Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) in Denton County
Rated 5/5 Stars
Relief from distressing memories, often in fewer sessions than you would expect, and without recounting painful details out loud.
Licensed and supervised counselors
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In-network with most major insurances
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Lower-cost options available
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Rated 5/5 Stars
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Licensed and supervised counselors ✳︎ In-network with most major insurances ✳︎ Lower-cost options available ✳︎ Rated 5/5 Stars ✳︎
Getting Started in Three Easy Steps
1 - Reach out
Fill out the contact form; you do not need to explain everything, just enough for us to reach out and to point you in the right direction.
2 - Get matched
Our office administrator will pair you with the counselor whose specialty and availability fit what you need. If you already know who you want to see, let us know.
3 - Get Started!
Your first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. You will talk about what brought you in and the goals you want to achieve.
What is A.R.T.?
A.R.T. is not art therapy. It has nothing to do with drawing, painting, or creative media. The name is an acronym for Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
A.R.T. is a brief, evidence-based therapy that helps people resolve trauma and emotional distress in a gentle, directive way. It uses guided eye movements alongside imagery techniques. You hold a distressing image in mind, and your counselor guides you through replacing it with something you choose. The facts of what happened do not change. How the memory is stored, and what it does to you when it surfaces, does.
The directive part matters: your counselor leads the structure of the session rather than waiting for you to find your way there. For a lot of people, that is a relief.
You will not be asked to describe painful details out loud. This is often the deciding factor for people who have avoided trauma therapy entirely. Most people only need one to three A.R.T. sessions to work through one distressing event, and each session lasts about an hour.
We use A.R.T. for trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, intrusive thoughts, physical pain, and unresolved emotional pain. A.R.T. is currently offered at our Justin office.
Is A.R.T. For You?
You want relief without telling the whole story out loud
Something specific is haunting you
You do not have room in your life for a year of weekly appointments
A phobia or a single event is shaping decisions you would rather make freely
You have been putting off therapy because you dread the retelling
About Us and What Others are Saying
“Ashley has helped equip me with tools for parenting my son who went through a major change in his life. She listened, took time to give me materials, and helped me feel supported as the parent. I would recommend her for parents who have a child needing emotional support!”
Hi, I’m Ashley! I am the owner of Grateful Heart Counseling and we are here to help your family navigate through life's many challenges.
Whether it's anxiety creeping in, low self-esteem holding you back, or difficult changes happening around you, we can help you gain the skills and self confidence to overcome these obstacles.
Our counselors are trained in multiple evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and for younger kids- the transformative power of Play Therapy. Together, we can start your journey towards healing and growth.
“Grateful heart counseling is an excellent resource in the Justin area! Ashley and her team have taken a special interest in the play therapy population and know their stuff! This team does a great job equipping their clients with the tools that they need to succeed!”
“Ms. Smith has supported both myself and my kiddos through so many situations. She is enthusiastic to share ideas for solving everyday challenges as well as an expert in grief counseling, self-help, and executive functioning skills. I would give her 100/100 if that amount of stars was an option!”
Where We Offer A.R.T.
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Justin Location
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24 hours a day.
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Your counselor gets to know you and what you want to work on, then explains how A.R.T. works so you know what to expect. You will not be asked to describe painful details out loud, in the first session or any session after it.
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Usually one to three sessions to work through one distressing event. Each session lasts about an hour.
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We try to get your first appointment scheduled within a week from when you call. Some of our Therapists offer appointments in the early morning, evenings, or on Saturdays to try to accommodate your schedule.
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Your counselor gets to know you and what you want to work on, then walks you through how A.R.T. works so you know what to expect. You will not be asked to describe painful details out loud, in the first session or any session after it.
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Yes, with the legal limits every licensed counselor in Texas operates under, which your counselor will explain clearly in the first session.
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You do not have to be in crisis to deserve support. Plenty of people start therapy because something feels off, not because everything has fallen apart, and that is often the easiest time to make real change.
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We are in-network with several major insurance panels. Lower-cost sessions are available with our associate and pre-licensed counselors.
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A.R.T. is offered in person at our Justin office, 211 W. 5th St. We see clients from Justin, Denton, Argyle, and across Denton County. Virtual sessions are available for adults for our other approaches.
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No. A.R.T. stands for Accelerated Resolution Therapy. It involves guided eye movements and imagery, not drawing or creative media.
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Both use eye movements, and both help the brain reprocess distressing memories. A.R.T. is more directive and typically shorter, and it places more emphasis on replacing the distressing image rather than working through it. Your counselor can help you decide which fits best for you.
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No. A.R.T. is specifically designed so you do not have to recount the details.
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A.R.T. cannot be used with anyone who has a history of seizures, because of the eye movements. Tell us during intake and we will match you with a different approach.
