What is brainspotting?
Brainspotting was discovered by David Grand, Ph.D. in 2003. This is a “newer” type of therapy that is different from talk therapy.
Brainspotting is a process that locates points called “brainspots” in the client’s visual field that allows for deep access into the midbrain where trauma or emotional pain is stored. It can help clients identify and process issues, reduce symptoms of trauma and/or anxiety, and help increase more self-awareness.
“Brainspotting is based on the profound attunement of the therapist with the patient, finding a somatic cue and extinguishing it by down-regulating the amygdala. It isn’t just PNS (Parasympathetic Nervous System) activation that is facilitated, it is homeostasis”
—Robert Scaer, MD, “The Trauma Spectrum”
How do I know if brainspotting is right for me?
Brainspotting can help with a wide range of mental health issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and stress. If you have had difficulties in talk therapy in the past, Brainspotting can help dig deeper to release and identify unresolved issues that have been impacting your daily functioning. Additionally, Brainspotting can be used to help with performance anxiety or creative blocks. It allows you to be in control and is a flexible therapy that can be tailored towards your needs.
If you are curious or if talk therapy is not working for you, we are here to help you get started on the process towards healing and releasing emotional pain or struggles.