In a trial that’s gripped Hollywood and beyond, Cassie Ventura is sharing her truth—and how she began the process of healing.
The R&B singer took the witness stand again in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking case and revealed the steps she took to work through the trauma she says she endured during their long, troubled relationship.
And interestingly, part of her recovery involved a therapy method also used by Prince Harry.
A Stay at Willow House to Rebuild
Cassie testified that in 2023, she checked into Willow House, a mental health treatment facility, for 45 days.
While there, she said she received help for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and her therapy included a mix of cutting-edge techniques—both mental and physical.
Among them? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a method that’s gotten public support from none other than Prince Harry.
He used it to work through his grief over Princess Diana’s death, and Cassie turned to it to unpack her trauma from her time with Combs.
What EMDR Therapy Actually Does
Explaining EMDR, Cassie told the court that the therapy helped her revisit painful memories safely—such as a time she felt trapped in a room with no escape.
Through the process, she was able to mentally “reimagine” the scene and find a sense of resolution.
But that wasn’t all.
She also tried Somatic Experiencing, a body-focused method aimed at releasing the physical tension stored from trauma.
And she underwent neurofeedback therapy, where brain waves are monitored while patients watch videos designed to help regulate emotional responses.
She estimated she did this therapy around five or six times during her stay—roughly once a week.
Not for Sex Addiction, Says Cassie
During cross-examination, defense attorney Anna Estevao pointed out that the Willow House facility offers treatments for sex addiction, sexual compulsion, and love addiction.
She asked Cassie if any of her therapy was related to those
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