At A Helping Hand Counseling Center, we understand that mental health is essential to overall wellness. Our psychiatric services are tailored to support individuals struggling with conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, and more. Our team, in our convenient St Cloud, FL location, is here to help you find a path forward through personalized treatment and compassionate care.
This form helps explore your potential fit for EMDR vs. ART.
To help me determine the most effective approach for your treatment, please answer the following questions honestly.
There are no right or wrong answers.
Instructions: For each item, check the option that most closely matches your preference or experience.
Use the screening questions to consider your trauma history, symptoms, visualization comfort, and preferences for therapy. Your answers can help you reflect on whether EMDR or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) may feel like a better starting point.
The questionnaire is a guide, not a diagnosis or a substitute for a clinical evaluation. A clinician at A Helping Hand Counseling Center can discuss your responses and recommend an approach suited to your needs.
EMDR uses structured processing and bilateral stimulation to help people work through distressing memories. ART also supports trauma recovery and may use visualization techniques; the experience and fit can vary from person to person.
There is no need to decide on a modality before seeking care. A therapist can explain both approaches, consider your symptoms and comfort level, and adjust your treatment plan as therapy progresses.