What Is Brainspotting Therapy?
If you’ve ever felt like something is off but you can’t quite name it—like there’s emotional weight hiding just under the surface—Brainspotting might be for you.
This therapy goes deeper than talking. It’s designed to help your brain and body access and release the stuck emotional pain you may not even realize is still affecting you.
No need to rehash every detail. No need to “figure it all out.” Your body already knows where the pain is—it just needs space to let it out. That’s what Brainspotting gives you.
So... What Exactly Happens in Brainspotting?
It’s actually a lot simpler (and gentler) than it sounds. Your therapist helps you find a “brainspot”—a place in your field of vision that connects to a deep emotional or physical response.
That might sound weird, but trust me, your eyes are connected to your brain in some powerful ways. When we locate a spot that brings something up—emotionally, physically, or even just a shift in sensation—we pause there. We stay with it. Gently. Slowly.
And that’s where the healing starts. Your brain gets the space to process the stuff it couldn’t before. It’s like opening a door that’s been locked for years, but only when you feel ready.
Who Is This For?
You don’t have to check every trauma box to benefit from Brainspotting. You might not even call what you’ve been through “trauma.” But if you’ve ever felt:
Emotionally overwhelmed but can’t explain why
Stuck in anxiety, fear, or sadness that doesn’t match the moment
Triggered by things that “shouldn’t” bother you anymore
Disconnected from your body or constantly on edge
Tired of talking about the same stuff and still not feeling better
This kind of therapy might help. It’s especially helpful for anxiety, chronic stress, grief, depression, performance blocks, even physical pain.
And if other kinds of therapy haven’t helped much? Brainspotting could be the missing link.
What Does a Session Actually Look Like?
Picture a cozy space. No pressure to talk nonstop. No expectation to relive everything.
You’ll work with your therapist to find a “spot” that brings something up—and then just stay with it. Sometimes there are tears. Sometimes memories surface. Sometimes it’s just a sensation in your chest or throat.
Your therapist is there the whole time, tracking your body cues, helping you stay grounded, and holding the space. You don’t have to push anything. You get to let go at your own pace.
What Can Brainspotting Help With?
Everyone’s healing looks different, but here’s what clients often notice:
Deeper sleep
Less anxiety and racing thoughts
Fewer triggers from the past
More ease in your body
Clearer boundaries and emotional resilience
Feeling more you again
The best part? You don’t have to have all the words. Your body knows. Brainspotting helps it finally speak.
Ready to Try Something Different?
You’ve done the managing. The powering through. The trying to talk yourself out of it.
What if it’s time to try something that works with your body—not against it?
Let’s talk and see if Brainspotting feels like the right next step for you. No pressure. Just a space to finally feel what you’ve been holding, and maybe—just maybe—start to let it go.