Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Write a new story of hope and possibility
Available in Calgary and Online across Alberta.
You’ve tried a lot of things to feel better - talking it out, distracting yourself, and pushing through the pain.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy is designed to rapidly process the emotional charge associated with feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and tired of playing distressing memories over and over or feeling disconnected from yourself and the people who matter most. Maybe you’ve been putting therapy off because you just didn’t have the time, energy, or space for it. Deep down, you know you need something different.
Life might look like
Feeling distant from others
You feel lonely or isolated, struggling to connect meaningfully even with the people you care about most.
Living in fear
Panic, phobias, or constant worry are running the show, keeping you from living the life you want.Grief and loss
The weight of loss—whether a loved one, a pregnancy, a relationship, or even a dream—may feel too heavy to move through.
Racing and recurring thoughts
Certain memories or worries keep replaying in your mind making you exhausted and unable to focus.
Big reactions to small things
It feels like you’re on edge all the time, snapping or shutting down over things that wouldn’t normally bother you.Carrying guilt or shame
You often feel like everything is your fault or that you’re not “good enough.”
You’ve been through enough - now it’s time for change.
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?How does it work?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a groundbreaking evidence-based therapy that helps you heal from distressing memories and emotions quickly and effectively. Your brain already has the ability to process and heal from trauma, but sometimes that natural process gets stuck. ART gives your brain the gentle nudge it needs to get back on track.
The best part? Many people notice a significant difference in as little as 1-5 sessions. This process allows you to find freedom and relief so you can move forward now—not years down the road.
Here’s what you can expect
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Before we begin, we’ll spend time talking about what’s going on for you now and what you’d like to feel instead. I’ll teach you tools to take home, so you can feel more peaceful and grounded outside of our sessions.
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You don’t need to talk about your trauma unless you want to. One of the best things about ART is that sharing every painful detail isn’t necessary. This process is in your control, and your brain does the healing work—it already knows how. This often makes it less emotionally draining and more empowering.
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Sometimes overwhelming experiences get stuck, leaving us with distressing memories, feelings, images, and triggers. ART helps process the pain so it no longer holds power over you. You’ll focus on these images and body sensations, and I’ll guide you through specific eye movements to help your brain reprocess the experiences, making them feel less intense and more manageable.
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This is where the real transformation happens. Together, we’ll help you rewrite the story and replace negative images or sensations with more positive ones. You’ll walk forward feeling empowered, remembering the facts, but leaving the pain.
Who Benefits from Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
While ART can help many people with various mental health challenges, I specialize in working with women who:
Experience high-functioning anxiety despite outward success
Struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and imposter syndrome
Feel overwhelmed by responsibilities in both professional and personal life
Have tried traditional therapy but found progress too slow
Want to address root causes rather than just manage symptoms
Seek practical tools to regulate their nervous system
Value efficiency and evidence-based approaches to healing
ART therapy is particularly effective for professional women in helping professions (nursing, teaching, social work) or high-stress careers who juggle numerous responsibilities while putting everyone else first.
My Approach with Accelerated Resolution Therapy
As a certified Accelerated Resolution Therapy practitioner, I combine technical expertise with genuine compassion for your healing journey. My approach is:
Trauma-Informed
I understand how past trauma shapes current patterns. My practice creates a supportive environment essential for healing traumatic experiences and promoting emotional well-being.
Client-Centered
You are the expert on your own experience. Therapy empowers individuals to take an active role in their healing process, with guidance and structure from a trained therapist.
Evidence-Based
My methods are grounded in neuroscience and evidence-based techniques. I stay current with research to provide the most effective treatment possible for your mental health challenges.
Holistic
I recognize the connection between mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. Our therapy sessions address not just thoughts but also physical sensations, emotions, and meaning-making.
What life can look like
Imagine walking away from therapy feeling hopeful - it is possible with Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Write a new story for your life
Leave behind the old, painful stories. Step into a future where hope and possibility take center stage.
Unlock healing
Your brain is innately capable of healing. ART helps unlock that potential.Looking forward, not back
ART helps you break free from the past, feel more positive, and ready to take on what's ahead.Change how you feel
Feelings of guilt, shame, and fear can fade as distressing memories are replaced with peace and acceptance.
Break unhelpful patterns
Disrupt the cycles that hold you back and create healthier habits and ways of thinking.
Find rapid relief and real results
ART brings quick relief, helping you feel better and move forward faster than traditional therapies.Grow a sense of empowerment and confidence
You get to choose a new path and feel empowered in your own life.Provide clarity and hope for the journey ahead
ART helps you leave the weight of the past behind and step confidently into a brighter, more hopeful future.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based therapy that uses eye movements combined with imagery rescripting to help your brain reprocess distressing memories and emotions. Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART works directly with how memories are stored in your brain, often producing significant results in just 1 to 5 sessions.
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ART sessions typically last about 90 minutes. This gives us enough time to dive into the process without feeling rushed, allowing for thorough processing within each session.
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No. With ART, you only need to briefly activate the memory. You control how much detail you share verbally. Many clients experience profound healing without having to describe difficult experiences in depth. This often makes ART less emotionally draining than traditional talk therapy.
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While everyone's healing journey is unique, many clients experience significant relief in 1 to 5 ART sessions. During your initial consultation, we can discuss a tentative treatment plan based on your specific situation.
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Absolutely. While ART is highly effective for trauma, it also helps with anxiety, phobias, grief, self-esteem challenges, performance anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and personal growth goals. It can address daily stressors as well as significant life events.
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Yes, ART is a safe and well-researched therapy. I guide you through each step and ensure you feel supported and in control throughout the process. Your comfort and safety are my top priorities.
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That is okay. ART does not erase memories. It helps you process them so they no longer hold the same emotional charge. You are always in control of what we work on, and we go at a pace that feels right for you.
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Yes, you will retain the factual memory of events, but the emotional impact, physical sensations, and negative images associated with the memory are typically reduced or eliminated. Many clients describe it as remembering without reliving.
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Both ART and EMDR use eye movements to help process distressing memories, but they have distinct differences in their protocols. ART incorporates imagery rescripting, where you actively replace negative images with positive ones. ART sessions also tend to be longer (90 minutes) and often require fewer total sessions. Both are effective evidence-based approaches, and I can help you determine which might be the best fit for your needs.
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ART works directly with how memories are stored in your brain rather than relying solely on cognitive discussion. This means faster results, often in just a few sessions, without the need to repeatedly discuss traumatic details. ART addresses both emotional and physical aspects of distress while allowing you to maintain control of your healing process.
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While I do not bill directly to insurance providers, I provide receipts that you can submit for possible reimbursement. Many extended health plans cover services provided by registered therapists.
Questions?
Designed for the high-functioning woman who looks like she has it all together on the outside but is crumbling on the inside, Resilience Counselling and Consulting offers a safe harbor for deep healing. The practice targets those exhausted by perfectionism, people-pleasing, and silent worry, helping them move from a state of constant survival to genuine thriving. By exploring the connection between past wounds and present struggles, clients are guided to break cycles of self-doubt, low self-worth and relationship dysfunction, ultimately finding freedom and renewed confidence.
