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Assault or interpersonal violence
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Childhood trauma
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Combat or first responder trauma
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Accidents or injuries
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Medical trauma
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Loss or grief
PE
Evidence-based trauma treatment grounded in safety, compassion, and empowerment.
PE Therapy
At Insight and Empowerment we provide Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for clients who are living with post-traumatic stress, avoidance, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms. PE is a highly researched, effective treatment for PTSD that helps you safely process traumatic memories and reclaim your life.
You don’t have to stay stuck in fear, avoidance, or hypervigilance. Healing is possible.
What Is Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy?
Prolonged Exposure Therapy is an evidence-based treatment designed to reduce the intensity and power of traumatic memories. Rather than pushing trauma away or avoiding reminders of it, PE helps your brain gently confront the memory in a controlled, supported way.
Through repeated, guided exposure, the traumatic memory loses its emotional intensity — helping you regain a sense of safety, confidence, and control in your life.
PE helps clients:
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Reduce flashbacks and intrusive memories
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Decrease avoidance behaviors
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Calm hyperarousal and anxiety
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Improve sleep and emotional regulation
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Restore trust in oneself and others
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Feel less “stuck” in past trauma
Who Is PE Therapy For?
PE is especially effective for people experiencing:
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Avoidance of places, people, memories
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Feeling on edge or constantly alert
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Intrusive thoughts
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Emotional numbness
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Insomnia or nightmares
PE is also helpful when you’ve tried other therapies but still feel held back by unresolved trauma.
A Trauma-Informed Approach to PE
While PE is structured and evidence-based, sessions are always shaped by:
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Trauma-informed care
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Consent and collaboration
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Emotional safety
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Pacing that respects your nervous system
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Grounding and regulation tools
Your healing process is honored — never rushed.
Your experiences mattered—and your healing matters just as much.
What to Expect in Prolonged Exposure Therapy
How PE Feels
Many clients describe PE as challenging but profoundly transformative.
Feelings you may experience include:
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Relief
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Clarity
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Increased emotional resilience
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More confidence facing the world
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A sense of “finally being free from the past”
You are supported every step of the way.
In-Person & Online PE Therapy in Idaho
PE therapy is available:
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In-person in Idaho Falls
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Online throughout Idaho
Virtual PE is highly effective and accessible, especially for clients living outside city limits or preferring the comfort of home.
Healing from trauma takes courage — and you don’t have to do it alone. PE can help you regain your life, your sense of safety, and your confidence.
If you’re ready to explore PE or begin your healing journey, we are here to help.
The following organizations recognize PE therapy as an effective treatment:
Backed by Research, Recognized Worldwide
Contact our specialists to get started