The Target 2 Zero Method
A clear, efficient system for reducing symptoms, improving performance, and strengthening resilience.
“Where science meets healing.”
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Target 2 Zero is a comprehensive system designed to enhance performance, prevent symptoms before they start, and provide effective treatment when needed.
Life exposes all of us to events that leave lasting physical and emotional imprints. Whether it’s a single traumatic moment or the accumulated stress of daily life, these experiences can change how our brain and body respond long after the original event has passed.
Target 2 Zero was originally developed as a therapeutic intervention and later expanded into a full framework for prevention and performance optimization. It dramatically reduces the lingering effects of high-stress or adverse experiences, helping people return to clarity, calm, and control.
ENHANCE
Optimize operational performance by neutralizing performance-limiting factors from prior incidents through tactical skill development and organizational readiness protocols
PREVENT
Deploy rapid stress recovery protocols to neutralize negative symptoms from adverse operational events
TREAT
Rapidly neutralize or eliminate symptoms from adverse operational events using cutting-edge neuroscience and memory reconsolidation research in high stress activities
Why Symptoms Occur
When an experience falls anywhere between “bothersome” and “life-threatening,” the brain stores the information to keep us safe in the future.
Later, when something triggers that memory — a smell, sound, taste, sensation, movement, or even a thought — the nervous system reacts as if the event is happening again. This reaction leads to symptoms such as:
- Anxiety
- Over-alertness
- Physical discomfort
- Avoidance
- Emotional distress
These responses are not signs of weakness — they are protective mechanisms that are trying to keep us safe.
How Target 2 Zero Works
Target 2 Zero helps the brain reconsolidate the memory — meaning it updates, reorganizes, and “files it away” properly.
Once a memory is reconsolidated, the associated symptoms often decrease dramatically or disappear entirely.
This allows individuals to respond to life from the present moment rather than from old survival reactions.
How It Compares to Traditional Approaches
The current gold-standard treatments for post-traumatic symptoms include:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 53 out of 100 people no longer meet criteria for PTSD after 6 weeks to 6 months of these treatments.
While effective, these approaches are time-intensive and often require long-term therapeutic engagement.
Target 2 Zero was developed to address that gap.
A Faster, More Efficient Approach
Target 2 Zero has demonstrated:
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reduction in PTSD symptoms
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faster results compared to EMDR
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No Adverse Events in Performance Applications
Origins of the Method
Target 2 Zero was developed in 2021 by Scarlett Williams, LPC, who sought a more effective way to reduce suffering for clients experiencing distress after adverse events.
In 2022, she expanded the system with Target 2 Zero: Rapid Stress Reduction, a preventative protocol created for mental health professionals working during the adversities of war.
Today, Scarlett trains clinicians, teams, and organizations to use Target 2 Zero for:
- Treatment
- Symptom prevention
- Performance enhancement
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept insurance?
I currently accept Aetna and Anthem. Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement are available upon request.
Is telehealth available?
Yes, secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions are available where permitted.
What is Target 2 Zero?
An evidence-informed method that uses neuroplasticity and graded movement to quickly reduce the lasting effects of stress. For organizational training, visit Target2Zero.com.