Brainspotting
In person and online therapy for adults near Minneapolis and across MN.
Brainspotting - A Pathway To Deeper Healing
Brainspotting is a powerful, brain-body therapy that helps you process and release emotional or physical pain that talking alone can’t always reach. It’s based on the understanding that where you look affects how you feel and that certain eye positions can help access unprocessed experiences stored in the brain and body.
In Brainspotting, healing doesn’t come from analyzing what happened, but from allowing your body and nervous system to naturally process what’s been held inside. This approach often feels gentle yet surprisingly deep, helping clients move through stuck emotions, stress, and trauma at a pace that feels right for them.
You are ready for deep healing and change. . .
How Brainspotting Works
When something overwhelming happens, parts of our brain and body can hold onto that experience, keeping us in patterns of anxiety, pain, or reactivity. Brainspotting helps identify and release those stored responses through focused awareness and attunement from your therapist.
By guiding your gaze to specific “brainspots,” we access the brain’s natural ability to heal and reorganize itself. It’s not about reliving old experiences, but about noticing what arises in the present moment such as sensations, emotions, or thoughts and letting your nervous system complete the processing that couldn’t happen before.
What to Expect in a Session
Brainspotting sessions are calm and supportive. You may sit quietly with your eyes focused on a particular point while noticing what’s happening inside. I’ll help you stay grounded and connected throughout, offering a steady presence as your body and brain do the work they’re designed to do.
Each person’s experience is unique. Some notice subtle shifts right away, while others find that changes unfold gradually — through increased calm, clarity, or connection with themselves and others.
How Does Brainspotting Help
Brainspotting works directly with the deeper regions of the brain and nervous system where trauma and stress are stored. By allowing your system to process at its own pace, this method can reduce symptoms like anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic tension while supporting emotional balance and resilience.
Clients often describe feeling more present, lighter, and less reactive after Brainspotting — as though something long held inside has finally been released.
Is Brainspotting effective and how can I learn more about it?
Early research and client experiences show that Brainspotting can be just as effective—if not more so—than many traditional trauma therapies. Many people begin to notice meaningful shifts and symptom relief within just a few sessions, especially when working with a skilled and attuned therapist.
Several research articles documenting the history and effectiveness of Brainspotting are available on the Brainspotting website through the following link: https://brainspotting.com/about-bsp/research-and-case-studies/
FAQs
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Telehealth can be a convenient and comfortable options when it comes to fitting therapy into your schedule. Brainspotting can be equally as effective via telehealth as it is in person.
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I highly recommend incorporating Brainspotting into your sessions for a more holistic and balanced healing experience. However, if you prefer a hybrid approach or a more traditional "talk therapy" style, I fully support whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Some clients also choose to use Brainspotting alongside their regular therapy to address specific challenges. If this applies to you, feel free to let me know, and we can discuss how to make it work.
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Life can be hectic, but sometimes it’s important to carve out dedicated time to address what’s really holding you back. Intensive Brainspotting therapy offers an efficient and effective way to dive deeper into your challenges. Whether you’re working through sports performance issues, trauma, substance use, or problematic sexual behaviors, an intensive session allows us to focus on your goals in a more concentrated way, helping you move forward faster.