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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.) | Clarkston & Grand Blanc, MI

Accelerated Resolution Therapy

The A.R.T. of Rapid Recovery

“Keep the Knowledge, Lose the Pain”


What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.)?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy ( A.R.T. ) is a breakthrough approach to psychotherapy that helps clients resolve trauma and emotional distress—often in just one session. Unlike traditional talk therapy, A.R.T. empowers you to change how distressing memories are stored in your brain, without needing to share the details of your experience.

How Does A.R.T. Work?

A.R.T. uses calming eye movements and guided visualization to help you replace painful images and sensations with ones that feel safe and empowering. This process allows your brain to “keep the knowledge, lose the pain.” You’ll still remember what happened—but the emotional charge, the triggers, the nightmares—they’re gone.

  • You stay in control of the process.

  • You don’t need to talk through the trauma.

  • You choose the positive images that replace the painful ones.

Why Is A.R.T. So Effective?

A.R.T. blends the power of eye movements with proven techniques from Gestalt, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Guided Imagery. These elements work together to help you move through stuck points quickly and gently.

Eye movements used in A.R.T. have been shown to produce theta brain waves—those same waves linked to creativity, intuition, and meditative calm. This helps your mind relax and open up to change.

What Can A.R.T. Help With?

A.R.T. was originally developed to treat Post-Traumatic Stress, but its benefits go far beyond trauma. Clients have found relief from:

Conditions A.R.T. Can Address

  • Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Sleep Disturbances
  • Phobias and Panic
  • Chronic Pain and Stress

Backed by Research

A.R.T. is recognized as an evidence-based treatment by the Society of Clinical Psychology, Division 12 of the APA. Studies show that many clients experience lasting relief in just 1–5 sessions. You can explore the growing body of research on ART’s effectiveness in treating PTSD, depression, grief, and more on the A.R.T. Evidence-Based Research Page.

What Clients Say

Clients often describe A.R.T. sessions as calming, empowering, and even joyful—especially at the end. The process is gentle, yet transformative. And because you don’t have to relive or retell your trauma, A.R.T. can feel safer and more accessible than other therapies. 

Check out an inspiring testimony about how A.R.T. has changed a client's life, shared by Joleen Beagle, a dedicated GCS clinician specializing in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d-Zj9pi-RI

Learn more about clinician Joleen Beagle and her services at Giesken Counseling Services.

Begin Your Journey to Wellness with Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Ready to feel better? We’re here to help.

Don’t let trauma define your life. With Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.), you can reinforce positive memories and integrate new, healthier perspectives to reclaim your well-being. Contact us to learn more about how A.R.T. can facilitate your rapid recovery from trauma and other mental health concerns.   

At Giesken Counseling Services, we’ve created a welcoming, judgment-free space where your mental health journey begins with compassion and clarity. Whether you're seeking therapy, mental health medication management, or both, our experienced team of therapists and psychiatric nurse practitioners work together to support your healing—every step of the way.

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Serving Flint Twp., Grand Blanc, Clarkston, and Rochester Hills, MI, we offer in-person and online telehealth to fit your life.

Online Telehealth Therapy and mental health medication management is available to all Michigan Residents.

  • *Intake for medication management MUST BE IN-PERSON.  After initial intake, online/telehealth appointments may be available if desired.

📞 Call us at (810) 626-5191 or fill out our contact form to ask a question, schedule your FREE 15-minute *THERAPY consultation, or book an appointment.

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s take the first step together.

Begin your healing journey today!

Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation, appointment, or feel free to ask a question.

Joleen Beagle, LMSW

Joleen works with young adults (18+) and adults. She specializes in PTSD/CPTSD and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.).

GCS locations: Clarkston & Grand Blanc, MI. 

Client Reviews

"We work with Alexis and love her! This place responds to questions and concerns promptly and is flexible with our schedule when making appointments."

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"With a multitude of counselors under their roof, Giesken Counseling will no doubt have the best fit person to speak with you, no matter the specific need at hand. Their office is truly compassionate and genuinely committed to helping their clients work through the obstacles they are facing. It's a safe and non-judgmental environment where you will feel comfortable opening up about your needs, concerns, and struggles." 

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"I've been with Giesken Counseling Services for 1 year and have loved every experience! We are a growing and thriving practice and have such an amazing team of therapists and staff who offer quality support and services to our community."

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"I saw Jerilynn for about a year and a half, and I feel so lucky to have found her when I did. I met with her during a time when my anxiety and self-esteem were major obstacles, and she helped me realize what changes I needed to make in my life. She was compassionate yet objective and provided constructive reminders when I needed them. Her office is warm and inviting, I always felt comfortable. I highly recommend!"

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“I’m doing much better than when I first started therapy.”

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“Very nice staff members and a comfortable environment.”

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“My therapist is well-informed, relatable, receptive, and helpful. She has provided multiple resources for me with anything I’d like to learn more about. She consistently holds me accountable and is kind in helping me grow. It’s the strongest therapeutic relationship I’ve ever experienced with a therapist.”

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“My therapist is wonderful. She always makes me feel safe and listened to. I can tell she truly cares about her clients.”

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"My therapist is open to listening to my concerns and issues and provides feedback and suggestions."

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"My daughter has been practicing techniques at home that she learns with her therapist. She has definitely grown, and her conditions have improved since beginning with Giesken Counseling."

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"My daughter's therapist is absolutely wonderful and has truly helped my daughter!"

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"The office is a safe space for me, I always feel comfortable to talk about anything and everything."

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"I love everything about Jessica - very good at listening but also balancing it with her talking too."

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“Having a good relationship with a therapist was something I struggled to find. I feel like my therapist listens and doesn't judge me. I trust her, and that makes it easy to open up.”

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“My experience has been very smooth and easy since the very beginning of sending an inquiry email to now being in the care of my therapist for a few months. I have referred many clients to your practice and will continue to do so. Thank you so much for offering immediate and complete support and multiple options for patients.”

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“My daughter is actually excited to see her therapist. It has definitely been a positive experience for her.”

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“My therapist really listens to me. She is very understanding and helpful with my journey through anxiety.”

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"I have been seeing Jessica P. at Giesken Counseling for the better part of a year now, and I cannot recommend her enough! She is wonderful and has helped me immensely as I navigate all the things that come after welcoming a new baby. The office staff are also always friendly as well, and it was very easy to try another counselor (Jessica) when I first started with Giesken after the first person I saw was not a good fit."

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"Alexis has helped me so much. Just recently, I've been diagnosed with cancer and divorce, and I totaled my pickup. I enjoy therapy, and she's so down to earth, and that makes it easier to open up. And Mckenzie at the front desk, she's so good at her job, especially being so young, very responsible and thorough."

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"Our grandson has been visiting one of the wonderful counselors at GCS for the last three months, and we couldn’t be happier! It’s heartwarming to see his smile coming back, and he’s enjoying more happy days. Plus, he’s doing a great job managing his emotions. We’re so thankful our daughter discovered GCS for him!"

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“A loved one saw David. David's patient manner and demeanor were a perfect match. Patient /counselor worked together to develop goals, evaluating progress and roadblocks during sessions. David ensured my loved one felt their treatment plan was their own, ensuring autonomy and respect, building confidence, and providing helpful counsel to specific challenges.” 

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