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Break Free From Depression's Hold

Rediscover hope and resilience with compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy and EMDR at Dakota Trauma.

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Rediscover Your Well-being

Experience profound shifts towards a brighter, more fulfilling life.

Alleviate Depressive Symptoms

Reduce feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, and loss of interest that hold you back.
Process Underlying Trauma

Address root causes often linked to depression, facilitating deeper, more lasting healing.
Develop Healthy Coping Skills

Learn effective strategies to manage difficult emotions and navigate life's challenges.
Improve Self-Esteem & Worth

Rebuild confidence and foster a more positive relationship with yourself.
Enhance Relationships

Improve communication and connection with loved ones as your mood and outlook lift.
Regain Control & Hope

Move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered, hopeful, and engaged with your life again.

Your Path to Healing Starts Here

A clear, supportive process designed for your comfort and progress.

Initial Consultation

A confidential discussion to understand your needs, answer your questions, and see if we're a good fit.
Assessment & Goal Setting

A comprehensive evaluation to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on your specific goals.
Therapy Sessions

Engage in regular therapy sessions, including EMDR where appropriate, to work towards healing and recovery.

What Our Clients Say

Read firsthand accounts of transformation and recovery.

The PTSD cure! I have been to many therapists and psychologists, but none as skilled and effective as Dr. Brooks. This is a very straight forward, simple therapy, and I am very impressed at how fast I felt the results. 100% recommend for anyone who is suffering!

Chris Padron
Dr. Brooks and EMDR greatly improved my mental health. It was refreshing to treat the issue without months and months of talk therapy. I would highly recommend Dr. Brooks’ approach to treating PTSD and anxieties.

Chettie and Michael Greer
I started seeing Dr. Brooks for EMDR therapy after experiencing many challenges and stressors. He has been such a huge part of my journey. I feel more like myself and am back to my normal routine. If you’re on the fence, I say try it and see it first hand change your life. He’s a great doctor and makes therapy enjoyable. I 100% recommend Dr. Brooks.

Karlee K
After many years of carrying around old and new trauma I was fortunate to have a friend tell me about Dr Brooks - he is an amazing individual and has helped me immensely - PTSD- childhood trauma - you name it - I feel Like a different new person and am ever so grateful for finding Dr Brooks - please contact him if you are struggling with PTSD or any trauma - he had changed my life 🥰

Jodi Jacobson
Dr. Brooks has been very helpful in working through a lot of things in my past. Basically, PTSD symptoms went away or were greatly lessened like nightmares, awful sleep, and "triggers". I highly recommend anyone struggling with stuff like this to see Dr. Brooks at Dakota Trauma Therapy.

GrizzlyOne95
The results I got from EDMR and Dr. Brooks far exceeded what I thought possible. If you have PTSD or past emotional trauma than I highly recommend you try Dakota Trauma Therapy and Dr. Brooks, I suffered needlessly for far too long when real help was a call away.

Northern Exposure
EMDR therapy helped me a lot. May seem simple, I was skeptical at first, but it really works.

Cat Sillitti
When I started therapy, I thought there was no way this treatment would be helpful. After 6 appointments, I can’t think of any trauma that needs to be treated. Thank you, Dr. Brooks. You were amazing.

Mary Nieuwsma
Dr. Brooks has been treating me for PTSD for years. His EMDR Therapy has allowed this veteran to once again sleep through the night and avoid daytime panic attacks. I highly recommend him.

Dawn-CDSci Ottman