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Trauma Treatment with ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)

Find Relief Without Rehashing Painful Memories

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a structured, brief therapy designed to reduce trauma and emotional distress—without needing to talk through painful memories in detail.

ART combines guided imagery and bilateral eye movements (similar to those in REM sleep) to help the brain reprocess distressing experiences at the nervous system level. Many clients experience meaningful relief in just 1–5 sessions, with long-lasting effects.

A Short-Term, Evidence-Based Approach to Healing

How ART Works

ART uses horizontal eye movements and visualization to reduce the emotional intensity of painful memories. These movements support neuroplasticity, helping the brain “update” how those memories are stored and experienced.

You don’t have to relive or explain your trauma. Instead, you’ll be guided to replace troubling images with ones that feel safer or more empowering—resulting in less emotional and physical reactivity.

You remain in control throughout, and each session is paced to support emotional safety.

For more information about ART, https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/

What ART Can Help With

ART has been shown to be effective for:

  • PTSD and trauma (combat, abuse, accidents)

  • Anxiety, panic, and phobias

  • Depression and complicated grief

  • OCD and intrusive thoughts

  • Addictions and substance use

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My Approach

While AEDP is my primary therapy model, I offer ART as a complementary option for clients seeking a focused, time-limited approach to trauma healing.

ART can be used as a standalone treatment or integrated into our ongoing work—we’ll decide together what feels most supportive for you.

ART sessions are typically 90 minutes to allow sufficient time for the process.

Why Choose ART?

  • Fast relief: Many clients notice improvement within 1–5 sessions

  • No detailed retelling: Ideal if talk therapy has felt retraumatizing

  • You stay in charge: Sessions are safe, structured, and client-paced

Let’s Explore What Feels Right for You

If you’re curious about ART and whether it fits your needs, I’d be happy to talk more.