Accelerated Resolution Therapy is one of the most effective approaches I use in my practice. Learn what it is, how it works, and whether it might be right for you.
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ART is a brief, structured therapy that helps you recover from distressing experiences using gentle eye movements and visualization. You don't have to describe your trauma in detail to heal from it.
I guide you through a series of eye movements and image rescripting techniques while you stay fully in control. Your brain safely updates the memory so it no longer triggers the same distress or tension.
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Most clients describe ART as calm, focused, and efficient. Progress is often seen within just a few sessions, with many clients reporting improvements in trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a brief, structured form of psychotherapy designed to help you recover from distressing experiences, emotions, or sensations that may feel stuck in your mind or body. Using gentle, guided eye movements and visualization techniques, ART helps the brain reprocess troubling memories in a way that reduces emotional pain while preserving the facts of what happened.
During an ART session, you will remain fully in control as I guide you through a series of eye movements. Through this process, your brain can safely update the memory by removing or replacing the images associated with it, so that it no longer triggers the same distress, fear, or physical tension. You don't have to describe your trauma in detail if you prefer not to — many people appreciate this sense of privacy and control.
Most clients describe ART as calm, focused, and surprisingly efficient. Because each session follows a structured protocol, progress can often be seen within one or a few sessions rather than months of therapy. People commonly report significant improvements in symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief, along with better sleep and a greater sense of peace.
ART is grounded in the science of how memories and emotions are stored in the brain. By helping the mind replace distressing images and sensations with new, positive ones, ART allows healing to occur quickly and gently so you can move forward without being held back by the past.
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I have found ART to be effective for a wide range of concerns, including:
If you are unsure whether ART is right for your situation, I am happy to talk it through with you during your first appointment. Visit our Contact page so we can discuss if ART is right for you.
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