Trauma Therapy · Orem, Utah
Trauma Therapy & EMDR in Orem, Utah
Trauma therapy at Compass Mental Health Services helps people in Orem and across Utah County move through painful experiences so they no longer run day-to-day life. Care is led by Sara Christensen, LCSW, whose focus is trauma, attachment, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — an evidence-based approach for trauma and PTSD. Sessions are available in person at our Orem office and by telehealth anywhere in Utah. We work with the effects of single-event trauma, childhood and attachment wounds, and the anxiety, hypervigilance, and emotional overwhelm that often come with them. Most major Utah insurers are accepted, and new clients are welcome with no waitlist.
Is it time for trauma therapy?
Trauma isn’t only about what happened — it’s about how the nervous system keeps responding long after. People often reach out when a past experience still shows up as:
- Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Feeling constantly on guard, tense, or easily startled
- Avoiding people, places, or conversations that are reminders
- Emotional numbness, or swinging between numb and overwhelmed
- Trouble trusting others or feeling safe in relationships
You don’t need a formal PTSD diagnosis to benefit. If any of this sounds familiar, a first session is simply a chance to talk it through with someone who understands trauma.
What is EMDR, and how does it help?
EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — is an evidence-based therapy designed specifically for trauma. Rather than requiring you to retell every detail, it uses gentle, structured techniques to help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer carry the same charge. Many people find it helps them feel calmer and more in control without reliving the event over and over.
Sara pairs EMDR with attachment-based and relational work, so treatment fits the whole picture — not just a single memory.
How trauma therapy works at Compass
Care starts at your pace. Early sessions focus on safety and understanding what you’re carrying; from there, you and Sara choose an approach — often EMDR, trauma-focused, and attachment-based work — that fits your history and goals. Sessions are available in person at our Orem office or by secure telehealth anywhere in Utah.
Trauma therapy in Orem and across Utah
Our office is in Orem, convenient to Provo, Lindon, Vineyard, and the rest of Utah County. Prefer to meet from home? Telehealth therapy is available to anyone located in Utah.
Insurance & rates
Compass is in-network with most major Utah insurers, and self-pay is $130 / session. See the full list of accepted plans before you book.
Trauma therapy FAQs
What is EMDR therapy and what does it help with?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their intensity. It is widely used for trauma and PTSD, and Sara Christensen, LCSW, offers it in Orem and by telehealth across Utah.
How do I know if I need trauma therapy?
If a past experience still shows up as anxiety, flashbacks, trouble sleeping, emotional numbness, or feeling constantly on guard, trauma therapy can help. You do not need a formal PTSD diagnosis to start — a first session is a chance to talk it through.
Do you offer trauma therapy by telehealth?
Yes. Trauma therapy and EMDR are available in person at our Orem office and by secure telehealth to anyone located in Utah.
Do you take insurance for trauma therapy?
Yes — Compass is in-network with most major Utah insurers, and self-pay is $130 / session. You can review the full list of accepted plans before booking.
Draft notice — for client/legal review: This page is for general education and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Final medical-disclaimer wording is to be confirmed by the practice.
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New clients are welcome with no waitlist. Booking takes just a few minutes through our secure client portal.
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