What is Brainspotting?

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Brainspotting is a brain-body therapy that helps process trauma and emotionally overwhelming experiences that may feel difficult to resolve through traditional talk therapy alone. By working with the brain, body, and nervous system, Brainspotting can access experiences that are often held beyond words, creating opportunities for deeper emotional processing and healing.

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Brainspotting may be helpful for a wide range of concerns, including traumatic pet loss or the death of a loved one, childhood wounds, difficult or abusive relationships, anxiety, chronic stress, medical or caregiving trauma, chronic illness, and the lingering impact of overwhelming life experiences. It can also support sustained recovery from substance use by helping process underlying trauma. Many Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and neurodivergent individuals also find Brainspotting to be a gentle and effective approach.

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Brainspotting can be integrated into ongoing psychotherapy or offered in sessions that primarily focus on Brainspotting, depending on your goals, preferences, and clinical needs. Some clients use it occasionally to complement traditional talk therapy, while others choose to incorporate it more regularly into their healing process.

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I completed my initial Brainspotting training in 2018 and continue to deepen my clinical skills through advanced training, consultation, and ongoing education. My approach also integrates mindfulness, meditation, nervous system regulation, and mind-body practices to support meaningful and lasting healing.

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If you are curious about Brainspotting, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can explore whether this approach may be a good fit for your unique needs and goals.

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How Brainspotting Can Help

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Brainspotting may be helpful for:

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• trauma and PTSD

• pet loss and grief

• traumatic loss

• childhood experiences

• anxiety and overwhelm

• Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP)

• neurodivergent individuals

• chronic illness and medical trauma

• caregiver stress

• sustained recovery from substance use

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What Is a Brainspotting Session Like?

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During a Brainspotting session, we'll begin by talking about what you'd like to work on. Using your body's natural responses and your visual field as a guide, we'll identify a "brainspot" that helps access deeper emotional processing. Throughout the session, I remain present and attuned while you notice whatever thoughts, emotions, memories, or body sensations arise. There is no right or wrong way to experience Brainspotting. Some people notice subtle shifts, while others experience profound emotional release. The process moves at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.

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My Approach

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Brainspotting is more than a technique. It is a relational, attuned process. I believe healing occurs when people feel safe, supported, and deeply understood. My role is not to direct your experience, but to provide a grounded, compassionate presence while your brain and body access their own innate capacity for healing.

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Every Brainspotting session is tailored to your unique needs. Some sessions involve more conversation, while others allow for deeper, nonverbal processing. We move at a pace that feels safe and manageable, honoring your nervous system and your individual goals.

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Since completing my initial Brainspotting training in 2018, I have continued to deepen my skills through advanced training, consultation, and ongoing professional development. My work is also informed by trauma-informed care, attachment theory, mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and an understanding of the powerful connection between the brain, body, nervous system, and relationships.

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Whether you are processing trauma, grief, pet loss, chronic illness, anxiety, or another overwhelming life experience, my goal is to create a supportive environment where healing can unfold naturally and at your own pace.

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FAQ

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Do I have to relive the trauma?

No.

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Can Brainspotting be combined with talk therapy?

Yes.

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Can Brainspotting help with grief?

Absolutely.

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Can we switch between Brainspotting and talking?

Yes.​​​​