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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.

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    Alleviate Depressive Symptoms

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

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    Process Underlying Trauma

    Address root causes often linked to depression, facilitating deeper, more lasting healing.

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    Develop Healthy Coping Skills

    Learn effective strategies to manage difficult emotions and navigate life's challenges.

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    Improve Self-Esteem & Worth

    Rebuild confidence and foster a more positive relationship with yourself.

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    Enhance Relationships

    Improve communication and connection with loved ones as your mood and outlook lift.

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    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.

  1. Initial Consultation

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

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  2. Assessment & Goal Setting

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

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  3. Therapy Sessions

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

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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!

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 🥰

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    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.

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    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.

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    Northern Exposure

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Dawn-CDSci Ottman

Don't struggle alone.
Reach out today.

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