Brainspotting Therapy
Where You Look Affects How You Feel: Brainspotting Therapy
A Glance Into Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a therapy that uses where you’re looking to help your brain and body process what feels stuck. Dr. David Grand developed it after observing that eye position and emotional experience are closely connected.
Many people find it a good fit if talking about a problem hasn’t fully helped them move past it—a gentle, body-centered therapy for stress, anxiety, grief, and painful experiences. You don’t have to retell your whole story for it to work.
How Does Brainspotting Work?
1. Notice: You bring to mind something that feels stuck and notice how it shows up in your body.
2. Find your spot: Your clinician helps you find an eye position that connects to that feeling.
3. Tune in: You stay with that spot while paying attention to what you feel, with your clinician guiding you.
4. Settle: Each session ends with grounding so you leave feeling steady.
You Already Do This
Think of something that’s been weighing on you. Where do your eyes go?
Most of us look away, down, or off to the side when a stressful thought comes up, often without noticing. In Brainspotting, we slow that instinct down and pay attention to it, together, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
The Body is a Part of the Process
Stress and difficult experiences often show up physically, like a tight chest, a knot in your stomach, or tense shoulders. Brainspotting pairs where you look with what you notice in your body, so the work goes beyond thinking and talking. Your clinician keeps the pace within a range that feels manageable for you.
Who Can It Help?
Brainspotting isn’t only for trauma. Clients come to us for:
- Anxiety and overwhelm
- Everyday stress and burnout
- Grief and loss
- Painful past experiences
- Feeling stuck in patterns or relationships
What Can I Expect?
- You stay in control and can pause at any time.
- You don’t have to share every detail.
- Experiences vary. Some clients notice relief or new insight quickly, while others take more sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to talk about my trauma?
No. Brainspotting can work without detailed storytelling.
Is it scary?
Sessions are paced to you, and grounding is part of every session.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Your clinician will talk through what to expect.
Is it evidence-based?
Brainspotting is an emerging approach with growing research, and many clinicians and clients report benefits.
Do you seen teens?
Yes, we do see teenagers. Please contact us for more information.
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