where you look affects how you feel
Brainspotting
What is Brainspotting?
Where you look affects how you feel. It sounds simple, but it’s the core philosophy behind Brainspotting. Brainspotting is a powerful, neurobiological method that uses your field of vision to locate and release trapped stress, trauma, and emotional pain right from the brain's deep processing centers
By focusing on specific eye positions linked to where the brain stores unprocessed trauma or stress, Brainspotting allows the nervous system to naturally move toward resolution and healing.
The Science
Think of your brain like a computer that stores data in different folders. When you experience a highly stressful or traumatic event, your brain's processing system can get overwhelmed.
Instead of saving that memory properly in an archive folder, the file gets corrupted, frozen, and stuck in the deep, emotional part of your brain (the subcortical brain).
Because this deep area of the brain manages survival instincts rather than language, you cannot always "talk" your way into fixing that corrupted file. This is where the eyes come in.
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Your eyes are not just for seeing. They are a direct physical extension of your nervous system.
Where you look in space changes what is happening inside your brain.
When you look at a specific angle or spot in your field of vision, it connects directly to the neural pathway where that old, trauma memory is stored. That specific physical point is a "Brainspot."
How it Works
1. Finding the Brainspot
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Your Brainspotting practitioner helps you scan your field of vision while you focus on a specific stressor. When your eyes hit the right spot, your body gives off tiny, unconscious clues like a sudden heavy blink, a twitch, or a shift in your breathing.
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2. Holding the Spot
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Once you lock your eyes onto that spot, it acts like a laser pointer keeping the brain focused on that specific, hidden memory.
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3. Rewiring the Brain
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By keeping your eyes still and focusing on your internal physical sensations, you signal to your survival brain that you are safe in the present moment. This safety allows your brain to finally open that memory, process the trapped emotional pain, and safely archive it so it stops triggering your anxiety today.
Brainspotting vs. Somatic Experiencing
While both methods are highly effective for processing stress and trauma without relying on endless talking, they approach healing from opposite directions.
• Brainspotting is a "brain-first" approach. It uses your visual gaze to target and unlock specific emotional memories stored deep within your brain.
• Somatic Experiencing is a "body-first" approach. It uses your physical awareness to safely release the survival stress trapped inside your body's nervous system.
Choose the right option for you
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Single Drop-In Session
$300 per session
Perfect for those wanting to experience Somatic Experiencing without commitment.
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This option is for you if:
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You're new to Somatic Experiencing.
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You're interested in a one-time session.
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You prefer sessions on an "as-needed" basis (e.g., once a month or every other month).
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Bundle of 3 Sessions
$225 per session
Ideal for those seeking deeper support at a reduced rate.
This option is for you if:
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You want the benefits of Somatic Experiencing over multiple sessions.
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You’re looking for a cost-effective way to continue your healing journey.
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You prefer flexibility while maintaining consistency.
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Bundle of 6 Sessions
$212 per session
Best for those committed to deeper transformation and long-term support.
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This option is for you if:
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You’re ready to dive deeper into nervous system healing.
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You want to build momentum with regular sessions.
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You’re looking for sustained support to create lasting change.
Session Policy for Bundles:
All bundled sessions must be used within the following timeframes:
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Bundle of 3 sessions → expires 6 weeks from purchase (weekly or every other week).
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Bundle of 6 sessions → expires 3 months from purchase (weekly or every other week).