Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based, therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process and resolve traumatic memories, stress, and emotional pain quickly and effectively. By utilizing a combination of guided imagery and rapid eye movements, ART works to reframe distressing experiences in the brain, allowing you to move forward without the lingering impact of past events.
How Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Works
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an effective, evidence-based approach that helps individuals process and reframe distressing memories without needing to relive them. Using guided imagery and rapid eye movements, ART allows the brain to reprocess trauma, anxiety, or other emotional challenges, reducing their emotional impact and helping you move forward with clarity and peace.
This innovative therapy is effective for a wide range of challenges, including:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and depression
Phobias and fears
Grief and loss
Addiction-related behaviors
What to Expect
In your ART session, you'll work with your therapist to focus on the specific issues you wish to address. While you won't be required to share detailed accounts of traumatic events, you'll be guided to mentally engage with those memories in a way that feels safe and manageable. The process may involve visualization techniques, breathing exercises, and guided movements to help your brain process and shift the emotional impact of the memory.
Clients often experience significant relief after just a few sessions, and many report feeling lighter, more empowered, and at peace. ART is an effective, compassionate approach that can help you find lasting resolution, regardless of how long you've been carrying these challenges. Your therapist will support you every step of the way, ensuring the therapy is tailored to your comfort level and needs.
Meet our ART therapists - Kimberley Hansen & Kat Zelt
Kimberley Hansen is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), a Counselling Therapist (CCTA) with The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA), and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT) with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy (CACFT).
Kimberley is a compassionate therapist with extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, parents, couples, and families. She specializes in supporting individuals who have experienced complex trauma, helping them navigate challenges like family conflict, grief, and personal struggles in a safe, non-judgmental space. Kimberley’s creative approach, including activities like games, drawing, and walks, helps children and teens process emotions in ways that feel natural and effective.
As a certified practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Kimberley is passionate about its potential to transform lives. She believes ART is a gentle yet powerful way to process trauma, allowing clients to reframe painful memories without needing to relive them. Having witnessed its profound effectiveness in reducing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, and phobias in just a few sessions, Kimberley is dedicated to integrating ART into her work to help clients achieve lasting relief and clarity.
With training in Trauma-Informed Care, Kimberley prioritizes emotional safety and collaborates with her clients to find meaningful solutions. Whether you’re an individual or part of a family seeking support, Kimberley offers a grounded and empathetic presence to help you heal and thrive.
Katherine Zelt is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and a certified practitioner in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). She combines evidence-based therapies with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by her clients.
With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, Katherine has honed her expertise through years of clinical practice and ongoing professional development. She primarily draws from evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and other mindfulness-based approaches including (ART) to address symptoms related to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and PTSD, phobias and fears, grief and loss, and addiction-related behaviours.
In working with couples, Katherine uses the Gottman Method to help couples navigate conflict and deepen connection and intimacy.
Recognizing the often-overlooked complexities of adult ADHD, Katherine offers assessment and treatment services tailored to the unique needs of adolescent and adult clients struggling with symptoms related to ADHD.
Katherine possesses a keen interest in the psychological aspects of women's health, including issues such as perinatal mental health, fertility challenges and hormone-related mood disorders. Her therapeutic approach is characterized by empathy, respect for individual differences, and a commitment to fostering a safe therapeutic environment where clients feel understood and supported.
Through collaborative goal-setting and personalized strategies, Katherine empowers clients to harness their strengths and navigate life’s challenges with resilience.
Booking and Insurance Coverage
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can be booked as an individual treatment or integrated into therapy sessions with Kimberley or Kat. Before booking an ART session, a 15-minute meet-and-greet is required to ensure this approach aligns with your therapeutic goals. During this consultation, you will have the opportunity to connect with Kimberley or Kat, discuss your objectives, and learn more about what to expect during your ART session.
ART sessions are billed as counselling services under Kimberley’s professional license, and provisional psychologist under Kat’s professional license and can be submitted to your insurance provider. However, coverage for their services varies by plan. We strongly recommend confirming with your insurance provider whether your policy includes these services before booking. Please also note that while we will provide all necessary documentation for reimbursement, direct billing may not be available for this session, so payment upfront may be required.