Brainspotting Therapists in Chicago, IL
Melissa Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60625 (Online Only)
I'm certified in Brainspotting, an amazing body-based way to transform your emotions, release trauma, and expand your performance.
To everyone around you, it looks like you've "got it together." But deep inside, you feel like an impostor. Even though your life looks great on the surface, you feel anxious, as if it could all fall apart at any moment. You'd like to be more authentic, but you worry about what would happen if other people knew the "real" you. What would happen if you really lived your TRUE self in the world? That's scary, so you put on an act. But the act is getting exhausting. Sometimes, you wonder if you've spent so much time faking it that you've lost sight of your true self altogether.
I'm certified in Brainspotting, an amazing body-based way to transform your emotions, release trauma, and expand your performance.
To everyone around you, it looks like you've "got it together." But deep inside, you feel like an impostor. Even though your life looks great on the surface, you feel anxious, as if it could all fall apart at any moment. You'd like to be more authentic, but you worry about what would happen if other people knew the "real" you. What would happen if you really lived your TRUE self in the world? That's scary, so you put on an act. But the act is getting exhausting. Sometimes, you wonder if you've spent so much time faking it that you've lost sight of your true self altogether.
Joy Myong
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622
I am a Certified Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant who has discovered the benefits of integrating innovative therapies of the West with the wisdom of ancient healing practices of the East.
Feeling crippled by anxiety, chronic pain, depression, an illness or injury? Know that you are not alone and help is available! Whether your struggle is addiction, ADHD, debilitating physical/emotional pain, or simply feeling lost, overwhelmed, helpless - it is possible to find your way back to feeling good again. We live in an amazing time where we can access a wide range of resources to bring our body-mind-soul into balance and align with a life of purpose and meaning.
I am a Certified Brainspotting Trainer and Consultant who has discovered the benefits of integrating innovative therapies of the West with the wisdom of ancient healing practices of the East.
Feeling crippled by anxiety, chronic pain, depression, an illness or injury? Know that you are not alone and help is available! Whether your struggle is addiction, ADHD, debilitating physical/emotional pain, or simply feeling lost, overwhelmed, helpless - it is possible to find your way back to feeling good again. We live in an amazing time where we can access a wide range of resources to bring our body-mind-soul into balance and align with a life of purpose and meaning.
Ashley M. Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhDc, LPC-NCC, BSP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60605
Ashley uses a holistic/wholistic approach when working with clients- from traditional evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to Brainspotting and Spirituality.
Ashley works with and has a passion for providing services to individuals living with/battling mental health, learning, mood, performance, and traumatic dysregulations- from adolescents, adults, to older adults. She specializes in athletic/human performance psychology and substance use/misuse- harm reduction. Along with providing services, she has a dedication to being a light and a gatekeeper for the fields of mental health, counseling, clinical supervision, and sport psychology. It is her desire to see folks live in their purpose(s) and be the optimal versions of their true/authentic selves.
Ashley uses a holistic/wholistic approach when working with clients- from traditional evidence-based therapeutic modalities, to Brainspotting and Spirituality.
Ashley works with and has a passion for providing services to individuals living with/battling mental health, learning, mood, performance, and traumatic dysregulations- from adolescents, adults, to older adults. She specializes in athletic/human performance psychology and substance use/misuse- harm reduction. Along with providing services, she has a dedication to being a light and a gatekeeper for the fields of mental health, counseling, clinical supervision, and sport psychology. It is her desire to see folks live in their purpose(s) and be the optimal versions of their true/authentic selves.
Traci Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, CADC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
I use Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, inner child work, breath work, mindfulness, CBT, and 12-Step principles to holistically guide clients.
You may feel increasingly more anxious, emotional, or depressed. Life may even feel unmanageable. You might find yourself trying to fill internal voids with external things, such as substances, food, sex, or relationships. Experiences from your past could leave you feeling stuck in your present. Change can be terrifying, and taking that first step may feel really scary.
I use Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, inner child work, breath work, mindfulness, CBT, and 12-Step principles to holistically guide clients.
You may feel increasingly more anxious, emotional, or depressed. Life may even feel unmanageable. You might find yourself trying to fill internal voids with external things, such as substances, food, sex, or relationships. Experiences from your past could leave you feeling stuck in your present. Change can be terrifying, and taking that first step may feel really scary.
Ashley M. Lagrange
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613 (Online Only)
Having committed to an anti-oppressive anti-colonial approach, experience in Grassroots Mental Health organizing and training in somatic approaches to processing such as EMDR and Brainspotting, I utilize my academic and lived experiences, political education, and various therapeutic orientations to collaborate with my clients.
My passion for the Collective Liberation of all LGBTQIA+ identifying folks through vulnerability, self reflection, and community connection help inform my approach. Are you a member of the QTBIPoC population seeking a space to process everything that is happening all at once? Are you invested in Revolution and Liberation, struggling with self connection and maintenance? Do you want a therapist that honors where you’re at while also helping you work towards your favorite self? Collaboration, Challenge and Compassion are things I provide to help guide you towards a more grounded life.
Having committed to an anti-oppressive anti-colonial approach, experience in Grassroots Mental Health organizing and training in somatic approaches to processing such as EMDR and Brainspotting, I utilize my academic and lived experiences, political education, and various therapeutic orientations to collaborate with my clients.
My passion for the Collective Liberation of all LGBTQIA+ identifying folks through vulnerability, self reflection, and community connection help inform my approach. Are you a member of the QTBIPoC population seeking a space to process everything that is happening all at once? Are you invested in Revolution and Liberation, struggling with self connection and maintenance? Do you want a therapist that honors where you’re at while also helping you work towards your favorite self? Collaboration, Challenge and Compassion are things I provide to help guide you towards a more grounded life.
Kaori Wander
Counselor, LCPC, BSP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a reiki attuned art therapist, certified Brainspotting consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. Embodiment, somatic work is a practice towards interpersonal and collective liberation that enriches our compassion for our bodies' personal, generational, collective stories. Neurophysiological states inform the stories we carry. I primarily practice Generational Brainspotting to build regulation, attentively uncover memories, honor grief and joy, with the goal of expanding your capacity for holding generative conflict, clarity, and creativity. It is your birthright to remember fully, your soul origin and purpose.
I am a reiki attuned art therapist, certified Brainspotting consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. Embodiment, somatic work is a practice towards interpersonal and collective liberation that enriches our compassion for our bodies' personal, generational, collective stories. Neurophysiological states inform the stories we carry. I primarily practice Generational Brainspotting to build regulation, attentively uncover memories, honor grief and joy, with the goal of expanding your capacity for holding generative conflict, clarity, and creativity. It is your birthright to remember fully, your soul origin and purpose.
Belva A Miles
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
I may integrate brainspotting or IFS.
Perhaps you have been having difficulty trying to manage your symptoms. Maybe you struggle with depressed or anxious feelings and troubling thoughts. You may at times feel overwhelmed or paralyzed by what you are experiencing. You might even have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because your mind has once again been hijacked by troubling thoughts. Try as you might, you have not been able to obtain much relief from these symptoms and feel it is time to call a professional to help.
I may integrate brainspotting or IFS.
Perhaps you have been having difficulty trying to manage your symptoms. Maybe you struggle with depressed or anxious feelings and troubling thoughts. You may at times feel overwhelmed or paralyzed by what you are experiencing. You might even have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep because your mind has once again been hijacked by troubling thoughts. Try as you might, you have not been able to obtain much relief from these symptoms and feel it is time to call a professional to help.
Mariah Peloso Brainspotting Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, TCYM
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60615 (Online Only)
Hey, my name is Mariah and I'm so glad you're here! As a Brainspotting Therapist and Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Practitioner, I'm all about supporting clients get out of their heads and back into their bodies. I guide clients through processing emotions stored in the body in tandem with talk based therapy to help them feel like themselves again.
Hey, my name is Mariah and I'm so glad you're here! As a Brainspotting Therapist and Trauma Conscious Yoga Method Practitioner, I'm all about supporting clients get out of their heads and back into their bodies. I guide clients through processing emotions stored in the body in tandem with talk based therapy to help them feel like themselves again.
Angelika Danek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CRADC, SAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60631
I also work with survivors of trauma using Brainspotting (BPS) and EMDR aapproaches.
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience offering in-person and online counseling. My great passion is helping people to regain their emotional wellbeing and strengthen their relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and marital problems. Being a certified Metabolic Balance coach, I offer a holistic weight management program. Also, I provide psychological immigration evaluations: Hardship; VAWA, U Visa; T Visa; Asylum; Cancelation of Removal etc.
I also work with survivors of trauma using Brainspotting (BPS) and EMDR aapproaches.
I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience offering in-person and online counseling. My great passion is helping people to regain their emotional wellbeing and strengthen their relationships so they can feel peaceful, complete, whole and safe. I work with individuals, couples and families and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and marital problems. Being a certified Metabolic Balance coach, I offer a holistic weight management program. Also, I provide psychological immigration evaluations: Hardship; VAWA, U Visa; T Visa; Asylum; Cancelation of Removal etc.
Cay Carroll Kidd
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604 (Online Only)
I'm experienced in different treatment approaches such as Brainspotting, psychoanalytic therapy, CBT and more; where we will collaboratively work together to devise a treatment plan that is unique to you; to help you accomplish the transformation you seek in personal growth and in your interpersonal relationships.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience. My work consists of individual psychotherapy with adult clientele only. I enjoy helping people and compassionate in my work with clients. Everyone experiences challenges in life; however, it's through the challenges that you grow the most. Together, we will work closely to analyze what struggles you are facing and their underlying causes, and work towards implementing change to the behaviors and thought patterns that are keeping you from being the best version of yourself.
I'm experienced in different treatment approaches such as Brainspotting, psychoanalytic therapy, CBT and more; where we will collaboratively work together to devise a treatment plan that is unique to you; to help you accomplish the transformation you seek in personal growth and in your interpersonal relationships.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience. My work consists of individual psychotherapy with adult clientele only. I enjoy helping people and compassionate in my work with clients. Everyone experiences challenges in life; however, it's through the challenges that you grow the most. Together, we will work closely to analyze what struggles you are facing and their underlying causes, and work towards implementing change to the behaviors and thought patterns that are keeping you from being the best version of yourself.
Camila Richmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60622 (Online Only)
I am trained in EMDR and a certified Brainspotting practitioner.
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
I am trained in EMDR and a certified Brainspotting practitioner.
It is common for human beings who experience trauma and life stressors to feel like their lives are unraveling. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience and also improve their lives. I enjoy working with adults of all ages. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. As a client-centered and trauma-informed therapist, I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space and a vehicle for change.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CMPC, MA
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611
I utilize a mix of reality, symptom-focused treatment and existential therapy alongside experiential therapies that include: EMDR, Brainspotting, Mindfulness and Meditation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in Complex Trauma, Athletics-Focused Counseling, and Alcohol and Drug use. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and athletic populations using a collaborative approach that fosters a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. My goal is to work together with you to help navigate your life’s journey. If you have ever felt blocked or unreasonably triggered, have had flashbacks to unpleasant moments in your life, or are unreasonably afraid of the future, we can work towards more adaptive responses to otherwise detrimental, "freezing" moments.
I utilize a mix of reality, symptom-focused treatment and existential therapy alongside experiential therapies that include: EMDR, Brainspotting, Mindfulness and Meditation.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) specializing in Complex Trauma, Athletics-Focused Counseling, and Alcohol and Drug use. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and athletic populations using a collaborative approach that fosters a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. My goal is to work together with you to help navigate your life’s journey. If you have ever felt blocked or unreasonably triggered, have had flashbacks to unpleasant moments in your life, or are unreasonably afraid of the future, we can work towards more adaptive responses to otherwise detrimental, "freezing" moments.
Julie Mueller
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60603 (Online Only)
My work is most influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Brainspotting, Family Systems, Positive Psychology and John & Julie Gottman's approach to couples counseling.
I have a strong belief in the human spirit, and that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and inspiring internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional reactions that tend to hijack a person's ability to think clearly. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation and make optimal choices toward personal growth and well-being.
My work is most influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Brainspotting, Family Systems, Positive Psychology and John & Julie Gottman's approach to couples counseling.
I have a strong belief in the human spirit, and that individuals inherently possess the ability to make very powerful changes in their lives. I help to provide effective tools for transforming negative self-talk into a more motivating and inspiring internal process. I gently challenge habitual emotional reactions that tend to hijack a person's ability to think clearly. Once a person is able to manage these struggles a bit better, he/she/they are able to achieve better emotional regulation and make optimal choices toward personal growth and well-being.
Mie Tamura
Counselor, LCPC , ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is the integration of various methods including EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS model, somatic-based therapy, Mindfulness and Art therapy / Sand tray therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma, by challenging circumstances, or just feeling stuck in life? Do you have a hard time expressing or describing your feeling in words? My therapy is rooted in care and trust. With compassion, understanding and guidance, I assist my clients to increase their self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness and reconnect with their own inner strength to overcome the hardships in their lives. With my background as a clinical trauma specialist, an expressive artist and a Japanese immigrant, I am uniquely positioned to help guide you towards a more positive and empowered life journey.
My approach is the integration of various methods including EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS model, somatic-based therapy, Mindfulness and Art therapy / Sand tray therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the effects of trauma, by challenging circumstances, or just feeling stuck in life? Do you have a hard time expressing or describing your feeling in words? My therapy is rooted in care and trust. With compassion, understanding and guidance, I assist my clients to increase their self-esteem, confidence, and self-awareness and reconnect with their own inner strength to overcome the hardships in their lives. With my background as a clinical trauma specialist, an expressive artist and a Japanese immigrant, I am uniquely positioned to help guide you towards a more positive and empowered life journey.
Jason Dumitru
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT, ALMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I am also trained in Brainspotting Therapy.
I specialize in working with adolescent & adult males struggling with a wide range of issues; in particular: surrounding identity issues/crises, life transitions, ambivalence in relationships, failure to launch, etc. I utilize a more directed approach to our therapy, similar to coaching, yet still exploring clinical themes that are underlying struggles, problems, and stuck-ness. I also enjoy working with families and couples that desire a spiritual focus in their relational growth but find themselves stuck in communication, connection, or commitment.
I am also trained in Brainspotting Therapy.
I specialize in working with adolescent & adult males struggling with a wide range of issues; in particular: surrounding identity issues/crises, life transitions, ambivalence in relationships, failure to launch, etc. I utilize a more directed approach to our therapy, similar to coaching, yet still exploring clinical themes that are underlying struggles, problems, and stuck-ness. I also enjoy working with families and couples that desire a spiritual focus in their relational growth but find themselves stuck in communication, connection, or commitment.
Freedom's Flow Pllc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60603 (Online Only)
” I guide clients with storing these types of phrases in their brain’s memory banks with evidenced based techniques that heal the mind/body connection, like EMDR and Brainspotting.
New you, new flow! Have you been able to process how your nervous system is adjusting to life's stressors? I take an empathetic and affirming approach and I acknowledge that doing the inner work can be difficult. I'm proud of you for considering & investing in yourself. I work with clients who are BI&POC-Black Indigenous and People of Color. I enjoy empowering clients as they explore how their nervous system is responding to past and current experiences. Your relationships, career and dreams are evolving and when you win, I win!
” I guide clients with storing these types of phrases in their brain’s memory banks with evidenced based techniques that heal the mind/body connection, like EMDR and Brainspotting.
New you, new flow! Have you been able to process how your nervous system is adjusting to life's stressors? I take an empathetic and affirming approach and I acknowledge that doing the inner work can be difficult. I'm proud of you for considering & investing in yourself. I work with clients who are BI&POC-Black Indigenous and People of Color. I enjoy empowering clients as they explore how their nervous system is responding to past and current experiences. Your relationships, career and dreams are evolving and when you win, I win!
Lakeisha Banks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, EMDR, BSP
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60651
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused-CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
As a therapist who lives with ADHD, I understand and feel the challenges of life from the point of view of a neurodivergent individual. There are so many difficulties we face every day, and we are not born knowing how to use coping skills and tools to manage them. As a result, the path you’ve been on may be scary, but I want you to know that you are not alone! This is where I come in. I am a trauma-informed therapist that specializes in working with adolescents and adults who experience ADHD, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence, and sexual assault, or are in need of crisis intervention.
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused-CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
As a therapist who lives with ADHD, I understand and feel the challenges of life from the point of view of a neurodivergent individual. There are so many difficulties we face every day, and we are not born knowing how to use coping skills and tools to manage them. As a result, the path you’ve been on may be scary, but I want you to know that you are not alone! This is where I come in. I am a trauma-informed therapist that specializes in working with adolescents and adults who experience ADHD, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence, and sexual assault, or are in need of crisis intervention.
Dr. M. Diana Schroer
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60629
Areas of training and certification include EMDR, BrainSpotting,Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TF-CBT (certified), Conscious Discipline, Attachment, Brain Painting, and Infant Mental health.
Dr. Diana Schroer, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families. Diana has been working with children and families since 1993, specializing in areas related to emotional and behavioral development, sexual and physical abuse, trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. The theoretical orientation that best describes my beliefs, values, and worldview is integrative.
Areas of training and certification include EMDR, BrainSpotting,Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TF-CBT (certified), Conscious Discipline, Attachment, Brain Painting, and Infant Mental health.
Dr. Diana Schroer, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families. Diana has been working with children and families since 1993, specializing in areas related to emotional and behavioral development, sexual and physical abuse, trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. The theoretical orientation that best describes my beliefs, values, and worldview is integrative.
Christopher Vollmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSW-G, ACHP-SW, CDP, PEL
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
I am an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, an EMDRIA consultant-in-training, and a Certified Brainspotting Therapist.
Life can be difficult. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and to lose our sense of well-being and security. We look around each day and wonder why other people seem to have no trouble living life free from the sort of difficulties with which we struggle. We can begin to feel hopeless. But there is something inside each and every one of us, something beautiful and strong that cannot be touched by our trauma and recurring troubles, but can be obscured by them. Reconnecting with this part of ourselves in a safe, healing atmosphere can help us meet life’s challenges with a greater measure of peace with ourselves and the world.
I am an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, an EMDRIA consultant-in-training, and a Certified Brainspotting Therapist.
Life can be difficult. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and to lose our sense of well-being and security. We look around each day and wonder why other people seem to have no trouble living life free from the sort of difficulties with which we struggle. We can begin to feel hopeless. But there is something inside each and every one of us, something beautiful and strong that cannot be touched by our trauma and recurring troubles, but can be obscured by them. Reconnecting with this part of ourselves in a safe, healing atmosphere can help us meet life’s challenges with a greater measure of peace with ourselves and the world.
Carolina Rada
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60632 (Online Only)
I'm certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting.
Therapy is an intimidating process. It requires you to face the struggles keeping you from reaching your full potential. Life is full of transitions. At each, we learn to adapt and adjust. However, these transitions can be difficult and can lead to debilitating symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger, etc. Perhaps these are not happening to you, but you notice them in your child and are unsure of how to help. So, even though therapy can be intimidating, it can be the risk you need to take, to move forward towards the positive outcome you desire. If you are ready to take the next step, let me partner with you in this process.
I'm certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting.
Therapy is an intimidating process. It requires you to face the struggles keeping you from reaching your full potential. Life is full of transitions. At each, we learn to adapt and adjust. However, these transitions can be difficult and can lead to debilitating symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger, etc. Perhaps these are not happening to you, but you notice them in your child and are unsure of how to help. So, even though therapy can be intimidating, it can be the risk you need to take, to move forward towards the positive outcome you desire. If you are ready to take the next step, let me partner with you in this process.
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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.