Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in Binghamton
Focused work with distressing memories—without retelling every detail.
ART is a structured psychotherapy using guided eye movements and imagery-based techniques for distressing memories and reactions.
What ART is
Structured, experiential psychotherapy.
During ART, the clinician guides smooth eye movements while you work privately with memories, images, sensations, and emotional reactions. Imagery-based techniques are used to change how distressing material is experienced.
You remain awake, aware, and in control. ART is not appropriate for every person or concern; clinical fit is individualized.
Private-pay ART
90 minutes · usually Fridays
No separate intake appointment is required for the private-pay pathway. When using insurance, an intake and clinical assessment are completed first.
Request ARTPeople may consider ART for
Focused work with distressing experiences.
- Trauma-related concerns and distressing memories
- PTSD symptoms connected to specific experiences
- High-stress occupational experiences, including first-responder work
- Anxiety tied to particular events or situations
- Grief or loss when distressing imagery remains prominent
- Focused work when detailed verbal retelling feels difficult
These examples do not guarantee that ART is appropriate or effective for a particular person.
How a session works
More focused. Less explaining.
1. Identify the focus
Clarify the experience, image, or reaction and review whether ART is appropriate.
2. Guided eye movements
Notice internal images, sensations, thoughts, and emotional responses during eye-movement sets.
3. Work with imagery
Use structured imagery techniques while preserving your knowledge of what happened.
ART questions
Direct answers.
Do I have to tell the whole story?
No. ART does not require a detailed verbal account of the distressing experience. You may share what is clinically useful while much of the imagery work remains private.
How many sessions will I need?
Needs and outcomes vary. PCW does not promise a fixed number of sessions or timeline.
Can ART be part of broader trauma therapy?
Yes, when clinically appropriate. ART is one option within a broader trauma-informed practice.
Is ART the same as EMDR?
No. ART and EMDR are distinct psychotherapy protocols. Both may involve eye movements, but their procedures and training models differ. PCW offers ART; the appropriate approach depends on individual clinical needs.
Research context
Promising evidence, with important limits.
A 2024 systematic review reported promising PTSD symptom reductions while calling for more high-quality research. An earlier randomized trial studied combat-related PTSD symptoms in U.S. service members and veterans.
Next step
Ask whether ART may fit your goals.
Share basic contact and scheduling information. Clinical details can wait for the secure care process.
Request an Appointment