Marquita is now offering Accelerated Resolution Therapy ® (ART) Intensives in Hampden, Maine!
Intensives are a wonderful way to process trauma in an accelerated format spanning one to multiple days. Using guided eye movements, Marquita can help you access healing across various concerns, many times addressing a single case trauma incident in one 50 minute session. You now have access to ART ® Intensives to help you bypass weekly limitations by condensing months of therapy.
Why might you consider an intensive?
You’re the kind of person who values your mental health and yet, it never seems you have time to commit to weekly sessions. Maybe you’ve committed to them before and since you saw little to no results, you stopped going. That’s understandable! When you’re dedicating your time, financial and emotional resources, you expect change.
Many people attend therapy for years and never achieve the long lasting change they deserve. Whether you’re a teacher who can rarely get off work, active duty military, or a busy professional who travels often, intensives may be a good option for you.
What would it be like if you dedicated 3-6 hours of your time over the course of one week versus 1-2 years of your life seeking results? Many of Marquita’s clients have already experienced a transformation with ART sessions. Whether it’s trauma, grief, anxiety, or phobias, this modality can help. First, check out the resources below to understand what ART is all about. Next, reach out for a free consultation to see how this modality can help you achieve accelerated, long lasting results!
Understanding ART
Accelerated Resolution Therapy ® (ART) is a brief, structured form of psychotherapy that helps people process distressing memories and symptoms by changing how those memories are stored in the brain. ART removes triggers by erasing negative images from view. ART uses guided eye movements and visualization techniques to reduce emotional and physical reactions to past experiences while allowing you to stay fully in control. Many clients report significant relief in just a few sessions. Trauma and many other issues can often be resolved in just one session.
What to Expect
ART sessions are typically 60 minutes and follow a step-by-step process guided by a trained clinician. You do not need to describe your trauma in detail to benefit. The therapist will guide you through visualization and gentle eye movements to help your brain reprocess distressing images or sensations safely and effectively.
How ART Helps
Clinical studies have shown ART to be effective for trauma-related symptoms, anxiety, depression, grief, phobias, and more. It may be especially useful for those who have not experienced relief from other therapies, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure.
Key Benefits
• Brief and focused; many clients experience relief within one session.
• No detailed retelling of trauma is required; making it easier for both therapist and client.
• Clients remain in control throughout the session.
• Can address a wide range of emotional and physical symptoms.
• Evidence-based and trauma-informed.
Learn More
To learn more about ART, visit the official website at www.acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com for educational videos, research summaries, and training information.
To schedule a free consultation to learn more about how Accelerated Resolution Therapy ® can help you achieve your mental health goals, visit this link to schedule a consultation with Marquita.
Common FAQ’s
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) is a brief, structured form of psychotherapy that helps reduce distress tied to difficult experiences or memories. Using guided eye movements and visualization techniques, ART helps your brain reprocess troubling images, sensations, and emotions so they no longer cause the same level of distress.
How does ART work?
ART works through a process called memory reconsolidation, which helps your brain change the way painful memories are stored. During guided eye movements, you’ll intentionally replace distressing images with new, calm, or positive images. The factual memory remains, but the emotional and physical reactions are eliminated.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
No. One of ART’s most unique features is that you do not need to describe your trauma or personal experiences in detail if you prefer not to. You can still fully process and resolve those memories privately, while your clinician guides you through the technique.
How is ART different from other therapies?
ART is both brief and highly focused. Many evidence-based trauma therapies—like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, or Cognitive Processing Therapy—can require several months of sessions. ART uses a structured protocol that allows meaningful change to occur in much fewer sessions, often within one to five visits. It also emphasizes client control and avoids prolonged reliving of trauma.
What kinds of issues can ART help with?
ART has been shown to help with many issues, including PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, anxiety and panic, depression, grief and loss, phobias, sleep problems, and chronic stress or pain with emotional components.
How many sessions will I need?
Each person’s needs are different, but many clients report noticeable improvement within one to five sessions. Trauma from multiple events that are linked to one issue in the client’s brain can be often be done together in a single session. Your clinician will collaborate with you to determine the best pace and treatment plan.
What is a typical ART session like?
Sessions are usually 60 minutes. You’ll be seated comfortably while your therapist guides you through sets of side-to-side eye movements and visualization exercises. You’ll focus on specific images, sensations, or emotions, while the clinician helps you transform how those memories are stored and experienced.
Will I have to relive painful memories?
Unlike some traditional trauma therapies, ART is designed to minimize re-traumatization. You will recall distressing images briefly (which is what researchers call “imaginal exposure”), but the goal is to replace them with calm, safe, or empowering images—often leading to immediate emotional relief.
Is ART hypnosis?
No. ART is not hypnosis. You remain awake, alert, and in full control throughout the session. Clients typically describe feeling calm and focused rather than detached or unaware.
Is ART evidence-based?
Yes. ART has been studied in peer-reviewed research, including randomized and controlled trials with veterans and civilians. Studies have shown significant improvements in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and related symptoms, often within a few of sessions.
Does ART work if I’ve already tried other therapies?
Yes. Research and clinical experience show that ART can be helpful for people who haven’t found full relief from other evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure. It offers a new pathway to resolve distress without prolonged exposure or repeated retelling of trauma.
Is ART safe?
Yes. ART is considered a safe, low-risk intervention. It is delivered by licensed mental health professionals who have completed specialized ART training and certification. As with any psychotherapy, your clinician will ensure the pace and focus are appropriate for your comfort and safety.
What does ART feel like?
Many people describe ART sessions as calm, focused, and surprisingly gentle. You may experience physical sensations—like tingling, tightness, tears, or relaxation—as emotions shift and release. Clients often leave sessions feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control.
How long do results last?
While everyone is different, research and clinical reports suggest that ART’s effects are long-lasting. Once the brain has reprocessed a distressing memory, the emotional and physical reactivity tied to those memories are typically eliminated.
Can ART be done virtually?
The developer of ART does not endorse virtual ART sessions, however, some clinicians provide ART through secure telehealth platforms, using adapted visual tracking methods. Not all clients or situations are suited for virtual delivery, so discuss this option with your clinician.
How do I know if ART is right for me?
If you’ve experienced distressing memories, trauma, or ongoing anxiety that you’d like to resolve quickly and safely, ART may be a good fit. You can schedule a consultation with an ART-trained clinician to discuss your history, goals, and whether this approach aligns with your needs.