Brainspotting therapy in Portland, OR
You know you need something different out of therapy.
Are You Feeling Stuck?
Do you often feel overwhelmed by emotions from past experiences? It’s exhausting to carry the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, or unresolved feelings, making everyday life more challenging. You may find it hard to connect with others, experience joy, or even feel at peace within yourself. If this resonates with you, Brainspotting Therapy can help you find the path to healing
You’re ready to stop feeling…
Trapped by overwhelming emotions: You find yourself constantly battling feelings of anxiety, sadness, shame, or anger that prevent you from enjoying life and engaging with others.
Stuck in Painful Memories: You're ready to stop being haunted by painful memories or traumas that resurface and disrupt your daily life.
Like you have to numb your pain: You’ve been avoidance or distraction to manage your emotional pain, and you're ready to break that cycle.
Why Choose Brainspotting?
Feel Safe and Supported: In our sessions, you'll find a compassionate space where you can express your emotions without fear of judgment. Your comfort and safety are paramount to your healing journey.
Access to Deep Emotional Healing: Brainspotting facilitates access to the deeper parts of the brain, enabling you to process and heal from traumas and emotional wounds that may have felt inaccessible through traditional talk therapy.
Mind-Body Connection: Brainspotting emphasizes the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations, allowing for a holistic approach to healing.
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In our Brainspotting sessions, we’ll focus on a specific point in your visual field, known as a “brainspot,” that connects to your emotions and memories. By keeping your gaze on this spot, you’ll access and process deep feelings, allowing you to release what’s been stuck and gain valuable insights.
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In our Brainspotting sessions, you can expect a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions. We'll start with a brief conversation to identify what you want to work on, then I’ll guide you to find your brainspot. As you focus on this point, I’ll encourage you to notice the connections between physcial sensations, feelings, and memories that arise. You may experience a range of emotions, and that’s completely normal. My role is to support you throughout the process, helping you gain insights and facilitating healing.
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Brainspotting allows you to access and process emotions that may be holding you back. By concentrating on specific brainspots, you can release stuck feelings, leading to a deeper understanding and more control over your experiences. Brainspotting promotes emotional healing but also fosters resilience and self-awareness, helping you navigate life’s challenges with more strength and confidence.
In my Brainspotting practice, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions at your own pace. I believe in the power of your inner wisdom, so I focus on guiding you to access your feelings rather than directing the process. Together, we’ll identify brainspots that resonate with your experiences, allowing for a gentle and effective way to release what no longer serves you. My goal is to empower you throughout this journey, helping you build resiliency and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
My Approach
Your story can take a different turn.
Frequently asked questions —
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The number of sessions varies depending on individual starting point, needs, and goals. Some people may experience significant relief in a few sessions, while others might benefit from ongoing support.
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Yes, Brainspotting has been effectively adapted for virtual sessions.
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Unlike traditional talk therapies, Brainspotting focuses on where you look to access somatic, emotional, and cognitive experiences stored in your brain. This makes it a unique and powerful tool for processing deep-seated feelings.
"It is said that our effort should be like water in a wide river, gently flowing day and night, year after year. Foolish effort is like a waterfall caused by a sudden storm. It cascades noisily and releases tremendous energy for a while, and then it trickles away to nothing. As long as our effort is consistent there is no doubt we shall attain results" - Geshe Kelsang Gyats