Brainspotting Therapy

Brainspotting is a powerful, brain-based therapy that can help people process trauma, anxiety, and emotional distress by working directly with the nervous system. Developed by Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting uses the connection between specific eye positions and emotional experience to locate and release unresolved energy that may be held in the body.

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While traditional talk therapy often works through the thinking brain, Brainspotting reaches deeper regions of the brain—the areas responsible for emotion, memory, and survival. This allows for healing that is often faster, deeper, and more intuitive—without needing to retell painful stories.

The core principle of Brainspotting is simple:  Where you look affects how you feel.

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In a session, your therapist helps you find a specific eye position—called a brainspot—that is connected to the emotional or physical issue you’re working through. As you focus on that spot, while noticing sensations or emotions that arise, your brain and body begin to process and release what’s been stuck.

Sessions are often supported with bilateral music, a gentle, rhythmic sound that helps both sides of the brain stay engaged, calm, and open to healing.

Brainspotting can be beneficial for a wide range of concerns, including:

• Trauma & PTSD 

• Anxiety & Panic 

• Chronic Stress & Burnout 

• Grief & Loss 

• Phobias

• Helps access and process the root causes of emotional pain, even when they are beyond conscious awareness

•  You don’t need to verbally recount distressing events for the therapy to be effective

• Supports nervous system regulation and emotional processing by engaging both mind and body

•  Allows for a pace that feels safe and empowering, honoring your unique process

•  Offers a nonverbal, sensory-informed option for neurodivergent individuals who may find traditional therapy overwhelming or ineffective