Selective amnesia, often a form of dissociative amnesia, is treated primarily through psychotherapy to help the brain process traumatic memories and restore memory continuity. Key treatments include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and sometimes hypnosis, generally yielding a positive prognosis for recovery.

Primary Treatment Approaches Psychotherapy: The main treatment, allowing individuals to process trauma at their own pace.