If you’ve started exploring trauma therapy or anxiety treatment, you may have come across two approaches that are becoming increasingly popular: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). At Next Adventure Counseling & Consulting, many of our therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches, including both EMDR and ART, to help clients process difficult experiences and move toward healing.

While EMDR and ART have similarities, they also have important differences. The good news? Both therapies are highly effective for many people struggling with trauma, anxiety, stress, grief, or overwhelming life experiences.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming.
Not because people don’t want support — but because many don’t know where to begin.

One of the most common things we hear at Next Adventure Counseling & Consulting is:

“I know I probably should start therapy… but how do I find the right therapist?”

And honestly? That’s a really important question.

Struggling with stress, anxiety, or social media streaks? We offer therapy in Edina, Monticello, Minneapolis & online across Minnesota.

Marguerite Ohrtman recently joined the Angela Davis show on Minnesota Public Radio to discuss cell phone policies in Minnesota schools.

Marguerite Ohrtman said schools will need to find a balance.

At Next Adventure, we encourage our clients to continue to build self-confidence and express themselves.

“That fear of missing out is so great,” she said, citing the effects of smart devices on mental health. “People are seeing that they're causing anxiety, it's causing depression, it's causing ADHD, sleep deprivation. People are seeing those effects on their bodies.”

Ohrtman, who is also a therapist, said a simpler phone may be worth considering for someone who struggles with being present or gets anxious from not seeing what’s online.

Ohrtman, M. (August 21, 2023). Twin cities schools are cracking down on cell phone use.

Mortensen, S. (May 20, 2019 ) "I love building relationships and supporting students as they work toward their academic, social and career goals"