FAQs

  • SĀF-T (pronounced ‘SAFETY’) is a revolutionary way to help people relax their bodies and focus on alleviating negative sensations to produce a calming effect. It is a protocol for those whose objective is to move or eliminate negative sensations in the body associated with anxiety, physical discomfort, pain, and stress. 

  • YES! Other than practitioners, this training is also appropriate for parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches, day care providers, emergency service personnel, medical and dental staff, and anyone who regularly comes in contact with those experiencing anxiety or distress. 

  • Individual Mental Health Services:

    $250 Per 60-Minute Session

    $200 Per Additional 30-Minutes Session

    Diagnostic Assessment: $350

    *Clients will not be refused on the basis of inability to pay.

    *Discounts for essential services are offered depending on family size and income.

    You may apply for a discount by inquiring about a sliding scale application.

  • Many insurance plans cover ART sessions. Explore our Pricing Page for more information.


  • We are in-network with the following insurance plans for mental health services:

    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA)

    • Medicare

    • PrimeWest Health Plan

    • Blue Cross/Blue Shield (including BluePlus)

    • Sanford Health Plan

    • TriWest

    We are an EAP provider for certain networks. Contact us for more information.

    If you are not covered by one of our insurance partners, payment in full is expected at the time of each visit. Please contact your insurance carrier with any questions you have regarding your coverage.

  • Read about me, my story, and my credentials here.

  • I'm honest, direct, and don't want you to be in therapy for the rest of your life, when you no longer need me. I give you a "hand up", not "hand out" by giving you knowledge and skills for more self-awareness and emotional regulation.

  • ART works to reprogram the way in which distressing images and memories are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions.

    ART uses visualization techniques and attention on how the body is affected by distressing images or memories, enhanced through use of rapid eye movement (REM) similar to eye movements during dreaming.

  • Yes! ART is evidence-based therapy with proven results. Many clients experience significant improvement in just 1-5 sessions, with lasting changes that don't require ongoing therapy.

  • Yes. Several studies have examined ART, and more are underway. See the list of ART studies below:

    https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/evidence-based/

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) utilizes guided imagery and eye movements to rewrite traumatic memories with more positive imagery.

    Clients are not required to discuss the actual memory; instead focusing on their physical feelings and sensations throughout their body.

  • ART helps teens and adults with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, and more. If you are motivated and ready to change, ART could be right for you.

  • Yes! I now offer ART sessions via secure telehealth throughout Minnesota. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person therapy.


  • No, they are quite different.

    Both ART and EMDR use eye movements to treat trauma, but ART is designed to bring relief faster and with less stress. With ART, you don’t have to go into detail about painful memories — instead, you actively replace distressing images with more positive ones, often noticing results in just a few shorter sessions. EMDR also helps people heal, but it follows a longer, eight-step process that requires more talking and a deeper dive into past experiences. Many clients choose ART because it’s more direct, less overwhelming, and helps them feel better sooner.

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