Accelerated Resolution Therapy in Minnesota for Trauma Healing
Experience Rapid Healing and Lasting Relief from Trauma with a Proven, Compassionate Approach
Heal Trauma and Anxiety with Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
If you're struggling with the lasting effects of trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can offer powerful relief. Whether you've experienced assault, abuse, neglect, or childhood trauma, ART is designed to help you process and heal from distressing memories and emotions in a way that is fast, effective, and lasting.
ART helps you overcome symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and emotional numbness by working directly with your brain’s natural healing processes.
Break Free from Trauma and Stress
If you're feeling stuck in past trauma, unable to move forward, or overwhelmed by recurring memories and stress, ART can help you break free from these cycles. This innovative therapy offers a path to healing by addressing the root causes of your pain, allowing you to regain a sense of control, peace, and well-being.
Whether you're dealing with flashbacks, nightmares, or unresolved grief, ART provides a safe and compassionate space to reclaim your life and heal on your terms.
Contact us to schedule a free phone consultation, so we can get to know each other a little before we begin services.
Meet Our Trained Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Therapist
Elisabeth Emmerich is a licensed professional counselor and the only ART-trained therapist at Creekside Counseling. She helps women navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and the effects of childhood trauma, while also supporting kids and teens through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. As a mom of three, Elisabeth brings a warm, practical, and compassionate approach, guiding clients to untangle old patterns and create meaningful change.
FAQs
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a short-term, evidence-based therapy designed to help people process and resolve traumatic memories, stress, and emotional blocks. Using guided eye movements and specific visualization techniques, ART helps your brain “reframe” distressing experiences, reducing the intensity of painful memories and associated emotions. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART is focused on achieving results efficiently, often in just a few sessions, so you can move forward in your life feeling lighter and more in control.
For more information on the research behind ART, you can visit the Association for Accelerated Resolution Therapy website.
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ART is a short-term, evidence-based therapy that can help with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns.
ART is commonly used for:
trauma
anxiety
depression
phobias
panic attacks
grief
stress-related issues
ART helps reprocess distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity attached to them, so you can experience relief and move forward in life more freely.
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In an ART session, you’ll work one-on-one with a trained therapist who guides you through eye movement and visualization techniques to help your brain reprocess distressing memories.
Sessions typically last 50 minutes, which fits easily into most schedules. Many clients notice meaningful relief after just 1–5 sessions, though the exact number depends on the nature of your concerns and personal goals.
For those who want more in-depth work, longer or intensive sessions are also available, allowing multiple memories or complex issues to be processed in a single visit.
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Both ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) use guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories, but there are key differences.
ART is designed to be a faster, short-term therapy that actively rewrites distressing memories, often achieving results in fewer sessions. EMDR typically involves a longer, multi-phase approach focused on desensitization and integration over multiple sessions.
Many clients choose ART when they want a more rapid path to relief from trauma, stress, or anxiety. For more information about ART versus EMDR, visit the Association for Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
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ART sessions are typically 50 minutes long, fitting easily into most schedules. With a trained clinician like Elisabeth, you’ll receive safe, expert guidance tailored to your needs.
Many clients notice meaningful relief in just a few sessions, and for those seeking faster or more in-depth results, intensive sessions are also available. These longer sessions allow multiple memories or complex concerns to be processed in a single visit, making them a highly effective option for accelerated emotional healing.
For current rates and scheduling options, please visit this page.