Addressing Trauma with

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a fast, evidence-based approach to treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. It uses guided eye movements and therapeutic imagery to help your brain process distressing memories without needing to talk through every painful detail.

Clients often experience dramatic symptom relief in just 1 to 5 treatment sessions.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART is designed to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck—and resolve it—so you can move forward without reliving the pain.

Is ART Right for You?

ART is often ideal for people struggling with:

  • Trauma or PTSD

    • `Assaults, medical trauma, workplace violence, car accidents

  • Panic attacks or phobias

    • Needles, dentist, driving

  • Depression or low self-worth

    • Seasonal depression

  • Intrusive thoughts or nightmares

  • Relationship stress or emotional triggers

  • Grief and loss

Even if you’ve tried therapy before and didn’t feel a shift, ART may offer something different—because it works directly with how your brain stores and responds to distressing events.

What about EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is different but similar, often scheduled as a 12 session treatment program (or more). ART uses eye movements, but has a more “scripted” approach and the research shows there is often dramatic improvement in symptoms for clients with 1-5 sessions of the treatment. See further details in our blog here or information from the ART Developer, Laney Rosenzweig, here.

Ashley Swanson, LMHC, LPCC is a trained ART therapist based in Cedar Falls. Her approach is trauma-focused, results-driven, and deeply compassionate. She has worked with many clients who have unsuccessfully tried EMDR in the past. Because of the differences in the process, many clients have still had success with ART.

Meet Ashley Swanson, LMHC, LPCC

Your Trauma-Informed ART Therapist in Cedar Falls

Hi, I’m Ashley—a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in helping people heal from trauma and reclaim their lives. I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help clients process painful experiences and feel more grounded, empowered, and at peace.

In addition to ART, I integrate approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other evidence-based tools to give you skills you can use every day. Whether you’re working through something big or just feeling overwhelmed by life, I provide a safe, judgment-free space to support your healing.

A Therapy Experience That Fits Your Life

I offer both in-person and virtual talk therapy, but ART sessions must be done in-office at our Cedar Falls location for the most effective results.

I do not bill insurance, but I offer a sliding scale and accept HSA/FSA payments to keep therapy accessible for those who need it.

Begin Your Healing Journey Today

If you’re tired of feeling weighed down by anxiety, trauma, or emotional pain, Accelerated Resolution Therapy can help. You deserve a life that feels calm, clear, and fully yours.

Let’s work together to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Schedule your first session with Ashley Swanson today—and take the first step toward lasting healing.