Brainspotting Therapy for Emotional Healing
ONLINE THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA
A powerful, brain-based method to process trauma, ease anxiety, and release emotional blocks
Uncover the root of your pain
Are you...
Someone whose thinking, re-thinking, and overthinking can get in the way of taking action?
A super-successful high achiever who gets steamrolled by anxiety more than you’d like to admit?
Thrown off your game by the slightest sign of conflict when it comes to family and friends?
Looking to remove the mental blocks that are keeping you from performing your best?
Tired of working so hard to keep moving forward despite a trauma history you just can’t shake?
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Stuck in patterns of fear, anxiety, or sadness, unable to break free from the past. Stuck with habits you don’t remember signing up for. Stuck in thought spirals that can keep you awake at night. Maybe you’ve felt stuck for so long, you’ve just accepted it as The. Way. Life. Is.
What if you could change that?
Brainspotting offers a powerful somatic approach to help you heal
How Brainspotting therapy works
At this point, you may be wondering, “What the heck is Brainspotting, anyway?” Perhaps you have heard of EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Brainspotting’s older sibling and know that it works to treat trauma.
Brainspotting is a unique body-based therapy built on the belief that the body already knows how to heal itself, it just needs a little help getting unstuck. The process is gentle yet deeply effective, using specific eye positioning and focused mindfulness to access the areas of the brain where trauma is stored. This process often leads to profound shifts in how individuals feel and perceive their past experiences, while unlocking greater emotional freedom and creativity.
We’re not always aware of how our body stores the memories of the things we experience. And we can’t stop it – it happens automatically without our knowledge or input! So sometimes, even if we think we’ve come to terms with a past experience, our bodies may still be holding on to the memories.
Those stored memories can then start to sneak their way into other experiences, interactions, and decisions in our lives. Have you ever had a really strong emotional reaction that seemed out-of-proportion to what was happening? That’s your trauma memory showing up and misfiring an alarm even though you are not in danger.
Brainspotting allows you to find the eye position to access those memories, process them, and release them. And it doesn’t require rehashing traumatic events over and over. You can tell me as much or as little as you want about what you have experienced.
Brainspotting can build resilience, reduce symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and empower you to live a more fulfilling life.
Who Can Benefit from Brainspotting therapy?
Brainspotting is incredibly versatile and can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, including those who:
Have suffered (complex) trauma or grief
Whether it’s a one-time incident or chronic distress, trauma and grief can leave a lasting imprint on the brain. Brainspotting helps to access and heal these deep wounds, offering relief from symptoms like anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and the pain of loss.
Live with Financial or Self-Worth Issues
Money struggles can often be tied to deep feelings of unworthiness or financial trauma. Brainspotting can help heal these issues, whether it's financial abuse, overspending, under-earning, or a sense of never having enough.
Struggle with anxiety, stress, or feeling stuck
For those who feel overwhelmed by stress or stuck in patterns in relationships, Brainspotting provides a focused, effective way to calm the nervous system release emotional blocks, and help you move forward.
Are dealing with physical pain or chronic illness
Brainspotting has been shown to alleviate chronic pain and symptoms often linked to unresolved emotional issues, helping you achieve physical and emotional well-being.
Face creativity or performance blocks
Many individuals find themselves blocked or unable to access their full potential. Brainspotting can help you reach new heights in your work or craft by unlocking the subconscious barriers that hinder flow and creativity.
Whether your symptoms are recent or decades old, Brainspotting can provide a pathway to healing and recovery.
The Benefits of Brainspotting Therapy
One of the most powerful aspects of Brainspotting is its ability to reach parts of the brain that are often inaccessible through traditional talk therapy. Emotional and creative blocks are stored not just in our memories but also in our bodies and subconscious minds. Brainspotting allows you to bypass the cognitive filters and tap directly into the brain's emotional and sensory processing centers.
This deep, targeted approach can lead to faster and more thorough healing along with creative growth. Clients often report feeling a sense of relief and release after just a few sessions. Over time, Brainspotting can help you reclaim your life from the grip of trauma that has kept you feeling stuck, restoring your ability to feel joy and connection, and unlocking new levels of expression. Whether you're seeking to heal emotionally or elevate your creative abilities, Brainspotting offers a path to transformative change.
Brainspotting for Trauma
Brainspotting is a highly effective therapeutic approach for those who have experienced trauma. It allows for deep healing of emotional and physical pain stored in the body.
Deep Emotional Healing
Brainspotting helps access and process deeply buried feelings and memories, leading to profound emotional release and healing.
Reduction in PTSD Symptoms
Many individuals experience a significant reduction in symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.
Improved Emotional Regulation:
By processing trauma at its core, Brainspotting makes it easier to manage anxiety, depression, and anger.
Relief from Chronic Pain:
Trauma often manifests as physical pain or tension in the body. Brainspotting can help alleviate psychosomatic symptoms by addressing the emotional root causes.
Enhanced Sense of Safety and Peace
As trauma is processed and released, individuals often report feeling a greater sense of emotional stability.
Brainspotting for Creativity and Performance
Brainspotting is also a powerful tool for unlocking creativity and overcoming blocks. Whether you're an artist, performer, or professional, Brainspotting can help you reach new heights in your creative endeavors.
Reignite Creativity
Brainspotting helps remove subconscious blocks are hindering your creative process, allowing for a freer flow of ideas and expression.
Reduce Performance Anxiety
Brainspotting can help dissolve stage fright, social anxiety, and stress, enhancing your ability to perform and interact confidently.
Increase Focus and Productivity
By addressing underlying emotional factors, Brainspotting can make it easier to stay on track and achieve your goals.
Boost Self-Confidence
Brainspotting helps resolve the emotional wounds that contribute to feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
Cultivate Deeper Creativity
As you clear emotional blockages, you may find yourself connecting more deeply with your authentic creativity.
BRAINSPOTTING THERAPY THAT’S TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
Things we can work through with Brainspotting:
Anxiety, sadness, anger
Shame or low self-esteem
Medical trauma, diagnosis, or chronic illness
Habits that you struggle to control
Performance or creativity enhancement
Money trauma or stress
Traumatic events or other painful memories
Relationship patterns you want to change – toxic relationships, attracting the wrong partner, feeling unseen or misunderstood
The pain of experiencing chronic discrimination and microaggressions
Wow that sounds great! But is Brainspotting legit?
I know, I know, it sounds a little wacky. But, there is growing evidence that Brainspotting works to resolve trauma. It’s been used with survivors of traumatic events like 9/11 and the Sandy Hook school shooting as well as to help competitive athletes master skills for the first time after failing on every previous attempt. For Years.
Check out some of the research here.
Or watch this quick video
What to Expect During a Brainspotting Session
A typical Brainspotting session lasts between 50 to 90 minutes. It is a collaborative and client-centered process. I will help find your “brainspot” through specific eye positions that correlate with your emotional or physical discomfort. Once the brainspot is located, you’ll focus on it as you allow your brain and body to process and release the stored emotions.
Sessions are conducted in a safe, supportive environment, where you are encouraged to fully explore and process whatever comes up. My role is to support you throughout the session, ensuring that you feel comfortable and empowered as you move through the healing process.
The experience is highly individualized. Some clients may experience intense emotional releases, while others may feel a gradual unfolding of insights and healing. I will be with you every step of the way providing the safety you need to explore whatever arises during the session.
IMAGINE A LIFE WHERE THINGS ARE DIFFERENT…
Imagine feeling equipped to navigate life’s ups and downs without being overwhelmed by them.
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Imagine relationships that feel authentic, connected, and fulfilling, as you say goodbye to patterns of mistrust, withdrawal, or conflict.
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Imagine nailing that task, project, or skill that has been out of reach for so long, feeling newfound clarity, motivation, and confidence.
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Imagine releasing yourself from the shame and guilt you feel over what happened to you, as you see yourself in a new light—capable, deserving, and strong.
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Imagine experiencing a reduction in physical discomfort, better sleep, and an overall improvement in your mental and physical health.
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Imagine finally getting unstuck
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All of this is possible for you
You can
transform
the pain of the past
Brainspotting can help you get there
What you need to know about Brainspotting therapy
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That will vary based on each client. Many clients feel relief after Brainspotting Intensives or 8-12 sessions.
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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.
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Yes! You can still see your regular therapist while adding on a short-term course of Brainspotting. You may find that you are able to make new progress in your regular therapy after Brainspotting.
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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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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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