A.R.T. uses eye movements, imagery, and guidance to help your brain better process and store traumatic memories. When they are processed and stored differently, they no longer trigger negative physical and emotional reactions. Using a series of relaxing eye movements, you will move beyond your stuck points towards growth and positive change. You are in complete control during these sessions, and you don’t even need to talk about your stressful or traumatic experiences to achieve recovery. A randomized study of ART, when used for post-traumatic stress, found a 70% reduction in PTSD symptoms. Similar outcomes have been found when using this therapy for anxiety and depression.
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Treating Trauma Using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) is an evidence-based approach often used to help individuals process traumatic experiences and reduce trauma-related distress. Whether your experiences occurred years ago or more recently, A.R.T. may help you:
- Reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories
- Decrease intrusive thoughts or upsetting mental images
- Lessen emotional and physical reactions to triggers
- Process difficult or traumatic experiences in a healthier way
- Improve coping skills for managing stress and anxiety
- Support better sleep and emotional regulation Many people seeking trauma therapy report feeling less overwhelmed by past experiences and more grounded in their daily lives after treatment.
How does A.R.T. work?
Who can benefit from A.R.T.?
A.R.T. may be helpful for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related concerns, including:
- Post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
- Bullying, victimization, or other traumatic experiences
- Fear of public speaking
- Depression
- Addiction &unwanted habits
- Sleep problems
- Dream interpretation & nightmares
- Relationship, marital, or co-dependency issues
- Infidelity and relationship conflict
- Sexual abuse or assault
- Sexual addiction or compulsive behaviors
- Grief/loss
- Diagnosis of terminal illness (self or loved one)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Anger management difficulties
- Hoarding behaviors
- Eating disorders
- Dissociative symptoms
- Life direction, goal setting, and emotional clarity
- Pain management
- Coping with a terminal illness (self or loved one)
- Other difficult or overwhelming life experiences
Understanding Trauma
Big “T” trauma refers to experiences involving actual or perceived life-threatening events. This may include situations where you or a loved one were in serious danger, experienced a life-threatening incident, or feared for your safety or someone else’s.
Small “t” trauma refers to ongoing or chronic stressful experiences that may feel emotionally painful over time. This can include experiences such as emotional neglect, criticism or put-downs, relationship conflict, domestic violence, or other situations that impact your sense of safety, self-worth, or well-being.
Who We Work With
We provide therapy for men, women, and adolescents. We also support military personnel, veterans, college students, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from all walks of life seeking help with trauma, anxiety, and emotional healing.