Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a unique approach to psychotherapy. ART is unique because the ART Therapist guides the client to replace the negative images in the mind that cause the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress with positive images of the client’s choosing. It may be an effective intervention for trauma, depression, and other mental health concerns. ART uses eye movements aimed to help quickly alleviate symptoms, which are often related to past trauma.

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I was trained in Basic ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) in 2023. Since then, I have utilized the intensive trauma reprocessing modality to help various clients make progress in healing.

— James Gomez, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Chicago, IL

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), is becoming a preferred therapy that alleviates, desensitizes, & may eliminate anything from anxiety to a fear, phobia, or a traumatic event generally quicker than traditional talk therapy alone. Those that have a hard time talking about the trauma find it relieving to use ART, because one doesn’t technically have to say anything about the event if they do not want to, but absolutely welcome to let it all out as well.

— Annikki Hockert, Clinical Social Worker in Minneapolis, MN
 

ART or Accelerated Resolution Therapy offers a way to reduce the effects of triggers and flashbacks caused by painful experiences. The process can improve your confidence by interrupting behaviors that no longer serve you in a few sessions. Our faulty thinking patterns and irrational fears are addressed by getting at the root of the issue, not just treating the symptoms. ART is frequently used to treat depression, anxiety, trauma and other issues.

— Barbara Beck, Marriage & Family Therapist in Leawood, KS

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an integrated, somatic trauma-focused psychotherapy that uses eye movements and voluntary image replacement for rapid relief and recovery from distressing images and difficult sensations. Many folks really like ART because it does not require discussing trauma details and the process itself is calming. It's generally very effective in treating trauma (one-time incidents or complex trauma), anxiety, depression, phobias, grief issues and more.

— Johanna Karasik, Licensed Professional Counselor in Northglenn, CO
 

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is similar to EMDR in that it uses eye movements in processing trauma or difficult emotions. It is a very helpful and powerful tool to use with talk therapy or on its own. It can help detach the physical sensations and/or flashbacks common with PTSD from the traumatic event or memory.

— Betsey Pope, Counselor in St. Louis, MO

ART is an offshoot of EMDR therapy. Its primary purpose is to find an issue (a memory, event, belief etc.) that we want to change and attack it as quickly as possible. This approach does not fit every situation, but when it does fit ART can very effective.

— Jonathan Benn, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Draper, UT
 

Accelerated resolution therapy (ART) combines principles from several traditional forms of psychotherapy to reduce the effects of trauma and other psychological stressors. Using techniques such as rapid eye movement, this approach reconditions stressful memories, changing how they are stored in the brain to improve overall mental health. The National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) officially recognized ART as an evidence-based therapy.

— Lourdes Valdes, Clinical Psychologist in Katy, TX

ART works by guiding clients through a series of specific eye movements while they visualize their distressing memories or experiences. This process helps to reframe negative images and emotions, replacing them with more positive or neutral ones. One of the key advantages of ART is that it allows clients to achieve significant emotional relief without having to verbally recount the details of their trauma or distressing experiences, making it particularly effective for those who may feel overwhe

— Eliana Gassette, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in LAKE WORTH, FL
 

ART is a newer evidence-based treatment for a number of conditions including PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction, low self image, job-related stress, grief, OCD, phobias, cutting, and others. It is a unique approach that combines eye movements with techniques that engage a person’s creativity in order to replace negative images with positive ones.

— Dr. Rey Junco, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Concord, MA

I am a Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner with extensive clinical experience using advanced ART techniques.

— Nicholas Hatcher, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
 

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a form of psychotherapy that aims to alleviate symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. It uses eye movements and visualization techniques to help you process distressing memories and emotions more rapidly than traditional therapy methods. ART is designed to promote emotional healing and reduce impact of past traumatic experiences.

— Julia Hollenbeck, Counselor in Tomball, TX