Brainspotting Therapists in Redlands, CA

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David Sparks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
My name is David Sparks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Brainspotter based in Antioch, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and addiction. I have an integrated approach, often utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and brainspotting to reduce symptoms and improve wellness.
My name is David Sparks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Brainspotter based in Antioch, CA, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and adolescents, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and addiction. I have an integrated approach, often utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and brainspotting to reduce symptoms and improve wellness.
(951) 498-4944 View (951) 498-4944
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Bernadet Yaghobian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
My name is Bernadet Yaghobian. and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I like to use an integrative approach focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Codependency, Addiction, Anger Management, Narcissistic Abuse, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Divorce, Stress, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Women's issues, and Spirituality.
My name is Bernadet Yaghobian. and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I like to use an integrative approach focusing on the mind, body, and spirit. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Codependency, Addiction, Anger Management, Narcissistic Abuse, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Divorce, Stress, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Women's issues, and Spirituality.
(909) 610-1193 View (909) 610-1193
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Julie Estrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
Talk therapy isn't enough and you're having a tough time containing your feelings, thoughts, urges and physical sensations. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined. Panic, grief and shame have you holding back, making it impossible to risk or rest. You are willing to work, just don't know where to start. You're realizing you need experienced support to not only heal and accept your tender parts, but also real tools you can put into action to self-regulate, transform and be able to grow through this! You want to get better and you will.
(909) 546-4236 View (909) 546-4236
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Dr. Attaway And Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92374
As a Psychologist & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, I am committed to helping people work through what's keeping them stuck - confusion, emotional or physical pain. I'll help you identify what's holding you back, interfering with your relationships and life plans. We'll identify your hidden habits of thinking that continually disrupt your ability to maximize your potential in each area of your life. As we uncover and rewrite the scripts that are running in the background and keeping you stuck in pain and frustration, you'll find yourself experiencing a newfound peace coupled with creativity and motivation.
As a Psychologist & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years, I am committed to helping people work through what's keeping them stuck - confusion, emotional or physical pain. I'll help you identify what's holding you back, interfering with your relationships and life plans. We'll identify your hidden habits of thinking that continually disrupt your ability to maximize your potential in each area of your life. As we uncover and rewrite the scripts that are running in the background and keeping you stuck in pain and frustration, you'll find yourself experiencing a newfound peace coupled with creativity and motivation.
(951) 708-1959 View (951) 708-1959
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Meditative Minds Counseling & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redlands, CA 92373  (Online Only)
Welcome to Meditative Minds Counseling & Wellness. Are you struggling with Anxiety? Depression? Past trauma? Feel you have come to a breaking point with your mental health? We can help! We are a collaborative team who provide a holistic approach to healing. We work with individuals, couples and children as young as age six. We have clinicians who specialize in using DBT, Mindfulness, Movement/somatic therapy, EMDR and yoga therapy for trauma. Together we can create a personalized healing plan for you.
Welcome to Meditative Minds Counseling & Wellness. Are you struggling with Anxiety? Depression? Past trauma? Feel you have come to a breaking point with your mental health? We can help! We are a collaborative team who provide a holistic approach to healing. We work with individuals, couples and children as young as age six. We have clinicians who specialize in using DBT, Mindfulness, Movement/somatic therapy, EMDR and yoga therapy for trauma. Together we can create a personalized healing plan for you.
(951) 227-7612 View (951) 227-7612
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Nicole Goolsby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS, EMDR
Verified Verified
Redlands, CA 92373
Not accepting new clients
My practice is centered around providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for each of my clients to openly share and process what is most important to them. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, body image issues, low self esteem, relationship/family issues, depression, trauma, and shame. I am a certified eating disorder specialist. I am also a certified EMDR therapist and can utilize EMDR when appropriate to support healing from distressing life events and trauma.
My practice is centered around providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for each of my clients to openly share and process what is most important to them. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, body image issues, low self esteem, relationship/family issues, depression, trauma, and shame. I am a certified eating disorder specialist. I am also a certified EMDR therapist and can utilize EMDR when appropriate to support healing from distressing life events and trauma.
(909) 443-2081 View (909) 443-2081

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Janice D Agdigos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colton, CA 92324  (Online Only)
I am a Certified Grief Educator, EMDR trained, CTMH, and Trained in Brainspotting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, treating individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and phase of life issues. I am truly grateful to be given the opportunity to walk with individuals and be a witness of their journey of healing, self-discovery, growth, and transformation through these years.
I am a Certified Grief Educator, EMDR trained, CTMH, and Trained in Brainspotting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 17 years of experience in the mental health field, treating individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and phase of life issues. I am truly grateful to be given the opportunity to walk with individuals and be a witness of their journey of healing, self-discovery, growth, and transformation through these years.
(951) 556-6899 View (951) 556-6899
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Lauren Lorge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland, CA 92346
Some of the evidence-based interventions I use include CBT, DBT, brainspotting, solution-focused approach, motivational interviewing, IFS, and ACT.
Hi! My name is Lauren Lorge, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I use a client-centered, non-judgmental, genuine approach that focuses on addressing the issues that get in the way of clients living the life they want to live. I have worked with a range of ages including older teens, young adults, middle aged and up to 65 years old. Anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma have been typical things clients have come to therapy for. I use a client-centered approach and like to focus on the goals the client has come in to work on.
Some of the evidence-based interventions I use include CBT, DBT, brainspotting, solution-focused approach, motivational interviewing, IFS, and ACT.
Hi! My name is Lauren Lorge, and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). I use a client-centered, non-judgmental, genuine approach that focuses on addressing the issues that get in the way of clients living the life they want to live. I have worked with a range of ages including older teens, young adults, middle aged and up to 65 years old. Anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma have been typical things clients have come to therapy for. I use a client-centered approach and like to focus on the goals the client has come in to work on.
(951) 667-8343 View (951) 667-8343
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Lynn Flewelling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Loma Linda, CA 92354
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting, two of the best methods for healing trauma and PTSD; talk therapy, mindfulness, sand tray, and dream work.
Pema Chödrön wrote, "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." My therapeutic work is Depth Psychology-based, grounded in the knowledge that all emotional pain has a root source, and that to alleviate the symptoms, we must find that source and heal those old wounds. I treat trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, women's issues, codependence, grief & loss, stage of life issues, creativity, and LGBQIA and Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming issues. I work with transgender/NGC adults, and families.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting, two of the best methods for healing trauma and PTSD; talk therapy, mindfulness, sand tray, and dream work.
Pema Chödrön wrote, "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." My therapeutic work is Depth Psychology-based, grounded in the knowledge that all emotional pain has a root source, and that to alleviate the symptoms, we must find that source and heal those old wounds. I treat trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, women's issues, codependence, grief & loss, stage of life issues, creativity, and LGBQIA and Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming issues. I work with transgender/NGC adults, and families.
(951) 249-7684 View (951) 249-7684
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Sonia Guilfoos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Bernardino, CA 92404
I have found brainspotting to be a very effective approach to healing trauma in a much shorter time than regular talk therapy.
My name is Sonia Guilfoos and I’m a licensed psychotherapist with a license in clinical/mental health social work. I am Latina and first-generation Mexican American. I specialize in brain spotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, and intergenerational trauma, and I use a variety of approaches to help my patients meet their goals. I am well versed in 12-step recovery work, shadow work, and inner child healing. I am very comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, intergenerational trauma, low self-worth, and addictions. Currently, I prefer working with adults, not couples.
I have found brainspotting to be a very effective approach to healing trauma in a much shorter time than regular talk therapy.
My name is Sonia Guilfoos and I’m a licensed psychotherapist with a license in clinical/mental health social work. I am Latina and first-generation Mexican American. I specialize in brain spotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, and intergenerational trauma, and I use a variety of approaches to help my patients meet their goals. I am well versed in 12-step recovery work, shadow work, and inner child healing. I am very comfortable treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, intergenerational trauma, low self-worth, and addictions. Currently, I prefer working with adults, not couples.
(559) 377-7173 View (559) 377-7173
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Vanessa Engelbert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Bernardino, CA 92404  (Online Only)
Hello my name is Vanessa! As a client-centered, strength-based therapist, I will meet you where you are, listen with empathy, and provide you with support and unconditional positive regard. I am skilled in working with anxiety, depression, trauma and women's issues. I also work with those in recovery from substance abuse/addiction and eating disorders (on an outpatient basis), codependency and co-occurring chronic medical issues. I have specialized knowledge of Diabulimia (Type 1 Diabetes + Bulimia) and am a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I can help you to improve your relationships and learn to establish healthy boundaries,
Hello my name is Vanessa! As a client-centered, strength-based therapist, I will meet you where you are, listen with empathy, and provide you with support and unconditional positive regard. I am skilled in working with anxiety, depression, trauma and women's issues. I also work with those in recovery from substance abuse/addiction and eating disorders (on an outpatient basis), codependency and co-occurring chronic medical issues. I have specialized knowledge of Diabulimia (Type 1 Diabetes + Bulimia) and am a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I can help you to improve your relationships and learn to establish healthy boundaries,
(626) 507-4812 View (626) 507-4812
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Frances Blanco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Bernardino, CA 92405  (Online Only)
Sometimes the chaos and confusion that life can present may cause us to lose our way. I love working with people to rediscover who they are or were meant to be. I have extensive experience with Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. Again, I am here for you and there is hope. I use a combination of evidence based therapies that include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths Perspective, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Sometimes the chaos and confusion that life can present may cause us to lose our way. I love working with people to rediscover who they are or were meant to be. I have extensive experience with Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. Again, I am here for you and there is hope. I use a combination of evidence based therapies that include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths Perspective, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
(909) 939-9146 View (909) 939-9146
Victorville Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MD
Verified Verified
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Victorville Counseling! Our clinic provides a wide variety of services all throughout California. Our mission is to ensure you are provided with quality care as you embark on your therapeutic journey. We have providers who can provide services in Arabic and Spanish. We also provide Court Ordered/CFS Requested Therapy, Mental Health Evaluations, Short Term Therapy, and much more. To see if we are able to provide a certain service please give us a call.
Accepting New Clients! Welcome to Victorville Counseling! Our clinic provides a wide variety of services all throughout California. Our mission is to ensure you are provided with quality care as you embark on your therapeutic journey. We have providers who can provide services in Arabic and Spanish. We also provide Court Ordered/CFS Requested Therapy, Mental Health Evaluations, Short Term Therapy, and much more. To see if we are able to provide a certain service please give us a call.
(442) 237-5450 View (442) 237-5450
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Yahsemin Lennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Moreno Valley, CA 92555  (Online Only)
Are you tired of repeating the same unhealthy behaviors expecting a different outcome? Are you having trouble getting out of bed in the mornings? Do you avoid certain topics out of fear of confrontation? Did you forget the reasons you fell in love with your partner? Are you ready to work on yourself? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, marriage, parenting, or other mental health issues, I am here to listen and help.
Are you tired of repeating the same unhealthy behaviors expecting a different outcome? Are you having trouble getting out of bed in the mornings? Do you avoid certain topics out of fear of confrontation? Did you forget the reasons you fell in love with your partner? Are you ready to work on yourself? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationships, marriage, parenting, or other mental health issues, I am here to listen and help.
(951) 494-4608 View (951) 494-4608

Online Therapists

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Maria Llamas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cathedral City, CA 92234
I am certified in both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting Therapy, all of which utilize mind/body strategies for reactions that result from traumatic events including those from childhood.
My name is Maria Llamas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing teletherapy throughout California. I specialize in treating trauma by integrating evidence-based trauma-informed modalities to meet each client's specific needs at their pace. I evaluate and treat a wide range of clinical problems including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, feeling tense or stressed, relationship challenges and or individuals who can’t quite understand why things feel out of sorts. I have a particular interest in working with adults who are survivors of trauma, including those from childhood.
I am certified in both EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Brainspotting Therapy, all of which utilize mind/body strategies for reactions that result from traumatic events including those from childhood.
My name is Maria Llamas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing teletherapy throughout California. I specialize in treating trauma by integrating evidence-based trauma-informed modalities to meet each client's specific needs at their pace. I evaluate and treat a wide range of clinical problems including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief/loss, self-esteem issues, feeling tense or stressed, relationship challenges and or individuals who can’t quite understand why things feel out of sorts. I have a particular interest in working with adults who are survivors of trauma, including those from childhood.
(209) 396-8027 View (209) 396-8027
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Pasadena Trauma Therapy, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
28 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
Our trauma specialists have been trained in a variety of modules, including Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapies, the Havening Techniques, EMDR, Parts Work/IFS, Inner Child Healing Work, etc.
You can heal from TRAUMA. If you are living with traumatic events from your past, ranging from sexual abuse, incest, rape, humiliation, violence, and attachment wounds, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, we join you on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing. Our trauma specialists can assist you in reconnecting with yourself and your body, feel grounded, and helping you manage your life more smoothly.
Our trauma specialists have been trained in a variety of modules, including Trauma Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapies, the Havening Techniques, EMDR, Parts Work/IFS, Inner Child Healing Work, etc.
You can heal from TRAUMA. If you are living with traumatic events from your past, ranging from sexual abuse, incest, rape, humiliation, violence, and attachment wounds, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, we join you on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing. Our trauma specialists can assist you in reconnecting with yourself and your body, feel grounded, and helping you manage your life more smoothly.
(818) 275-0776 View (818) 275-0776
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Elizabeth Price
PhD , MA Sped
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92869
I run Priceless BrainSpotting, an online service that helps educators, caregivers, and neurodivergent individuals overcome educational trauma and enhance performance with BrainSpotting.
My background in cognitive education, special education, educational leadership, and personal experience with disAbility on all sides of the education table, from IEP meetings to state education departments, drives my compassionate and intuitive approach.
I run Priceless BrainSpotting, an online service that helps educators, caregivers, and neurodivergent individuals overcome educational trauma and enhance performance with BrainSpotting.
My background in cognitive education, special education, educational leadership, and personal experience with disAbility on all sides of the education table, from IEP meetings to state education departments, drives my compassionate and intuitive approach.
(307) 317-3846 View (307) 317-3846
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Emma Tasini
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91105
I feel passionately about working with the LGBTQ+ community and am trained in EMDR & Brainspotting.
When you first start therapy, delving into your concerns can often feel like a complex puzzle, exploring the many pieces and aspects that make up your experiences. As a therapist, I am here to be your collaborator, creating a warm and grounded environment where we can safely explore these pieces. I am deeply committed to social justice and believe that mental health does not exist in a vacuum. We are influenced by the society and world around us. My approach to therapy is rooted in values of anti-oppression, and working to understand and acknowledge the systemic factors that impact our well-being.
I feel passionately about working with the LGBTQ+ community and am trained in EMDR & Brainspotting.
When you first start therapy, delving into your concerns can often feel like a complex puzzle, exploring the many pieces and aspects that make up your experiences. As a therapist, I am here to be your collaborator, creating a warm and grounded environment where we can safely explore these pieces. I am deeply committed to social justice and believe that mental health does not exist in a vacuum. We are influenced by the society and world around us. My approach to therapy is rooted in values of anti-oppression, and working to understand and acknowledge the systemic factors that impact our well-being.
(323) 825-6406 View (323) 825-6406
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Jamie Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101
I specialize in trauma processing 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 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.
(626) 317-9711 View (626) 317-9711
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Brainspotting Trauma Therapist Giselle Laguna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, pain, relationship challenges, or cultural barriers? It can be incredibly tough to find a therapist who gets you. You deserve someone who empathizes with your experiences and works with you to overcome emotional burdens. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and substance misuse. By integrating Brainspotting and my background in energy healing, I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Welcome to my page! Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, pain, relationship challenges, or cultural barriers? It can be incredibly tough to find a therapist who gets you. You deserve someone who empathizes with your experiences and works with you to overcome emotional burdens. I specialize in PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, and substance misuse. By integrating Brainspotting and my background in energy healing, I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
(619) 473-2561 View (619) 473-2561
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.