Time4You Therapeutic Services of Monterey, California

Our life experiences become memories that shape our daily lives. Some of these memories have been with us for a long time, bringing up difficult emotions and uncomfortable symptoms. These symptoms may interfere with your ability to enjoy the things you once loved, perform well at work, feel connected in your relationships, or get restful sleep. You may have tried trauma therapy or ease these daily struggles but didn’t find the relief you were hoping for.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) uses eye movements to help your brain process these memories and the sensations attached to them more quickly—often providing relief in just a few sessions. ART sessions are calming and frequently leave you feeling a sense of peace and relief, even after working through difficult memories.

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How does it work?

Eye movements

The eye movements, similar to those that occur during dreaming, are calming and help the brain process memories with the guidance of a therapist. Research has shown that these eye movements produce theta waves in the brain—waves associated with creativity, intuition, daydreaming, and states of deep meditation.

What is the session like?

Sessions typically last between 45 to 90 minutes. You remain in full control throughout the process, while the therapist serves as your guide, using a structured protocol to help your brain process memories, sensations, and symptoms. The eye movement technique works to reprogram the way distressing memories and images are stored in the brain, so they no longer trigger intense physical or emotional reactions. Some sessions may take longer if there are more sensations to process or if the memory is complex. While processing a memory can bring up difficult emotions at times, the protocol also includes many calming and positive elements, often allowing you to end the session feeling a sense of relief, calm, or even lightness.

How many sessions are typically needed to experience relief?

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—particularly for concerns like OCD or addictions. After an ART session, other memories may surface. This is a positive sign, as it means those memories are now accessible and can be processed in future sessions if needed.

What is the difference between EMDR and ART?

Both use eye movements to help you visualize traumatic or distressing memories, however ART targets emotions and physical reactions that are connected to the negative images of those memories. The directive and specific way ART sessions are conducted help to bring relief in a single session, rather than needing several sessions.

What types of diagnosis and symptoms can ART treat?

Anxiety

Depression

Phobias

Panic Attacks

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post Traumatic Stress (PTS)

Addictions/ Substance Abuse

Performance Anxiety

Family Issues

Victimization/ Poor self-image

Victimization/ Sexual Abuse

Relationship Issues/ Infidelity

Codependancy

Grief

Job-Related Stress

Pain Management

Memory Enhancement
Dyslexia Anxiety

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)