(she/her)
I am Debra Futterman, LCSW, and I provide ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY (ART) as a short-term, trauma-focused adjunct to your ongoing therapy. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and respect for each individual’s unique experience. ART is designed to help you process and resolve trauma efficiently, typically within 1–5 sessions (averaging three), while you continue working with your primary therapist for ongoing support. Appointments are based on clients' availability due to the length of sessions.
The first session is different from traditional therapy. We will briefly review your goals and relevant history, but the primary focus is on the trauma you would like to address. ART does not require you to share detailed descriptions of the traumatic event, allowing you to work through it without extensive verbalization. During this session, I will explain how ART works and guide you through practicing the techniques used in treatment, including the use of eye movements. The first session will be 45 - 50 minutes. The subsequent sessions, while ART is being conducted, can range from 75-120 minutes.
I believe once you meet me, you will find I am genuine and very easy to talk to. I provide a relaxed and comfortable environment with my warm, non-judgmental, and genuine conversational manner.
Whether you're seeking healing from trauma, facing anxiety or relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, my goal is to empower you to make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we will work towards understanding your experiences and developing strategies that resonate with you. I work with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, stress, and life challenges. I provide trauma resolution through the use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Memory Reconsolidation in 3-6 sessions and combine it with other modalities to allow for long-term results. If you are only looking for trauma resolution and have a therapist you love, I can work with you to remove the symptoms from the trauma, and you can go back to your regular therapist.
Motivational Interviewing
I am trained and certified in Motivational Interviewing and I use it often along with other modalities once I meet with the client to determine the best options suited for them and their style.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I am trained and certified in Solution Focused Brief Treatment. It is an exceptional modality from a strengths perspective that helps empower clients to visualize themselves when the problem is no longer with them.