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 therapist, Kimberley Hansen
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. To learn more about counselling with Kimberley, click here!
Booking and Insurance Coverage
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can be booked as an individual treatment or integrated into counselling sessions with Kimberley. 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, 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 can be submitted to your insurance provider. However, coverage for counselling varies by plan. We strongly recommend confirming with your insurance provider whether your policy includes counselling 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.