Brainspotting Intensives
SAN FRANCISCO AND ACROSS CALIFORNIA
An accelerated, deep, focused approach to healing trauma, anxiety, and emotional blocks — personalized for faster relief and deeper breakthroughs.
You’ve waited long enough to feel better
What is Brainspotting Intensive Therapy?
Brainspotting Intensive Therapy is a powerful way to accelerate the healing that you would experience in a typical therapy or Brainspotting session. Rather than going to counseling for a 50 minute session once a week, you will set aside a specific chunk of time over multiple days for intensive therapeutic work. It is a concentrated way to get the power of Brainspotting without having to wait between sessions. It helps people explore more deeply and achieve results more quickly.
Why do a Brainspotting Intensive?
You want to experience deep therapeutic work that can change your life quickly
You have had a very painful experience in the past that is still affecting you today
You have already done EMDR or Brainspotting before and found it helpful
You want to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for a big life transition like a serious relationship, becoming a parent, a medical procedure, starting a new job, or moving to a new city
Your schedule, life, or family situation make attending weekly therapy appointment feel more overwhelming than supportive. And you don’t want to sit on a wait list for weeks or months before getting the care you need
You have tried weekly therapy but wounds from your past keep showing up. You feel frustrated with your lack of progress or like you are ready for a breakthrough
You struggle with relationships because your traumatic experiences get in the way of feeling safe to connect with others
Brainspotting intensives provide faster healing and more flexibility
Are Brainspotting Intensives right for me?
You might be a good fit for Brainspotting Intensives if:
You have PTSD or stress from a one-time traumatic event that continues to disrupt your life and cause significant distress.
You have experienced a sudden loss or death.
You have had an accident, medical diagnosis, or medical trauma that has changed the way you see yourself and your life.
You are in weekly therapy but want to address traumatic memories in order to get more out of your therapy sessions.
You have Complex PTSD from childhood neglect, ongoing discrimination based on your identity (race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexuality, etc.), or other ongoing stress.
You are a neurodivergent or highly sensitive person who wants to process over-stimulating experiences or overwhelming emotions.
Benefits of Brainspotting Intensives
Sessions are completed in a two, three, or four-day format reducing the need to take off work or find childcare for weekly sessions.
The upfront costs are greater for Intensives, but the shorter duration of therapy means that you save money over the course of treatment.
You can avoid waitlists for qualified and trauma-informed Brainspotting practitioners in your area and get the immediate benefits of symptom relief.
What Does a Brainspotting Intensive Include?
Your Brainspotting Intensive sessions take place virtually from anywhere in California, for 2-4 days and 3 hours each day. Intensive sessions are tailored to address specific treatment goals with a personalized plan. The condensed timing of an intensive allows us to dive deeply into the particular problem you want to address, all within a safe and focused environment.
1. Pre-Intensive Preparation
Prior to the Brainspotting Intensive, we meet for a 60 to 90-minute Pre-Intensive Assessment to determine your goals for the intensive session(s). and prepare for the experience We will look at what is working well in your life as well as areas where you want relief, growth, or to take a big step forward.
2. Personalized Treatment Workbook
Your customized workbook includes assessments and activities to prepare you for the Intensive. It also provides a way for you to reflect on your experience, summarize your learning, and track progress on your treatment goals before, during, and after our sessions.
3. Tailored Treatment Program
During the Brainspotting Intensive we do two things: 1) Brainspotting processing - Make the painful parts of your life hurt less and 2) Brainspotting resourcing - Help the good parts feel even better.Depending on where you are in your journey, we may spend time on your earliest relationships (i.e. attachment), have a more future-oriented focus, or anywhere in between.
4. Post-Intensive Interview
After the Brainspotting Intensive, we meet for a 60 to 90-minute Post-Intensive session to reflect on what was most meaningful for you and create a plan to incorporate those elements into your life moving forward.Sharing insights with the important people in your life, is a great way to celebrate your progress and set yourself up for ongoing growth!
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INTENSIVE THERAPY THAT’S TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS.
Things we can work through in a Brainspotting intensive:
Traumatic events or other painful memories such as accidents, assault, neglect, or abuse
An unshakeable feeling that you aren’t good enough, aren’t lovable or are broken
Medical trauma, diagnosis, or chronic illness
Habits that you struggle to control
Performance enhancement (athletes, creatives… Yup, it’s true)
Money fears - not making what you are worth, excessive spending, fear of spending
Relationship patterns you want to change – toxic relationships, attracting the wrong partner, feeling unseen or misunderstood
The pain of experiencing chronic discrimination and microaggressions
What is the cost and investment for a Brainspotting Intensive
2 Day
From $2,3006 face-to-face hours
Personalized Intensive workbook
3 Day
From $3,4009 face-to-face hours
Personalized Intensive workbook
4 Day
From $4,60012 face-to-face hours
Personalized Intensive workbook
How does a Brainspotting Intensive compare to weekly talk therapy?
A Typical Weekly therapy session looks like:
10 minutes checking in about the previous week.
25 to 30 minutes of Brainspotting and/or talk therapy
5 to 10 minutes of closing the session
You may find that each session gets focused on something specific that happened that week. Or you may find that you struggle to know how to use the time effectively to meet your overall goals.
You have time to consolidate what you are learning throughout the week between sessions, practice new skills on your own, and then talk through the experience.
An intensive Brainspotting therapy session looks like:
10 minutes checking in about a specific focus
70 to 75 minutes of Brainspotting processing
5 to 10 minutes of closing the session
With 2-3 times more processing time per session, you might fully resolve or greatly reduce the effects of a stressor in a half day.
You are doing more focused processing work over a shorter period of time allowing you to stick to focused treatment goals
You may find that it is easier to fully engage in weekly therapy sessions after completing intensive work.
IMAGINE A LIFE WHERE THINGS ARE DIFFERENT…
Imagine feeling stable and secure in relationships rather that constantly preparing for the worst
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Imagine feeling focused and present, rather than distracted, incapable, or numb.
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Imagine nailing that task, project, or skill that has felt out of your reach
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Imagine releasing yourself from the shame and guilt you feel over what happened to you
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Imagine finding relief from flashbacks or memories that have haunted you for too long
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All of this is possible for you
Ready to accelerate your healing?
Brainspotting Intensive Therapy can get you there
What you need to know about Brainspotting Intensive Therapy
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That will vary based on each client. During your consultation call, we will talk about your specific goals and create a custom plan for you. Many clients feel relief after 2 or 3 day Brainspotting intensives.
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Brainspotting is a brain-based therapy. In Brainspotting, we will access the spots where your traumatic memories are stuck. Then I will guide you through the processing and releasing of those memories. You can talk as little or as much as you would like during processing.
An Intensive is designed to accelerate the healing process so that you can find relief fast.
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Yes! Many people have successfully received Brainspotting therapy online. I will help you through the whole process.
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Brainspotting is a relatively new therapy, so we are still learning about how long it lasts. We do know, many people have had experienced long-term relief from Brainspotting.
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I’m so glad you asked! First, click the “Schedule a free consultation” button 👇to book our initial call. During our call together, we’ll have a short conversation about what’s bringing you to therapy now, answer any additional questions you might have, and overall get a chance to see if we’re a good fit.
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