Preparation comes first
Before any reprocessing, your therapist takes a history and helps you build coping tools. Nothing starts until you have steady ground to stand on.
Therapy at Jasper Grove
EMDR Therapy, process trauma without reliving it
EMDR — eye movement desensitization and reprocessing — is an evidence-based therapy for trauma and post-traumatic stress. Instead of talking through a painful memory in detail, you hold it briefly in mind while a therapist guides your attention back and forth — usually gentle side-to-side eye movements. That helps the brain refile the memory so it loses its grip. Because so much substance use starts as a way to cope with trauma, EMDR is part of our trauma-informed, dual-diagnosis care — delivered within residential treatment, at a pace that stays safe.
What it helps with
Where this does its work.
Processing trauma and post-traumatic stress (PTSD) that have been fueling substance use
Taking the charge out of distressing memories
Easing trauma-driven triggers and cravings
Doing trauma work without extensive verbal retelling
What to expect
How the work actually goes.
No jargon, no mystery. Here's what this looks like as part of your care at Jasper Grove.
Reprocessing, not reliving
You briefly bring a memory to mind while following guided eye movements or taps. You don't have to narrate every detail — the work happens as the brain refiles the memory.
Part of the whole plan
EMDR sits inside trauma-informed, dual-diagnosis care — alongside individual and group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy — not a standalone fix.
Ready to start the work?
Admissions answers 24/7. One call starts your plan and checks your coverage.
Call (317) 527-4529 Where it fits
About residential treatment One part of a bigger plan, under one roof.
Therapy isn't a separate program you sign up for — it's woven through residential treatment at Jasper Grove, alongside medical care and the other work of recovery. It's accepted through Indiana Medicaid and most major insurance, and we verify your exact cost up front before you commit to anything.
Common questions
EMDR Therapy, answered.
Do I have to describe my trauma in detail?
No. EMDR asks for far less verbal retelling than traditional talk therapy — you notice the memory internally while the reprocessing happens, so you're not forced to relive it out loud.
Is EMDR actually proven?
Yes. It's one of the most-researched therapies for post-traumatic stress and is recommended by major health organizations for trauma. Our clinicians are trained in it.
Can EMDR really help during a residential stay?
EMDR is delivered as part of your trauma-informed treatment here, at a pace that stays safe. It gives the deeper trauma work a real start — and your aftercare plan can carry it forward.
More therapy
Part of a fuller range of care.
The right therapy is different for each person — your plan draws on the ones that fit you. Explore the rest:
Take the next step
The right therapy is part of the right plan.
You don't have to sort out which approach you need — that's our job. Admissions answers 24/7. Call and we'll help you find the right starting point, and verify your coverage first.