Brainspotting Therapists in 98195
Courtney Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98195 (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach to therapy, using evidence-based modalities such as Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Accepting new clients. You know your job is taking its toll. Perhaps you wake up dreading another workday. Or you find yourself sad and anxious every Sunday evening. You may no longer find joy or meaning in your work. You may be doing everything you can just to keep up. It may be creeping into your home life, too. You have nothing left at the end of the day for your loved ones, or yourself. You wonder if there is an easier way. You want the fulfillment you experienced at the start of your career. You want enjoyment, rest, and relaxation in your life outside of work. You want to live each day with purpose and peace of mind.
I use an integrative approach to therapy, using evidence-based modalities such as Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Accepting new clients. You know your job is taking its toll. Perhaps you wake up dreading another workday. Or you find yourself sad and anxious every Sunday evening. You may no longer find joy or meaning in your work. You may be doing everything you can just to keep up. It may be creeping into your home life, too. You have nothing left at the end of the day for your loved ones, or yourself. You wonder if there is an easier way. You want the fulfillment you experienced at the start of your career. You want enjoyment, rest, and relaxation in your life outside of work. You want to live each day with purpose and peace of mind.
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.