Accelerated Resolution Therapy in Austin, TX
A Somatic, Soul-Led Path to Healing Without Reliving the Trauma
You’ve done the talk therapy. You’ve revisited the same story. Still, the tension lives in your body. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a way to release what’s stuck, without having to re-experience the pain.
What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a somatic, solution-focused modality designed to help you process trauma quickly and without emotional retraumatization. Through guided eye movements and image replacement, ART helps separate physical sensations from the emotional weight of distressing memories, offering relief that feels immediate, grounded, and lasting. This is not endless talking. This is not rehashing. ART allows you to “keep the knowledge, lose the pain.”
Who Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy For?
Adults carrying unresolved trauma, anxiety, or panic
Those experiencing PTSD, phobias, or emotional triggers tied to specific memories
High-functioning individuals who feel stuck despite years of talk therapy
Anyone seeking a gentle, body-aware path to healing, without reliving the pain
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How Accelerated Resolution Therapy Works
1
We Identify the Target
Together, we choose a specific memory, trigger, or emotional pattern to address. You don’t have to retell the entire story — just enough to access what’s held in your body.
2
We Begin the Eye Movement Protocol
You’ll follow my hand with your eyes while we track and shift the physical sensations connected to the memory. As the nervous system calms, emotional intensity begins to fade.
3
We Rescript the Memory
Using imagery, we gently replace distressing mental pictures with new, empowering ones, allowing the brain to update how it stores the experience. Throughout the session, you remain in control. You don’t forget what happened, but the charge it held no longer dominates your body or emotions.
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LAUREN WILLIAMS, M.D. Accelerated Resolution Therapist
Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Functional Medicine Trained | Trauma-Informed
I don’t believe in treating people like a checklist of symptoms.
I believe in slowing down — enough to hear the full story your mind and body are trying to tell. My care is shaped by years of clinical training, a deep respect for the nervous system, and an unwavering commitment to seeing the whole person sitting across from me. This isn’t fast-track psychiatry. It’s intentional, soul-led work for those who are ready to understand what's underneath — and finally heal.
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Accelerated Response Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions
Does accelerated resolution therapy really work?
Yes, accelerated resolution therapy (ART) has been shown to be effective in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Many clients report noticeable relief after just one to five sessions, as ART works quickly by separating emotional pain from distressing memories.
What is the difference between EMDR and accelerated resolution therapy?
Both EMDR and ART use eye movements to process trauma, but ART is more directive and image-focused. Unlike EMDR, ART replaces distressing images with positive ones and often results in faster relief without requiring detailed retelling of the traumatic event.
What is the difference between EMDR and RTM therapy?
EMDR and RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories) are both trauma-focused therapies. EMDR processes trauma through bilateral stimulation and recall, while RTM uses imagery to reframe and “re-script” the memory. RTM tends to be gentler and avoids in-depth exposure to the trauma narrative.