As a certified Master Practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy, I can provide you with an advanced level of treatment.
What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based, trauma-focused therapy that helps the brain and nervous system process distressing experiences that have become “stuck.” Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART works directly with how memories, emotions, and body responses are stored in the nervous system.
ART uses bilateral stimulation and imagery to help the brain naturally reorganize distressing material so it no longer triggers the same emotional or physiological reactions. The memory itself is not erased, but the emotional charge and automatic responses connected to it can change.
How ART Works
ART is based on principles of memory reconsolidation, the brain’s natural ability to update and reorganize stored experiences.
During an ART session, clients remain fully awake, present, and in control. The therapist guides a structured process that allows the nervous system to process distressing material without repeatedly reliving or verbally recounting painful details.
ART is:
Structured and intentional
Carefully paced
Oriented toward nervous system regulation
Focused on resolution rather than prolonged retelling
What ART Can Help With
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is commonly used to address:
Trauma (single-incident, relational, or complex trauma)
Anxiety and panic responses
Intrusive thoughts or mental imagery
Emotional reactivity or shutdown
Chronic stress responses
Distress linked to past experiences that continue to affect the present
ART can be helpful when symptoms feel automatic, intense, or resistant to talk therapy alone.
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
Codependency
Grief
Job-Related Stress
Pain Management
Memory Enhancement
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Dyslexia Anxiety
What ART Is Like for Clients
ART sessions are:
Collaborative and client-led
Non-hypnotic (you are fully aware and in control)
Focused on internal processing rather than detailed verbal storytelling
Designed to avoid retraumatization
Clients are never required to share details they are not comfortable discussing. The emphasis is on how the experience is held in the nervous system, not on repeatedly revisiting the story.
Many clients report feeling calmer, more regulated, and less reactive as processing unfolds.
ART Within My Practice
At The Counseling Haven, ART is a core modality, not an add-on. As a certified Master Practitioner in ART, I use the modality within a trauma-informed, neuroscience-based, and phased approach to therapy.
Treatment typically begins with building regulation and stability before moving into focused trauma processing using ART. This pacing helps ensure that clients have the internal resources needed to engage in deeper work safely and effectively.
ART may be used within:
Weekly therapy sessions
Extended ART Intensive sessions (by consultation)
Is ART Right for You?
ART may be a good fit if you:
Feel stuck despite insight or previous therapy
Experience anxiety or intrusive thoughts that feel automatic
Want trauma processing without repeatedly reliving painful events
Prefer structured, focused therapy
Are seeking nervous-system-based change rather than coping alone
A consultation helps determine whether ART is appropriate and how it may fit into your overall treatment plan.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in learning more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy or exploring whether it’s a good fit for you, I invite you to reach out.
251-716-2170
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