Brainspotting
Serving Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Idaho & South Carolina, Vermont
What In The World Is Brainspotting (and why is it Somatic)?
Brainspotting (BSP) is a somatic‑grounded therapeutic method that taps into the brain‑body connection to help release emotional and physical trauma. Developed by David Grand, Ph.D., it works by identifying what’s known as a “brainspot” (a location in your visual field that reflects where your nervous system is holding activation).
In simpler terms: Sometimes our stories and thoughts aren’t enough to heal what’s lodged in our nervous system. Brainspotting gives you a way to feel and process that, not just think about it.
And although the term "brainspotting" can be intimidating, here is how the process usually goes:
◽️ You'll be guided to feel in a more relaxed and mindful state.
◽️ Once there, you'll point out which part of your body you feel the most discomfort in.
◽️ You'll be guided to find where your eyes focus when you experience distress (i.e., your brain spot) and to concentrate on that point.
◽️ You and your therapist will then focus on the feelings that arise from that part of your body.
◽️ After which, you'll be processing how the experience was for you.
Apart from trauma, brainspotting can also help with other mental health concerns or issues causing you to feel “stuck”.
Why I Use Brainspotting in My Practice
My work centers attachment, trauma, and nervous system safety. Brainspotting aligns with that by focusing on body‑based experience rather than only talk.
For BIPOC clients, for women leaders, for anyone whose inner nervous system is tired of performing and ready for real attunement, BSP offers a pathway to reclaim your internal secure base.
Because trauma often shows up in the body first (tightness, dissociation, freeze, over‑doing) Brainspotting helps you access those underlying layers, and create real change.
What to Expect in a Session
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We start with a warm, grounded intake. This helps us understand what you're carrying, how your nervous system is showing up, and where you'd like to shift—emotionally, physically, or relationally.
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Using eye position and gentle tracking, we find a “brainspot”—a visual focal point that activates where your nervous system holds emotion or trauma. I guide you to stay with what arises, while offering attuned support.
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No. Brainspotting doesn’t require you to narrate your story. You’re welcome to share, but silence, sensation, and presence are equally welcome. We follow your body’s lead, not a script.
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You may experience emotion, body sensations, imagery, or even physical shifts like warmth, movement, or release. Every session is different, and your body will show you what it’s ready to process.
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We always return to grounding. I’ll guide you through gentle integration—naming what came up, offering nervous system tools, and honoring whatever your system released or revealed.
Is Brainspotting Right for You?
Yes—if you feel:
You’re showing up for everyone else, and something inside is still carrying unwritten story or holding energy.
You’ve done “talk therapy” and still feel like patterns repeat.
You’re drawn to nervous‑system, body‑aware work rather than only cognitive change.
Maybe not right now if you’re in a very unstable phase (new crisis, major change), or if you prefer only talk‑based work. (We can always explore when the timing is safe.)
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s explore how your nervous system, your relational patterns, and your self‑trust can move toward deeper safety and flow.
Why I Think Brainspotting Is An Important Tool
(especially for the BIPOC Community)
Being trained in Brainspotting has been a game changer for me, and especially the people I work with. What I appreciate most about it is the premise that the client’s brain and body has the power to heal itself. Just like our physical health is protected by our antibodies, we all have inherent mental protectors that can help our minds heal just as well. So when it comes to therapy with Brainspotting - my role is simply to help facilitate that process.
The reason why Brainspotting is so impactful, especially for the Black Community is that we are often taught from a young age to keep our “business” private. This teaching is still a barrier for many who know they could benefit from help, but choose not to do so because they don’t want anyone knowing the details of what they went through or are going through currently.
When we use Brainspotting in sessions, it is not necessary for you to (re)tell what traumatic event you are focusing on. For many of us, we don’t have access to the words anyway! Instead, I will help you be more in tune with what is coming up in your body and help you get further along in the internal processing of the event(s) likely quicker than we would in traditional talk therapy.