How Does Post Induction Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy Help You Overcome Your Anxiety & Depression?

At Rooted In Strength in Wayzata, MN, we believe that healing looks different for everyone. Whether you're working through trauma, anxiety, or relationship challenges, the path forward should reflect your unique story and needs.

Two powerful methods we offer—Post Induction Therapy (PIT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)—are often used to help individuals process emotional pain, but they take very different approaches. Understanding the differences between these therapies can help you make an informed choice about what’s right for you.

What Is Post Induction Therapy (PIT)?

Post Induction Therapy (PIT), created by renowned therapist Pia Mellody, is a deeply relational and introspective therapy model. It focuses on how childhood experiences, trauma, and family dynamics shape our adult behaviors and emotional patterns.

At Rooted In Strength, we often use PIT to help clients:

• Heal from developmental trauma

• Reconnect with and protect their inner child

• Build healthier boundaries and self-worth

• Understand patterns rooted in codependency or relational dysfunction

This process can be emotional and transformative. PIT is best for individuals ready to explore the roots of their pain and create meaningful, lasting change.

What Is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a cutting-edge, evidence-based therapy that helps people rapidly reduce the distress associated with traumatic memories, anxiety, grief, and more—often in just a few sessions.

At our Wayzata office, ART is ideal for clients who:

• Want relief from PTSD symptoms or trauma without revisiting every detail

• Struggle with panic, phobias, or sleep issues

• Prefer a structured, non-invasive approach

• Are looking for short-term therapy with fast results

ART uses guided visualization and eye movements to help your brain reprocess distressing memories in a safe, controlled way—allowing the emotional charge to fade while the facts remain.

PIT vs. ART: Which Therapy Is Right for You?

Aspect	Post Induction Therapy (PIT)	Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Focus	Early trauma, emotional patterns, inner child work	Specific traumatic memories, anxiety, or phobias
Approach	Talk therapy, introspective, emotion-focused	Eye movements, visualization, highly structured
Duration	Long-term, deep healing	Short-term, rapid symptom relief
Best For	Relational trauma, codependency, family-of-origin work	PTSD, anxiety, grief, performance anxiety

Healing at Rooted In Strength – Wayzata, MN

Our therapists are trained in both PIT and ART, and we’re committed to helping you find the modality that fits your goals, your pace, and your story. Whether you’re ready to dive deep into early emotional wounds or seeking immediate relief from trauma, we’re here to guide you through it with compassion, skill, and a personalized approach.

If you're in Wayzata or the surrounding Minneapolis area, and curious about therapy options, let’s talk. Together, we can find the path that helps you heal, grow, and thrive—rooted in strength.