Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a gentle, evidence-based approach that supports you in releasing troubling thoughts, images, or body sensations by replacing them with ones that feel more positive and empowering. I offer this process in a compassionate and secure environment — without requiring you to talk about the full details of your trauma. This […]
I often hear clients with complex trauma and borderline personality disorder (BPD) describe feeling “too much.” In therapy, we explore what this means, how they interpret it, and how their past may have shaped this perception of human distress—a struggle to regulate their inner world. Although being “too much” can be linked to invalidation, rejection, […]
In recent times, the concept of attending to one’s inner child to heal oneself has been gaining popularity in psychotherapy. Therapeutic approaches such as the Internal Family System (IFS) and Parts Work, as well as various books and worksheets, have emphasized the importance of understanding one’s fragmented self and piecing it together like […]
We Are Built to Connect What if healing didn’t begin in isolation—but in relationship? Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), a multidisciplinary framework developed by Dr. Daniel Siegel, reveals that healing is not just a solo journey. It’s a relational process, deeply rooted in the very architecture of the brain. Neuroscientist Louis Cozolino describes the brain […]
Trauma shows up in different ways for different people, so choosing the right therapy approach matters. Some people need fast relief from a single painful memory. Others need deeper work to heal old wounds that still shape how they feel, react, and relate today. Here in Phoenix, there are several trauma therapies that can help […]
Sexual assault can leave long-lasting effects on mind and body — from unpredictable anxiety and intrusive memories to a sense of deep unease that never fully goes away. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) provides a different route to healing: one that reduces emotional and physical distress without requiring survivors to relive or retell the trauma. ART […]
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a structured, calming way to help the brain process difficult memories and emotional triggers without retelling the trauma in detail. During an ART session, you briefly bring a problem to mind while following gentle left-to-right eye movements. This helps the brain lower the intensity of the memory and update the […]
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided eye movements and imagery techniques to help the brain reduce the emotional impact of painful memories. One thing people appreciate about ART is that you don’t have to retell the details of the trauma in order for it to work. The process is structured, […]
Many people exploring trauma therapy come across both Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR. These two approaches share some similarities, but they offer very different experiences in session. ART uses structured eye movements, imagery techniques, and memory reconsolidation to help the brain reduce distress quickly. Many people appreciate that ART doesn’t require retelling the trauma […]
The holiday season is often portrayed as a joyful time filled with warmth, celebration, and cherished traditions. However, for many with past trauma, these same holiday traditions can become unexpected triggers, activating painful memories and emotional reactions that seem hard to control. Understanding why this happens and learning thoughtful ways to respond can empower […]
