“In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”
—Abraham Maslow
Our Services
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We offer individual therapy as well a marital/couples counseling. Sessions are generally 50 minutes and we have appointments available Monday through Thursday.
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We offer pre surgical evaluations, spinal cord stimulator evaluations, and mental health evaluations. Whether you need to be cleared for surgery or need a thorough diagnosis for medication management we can help! Evaluations are often sought out for bariatric surgery, pain simulators, and diagnosis and treatment.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy, often referred to as ART, is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly (usually within 1-5 sessions). This can be used to treat various issues, but is most commonly used for trauma.
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Starting in 2023 our support groups will be orgnaized and conducted through a closed Facebook group. Please join “Amarillo Bariatric Services” on Facebook to stay connected and up to date.
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Integrative health coaching is a personalized approach to health and wellness that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues. This method emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body’s systems and seeks to create holistic, sustainable changes in lifestyle and behavior. Coaches work alongside participants to develop tailored wellness plans, incorporating nutrition, exercise, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
“Keep the knowledge, lose the pain”
ART FAQ’s
What is ART?
Kristin Wylie LPC and Dr. Davis are both certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy, often referred to as ART, is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly (usually within 1-5 sessions).
Clients suffering from trauma and other mental health problems such as Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Addictions/ Substance Abuse , Performance Anxiety, Family Issues, Victimization/Poor Self Image, Victimization/Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues/Infidelity, Codependency, Grief, Job Related Stress, Pain Management, Memory Enhancement and many other mental and physical conditions can experience remarkable benefits starting in the first session.
What can I expect during an ART session?
The client is always in control of the entire ART session, with the therapist guiding the process. Although some traumatic experiences such as rape, combat experiences, or loss of a loved one can be very painful to think about or visualize, the therapy rapidly moves clients beyond the place where they are stuck in these experiences toward growth and positive changes. The process is very straightforward, using relaxing eye movements and a technique called Voluntary Memory/Image Replacement to change the way in which the negative images are stored in the brain. The treatment is grounded in well-established psychotherapy techniques, and the end result is that traumas and difficult life experiences will no longer trigger strong emotions or physical reactions. Importantly, clients do not even have to talk about their traumas or difficult life experiences with the therapist to achieve recovery.
What is voluntary image replacement?
ART’s powerful technique of Voluntary Memory/Image Replacement (VMR/VIR) is used when clients are very clear about wanting to get rid of traumatic images and they come to a session prepared to process out the old images and restore mental health by replacing it with a more positive image. Although they know that the new image is not the actual memory, it feels like a new start for them. The memory story remains while the images from the trauma are erased or replaced. Once this happens, the Trigger Origin (T.O.) is removed and the client’s affect changes – often in an instant. Clients have spoken of their old images becoming “like a distant dream.” Even if the old scene does not fade completely, the new scene will firmly attach itself to it so that the clients move on easily to see the new scene they have chosen.
Is ART right for me?
ART can help with a large number of issues. Whether you are greiving the loss of a loved one, have been through a traumatic event, or are simply struggling with your day-to-day functioning, we can help. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.