Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or ART, is a novel exposure–based cognitive psychotherapy that fosters rapid recovery by reprogramming how the brain stores traumatic memories and imagery. ART works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions. ART accomplishes this through the use of rapid eye movements similar to eye movements that occur during dreaming, while incorporating aspects of Gestalt, Cognitive Behavior, Guided Imagery, EMDR, brief psycho-dynamic and exposure therapies to support healing. Although techniques similar to these are used in other types of therapies, ART’s very specific and directive approach can achieve rapid recovery from symptoms and reactions that may have been present for many years. This approach provides effective relief from the strong physical and emotional reactions associated with post-traumatic stress (PTSD), trauma, anxiety, depression and performance.


Accelerated Resolution Therapy can help with issues including but not limited to:

  • Physical and emotional trauma, Anxiety, phobias, OCD, Depression

  • PTSD

  • Recovery from injury and accident

  • Trauma resulting from medical interventions and treatment

  • Stress and trauma-related medical illness

  • Performance and creativity enhancement

  • Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions

  • Addictions (especially cravings)

  • Environmental Illness and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Preparation and recovery from surgery

  • Mass trauma including war and natural disasters


Our Professionals Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy:

Kate Schmidt and Aysem Senyurekli have been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Feel free to contact her if you have questions. More information can be found on the Accelerated Resolution Therapy and ART International websites:

https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/ and https://artherapyinternational.org/


KATE SCHMIDT - MSW, LICSW
Adolescents•Adults•Couples•Families
952-224-0399 ext 115, kate.schmidt@parkdaletherapy.org

AYSEM SENYUREKLI - PhD, LMFT
Individuals & Couples • Relationships • Communication • Transitions
952-224-0399 ext 111, aysem.senyurekli@parkdaletherapy.org