Let’s talk a little bit about the science behind trauma and why Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) actually works.

If you’ve ever wondered why some things still bother you even after years of therapy, or why your body reacts even when your mind says, “I’m fine,” you’re not alone. That’s the tricky part about trauma, it doesn’t just live in our thoughts. It lives in our nervous system.

So you’ve heard about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and you’re wondering what actually happens in a session. First of all, it’s totally normal to feel a little unsure or even nervous before trying something new, especially something that’s different from traditional talk therapy. I want to walk you through what to expect so you can feel more grounded and comfortable walking into your first session.

If you’ve been researching trauma therapy, you’ve probably come across EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). It’s been around for a long time, and there’s a good reason for that, it works. I’ve used EMDR with clients, I’m trained in it, and I’ve seen it create meaningful change.

But if you’ve also seen me talk about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), you might be wondering, “What’s the difference?”

If you’ve been poking around my site and wondering what exactly Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is, you are not alone. Most people have heard of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), but don’t realize that ART is similar, with a few key differences. One great thing about ART is that it is effective, it’s fast, and it doesn’t require you to rehash your trauma over and over again.

So let me break it down in a way that’s simple, conversational, and hopefully gives you a clear picture of what ART is and why I use it in my practice.

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