Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based treatment that uses guided eye movements and imagery techniques to help the brain process distressing memories and experiences. ART shares some similarities with EMDR, particularly its use of eye movements while working with difficult memories, but it follows its own structured approach and incorporates different techniques.

One of the unique features of ART is that you do not have to describe the details of a traumatic experience out loud in order to work through it. You remain awake, aware, and in control while your therapist guides you through a specific sequence of eye movements, imagery, emotions, and physical sensations.

Rather than erasing or changing what happened, ART is designed to change the emotional and physical response attached to the memory—allowing you to remember the experience without the same intensity or distress.

ART also uses Voluntary Image Replacement, which helps replace distressing mental images while keeping the factual memory intact. Like EMDR, ART may be especially helpful when talking about what happened hasn't been enough.

ART is typically a brief, structured treatment and may be used for trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, fears and phobias, and other distressing experiences.

The memory doesn't have to disappear for its hold on you to change.

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How Does ART Work?

ART utilizes eye movements, similar to those experienced during REM sleep, to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. Key features of ART include:

  • Brief, solution-focused sessions

  • No need to discuss traumatic details extensively

  • Rapid relief, often within 1-5 sessions

  • Combines elements of several proven therapies

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Therapists

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Jason Muzzillo, LCSW​: Lexington
Jason Muzzillo, LCSW​: Lexington

My background is in Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic Therapy with over 5 years of formal training. I am currently a candidate to become a certified Psychoanalyst through the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute. I enjoy helping others navigate their inner world and come to a better awareness of the internal conflicts they are facing. I believe that our unconscious thought processes guide most of what we do and the decisions we make. A better awareness and understanding of how our development influences this can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. My own experience in therapy has shaped my desire to share it with others.

I am also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and have openings for this short term treatment utilizing bilateral desensitization to help alleviate somatic and visual symptoms of acute trauma. This approach is often very beneficial in conjunction with longer term psychotherapy.

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Rachel Abend, LPCC​: Lexington
Rachel Abend, LPCC​: Lexington

Rachel is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with over five years of experience supporting children and adults through life's challenges. She has worked with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds and is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space for all clients, including the LGBTQ+ community. Rachel earned her master's degree in counseling from the University of Kentucky and believes in empowering clients to take charge of their mental health. She draws from person-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused treatments. Rachel is also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), especially helpful for PTSD healing.

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Seth Walker, LPCA: Telehealth Only
Seth Walker, LPCA: Telehealth Only

Hi, I'm Seth! I create a space where you can be yourself—no pressure, no judgment. I show up as a real person too, with compassion, honesty, and a bit of humor when it fits. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and relationship challenges, along with addiction and co-occurring disorders. Using approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, I tailor our work together to fit your goals and pace, whether you're looking for immediate relief or lasting change.

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How We Can Help:

At Resolutions Therapy Practice, our team of experienced therapists is trained in delivering Accelerated Resolution Therapy. We offer ART to help clients address a wide range of issues, including:

Our goal is to provide you with rapid, effective relief from your symptoms and help you regain control over your life. We offer both in-person sessions at our Lexington and Florence locations and telehealth services for clients throughout Kentucky, ensuring that you can access this powerful therapy regardless of your location.

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Our Approach to ART Treatment:

At Resolutions Therapy Practice, we believe in providing personalized, compassionate care tailored to each client's unique needs. Our approach to ART treatment includes:

  1. Initial Assessment: We begin with a thorough evaluation to understand your specific concerns and determine if ART is the right fit for you.

  2. Customized Treatment Plan: Based on your assessment, we develop a tailored treatment plan that may incorporate ART along with other therapeutic modalities as needed.

  3. Focused ART Sessions: During ART sessions, our therapists guide you through eye movement exercises while you focus on the issue at hand. We use visualization techniques to help replace negative images with positive ones.

  4. Integration and Support: We help you integrate new insights and feelings gained during ART sessions into your daily life, providing support and additional coping strategies as needed.

  5. Progress Monitoring: We regularly assess your progress and adjust the treatment plan as necessary to ensure you're achieving your therapeutic goals.

  6. Empowerment: Our approach emphasizes empowering you with tools and techniques to maintain your progress long after therapy has concluded.

Throughout your ART treatment at Resolutions Therapy Practice, you can expect a safe, supportive environment where you remain in control of your healing process. Our therapists are committed to helping you achieve rapid resolution to your concerns and improve your overall quality of life.

Take the First Step Towards Healing

Contact Resolutions Therapy Practice today to schedule a consultation. Together, we can develop a treatment plan to help you process your experiences and regain control. Let us help you on your journey to healing. Your path to a more peaceful, fulfilling life starts here.

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