My own story
"Brainspotting saved me when I was in the depths of burnout. I experienced lasting healing of deep wounds that seemed like permanent scars on my life. It was especially a good fit for me because my trauma was based in more life-long themes and patterns rather than specific memories.
It is possible to recover, and I would be so honored to be your guide."
-Diana Rose, LCSW-S
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Brainspotting
Brainspotting (BSP) is a therapeutic tool that uses mind-body connection and focal points in your visual field to tap into deep and often stuck emotions. Unlike some other therapy practices, BSP taps into healing without over-intellectualizing or finding right the words for processing emotions. Talking and analyzing can only get us so far. Being able to focus on vague memories or themes rather than only on specific events allows for deep and complex trauma work. Trauma may be the focus of your therapy goals, but we can also incorporate BSP into the bigger picture of mental health. BSP can help with habit breaking/forming, performance anxiety, relationship stress, and sleep. When I hear a client say “I know what I should do, but I just can’t get it to happen”, BSP can support making it happen. What drew me to this modality was the manual access to subcortical processing of trauma. Many people can talk all day about things that have happened to them, but without the deep emotional processing necessary to truly heal. Its normal to need help getting to that deeper level of processing. BSP cuts through that and gives you access to really move through and forward. Let's get you unstuck, lighten the load, and create a deeper more grounded life.
-Diana Rose, LCSW-S
Learn more at https://brainspotting.com/
Who can benefit from Brainspotting?
Whether you are new to therapy or long into your healing journey, BSP supports individuals to move through and heal difficult emotions, traumas, feeling stuck, and making behavior changes. When talk therapy isn't feeling effective, BSP can help move things that may feel stagnant. It is particularly helpful for Autistic and ADHD individuals with the somatic nature and without expectation to speak aloud or remember details.
What issues can Brainspotting help with?
BSP can help individuals struggling with anxiety, trauma, attachment wounds, addiction, lack of motivation, and burnout. I have found that clients who are people-pleasers, overthinkers, perfectionists, and burnt-out individuals benefit greatly from this approach. It can also help with performance anxiety, relationship stress, habits, and sleep.
Brainspotting as adjunct to therapy?
You may already have a therapist you work with and find that you need something more. BSP is a great addition to work you are already doing with a therapist you trust. I am happy to work with your provider to add a few sessions (or more) of BSP to enrich your therapy work even further.
Can Brainspoting be done via Telehealth?
Yes! BSP can be done through telehealth or in-person. Like any type of therapy, it can feel impactful to share space with your therapist, in a private space free from distractions. BSP is still very effective when done through a screen.
