Trauma Therapy, EMDR & ART in Jenks, OK
Evidence-Based Therapy for Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety & Difficult Life Experiences
Sometimes an experience ends, but the emotional impact doesn't.
Trauma can affect how you think, feel, respond to stress, connect with others, and move through everyday life. You may find yourself avoiding certain situations, feeling constantly on edge, struggling in relationships, or experiencing emotions and reactions that seem difficult to control.
At Southside Behavioral Health, our licensed therapists provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling in Jenks, Oklahoma, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
These evidence-based approaches can help clients process distressing experiences, reduce their emotional impact, and move toward greater healing, resilience, and emotional well-being.
What Is Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy helps individuals understand and process experiences that continue to affect their emotional, physical, or relational well-being.
Trauma doesn't always result from one major event. It can also develop through repeated or prolonged experiences, difficult relationships, loss, childhood experiences, chronic stress, or other circumstances that overwhelm your ability to cope.
A trauma-informed approach recognizes that your experiences can influence your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and even how your body responds to stress.
Our goal isn't simply to help you manage symptoms. We want to help you safely address what's underneath them.
What Can Trauma Therapy Help With?
EMDR, ART, and other trauma-informed approaches may be used to support individuals experiencing:
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Trauma
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Complex trauma
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress and overwhelm
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Difficult life experiences
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Major life transitions
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Relationship trauma
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Attachment concerns
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Betrayal and relationship wounds
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Chronic pain
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Health-related concerns
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Grief and loss
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Phobias and fears
You don't need to have a PTSD diagnosis or identify what happened to you as "trauma" before talking with a therapist.
If an experience continues to affect your present, therapy may help.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy approach designed to help the brain process distressing memories and experiences. When something overwhelming happens, memories can sometimes remain connected to intense emotions, physical sensations, or negative beliefs. Certain situations in the present may then trigger reactions connected to those earlier experiences. During EMDR therapy, a trained therapist guides you through a structured process while using bilateral stimulation, which may include guided eye movements or other forms of alternating stimulation. The goal is to help the brain reprocess the experience so the memory can remain part of your story without continuing to carry the same level of emotional distress.
What Does EMDR Therapy Help With?
EMDR is widely known as a treatment for trauma and PTSD, but therapists may use EMDR to address a variety of concerns. Depending on your individual needs, EMDR therapy may help with: PTSD Complex trauma Anxiety Distressing memories Grief and loss Phobias Relationship trauma Negative beliefs about yourself Stressful experiences Life transitions Performance-related concerns Your therapist will talk with you about your experiences and goals to determine whether EMDR may be an appropriate part of your treatment.
What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy, commonly called ART, is a structured form of psychotherapy that uses guided imagery and eye movements to help individuals change the way distressing memories and emotional experiences are processed. ART is designed to help reduce the emotional and physical reactions connected to difficult experiences without requiring those experiences to continue having the same influence over your present life. One feature that attracts some clients to ART is its focused approach. However, every person's experience and response to therapy is different, and the number of sessions needed will depend on the individual and the concerns being addressed.
What Can ART Therapy Help With?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy may be considered for concerns such as: Trauma and PTSD Anxiety Depression Grief Stress Phobias Relationship trauma Difficult memories Life transitions Chronic pain and health-related concerns Personal growth Performance concerns Your therapist can help determine whether ART, EMDR, traditional talk therapy, or another therapeutic approach best fits your needs.
EMDR vs. ART: What's the Difference?
Both EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy use eye movements as part of a structured therapeutic process, but they are distinct approaches with different protocols. EMDR focuses on helping the brain reprocess distressing experiences and the thoughts, emotions, sensations, and beliefs associated with them. ART uses eye movements along with guided imagery and other techniques to help change the emotional response connected to distressing memories. One approach isn't automatically better than the other. The right choice depends on your history, symptoms, goals, preferences, and your therapist's clinical recommendations. At Southside Behavioral Health, we'll help you understand your options rather than expecting you to know which type of therapy you need before your first appointment. Schedule an Appointment →
Trauma & Relationships
Trauma can affect relationships in ways that aren't always easy to recognize. Past experiences may influence how safe you feel with other people, how you respond during conflict, how easily you trust, or how comfortable you feel with emotional closeness and vulnerability. You may notice patterns such as: Difficulty trusting others Fear of abandonment or rejection Pulling away during conflict Strong emotional reactions Difficulty establishing boundaries Feeling responsible for other people's emotions Trouble feeling emotionally safe Repeating unhealthy relationship patterns Trauma therapy can help you understand these responses and begin developing healthier patterns of connection. When relationship concerns involve both partners, couples counseling may also be beneficial. Explore Couples Counseling →
Trauma, Anxiety & Stress
Sometimes trauma doesn't feel like remembering the past. It feels like anxiety in the present. You may experience racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, irritability, physical tension, sleep problems, avoidance, or the feeling that you always need to be prepared for something to go wrong. Trauma-informed therapy can help identify experiences and patterns contributing to these responses while developing healthier ways to manage stress and feel more secure.
Grief & Loss
Grief can follow the death of someone you love, but loss can take many forms. Divorce, infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, changes in health, losing a relationship, career changes, or significant life transitions can all bring grief. EMDR, ART, and traditional counseling may be used to help clients process difficult experiences connected to loss while moving forward without minimizing what—or who—mattered. Explore Individual Therapy →
EMDR & ART for Performance and Personal Growth
Trauma-focused therapies aren't necessarily limited to recovering from traumatic events. Certain experiences, fears, negative beliefs, or past setbacks can interfere with performance even when you have the skills to succeed. Depending on your individual goals, EMDR or ART may be incorporated into therapy for sports performance, professional performance, confidence, personal growth, and peak performance. Therapy may help address mental barriers, performance anxiety, negative beliefs, or experiences that make it difficult to perform with confidence.
What Should I Expect From Trauma Therapy?
Trauma therapy doesn't mean walking into your first appointment and immediately discussing your most painful experiences in detail.
Your therapist will first spend time understanding your concerns, history, current symptoms, goals, and what helps you feel safe.
Treatment may include preparation, education, coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, traditional talk therapy, EMDR, ART, or a combination of approaches.
The process is individualized to you. We go at your pace.
Your therapist will help determine when and whether specific trauma-processing techniques are appropriate.
Do I Have to Talk About Everything That Happened?
Not necessarily.
Many people hesitate to seek trauma therapy because they worry they'll be required to describe every detail of a difficult experience.
EMDR and ART are structured approaches that do not always require extensive verbal retelling of every detail.
Your therapist can explain what each approach involves before beginning treatment so you can make an informed decision and know what to expect.
How Do I Know Whether I Need EMDR or ART?
You don't need to decide before scheduling your appointment.
Start by telling us what you're experiencing.
A therapist can talk with you about your concerns, history, symptoms, and goals and determine whether EMDR, ART, individual counseling, or another evidence-based approach may be appropriate.
Finding the right treatment begins with understanding the person—not simply choosing a therapy technique.
In-Person Trauma Therapy & Teletherapy
Southside Behavioral Health provides in-person trauma counseling at our downtown Jenks office, and teletherapy may also be available depending on your therapist, treatment needs, and individual circumstances.
Our secure teletherapy platform allows eligible clients to meet with a therapist virtually from anywhere in Oklahoma.
Your therapist can help determine whether in-person or virtual appointments are appropriate for your treatment plan.
Find an EMDR & Trauma Therapist in Jenks, OK
Southside Behavioral Health has provided counseling services in Jenks, Oklahoma, since 2012.
Our licensed therapists use relational, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients move beyond simply managing symptoms and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
We serve clients from Jenks, Tulsa, Bixby, Glenpool, Broken Arrow, Sapulpa, Owasso, and surrounding Oklahoma communities, with teletherapy available to eligible clients throughout Oklahoma.
Insurance & Private-Pay Trauma Therapy
Southside Behavioral Health accepts a variety of insurance plans and offers private-pay individual therapy at $175 per 50-minute session.
Coverage for EMDR, ART, and other mental health services varies by insurance plan and individual benefits.
Ready to Begin Healing?
What happened to you is part of your story, but it doesn't have to determine what comes next.
Whether you're struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, grief, relationship wounds, difficult memories, chronic stress, or another experience that continues to impact your life, our therapists are here to help you explore a path forward.