Accelerated Resolution Therapy for Adults in Shalimar & Fort Walton Beach, Florida
“Keep the knowledge. Lose the pain.”
— Laney Rosenzweig, Founder of Accelerated Resolution Therapy®
Many people who seek Accelerated Resolution Therapy are not new to self-reflection. They have spent years understanding their past, recognizing patterns, and doing what they can to manage symptoms. Yet despite insight and effort, something still feels incomplete.
This often shows up as chronic overthinking, emotional reactivity, exhaustion, or a sense of disconnection from who you were before you had to be so responsible, capable, or composed.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is not about adding more strategies or asking you to manage symptoms better. It is a structured, brain-based approach that helps the nervous system process experiences that insight alone has not been able to fully integrate.
ART allows us to work with the past in a focused, contained way, without endless retelling or open-ended therapy. The goal is not to fix you, but to help your system integrate what has been carried for too long, so clarity, steadiness, and self-trust can begin to return.
You’ve done everything “right,” but you still feel this way.
You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and may have spent years in talk therapy. You understand your patterns and can explain why you feel the way you do.
But understanding hasn’t translated into the kind of internal ease you’re looking for.
Imagine the Shift…
Finally being able to sit still without your mind replaying the past on a loop
Enjoying time with your family without guilt, irritability, or shutting down
Making decisions with clarity instead of overthinking every detail
Feeling confident setting boundaries without the spiral of guilt or second-guessing
Letting go of the shame that keeps whispering “something’s wrong with you.”
Experiencing moments of joy without the shadow of anxiety or trauma stealing them away
How Accelerated Resolution Therapy works
What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is an evidence-based, brain-based approach that helps people process trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and other painful experiences in a focused, structured way.
ART uses guided eye movements and imagery to change how distressing memories are stored in the brain. The goal is not to erase what happened, but to reduce the emotional charge that keeps the nervous system on high alert.
You keep the facts of your experiences, while your brain and body no longer react as if they are still happening.
Why I Use Accelerated Resolution Therapy
I’ve been a therapist for nearly two decades. For years, I practiced talk therapy, sitting with people week after week as they gained insight but continued to feel stuck. Something in me knew there had to be a more effective way to help the nervous system truly change.
That search led me to EMDR, which was a meaningful step closer. And then I found ART.
From the very first time I experienced it, I knew this approach was different. ART allows deep, lasting change without requiring clients to relive the hardest moments of their lives.
Clients who have tried both EMDR and ART often tell me they prefer ART for its gentler, more contained process.
This is why ART has become a cornerstone of my work. It offers a focused, effective path toward meaningful change without open-ended therapy.
What to Expect in an ART Session
ART sessions are structured, collaborative, and designed to feel contained and manageable. You do not need to share detailed narratives of your experiences for the therapy to be effective, and you remain in control throughout the process.
ART can be incorporated into regular individual therapy sessions whenever clinically appropriate. You do not need to schedule an ART intensive to experience the benefits of this approach. Intensives are simply an additional option for those who prefer a longer, more concentrated treatment experience.
Learn more about ART Intensives
If you'd like a more detailed walkthrough of what an ART session looks like, you can read more about what to expect here.
What ART Can Help With
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help address a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including:
PTSD and trauma, including childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and distressing life events
Anxiety and panic attacks, including persistent fears and overwhelming emotional responses
Depression, particularly when connected to painful experiences, unresolved memories, or negative beliefs
Complicated grief and loss, including painful memories associated with losing someone or experiencing significant life changes
Negative self-beliefs, such as “I'm not enough,” “I'll never be safe,” or “It's my fault”
Phobias and specific fears, including distressing reactions to situations, places, or experiences
Relationship and attachment wounds, including experiences of rejection, betrayal, abandonment, or emotional neglect
Performance anxiety and perfectionism, including fear of failure, self-doubt, and distress connected to past experiences
Distressing memories and emotional triggers that continue to affect your daily life, even when you understand what happened intellectually
ART can be particularly helpful when you feel like you've talked through an experience but still have a strong emotional or physical reaction to it.
If other approaches haven't provided the relief you're looking for, ART may offer a different way to process what has been keeping you stuck.
ART is right for you if you…
Are ready for meaningful change rather than open-ended processing.
ART is a structured, brain-based approach that often helps clients experience meaningful shifts without long-term, open-ended therapy. If what you’re dealing with is interfering with your ability to be present at work, in relationships, or in daily life, this approach may help you move forward more efficiently.
Want to know what’s holding you back.
While you are not required to share any details about your memories or experiences in order for ART to be effective, I will provide you with the education and information you need to understand this process. You’ll learn not only how the therapy itself works, but also gain insight into what is happening in your brain and body now, in your struggle, and after, in your relief.
Are ready to try something different.
If you’ve tried medication, traditional talk therapy, or even Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) with little to no success, ART can likely help. If you have seen success with other therapies but are now experiencing new or breakthrough symptoms, ART can likely help.
Many of my clients come to me frustrated because they understand why they're struggling, but that understanding hasn't brought lasting relief. They're looking for something beyond simply managing symptoms.
Here's what I bring to your ART treatment:
Experience you can trust: With 20 years of clinical experience and advanced training in trauma treatment, I bring the knowledge and clinical judgment to understand complex emotional experiences and tailor treatment to your needs.
Advanced ART expertise: As a Master ART® Practitioner, I had the unique opportunity to complete both my Basic and Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy training directly with the founder, at her home. This firsthand training experience, combined with my extensive clinical background, gives me a strong foundation for using ART thoughtfully and effectively.
An integrative, whole-person perspective: My background in traditional psychotherapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches, along with my training as a Reiki Level II practitioner, informs my understanding of the connections between emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. I recognize when ART may be helpful and when another approach may better support your goals.
Focused, individualized treatment: I use ART with the intention of helping you experience meaningful relief as efficiently as your individual circumstances allow, without requiring you to repeatedly retell painful experiences.
Why People Choose ART with Me
Focused work.
Meaningful change.
Frequently asked questions
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During Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), you are fully awake and aware throughout the session. Unlike hypnosis, which involves altered states of consciousness, ART utilizes visualization and bilateral stimulation (engaging both sides of your brain) to help facilitate the processing and resolution of traumatic experiences. All you need is to be able to hold an image in your mind and move your eyes!
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While they share similarities, such as utilizing eye movements to aid in visualization, ART is more focused on the ways that negative imagery connects to emotional and physical reactions. ART sessions tend to focus on one central issue or problem at a time, and clients are able to find relief from distress in 1-5 sessions.
I wrote a blog about the differences. Read it here.
Learn more from the ART website here.
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Absolutely. Many people successfully participate in ART while taking prescription medications for anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. We'll discuss any medications you're taking and consider whether they may influence your treatment. Taking medication does not automatically prevent you from benefiting from ART, and we'll work together to determine the most appropriate approach for your individual needs.
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You’re going to get the most out of therapy if you’re working with someone you feel truly comfortable with. Click this link to schedule a free consultation with me.
We’ll use this time to decide if I’m the right therapist for you (and if I’m not, I’ll happily refer you to some of the talented therapists in my network).
If you’re curious about ART intensives, a brief consultation is the best place to start.
We can talk through your goals and decide together whether this approach is a good fit. Learn more here.
Ready to explore whether ART is a fit for you?
If Accelerated Resolution Therapy resonates, the next step is a brief consultation. This is a low-pressure space to ask questions, understand how ART might support your goals, and decide whether this approach feels right for you.