Brainspotting Therapists in Minnetonka, MN

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Melissa A. Raatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CHT, ART, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Accelerated Resolution, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Sand Tray, Mindfulness, NLP, EMDR, Coaching, Breathwork, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Trauma Focused, Healing Touch, Family Systems.
I believe all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationship and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among my goals in therapy. My personal journey through adoption, trauma, abuse, raising a child with mental health concerns, spiritual enlightenment, natural mental health, divorce, and remarriage have become the gifts I share though therapy. I believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone also believes in us.
Accelerated Resolution, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Sand Tray, Mindfulness, NLP, EMDR, Coaching, Breathwork, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Trauma Focused, Healing Touch, Family Systems.
I believe all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationship and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among my goals in therapy. My personal journey through adoption, trauma, abuse, raising a child with mental health concerns, spiritual enlightenment, natural mental health, divorce, and remarriage have become the gifts I share though therapy. I believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone also believes in us.
(763) 401-7618 View (763) 401-7618
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Enakshi Choudhuri
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, certified in trauma modalities such as EMDR, brainspotting and hypnotherapy.
Albert Einstein remarked, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”. At various times in our life we find ourselves challenged to do just that as we struggle to make it through the day. Using a strengths-based perspective, I will collaborate with you to understand and confront your unique challenges and empower you to find the inner strength and resources to facilitate positive healing change so you can keep moving forward. I firmly believe that while change is inevitable, being paralyzed by change is not and you have the power to construct your own unique pathway to optimal health and wellness.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, certified in trauma modalities such as EMDR, brainspotting and hypnotherapy.
Albert Einstein remarked, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”. At various times in our life we find ourselves challenged to do just that as we struggle to make it through the day. Using a strengths-based perspective, I will collaborate with you to understand and confront your unique challenges and empower you to find the inner strength and resources to facilitate positive healing change so you can keep moving forward. I firmly believe that while change is inevitable, being paralyzed by change is not and you have the power to construct your own unique pathway to optimal health and wellness.
(612) 361-2877 View (612) 361-2877
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Ina Lasmane
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55345  (Online Only)
With over 20 years of experience in trauma therapy, I work with adults to reclaim their lives from the impacts of trauma using innovative, body-centered approaches like EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, the Flash Technique, parts work, EFT, art therapy, and spiritual resourcing.
Have you experienced trauma or difficult events that have left you feeling anxious, angry, stressed, or overwhelmed? Maybe you’re feeling hypervigilant, irritable, or struggling with mood swings, nightmares, or flashbacks. Perhaps you're finding it hard to sleep or simply want to feel like yourself again. If any of this sounds familiar, please know that what you're going through is a natural response of your nervous system to what you’ve been through—it’s not a sign that something is "wrong" with you.
With over 20 years of experience in trauma therapy, I work with adults to reclaim their lives from the impacts of trauma using innovative, body-centered approaches like EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Brainspotting, the Flash Technique, parts work, EFT, art therapy, and spiritual resourcing.
Have you experienced trauma or difficult events that have left you feeling anxious, angry, stressed, or overwhelmed? Maybe you’re feeling hypervigilant, irritable, or struggling with mood swings, nightmares, or flashbacks. Perhaps you're finding it hard to sleep or simply want to feel like yourself again. If any of this sounds familiar, please know that what you're going through is a natural response of your nervous system to what you’ve been through—it’s not a sign that something is "wrong" with you.
(612) 559-8704 View (612) 559-8704
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Karina Golberg
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT, SEP
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55343
I have additional training in Brainspotting, Disordered Eating, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy.
Using an integrative approach, I will work with you to overcome challenges you may be dealing with. I am passionate about working with trauma in people of all ages and exploring how it impacts one's connection to Self, their attachment style and relationships. My approach incorporates the use of Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Yoga and other holistic strategies to enhance the lives of those who invite me on their path to growth and healing. I believe everyone should be treated with equality and respect, and I will strive to meet you where you are at and support you in addressing the areas of concern impacting you.
I have additional training in Brainspotting, Disordered Eating, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy.
Using an integrative approach, I will work with you to overcome challenges you may be dealing with. I am passionate about working with trauma in people of all ages and exploring how it impacts one's connection to Self, their attachment style and relationships. My approach incorporates the use of Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Yoga and other holistic strategies to enhance the lives of those who invite me on their path to growth and healing. I believe everyone should be treated with equality and respect, and I will strive to meet you where you are at and support you in addressing the areas of concern impacting you.
(651) 401-8406 View (651) 401-8406
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Rebecca Tveten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55305  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The choice to invest in yourself and make changes can be a difficult decision. It takes a certain level of strength and vulnerability in deciding to start therapy. I believe that healing is a journey that begins with your individual strengths, and I am grateful to be part of that path. I provide a warm and welcoming space for you to explore your own relationships, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs to reach your best self. This is a space to be heard, understood and to find healing.
The choice to invest in yourself and make changes can be a difficult decision. It takes a certain level of strength and vulnerability in deciding to start therapy. I believe that healing is a journey that begins with your individual strengths, and I am grateful to be part of that path. I provide a warm and welcoming space for you to explore your own relationships, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs to reach your best self. This is a space to be heard, understood and to find healing.
(952) 373-5449 View (952) 373-5449
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Eric E Strom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55343
I am focused on helping clients who are at a point in their life where they want and need a change. We will work together to help you identify what the underlying issues are, and how to best address them so that you can continue with life in the best way possible. I have experience working with clients who have suffered a life changing traumatic event such as combat, sexual abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault, and other traumatic events. Together, we can help you heal from these events in your life. They are a part of you, but do not need to define you.
I am focused on helping clients who are at a point in their life where they want and need a change. We will work together to help you identify what the underlying issues are, and how to best address them so that you can continue with life in the best way possible. I have experience working with clients who have suffered a life changing traumatic event such as combat, sexual abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault, and other traumatic events. Together, we can help you heal from these events in your life. They are a part of you, but do not need to define you.
(612) 230-5228 x702 View (612) 230-5228 x702
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Know Thyself Healing & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMFT, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Know Thyself Healing and Therapy believes all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationships and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among our goals in therapy. We connect with our own personal journeys through life’s challenges to connect with clients at a deeper level. We believe this allows us to not only empathize with our clients, but also partner with them on their specific healing journey. We believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone believes in us.
Know Thyself Healing and Therapy believes all clients hold the key to their own success and can be guided to that end in a safe, trusting, honest environment. Building relationships and skills for growth, understanding and healing are among our goals in therapy. We connect with our own personal journeys through life’s challenges to connect with clients at a deeper level. We believe this allows us to not only empathize with our clients, but also partner with them on their specific healing journey. We believe the keys essential to reaching any goal lies within each of us believing in ourselves and knowing that someone believes in us.
(952) 236-4341 View (952) 236-4341
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Ashley Baird Urbanski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305  (Online Only)
Are you seeking rapid relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, or other distressing experiences or mental health challenges? As a specialist in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I offer an innovative approach to healing that can bring about significant change in just a few sessions. I also specialize in treating eating disorders and operate from a HAES and intuitive eating approach. If you're looking for recovery support and freedom from your eating disorder, I can help with that too!
Are you seeking rapid relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, or other distressing experiences or mental health challenges? As a specialist in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I offer an innovative approach to healing that can bring about significant change in just a few sessions. I also specialize in treating eating disorders and operate from a HAES and intuitive eating approach. If you're looking for recovery support and freedom from your eating disorder, I can help with that too!
(763) 373-4677 View (763) 373-4677
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Lenora Lemke Holistic Health and Life Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55345
I'm a Holistic Health & Life Coach, and Somatic Therapist located in Plymouth, and I work with the body, mind and spirit. I help my clients create a clear vision of who they truly are and what they want in life, and I partner with them, empowering them to find within themselves what it takes to make that vision their reality. I integrate coaching, psychotherapy, spirituality, and holistic health based on my client's needs, and I work with emotions, core values, and unconscious beliefs. I greatly respect my clients and feel honored to join them in their path towards personal growth as they uncover their true potential.
I'm a Holistic Health & Life Coach, and Somatic Therapist located in Plymouth, and I work with the body, mind and spirit. I help my clients create a clear vision of who they truly are and what they want in life, and I partner with them, empowering them to find within themselves what it takes to make that vision their reality. I integrate coaching, psychotherapy, spirituality, and holistic health based on my client's needs, and I work with emotions, core values, and unconscious beliefs. I greatly respect my clients and feel honored to join them in their path towards personal growth as they uncover their true potential.
(952) 260-6624 View (952) 260-6624
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Victoria Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55305
My approach is non-blaming, strength based and encouraging. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family-of-origin work, and self-esteem. I use a combination of dependable, proven, effective techniques and integrate ideas and perspectives from many sources. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with training in individual counseling, family and relationship counseling. If you want practical, realistic, caring help, you will find it here.
My approach is non-blaming, strength based and encouraging. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, family-of-origin work, and self-esteem. I use a combination of dependable, proven, effective techniques and integrate ideas and perspectives from many sources. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with training in individual counseling, family and relationship counseling. If you want practical, realistic, caring help, you will find it here.
(651) 964-0974 View (651) 964-0974
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OmniHealing Therapeutic Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55343
What makes us unique is our specialization with integrating alternative practices and psychology, with an approach centered on trauma-informed care and cultural practices. Our mission is to empower the community by acknowledging the diverse and marginalized backgrounds we all come from while achieving transformative growth or healing. We offer individual, family, couples, and group therapy. If you have experienced trauma, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, confusion around your life, relationship(s), career, or are seeking healing within your relationships- we are the right agency for you.
What makes us unique is our specialization with integrating alternative practices and psychology, with an approach centered on trauma-informed care and cultural practices. Our mission is to empower the community by acknowledging the diverse and marginalized backgrounds we all come from while achieving transformative growth or healing. We offer individual, family, couples, and group therapy. If you have experienced trauma, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, confusion around your life, relationship(s), career, or are seeking healing within your relationships- we are the right agency for you.
(763) 297-2742 View (763) 297-2742
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Aidan Culloton
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Life can be a rewarding yet challenging journey. It would be my privilege to establish a warm and welcoming environment where we can work together and navigate through life's challenges. As a therapist, I am an empathetic and attuned listener. I take a holistic, client-centered and trauma-informed approach to foster healing. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, sport performance, self-confidence, self-worth and relationship difficulties. I have a passion for working with couples and families. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and eating disorders.
Life can be a rewarding yet challenging journey. It would be my privilege to establish a warm and welcoming environment where we can work together and navigate through life's challenges. As a therapist, I am an empathetic and attuned listener. I take a holistic, client-centered and trauma-informed approach to foster healing. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, sport performance, self-confidence, self-worth and relationship difficulties. I have a passion for working with couples and families. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults, and eating disorders.
(615) 882-4948 View (615) 882-4948
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Susan Nelson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Immediate Availability. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you've lost your own identity in the midst of your relationship or family life? Are you struggling to adapt to the season of life? I can help. I work with parents and teens, individually or together. I have special areas of focus in parents of medically complex children, and parents and partners of people with gender dysphoria. I also work with new parents and those struggling with infertility. I believe relationships are our greatest resource for stability and support, and I love helping people find more grounding and equilibrium through healthy connections.
Immediate Availability. Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you've lost your own identity in the midst of your relationship or family life? Are you struggling to adapt to the season of life? I can help. I work with parents and teens, individually or together. I have special areas of focus in parents of medically complex children, and parents and partners of people with gender dysphoria. I also work with new parents and those struggling with infertility. I believe relationships are our greatest resource for stability and support, and I love helping people find more grounding and equilibrium through healthy connections.
(952) 900-4809 View (952) 900-4809

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Breana Foley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
I am trained in Polyvagal, Tapping, Brainspotting, Healing our Core Issues, Transforming Touch, and Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy.
Are you ready to transform your healing journey? Explore the world of holistic healing and discover powerful alternative and complementary therapies that offer solutions beyond traditional talk therapy. Please take advantage of my free consultation to determine if I am the right fit. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in working with adults and children who are dealing with issues of anxiety, parenting, trauma, chronic illness, anger, and grief. I have experience working with individuals of all ages who have various disabilities.
I am trained in Polyvagal, Tapping, Brainspotting, Healing our Core Issues, Transforming Touch, and Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy.
Are you ready to transform your healing journey? Explore the world of holistic healing and discover powerful alternative and complementary therapies that offer solutions beyond traditional talk therapy. Please take advantage of my free consultation to determine if I am the right fit. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I specialize in working with adults and children who are dealing with issues of anxiety, parenting, trauma, chronic illness, anger, and grief. I have experience working with individuals of all ages who have various disabilities.
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Emalie Coplan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Using trauma-informed approaches like somatic practices, parts work (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, I’ll tailor interventions to your unique context.
If you’ve grown up in a dysfunctional family or faced neglect and abuse in close relationships, it can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. You might feel disconnected from yourself and others and unsure how to break free from the weight of the past. It’s possible to heal. I specialize in helping people who’ve experienced these kinds of trauma reconnect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you feel safe in your own skin, rediscover your genuine self, and build a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
Using trauma-informed approaches like somatic practices, parts work (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting, I’ll tailor interventions to your unique context.
If you’ve grown up in a dysfunctional family or faced neglect and abuse in close relationships, it can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns. You might feel disconnected from yourself and others and unsure how to break free from the weight of the past. It’s possible to heal. I specialize in helping people who’ve experienced these kinds of trauma reconnect with their authentic selves and strengthen their relationships. In our work together, we’ll focus on helping you feel safe in your own skin, rediscover your genuine self, and build a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
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Tori McCabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55419
I am also trained in the powerfully effective trauma modality Brainspotting.
We are all wired for connection. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples cultivate the intimacy for which they long. I believe that no matter how destructive behaviors may seem in couples and families, they typically represent people’s sincere efforts to achieve safety and satisfaction in their relationships. As a strengths-based therapist, I know that all individuals have capabilities and internal resources that can be utilized to facilitate growth and fulfilling connection. My work utilizes a psychobiological, trauma-informed attachment lens to cultivate relational and individual health.
I am also trained in the powerfully effective trauma modality Brainspotting.
We are all wired for connection. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples cultivate the intimacy for which they long. I believe that no matter how destructive behaviors may seem in couples and families, they typically represent people’s sincere efforts to achieve safety and satisfaction in their relationships. As a strengths-based therapist, I know that all individuals have capabilities and internal resources that can be utilized to facilitate growth and fulfilling connection. My work utilizes a psychobiological, trauma-informed attachment lens to cultivate relational and individual health.
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Andrea Undlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, MN 55447
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
I primarily support my clients through brain-based therapy/intervention (EMDR/ Brainspotting) and an evidenced-based therapy called Internal Family Systems or “Parts work” to heal past or recent hurts that are fogging or distorting the lens they see their present world through.
Please note: limited daytime availability. If you're here, I applaud you. I understand the decision to see a therapist has many different starting points and it's not always an easy path getting here. Perhaps this is your first time seeking therapy and perhaps you've sought therapy before. No matter where you may be on your journey, I would be honored to support you. Life can be hard and experiences can feed us many lies that cause us to believe we are broken, crazy, or damaged. It is important to me that all of my clients realize the truth that they are worthy, loveable, capable, and resilient.
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Mikey Weitekamp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wayzata, MN 55391  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Pulling from a mix of theories, including Feminist Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and systemic/relational approaches, we will work together to find the mix that best supports your personal growth and healing.
Living in this world can be hard, and we all need some help making sense of it from time to time. As a therapist, I hold a space full of humility, humor, and deep, genuine care as you explore your relationship with yourself and with those around you. Using a trauma-informed lens, I will walk beside you as you uncover insight, understanding, and resources that you have had all along. I have a passion for helping clients explore ways that we are impacted by oppressive systems and am LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, and kind affirming. Above all, I will prioritize being authentic and fully present with you as our conversations unfold.
Pulling from a mix of theories, including Feminist Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Brainspotting, and systemic/relational approaches, we will work together to find the mix that best supports your personal growth and healing.
Living in this world can be hard, and we all need some help making sense of it from time to time. As a therapist, I hold a space full of humility, humor, and deep, genuine care as you explore your relationship with yourself and with those around you. Using a trauma-informed lens, I will walk beside you as you uncover insight, understanding, and resources that you have had all along. I have a passion for helping clients explore ways that we are impacted by oppressive systems and am LGBTQ+, nonmonogamy, and kind affirming. Above all, I will prioritize being authentic and fully present with you as our conversations unfold.
(612) 509-5123 View (612) 509-5123
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Lorrie Ogren
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55407  (Online Only)
Adv level EMDR & Brainspotting, Cert in Transpersonal Clinical Hypnotherapy, Holo-dynamic Therapy Cert, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Cert.
I offer a unique blend of alternative therapies combining some of the newest discoveries in neuropsychology, mind-body integration and mindfulness. I do my best to work from a place of intuitive, compassionate, heart based support. Working together, we can explore your issues and uncover the root causes of your suffering using the subconscious, breath-work, mind-body awareness and many other transpersonal therapy methods. I believe therapy is the courageous process of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering the 'greater' self and learning to make conscious choices with compassion and forgiveness.
Adv level EMDR & Brainspotting, Cert in Transpersonal Clinical Hypnotherapy, Holo-dynamic Therapy Cert, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Cert.
I offer a unique blend of alternative therapies combining some of the newest discoveries in neuropsychology, mind-body integration and mindfulness. I do my best to work from a place of intuitive, compassionate, heart based support. Working together, we can explore your issues and uncover the root causes of your suffering using the subconscious, breath-work, mind-body awareness and many other transpersonal therapy methods. I believe therapy is the courageous process of exploring and releasing old wounds, discovering the 'greater' self and learning to make conscious choices with compassion and forgiveness.
(715) 333-3446 View (715) 333-3446
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Emma Thompson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Hi, I'm Emma (she/they)! I'm a strong believer that our bodies hold inherent wisdom and that they are trustworthy. I also believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape our realities, and that therapy is a unique and powerful exploration of those stories. I dream of co-creating a therapeutic environment where you can take up space, breathe a sigh of relief, and be courageous in your exploration of yourself. I utilize a somatic parts work approach, with a foundation in embodiment and the impacts of our developmental experiences. I’m also a brainspotting practitioner, and utilize this modality to support somatic trauma processing.
Hi, I'm Emma (she/they)! I'm a strong believer that our bodies hold inherent wisdom and that they are trustworthy. I also believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape our realities, and that therapy is a unique and powerful exploration of those stories. I dream of co-creating a therapeutic environment where you can take up space, breathe a sigh of relief, and be courageous in your exploration of yourself. I utilize a somatic parts work approach, with a foundation in embodiment and the impacts of our developmental experiences. I’m also a brainspotting practitioner, and utilize this modality to support somatic trauma processing.
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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.