
Attachment Trauma Center Institute- EMDR Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol for Children and Teens
At the Crossroads of Trauma Therapy- Rachel Walker
S.P.A.C.E. -Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions – Dr. Eli Lebowitz from Yale Child Center
Ana Gomez – EMDR Therapy with Children, Master Class
Ana Gomez- Complex Trauma and Dissociation Across the Lifespan
Monaco- EMDR with Resistant Teens and Caregivers
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class (MBSR)

I am committed to utilizing the most current, effective and evidenced-based techniques to help my clients.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy- Rocky Mountain Region Chapter
Member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

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