What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Accelerated resolution therapy is a structured, short-term form of therapy that helps people feel relief from trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges without having to talk in detail about painful experiences. It combines relaxation techniques with eye movements that help the brain process and reframe distressing memories. Many people find accelerated resolution therapy to be fast, effective, and surprisingly gentle—making it an option even for those who feel overwhelmed or unsure about starting therapy. If you’ve been carrying something heavy for a long time, this therapy can help you let go and move forward in a safe, supportive way.
Accelerated resolution therapy focuses on how the brain stores and responds to distressing experiences. It uses a blend of techniques, including guided imagery and rapid eye movements (similar to what happens during REM sleep), to help shift the emotional response connected to painful memories. Rather than reliving trauma, clients often feel calmer and more in control after just a few sessions.
Accelerated resolution therapy can be helpful for many people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences. It may be especially supportive for:
If you’re considering accelerated resolution therapy at Transformation Health, here’s what your journey might look like. Each step is designed to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered from the very beginning.
You’ll meet with a licensed therapist to discuss what’s been bothering you, what you hope to feel better about, and how therapy might support those goals. This session helps shape your care to fit your needs and comfort level.
Your therapist will explain how accelerated resolution therapy works and ensure you feel comfortable moving forward. Together, you’ll decide on the pace and focus of your sessions.
During sessions, you’ll be guided through specific eye movements while thinking about memories or emotions you want to address. You remain fully aware and in control throughout the process. Most people begin to notice shifts within a few sessions.
Your therapist will check in regularly about your feelings and make adjustments as needed. Many clients report lasting improvements and a stronger sense of peace even after therapy ends.
At Transformation Health, healing should feel safe, respectful, and tailored to you. Our therapists bring compassion, experience, and a deep understanding of how to help people find relief from emotional pain without pressure or judgment. Clients are met with care and clarity every step of the way.
Therapists who genuinely listen and personalize your care
A calm, non-judgmental space that feels emotionally safe
Focus on short-term, effective outcomes
Support for both emotional healing and daily functioning
Post-care check-ins and continued support are also available if you’d like to revisit your goals in the future.
Accelerated resolution therapy does not require you to talk about your traumatic experience in detail. Instead, it uses eye movements and visualization to help your brain process the memory differently—so the emotional intensity fades, even if the memory remains.
Accelerated resolution therapy is different from EMDR, though both involve eye movements. Accelerated resolution therapy is often more structured and focused on quick relief, with many clients experiencing positive changes in fewer sessions.
The number of sessions can vary, but many people feel significant relief within 1 to 5 sessions. Your therapist will work with you to find the right pace for your needs.
If you’ve been wondering whether therapy can help—but didn’t know where to start—accelerated resolution therapy at Transformation Health might be the step that brings you relief. Reach out today to explore what healing could look like for you in a space where you’re fully supported.
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