Frequently Asked Questions | The Counseling Haven

What therapeutic approaches do you use, and how do they work?

I use trauma-informed, neuroscience-based approaches designed to help the nervous system regulate and process distressing experiences. A core method I utilize is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which helps the brain process unresolved memories without repeatedly reliving them. ART is used within a structured, phased approach that begins with regulation and stability before trauma processing.

What can I expect when working with you?

Therapy at The Counseling Haven is intentional, structured, and paced with safety in mind. We begin by building nervous system regulation and stabilization. As readiness grows, we engage in focused trauma processing, including work with ART. You won’t just talk about symptoms, you’ll develop regulation, reduce overwhelm, and address patterns that haven’t shifted with insight alone.

How long does trauma-focused therapy take?

There’s no single timeline that fits everyone. Trauma-focused therapy is phased and individualized, beginning with building stabilization and nervous system regulation and then moving into trauma processing. Some clients pursue weekly sessions over months; others engage in a combination of ART work and weekly therapy. We’ll tailor a plan to your goals and readiness.

What makes Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) different?

ART is an evidence-based trauma-processing approach that helps the brain reorganize distressing experiences without repeatedly reliving painful memories. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART targets how memories and associated bodily reactions are stored in the nervous system. It is especially helpful for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and trauma that has not fully responded to insight-based approaches.

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How do I know if trauma-focused work or ART is right for me?

You may be a good fit if:

• Insight alone hasn’t shifted how you feel day-to-day

• Emotions feel automatic or overwhelming

• You experience intrusive thoughts or nervous system reactivity

• You are ready for intentional, structured work

• You want to address unresolved patterns, not just symptoms
  A consultation helps clarify which format (weekly, ART, or a blend) best matches your goals and readiness.

What if I’m not yet ready for focused trauma processing?

That’s okay, readiness is part of the process. We begin with building regulation and stability so your nervous system feels safe enough to engage in deeper work. ART and other focused processing are introduced when you have internal resources and pacing that match your current ability to integrate change without overwhelm.

What are your fees?

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Call 251 716 2170 for ART Intensive Consultation

Where are you located?

The Counseling Haven provides trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, and mental health counseling in Bay Minette, AL, and throughout Baldwin County and surrounding areas.