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Remote EMDR Therapy for Iowa, Des Moines to the County Roads

Trauma treatment that does not depend on how far you live from town.

Built for a state where the nearest specialist is often far

Iowa's psychologists are concentrated in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, the Quad Cities and Sioux City. A large share of Iowa counties have very few, and some have none at all. For clients in the rural stretches, care that requires showing up in person has always come with a drive attached.

Video sessions take the drive out of it, which also takes winter out of it. Iowa is on Central time, the same as Dr. Brooks in Bismarck, so an appointment slot means exactly what it says and a 5 p.m. session is genuinely at five.

He is authorized to treat Iowa residents through PSYPACT, the interstate compact for psychological practice, and works primarily in EMDR: the protocol developed for post-traumatic stress, now applied to anxiety, fears and craving control as well.

Why Choose Remote EMDR at Dakota Trauma?

Experience profound changes and lasting relief with our expert care.

Reduce Emotional Distress

Significantly lessen the intensity of painful emotions tied to past events.
Safe Trauma Processing

Revisit and resolve traumatic memories without feeling overwhelmed.
Break Negative Patterns

Change unhelpful thought processes and behaviors stemming from trauma.
Improve Relationships

Heal attachment wounds and build healthier connections with others.
Increase Self-Esteem

Develop a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence as you heal.
Experienced & Compassionate Care

Receive guidance from Dr. Brooks, a dedicated professional with 30+ years of experience.

Treatment for Des Moines, the Corridor and Rural Iowa

Six things Dr. Brooks treats, none needing a drive into town.

Your Path to Healing: How EMDR Works

We follow a structured, supportive process tailored to your unique needs.

Initial Consultation & Assessment

A confidential discussion to understand your history, challenges, and therapeutic goals.
Treatment Planning & Preparation

Developing a personalized EMDR plan and equipping you with coping skills.
Targeted EMDR Sessions

Guided processing of specific traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones).

What Iowa Clients Noticed

Reports from people who completed a full course of EMDR.

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