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Accelerated Resolution Therapy
What if you could gain control over your life in as little as one session?
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected, stuck or carrying the weight of past narratives, traumas or memories? What if things could be different? So different that by this time next week you could feel more calm and connected…
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a rapid, effective, and non-invasive approach to therapy treatment, providing relief without requiring extensive therapy sessions or in-depth retelling of traumatic experiences.
Therapy in Santa Monica, CA
You don't have to be defined by your past.
Anger, numbness, and disconnection
Relationship struggles and boundary setting
Traumatic incidents, phobias, fears - like car accidents, fear of flying, dental procedures, medical trauma
Childhood/Familial/Generational
Trauma/Abuse
Feelings of worthlessness, lacking self confidence
Emotional overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout
Negative experiences—especially unresolved trauma—can change the way your brain works, affecting how you think, feel, and respond to your world. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps your brain reprocess those experiences in a way that supports healing, calm, and clarity.
ART is an evidence-based therapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and guided imagery. It uses calming, bilateral eye movements along with a technique called Voluntary Image Replacement, which helps you replace distressing images with ones you choose—images that feel safe, empowering, or neutral.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
ART can help you transform your traumatic experiences, achieving profound healing without the need for prolonged or painful treatment.
How Does ART Work?
During an ART session, you remain fully in control, sharing only what feels right to you—or nothing at all. We work together to create a safe and supportive environment where your brain can process traumatic memories. This process often takes as little as 1 to 5 sessions. Together, we will identify the triggers—whether images or sensations—and gently replace them with positive associations, reducing the intense negative emotions tied to the trauma. You'll develop healthier coping mechanisms and move forward with a renewed sense of hope and resilience.
If you’re short on time or want immediate results, ART intensives allow you to make breakthroughs in a highly focused, structured setting. This approach is ideal for professionals, business owners, and anyone balancing a high-demand life.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps your brain reprocess distressing memories and images, using bilateral stimulation, to reduce or eliminate pain while preserving valuable insights. There's no need to repeatedly relive the trauma in detail. This quick and effective approach often yields results in just 1 to 5 sessions.
We'll begin with a thorough intake session, which will allow me to understand you and your goals better, address any questions you may have, and collaboratively develop a plan to monitor your progress as we work together. During this time we will discuss the best plan of action for you, your schedule and your needs.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are both effective for treating trauma, though they use different methods. Both can help reduce trauma symptoms. ART is a faster technique, more focused on specific images, while EMDR takes you through the entire traumatic event in order.
ART and EMDR are both evidence-based therapies that utilize eye movements to process traumatic experiences. While they differ in their approaches to trauma treatment, both are effective in alleviating trauma symptoms.
The choice between ART and EMDR depends on individual needs and preferences. ART offers a faster, more targeted approach, whereas EMDR provides a comprehensive and in-depth process. Both therapies are valuable for managing and healing from trauma, and the best option often hinges on the specific context and treatment goals.
It is recommended that ART sessions be done in person, especially in the case of severe trauma. However, we can discuss your presenting symptoms, needs, concerns and determine the best options for your particular situation during our consultation.
The short answer is it can but it doesn't have to.
Together we will explore the best options for your current needs, keeping in mind factors like your goals, your time, finances, past therapy history and if you are already working with a therapist.
You may be a fit for any one of the following types of therapy, which can include Accelerated Resolution Therapy:
Traditional Talk Therapy - typically involves meeting on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for 50- or 80-minute sessions for steady progress. These can be combined with ART.
Intensive Therapy - offers deep, concentrated therapy in the form of intensives for accelerated growth using EMDR. Multiple options available. Click here to learn more.
Adjunct Therapy - Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can be a powerful complement to the work you're already doing with your regular therapist. If you’ve been feeling stuck or like you’ve hit a plateau, ART may help you break through blocks and accelerate your healing process
You’ve been carrying the weight long enough—it’s time to prioritize yourself and your healing. Let’s connect for a complimentary consultation where we’ll explore what’s holding you back and how I can support you in creating the life you want.