Brainspotting Therapists in El Segundo, CA

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Debbie G Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Welcome to LatinxWellness! My name is Debbie Ramirez and have been in the field for over 18 years. I am passionate about building wellness and healing in communities of color and in particular the Latinx community. As a child of Central American immigrants, I have the experience of growing up in a bicultural world and having to navigate the values of both cultures. People tend to describe me as a calming and grounding presence. I use techniques such as mindfulness and Brainspotting to really integrate the mind-body connection as well as facilitating intergeneration healing. Please feel free to contact me for a free consult to see if
Welcome to LatinxWellness! My name is Debbie Ramirez and have been in the field for over 18 years. I am passionate about building wellness and healing in communities of color and in particular the Latinx community. As a child of Central American immigrants, I have the experience of growing up in a bicultural world and having to navigate the values of both cultures. People tend to describe me as a calming and grounding presence. I use techniques such as mindfulness and Brainspotting to really integrate the mind-body connection as well as facilitating intergeneration healing. Please feel free to contact me for a free consult to see if
(310) 504-1821 View (310) 504-1821
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Samantha Schumann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, CBP
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245
I utilize a neuroscience deep brain-based therapy called Brainspotting.
Are you frustrated by making the same mistakes over and over again? You know what you should be doing when it comes time to perform but when it comes time you don't know how to do? Perhaps you've suffered an injury or a concussion that has set you back or you've seen other traumatic injuries on the field. Are there moments you feel like you'll never get back on track? Do you suffer from the yips? In the therapy I do, athletes can beat performance anxiety, increase performance confidence, get out of a near depression, and better recover from injury and concussions.
I utilize a neuroscience deep brain-based therapy called Brainspotting.
Are you frustrated by making the same mistakes over and over again? You know what you should be doing when it comes time to perform but when it comes time you don't know how to do? Perhaps you've suffered an injury or a concussion that has set you back or you've seen other traumatic injuries on the field. Are there moments you feel like you'll never get back on track? Do you suffer from the yips? In the therapy I do, athletes can beat performance anxiety, increase performance confidence, get out of a near depression, and better recover from injury and concussions.
(424) 484-5863 View (424) 484-5863
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Soul Care for Black Clinicians® Academy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAEd
Verified Verified
El Segundo, CA 90245  (Online Only)
Soul Care For Black Clinicians® is specifically dedicated to support the mental health and functioning of Black clinical professionals and ultimately improving the trajectories of Black families and Black communities! We provide individual therapy, family, and couples therapy. Our specialties include primarily the following: depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, career situations, identifying patterns of self-sabotage, coping with grief and loss, working through relationship/family issues, as well as other issues impeding healthy functioning in Black clinical professionals
Soul Care For Black Clinicians® is specifically dedicated to support the mental health and functioning of Black clinical professionals and ultimately improving the trajectories of Black families and Black communities! We provide individual therapy, family, and couples therapy. Our specialties include primarily the following: depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, career situations, identifying patterns of self-sabotage, coping with grief and loss, working through relationship/family issues, as well as other issues impeding healthy functioning in Black clinical professionals
(310) 846-8420 View (310) 846-8420
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Tanisha Tatum
Psychologist, MS, LEP, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
Have you or your child ever talked about feeling "different" or "out of place"? Maybe you struggle to identify with the people & world around you. Perhaps, as a young adult, you feel unprepared for "adulting", frustrated, and overwhelmed. These are common thoughts of my clients; pre-teens, teens & young(ish) adults who want support whether struggling with school, work stress, socializing, self-esteem, and want to learn more about themselves. My services include mental health counseling (ages 13+) and private psychoeducational evaluations (ages 7+) with an emphasis on Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism.
Have you or your child ever talked about feeling "different" or "out of place"? Maybe you struggle to identify with the people & world around you. Perhaps, as a young adult, you feel unprepared for "adulting", frustrated, and overwhelmed. These are common thoughts of my clients; pre-teens, teens & young(ish) adults who want support whether struggling with school, work stress, socializing, self-esteem, and want to learn more about themselves. My services include mental health counseling (ages 13+) and private psychoeducational evaluations (ages 7+) with an emphasis on Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism.
(424) 396-0021 View (424) 396-0021
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Victoria (Tori) Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
El Segundo, CA 90245
If you've been feeling more anxious than usual and sometimes totally numbed out, I want to meet you. Because you tend to experience your life and your emotions very deeply, you were often told you were “the sensitive one” growing up, and it wasn't used as a compliment. Let's rewrite that narrative together. I'm here to help you understand your mind-body connection so that you can use your sensitivity to your advantage.
If you've been feeling more anxious than usual and sometimes totally numbed out, I want to meet you. Because you tend to experience your life and your emotions very deeply, you were often told you were “the sensitive one” growing up, and it wasn't used as a compliment. Let's rewrite that narrative together. I'm here to help you understand your mind-body connection so that you can use your sensitivity to your advantage.
(310) 504-6624 View (310) 504-6624

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Elizabeth Huck
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW, DBT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
I am trained in Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS, ACT, & DBT, which are integral in healing by helping you address the trauma, depression, anxiety, and anger in the mind and body.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
(562) 526-1122 View (562) 526-1122
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Leonard Noel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266  (Online Only)
Using tools informed by Eastern spirituality, Brainspotting & mindfulness-based therapy, we’ll help you regain control & create the thriving, rewarding life you deserve.
It started with small things. You were anxious about a work meeting, so you made up an excuse to get out of it. Then you canceled a dinner date – you’d been looking forward to it, but the anxiety became too severe as it neared. Over and over, you let worry dictate your choices until it’s gotten to the point where you don’t even feel in control anymore. Your anxiety makes the decisions, and you’re just along for the ride. You’ve tried making changes and developing healthier habits. Constantly blaming yourself for your shortcomings, trying to criticize your anxiety into submission. But, it’s no use. This is not the life you imagined.
Using tools informed by Eastern spirituality, Brainspotting & mindfulness-based therapy, we’ll help you regain control & create the thriving, rewarding life you deserve.
It started with small things. You were anxious about a work meeting, so you made up an excuse to get out of it. Then you canceled a dinner date – you’d been looking forward to it, but the anxiety became too severe as it neared. Over and over, you let worry dictate your choices until it’s gotten to the point where you don’t even feel in control anymore. Your anxiety makes the decisions, and you’re just along for the ride. You’ve tried making changes and developing healthier habits. Constantly blaming yourself for your shortcomings, trying to criticize your anxiety into submission. But, it’s no use. This is not the life you imagined.
(424) 378-5047 View (424) 378-5047
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Elaine Quintiliani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I am trained in Brainspotting, which offers the opportunity to process and release a wide range of emotionally and bodily-based conditions which is an excellent tool that can be integrated into your therapy.
My specialty as a therapist is eating disorder recovery, body image issues, self-esteem, and creating a safe and supportive space to explore any and all issues that come up in the struggles of life. My clients range in age from adolescent/teens to adults. My other areas of treatment include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, maladaptive behaviors, and trauma.
I am trained in Brainspotting, which offers the opportunity to process and release a wide range of emotionally and bodily-based conditions which is an excellent tool that can be integrated into your therapy.
My specialty as a therapist is eating disorder recovery, body image issues, self-esteem, and creating a safe and supportive space to explore any and all issues that come up in the struggles of life. My clients range in age from adolescent/teens to adults. My other areas of treatment include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, maladaptive behaviors, and trauma.
(310) 231-6589 View (310) 231-6589
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Dr. Helena R. Brown
Registered Psychological Associate, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
As a certified Brainspotting clinician, I specialize in accessing unprocessed trauma for expedited healing.
Greetings! Let's tackle life's challenges together. I'm here to empower you in resolving internal conflicts and finding fulfillment. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addiction recovery, I focus on enhancing relationships, fostering authenticity, and finding deeper meaning. Let's uncover your strengths and develop practical strategies for healing and growth.
As a certified Brainspotting clinician, I specialize in accessing unprocessed trauma for expedited healing.
Greetings! Let's tackle life's challenges together. I'm here to empower you in resolving internal conflicts and finding fulfillment. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addiction recovery, I focus on enhancing relationships, fostering authenticity, and finding deeper meaning. Let's uncover your strengths and develop practical strategies for healing and growth.
(310) 620-6423 View (310) 620-6423
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Kelly Spagnuolo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Kelly is a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, trained in Attachment focused EMDR, trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and trained under one of the founding member of the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy.
Kelly Spagnuolo is devoted to helping her clients tap into their unique ability to heal, assisting them in accessing their unlimited potential. Through her unconditional positive regard and compassionate attunement, Kelly is masterful at providing a safe space for healing to occur. Kelly knows first-hand how to heal the wounded parts inside. As a result, she is able to guide her clients on their journey to Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, and gracefully facilitates a re-connection to the Authentic Self. Kelly is able to assist her clients with healing on all levels of Consciousness; Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual.
Kelly is a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, trained in Attachment focused EMDR, trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and trained under one of the founding member of the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy.
Kelly Spagnuolo is devoted to helping her clients tap into their unique ability to heal, assisting them in accessing their unlimited potential. Through her unconditional positive regard and compassionate attunement, Kelly is masterful at providing a safe space for healing to occur. Kelly knows first-hand how to heal the wounded parts inside. As a result, she is able to guide her clients on their journey to Self-Discovery, Self-Empowerment, and gracefully facilitates a re-connection to the Authentic Self. Kelly is able to assist her clients with healing on all levels of Consciousness; Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual.
(310) 751-7037 View (310) 751-7037
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Anita Tenzera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Specialty training in: - Brainspotting- effective method for variety of emotional and somatic conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma.
Wellness matters in obtaining a higher quality of life. Daily stressors and emotions impact our well-being and ability to grow. By using the mindful approach, we can process the emotions and traumas that are stuck in the body through aches, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and triggers. We can work on increasing intimacy, respect, and affection in a relationship. I am a bilingual speaking (Croatian/English) marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, youths, adults, and families of all ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations.
Specialty training in: - Brainspotting- effective method for variety of emotional and somatic conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma.
Wellness matters in obtaining a higher quality of life. Daily stressors and emotions impact our well-being and ability to grow. By using the mindful approach, we can process the emotions and traumas that are stuck in the body through aches, anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and triggers. We can work on increasing intimacy, respect, and affection in a relationship. I am a bilingual speaking (Croatian/English) marriage and family therapist and I work with individuals, couples, youths, adults, and families of all ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations.
(424) 372-5603 View (424) 372-5603
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Jamie Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I specialize in trauma processing by using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
I specialize in trauma processing by using BrainSpotting and Trauma Resiliency Model.
Are you going through internal struggle due to trauma? Do you feel anxious and depressed about the future? Do you struggle with family issues and relationship issues? I’m willing to meet you where you are, help you process unwanted thoughts and emotions, and help develop an action plan to effectively cultivate your healing and growth. I’m here to help you explore unresolved feelings (anxiety, depression, anger, helplessness, grief, etc.) and develop skills to effectively cope with them. Thus, you can feel relieved and fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and others.
(424) 232-0893 View (424) 232-0893
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Jennifer Dodd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034  (Online Only)
Are you working towards a more fulfilling life but continue to find areas where you get stuck or become overwhelmed? Are you hurting inside and unsure of where to turn? Many of our struggles stem from our relationships with others and we often need tools for navigating them, help with setting boundaries, and support in healing the wounds that might arise. Clinicians at Embodied Life Therapy Center bring a wealth of knowledge, training, and experience in working with relationship issues and the impact on our lives as a result.
Are you working towards a more fulfilling life but continue to find areas where you get stuck or become overwhelmed? Are you hurting inside and unsure of where to turn? Many of our struggles stem from our relationships with others and we often need tools for navigating them, help with setting boundaries, and support in healing the wounds that might arise. Clinicians at Embodied Life Therapy Center bring a wealth of knowledge, training, and experience in working with relationship issues and the impact on our lives as a result.
(503) 386-4207 View (503) 386-4207
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Kelly Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266  (Online Only)
Are you going through situations you’re not sure how to respond to? Are there days you need direction, or someone to confide in openly—someone who will ask you the hard questions? Most days you feel exhausted, not quite like yourself. You've wanted to get out of that downward spiral, find healing or discover a happier you. Therapy could be the path to where you want to be. Your days feel like a routine without purpose and motivation? get the kids dressed, eat, household chores, work, play with the kids, school work, sleep…task after task? And maybe throw in a self-help book, or at least glance at it over on your nightstand?
Are you going through situations you’re not sure how to respond to? Are there days you need direction, or someone to confide in openly—someone who will ask you the hard questions? Most days you feel exhausted, not quite like yourself. You've wanted to get out of that downward spiral, find healing or discover a happier you. Therapy could be the path to where you want to be. Your days feel like a routine without purpose and motivation? get the kids dressed, eat, household chores, work, play with the kids, school work, sleep…task after task? And maybe throw in a self-help book, or at least glance at it over on your nightstand?
(310) 340-1223 View (310) 340-1223
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(310) 905-5816 View (310) 905-5816
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Iris Lee Knell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Does your middle school or high school aged child need some additional support? Are they struggling in school or with maintaining friendships? Perhaps someone in the family is ill with cancer or has a substance abuse issue? I specialize in working with children and families navigating life's difficult moments and transitions. With over 20 years of experience as a school counselor, and over 30 years in practice as a therapist, I bring a unique perspective in helping individuals adjust. I work with the entire family to help promote positive behavior and teach coping skills.
Does your middle school or high school aged child need some additional support? Are they struggling in school or with maintaining friendships? Perhaps someone in the family is ill with cancer or has a substance abuse issue? I specialize in working with children and families navigating life's difficult moments and transitions. With over 20 years of experience as a school counselor, and over 30 years in practice as a therapist, I bring a unique perspective in helping individuals adjust. I work with the entire family to help promote positive behavior and teach coping skills.
(310) 906-4562 View (310) 906-4562
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Dr. Danika Zivot - Coaching & Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, DBH, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Danika is an interactive therapist - she doesn't just sit back and listen! She specialize's in behavioral health, emotional regulation, health + wellness coaching, and professional and personal growth. She uses compassion and directness as she helps you uncover and break the unhealthy patterns that can keep you stuck, and help you develop the skills and strategies to create a balanced and fulfilling life. She can help you experience healthier relationships with yourself and with others, enhance your emotional intelligence and rational perspective, and be more balanced between mind, body, and soul.
Danika is an interactive therapist - she doesn't just sit back and listen! She specialize's in behavioral health, emotional regulation, health + wellness coaching, and professional and personal growth. She uses compassion and directness as she helps you uncover and break the unhealthy patterns that can keep you stuck, and help you develop the skills and strategies to create a balanced and fulfilling life. She can help you experience healthier relationships with yourself and with others, enhance your emotional intelligence and rational perspective, and be more balanced between mind, body, and soul.
(424) 459-8601 View (424) 459-8601
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Narcissistic Abuse And Childhood Trauma Recovery Amanda Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Have you experienced narcissistic abuse or childhood trauma, and you want more than anything to experience true freedom and stop repeating the toxic patterns that are keeping you stuck. You might feel overwhelmed by the past, drained by constant overthinking and people pleasing, or stuck in self-doubt. You are finally ready to break the cycles and toxic patterns you learned to survive the abuse you endured. You want to find your voice, and rediscover your self-worth. Now you are on a mission to find someone who truly understands the depth of your pain and can help you reclaim your life.
Have you experienced narcissistic abuse or childhood trauma, and you want more than anything to experience true freedom and stop repeating the toxic patterns that are keeping you stuck. You might feel overwhelmed by the past, drained by constant overthinking and people pleasing, or stuck in self-doubt. You are finally ready to break the cycles and toxic patterns you learned to survive the abuse you endured. You want to find your voice, and rediscover your self-worth. Now you are on a mission to find someone who truly understands the depth of your pain and can help you reclaim your life.
(424) 543-7364 View (424) 543-7364
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Andrea S Kahrs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCPS
Verified Verified
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Life transitions exist in all parts of our lives and those changes, whether good or bad, can be challenging to navigate. I specialize in working with couples, families & individuals seeking Counseling and/or Mediation during various stages of their relationships. I also specialize in Sex Addiction Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity. I work with the partners of a sex addicts. Partners of sex addicts find their lives have been turned upside down. Life as they knew it has vanished. I can help to navigate through this new ground and prepare for disclosure if that is desired by the partner.
Life transitions exist in all parts of our lives and those changes, whether good or bad, can be challenging to navigate. I specialize in working with couples, families & individuals seeking Counseling and/or Mediation during various stages of their relationships. I also specialize in Sex Addiction Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity. I work with the partners of a sex addicts. Partners of sex addicts find their lives have been turned upside down. Life as they knew it has vanished. I can help to navigate through this new ground and prepare for disclosure if that is desired by the partner.
(310) 896-4212 View (310) 896-4212
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Sara Sedlik Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
I specialize in couple counseling, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, communication issues, and other issues like trauma, anxiety and ADHD. I work with adults and older teens who feel ready to do deep work. The problem is that most people wait, hoping things will shift on their own...but that rarely works. Therapy is effective because it moves us from a state of dysregulation to regulation; when the brain-body connection is in balance, our whole life from decision-making, performance and relationships are easier and more fulfilling. If your goal is to feel more in control and less frustrated, I will help you.
I specialize in couple counseling, relationship dynamics, self-esteem, communication issues, and other issues like trauma, anxiety and ADHD. I work with adults and older teens who feel ready to do deep work. The problem is that most people wait, hoping things will shift on their own...but that rarely works. Therapy is effective because it moves us from a state of dysregulation to regulation; when the brain-body connection is in balance, our whole life from decision-making, performance and relationships are easier and more fulfilling. If your goal is to feel more in control and less frustrated, I will help you.
(310) 341-4761 View (310) 341-4761
Brainspotting Therapists

How does brainspotting work?

Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.

Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?

Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.

How effective is brainspotting?

Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.

How long does brainspotting take to work?

A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.