Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in Austin, TX
A Direct, Structured Approach to Resolving Trauma Without Repeated Retelling
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What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based trauma intervention that reduces the physiological and emotional charge of distressing memories. It does not require prolonged narrative exposure. The focus is on resolving the stored activation that persists even when insight is already present.
Who Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy For?
- Adults carrying unresolved trauma, anxiety, or panic
- Those experiencing PTSD, phobias, or emotional triggers tied to specific memories
- High-functioning individuals who feel stuck despite years of talk therapy
- Anyone seeking a gentle, body-aware path to healing, without reliving the pain
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How Accelerated Resolution Therapy Works
We Identify the Target
Together, we choose a specific memory, trigger, or emotional pattern to address. You don’t have to retell the entire story — just enough to access what’s held in your body.
We Begin the Eye Movement Protocol
You’ll follow my hand with your eyes while we track and shift the physical sensations connected to the memory. As the nervous system calms, emotional intensity begins to fade.
We Rescript the Memory
Using imagery, we gently replace distressing mental pictures with new, empowering ones, allowing the brain to update how it stores the experience. Throughout the session, you remain in control. You don’t forget what happened, but the charge it held no longer dominates your body or emotions.
LAUREN WILLIAMS, M.D. Accelerated Resolution Therapist
Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Functional Medicine Trained | Trauma-Informed
I don’t believe in treating people like a checklist of symptoms.
I believe in slowing down — enough to hear the full story your mind and body are trying to tell. My care is shaped by years of clinical training, a deep respect for the nervous system, and an unwavering commitment to seeing the whole person sitting across from me. This isn’t fast-track psychiatry. It’s intentional, soul-led work for those who are ready to understand what’s underneath — and finally heal.
Accelerated Response Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions
Does accelerated resolution therapy really work?
Yes, accelerated resolution therapy (ART) has been shown to be effective in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Many clients report noticeable relief after just one to five sessions, as ART works quickly by separating emotional pain from distressing memories.
What is the difference between EMDR and accelerated resolution therapy?
Both EMDR and ART use eye movements to process trauma, but ART is more directive and image-focused. Unlike EMDR, ART replaces distressing images with positive ones and often results in faster relief without requiring detailed retelling of the traumatic event.
What is the difference between EMDR and RTM therapy?
EMDR and RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories) are both trauma-focused therapies. EMDR processes trauma through bilateral stimulation and recall, while RTM uses imagery to reframe and “re-script” the memory. RTM tends to be gentler and avoids in-depth exposure to the trauma narrative.
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Virtual First. Serving All of Texas
Dr. Lauren Williams is a virtual first practice based in Austin, Texas, serving patients across the state. Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation does not require a physical office. It requires time, precision, and a provider who thinks in systems.
If you have been treated for years and still sense something structural was missed. If you appreciate diagnostic precision and frameworks that integrate biology with psychology. You may request evaluation. Dr. Lauren Williams, Austin, Texas. Dr. Lauren Williams, board certified psychiatrist.
- 108 Wild Basin Rd S Suite 250, Austin, TX 78746, United States
- (512) 766-3061