Dr. Corinne Votaw-Freer Free Consultation
Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy · Online · Insurance Accepted

Heal from trauma without
reliving it over and over.

EMDR therapy helps your brain process what talk therapy alone sometimes can’t — offered online by a licensed psychologist who takes your insurance.

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EMDR Trained Psychologist
Licensed PsyD
Insurance Accepted
Online — AK, CO, NV & TX
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Dr. Corinne Votaw-Freer, Licensed Psychologist
PsyD EMDR
Trained
Psychologist

Hi, I’m Corinne.

“Sometimes the mind gets stuck. EMDR helps it get unstuck — without requiring you to relive everything in painful detail.”

I’m a licensed psychologist offering EMDR therapy online for adults and teens in Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas. I work with people carrying trauma they haven’t been able to fully shake — even when they’ve tried other approaches.

EMDR is one of the most researched and effective treatments available for trauma and PTSD. I’ve seen it create real, lasting change for people who had started to wonder if healing was possible for them.

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What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or intrusive.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR doesn’t require you to describe your trauma in detail. Instead, it uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements) to engage the brain’s natural healing process, allowing stuck memories to be processed and filed away properly.

Think of it this way: when something traumatic happens, the memory can get “frozen” in the nervous system in a raw, unprocessed form. That’s why a smell, a sound, or a passing thought can trigger the same fear or pain as the original event — years later.

EMDR helps the brain do what it couldn’t do on its own — fully process the experience, reduce its emotional charge, and integrate it as a memory of the past rather than a threat in the present.

EMDR is effective for more than PTSD

While EMDR is best known for trauma, research supports its effectiveness across a wide range of conditions. If you’ve felt stuck despite trying other therapies, EMDR may be worth exploring.

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Trauma & PTSD

Single-incident and complex, developmental, and relational trauma

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Anxiety & Panic

Chronic worry, panic attacks, and fear-based avoidance

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Depression

Especially when rooted in painful past experiences or beliefs

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Childhood Trauma

Neglect, abuse, unstable environments, and early losses

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Grief & Loss

Complicated or traumatic grief that remains unresolved

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Low Self-Esteem

Negative core beliefs like “I’m not enough” or “I’m not safe”

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Performance Anxiety

Fear of failure, perfectionism, and self-doubt under pressure

Phobias & Fears

Specific fears and avoidance behaviors that limit daily life

What you can expect to gain

EMDR doesn’t just help you cope — it aims to change how your nervous system responds to the memories and triggers that have been running the show.

What the EMDR process looks like

EMDR follows a structured eight-phase protocol, but we move at a pace that feels right for you. Here’s how our work typically unfolds from start to finish.

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Initial Evaluation (90 min)

We start with a thorough intake to understand your history, current challenges, and goals for therapy. This session also gives you a chance to ask questions and get a sense of how EMDR works before we begin.

2

Foundation Building (4–6 Sessions)

Before we move into active memory processing, we build the tools and safety you’ll need. This includes emotional regulation skills, grounding techniques, and establishing a strong therapeutic relationship — so you feel prepared and supported.

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EMDR Processing (6–8 Sessions)

Using bilateral stimulation — typically guided eye movements — we work through targeted memories and beliefs. You stay in control of the pace, and many clients are surprised by how much lighter they feel after even a single session of active processing.

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Re-Evaluation & Next Steps

We review your progress, consolidate the gains you’ve made, and determine whether additional sessions would be helpful. Some clients feel complete at this point; others choose to continue working on additional targets.

Insurance accepted for EMDR

EMDR sessions are billed the same as standard therapy — which means your insurance coverage applies. I accept the following plans across Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas.

Aetna
Cigna
Quest
Select Health
Carelon
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Coming Soon)
United Health / Optum (Coming Soon)
Oxford (Coming Soon)
Oscar (Coming Soon)
Ascension / SmartHealth (Coming Soon)

Not sure if you’re covered? Ask during your free consultation call — I’m happy to help you figure it out.

EMDR requires a real therapeutic relationship

Working with me directly

EMDR isn’t something that works well as a one-size-fits-all service. It requires a clinician who knows your full history, can read when to push forward and when to slow down, and can adapt the approach to what you specifically need. As a PsyD-level psychologist, I bring the clinical depth to do that well — and to hold the space safely when the work gets hard.

Why not a large platform?

Large therapy platforms can connect you quickly, but EMDR requires continuity with a single provider who genuinely knows you. Switching therapists mid-process can disrupt the work significantly.

Is online EMDR effective?

Yes — research supports the effectiveness of EMDR delivered via telehealth. We use bilateral stimulation adapted for online sessions, and many clients find the comfort of their own home actually helps them feel safer during processing.

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