Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

ART is suitable for adults, teens, and sometimes children. It can be adapted to help with a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, and even performance enhancement in sports or other areas. First responders often appreciate ART because they do not have to verbalize the difficult things they have seen to experience relief. Whether you are struggling with painful memories or looking to improve your focus and confidence, ART offers a flexible approach tailored to your unique needs.

ART can be used to address a wide range of issues, including:

• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Depression
• Phobias
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS)
• Addictions and substance abuse
• Performance anxiety
• Sports performance 
• Family conflicts
• Low self-esteem or poor self-image
• Sexual abuse recovery
• Relationship issues, including infidelity
• Codependency
• Grief and loss
• Job-related stress
• Pain management
• Memory enhancement
• Dyslexia-related anxiety

And many more — ART is adaptable to your unique needs.

ART is effective at addressing mental blocks, performance anxiety, and stress that can hold athletes back. It helps you process negative images, fears, or memories that interfere with your focus and confidence. Many athletes find that ART helps them get “unstuck,” improve their mental game, and perform at their best both on and off the field.

Yes. ART is often a great fit for first responders who face traumatic or highly stressful events but may find it difficult to talk about these experiences in detail. Because ART does not require verbalizing the trauma, it allows you to process intense memories and emotions safely and effectively. Many first responders find ART helps reduce stress, improve focus, and build resilience without the need to relive every detail.

No. One of the most unique things about Accelerated Resolution Therapy is that you don’t have to describe your memories out loud for it to work. If talking about what happened feels too overwhelming, you can still fully process the memory without sharing details. Your therapist will guide you through the process using eye movements and visualization, allowing you to work through it privately while still experiencing relief.

Sessions typically last 45 to 90 minutes. You remain in control the entire time while your therapist guides you through a structured process to help your brain work through memories, sensations, and symptoms. The eye movement technique helps change how distressing memories are stored so they no longer trigger strong emotional or physical reactions. If a memory is more complex, a session may run longer to ensure everything is processed. While some memories can bring up difficult emotions, the process also includes calming and positive steps that often leave you feeling relief, calm, or even lightness by the end.

Some people experience significant relief after just one session. Others may need a few sessions, with the average being around three, and sometimes up to five for concerns such as OCD or addictions. After an ART session, other memories may surface. This is actually a positive sign, as it means those memories are now accessible and can be processed in future sessions if needed. Sometimes, after working through one concern, people find the process so helpful that they choose to address other issues they had not initially planned to work on.

Both Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) use eye movements to help the brain process distressing or traumatic memories. While EMDR focuses on gradually reducing the emotional intensity of a memory over multiple sessions, ART is designed to work more quickly by directly targeting the images, emotions, and physical sensations connected to those memories. In ART, the therapist uses a structured, directive approach that guides you through replacing the distressing images with new, more positive ones. Because of this, many people experience noticeable relief in just one session, though some may choose to work on additional memories in follow-up sessions.

Traditional talk therapy often involves exploring your history, discussing your thoughts and feelings, and working through challenges over an extended period of time. While it can be deeply helpful, it usually relies on verbal processing and gradual change over weeks or months.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy is different. It is a highly focused, step-by-step process designed to quickly target and reprogram how distressing memories are stored in the brain. Instead of talking in depth about what happened, ART uses guided eye movements and visualization to address the emotional and physical reactions connected to a memory. This means you can experience significant relief in just one to five sessions, rather than engaging in long-term therapy for the same issue.

Many people find ART especially helpful when they have difficulty putting an experience into words, or when talking about it feels too painful. The protocol allows you to heal without reliving every detail, while still producing lasting changes.

The eye movements used in ART are similar to those that happen naturally during dreaming (REM sleep). They create a calming effect and help the brain process memories with the support of a trained therapist. Research shows these movements produce theta brain waves, which are linked to creativity, intuition, daydreaming, and deep meditative states.

No. ART does not erase or delete facts from your memory. Its motto is “Keep the knowledge, lose the pain.” You will still remember what happened, but the emotional and physical charge connected to the memory changes.

When something upsetting happens, your brain often stores not just the facts of the event but also the intense feelings, body sensations, and mental images that came with it. These reactions can get stuck so when you recall the memory later, it can feel like you are reliving it all over again.

ART helps your brain reprocess that memory so you can think about the event without feeling triggered, anxious, or flooded with emotion. The memory becomes more like a story from the past rather than an active wound in the present.

Yes. Sometimes physical pain is connected to past memories or emotional stress stored in the body. ART helps by addressing these underlying memories and sensations, which can lead to a reduction in physical discomfort for some people. While it may not replace medical treatment, many clients find ART provides valuable relief alongside other therapies.

Yes. ART sessions can be done virtually using secure video calls. Many people find that virtual sessions are just as effective and convenient as in-person visits. We use technology that allows you to connect safely and comfortably from your own space, making it easier to fit therapy into your schedule.

If you prefer in-person sessions or if certain issues require it, that option is also available. The goal is to provide the best care that fits your needs.

Yes. ART can be used alongside your current therapy to help you make faster progress. I prioritize clear communication and collaboration with your primary therapist to ensure ART complements your ongoing treatment. This teamwork helps create a stronger support system and supports your overall healing journey.

Sometimes the results of ART are subtle at first and may take a few days or weeks to become more noticeable. It is common for your brain to continue processing after the session, leading to gradual improvements over time. If you still feel stuck or have questions, you can always discuss next steps with your therapist to decide if more sessions might help.