Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Los Angeles
Do you have a problem that you struggle with daily?
Or a memory that looms over you like a dark cloud, making it hard to feel safe and hopeful?
Relief may be faster than you think.
FAQs
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I will guide you as you focus on the problem event or issue while doing eye movements (or holding tappers if needed).
During the course of the session, though the facts of the disturbing event will remain the same, you will no longer have the distressing feelings, thoughts, and body sensations linked to it that you had before.
ART does not require you to go into detail about the trauma or issue you wish to process. It is not a talk therapy but rather a protocol that desensitizes you to disturbing images and then creatively replaces them. Generally, clients leave ART sessions feeling relaxed and empowered.
You are always in control with ART.
Though it varies, ART can often resolve an issue in 1-5 sessions. In general, one-time events (e.g., a stressful incident like an accident) take fewer sessions and ongoing events (e.g., daily anxiety or difficulty) may take more.
If you are a regular weekly client and we decide to do ART, we will probably jump in right away, since it is likely to utilize the full session time or require a slightly longer session.
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ART works best if you:
can come to my office (instead of meet on Zoom)
can move your eyes back and forth without any issue
can hold onto a thought or theme for the session
can schedule 75-90 minute sessions
feel highly motivated to change.
If you enjoy using your imagination, you may find this therapy surprisingly fun!
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Both ART and EMDR utilize rapid eye movements and have areas of overlap, but there are many differences between the two therapies:
ART tends to be more directive and EMDR uses more free association.
ART actively engages the client’s creativity and relies heavily on metaphors.
ART sessions are more structured and the protocol is ideally completed within the session, which means that sessions may run 75-90 minutes, rather than 60.
I find both ART and EMDR to be incredibly effective. The decision to use ART, EMDR, or an integration of multiple models depends on your presenting issues and preferences. I am happy to discuss options, review pros and cons, and make recommendations.
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Absolutely, ART can be done during an intensive therapy session. ART can easily be integrated with EMDR, IFS, and other modalities as appropriate.
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Yes! Often clients wish to see a trauma specialist while they continue to see their regular therapists. I am happy to collaborate with your therapist and to use ART on specific targets to support your regular therapy.
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Yes! I am certified as a Master ART Practitioner, which is the most advanced level of certification.
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You can learn more about ART, including the evidence for it, how it works, and testimonials, on the Accelerated Resolution Therapy website.
Next steps
How it Works
01
Reach Out
Reach out to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation. I’ll answer any questions you have and make sure we’re a good fit.
02
Intake Session
At the intake session, we’ll talk about what brings you to therapy and what changes you’d like to see through our work together.
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Get to Work
Join me weekly to achieve your goals OR book an intensive for short-term, focused work together.