Is EMDR available at Roots?

Yes. We have clinicians trained in EMDR, and we can match you with someone who practices it. You can learn more about what EMDR feels like on our blog.

Do I have to talk about the details of what happened?

No. Trauma-focused approaches like EMDR do not require you to describe events in detail. The work is paced so you stay grounded and in control.

Does insurance cover trauma therapy?

Most major Utah plans cover therapy. We can confirm whether your insurance is accepted, and it is your responsibility to verify your coverage with your plan. Self-pay is available.

Trauma and PTSD Therapy in Utah

Difficult experiences can stay with us long after they are over, showing up as anxiety, flashbacks, trouble sleeping, or a sense of being on guard. Trauma-focused therapy offers a safe, paced way to work through those experiences so they hold less power over your present. Roots Counseling provides trauma-informed care in person in Cedar City and by secure telehealth across Utah.

What trauma can look like

Trauma is not only the result of a single dramatic event. It can come from one experience or from many smaller ones over time. Common effects include intrusive memories, avoidance of reminders, feeling constantly alert, difficulty trusting, emotional numbness, and sleep problems. If something from your past still affects how you feel today, it can be worth exploring with support.

How trauma therapy works

Good trauma work is paced and collaborative. Early sessions focus on getting to know you and building a sense of safety and steadiness before any deeper processing begins. You stay in control throughout, and you never have to share more than you are ready to. The aim is to help difficult memories feel less overwhelming and more like part of your past rather than something that keeps intruding on your present.

Approaches we offer

Roots offers trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which has strong research support for trauma, and IFS (Internal Family Systems), which many people find gentle and grounding. Your clinician will help you decide what fits, and there is no pressure to relive difficult events in detail.

In person or by telehealth

Trauma therapy can be done at our Cedar City office or by secure video across Utah. Some approaches translate well to telehealth, and your clinician will talk with you about what makes sense for the work you are doing.

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Reach out and we will help you find the right clinician and a time that works. Call (435) 233-2240 or send us a message.

This information is general and is not a substitute for clinical advice. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to your nearest emergency room.