Brainspotting Therapists in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Brainspotting, IFS, ACT, and CBT, I help clients develop practical tools and deeper self-awareness.
Whether you’re working through your relationship with substances, exploring a holistic path to mental wellness, or seeking the next step in your personal development, I’m here to support your journey. My mission is to help you move through challenges with purpose and clarity—empowering you to grow, build resilience, and thrive in all areas of your life.
My approach is integrative and client-centered, designed to create real and lasting change. I treat the whole person by addressing psychological, social, and biological factors in a cohesive and personalized way.
Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Brainspotting, IFS, ACT, and CBT, I help clients develop practical tools and deeper self-awareness.
Whether you’re working through your relationship with substances, exploring a holistic path to mental wellness, or seeking the next step in your personal development, I’m here to support your journey. My mission is to help you move through challenges with purpose and clarity—empowering you to grow, build resilience, and thrive in all areas of your life.
My approach is integrative and client-centered, designed to create real and lasting change. I treat the whole person by addressing psychological, social, and biological factors in a cohesive and personalized way.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting for the treatment of trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for treatment resistant depression.
I assist individuals in overcoming their inner pain, and learning to face the challenges of life from a place of strength, compassion, and connection. As your ally in healing, I can help you process the emotions, memories and experiences that may underly your current suffering, so that you’re free to feel connected with yourself, with others, and with life. Sometimes past traumas become trapped in our bodies and minds, and we need help to feel safe in ourself and our relationships. My approach is based on these principles: Efficacy (I use Evidence Based modalities), collaboration, individualized care, and warm relational connection.
I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting for the treatment of trauma, and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for treatment resistant depression.
I assist individuals in overcoming their inner pain, and learning to face the challenges of life from a place of strength, compassion, and connection. As your ally in healing, I can help you process the emotions, memories and experiences that may underly your current suffering, so that you’re free to feel connected with yourself, with others, and with life. Sometimes past traumas become trapped in our bodies and minds, and we need help to feel safe in ourself and our relationships. My approach is based on these principles: Efficacy (I use Evidence Based modalities), collaboration, individualized care, and warm relational connection.
I work to help clients reach their highest potential through the use of strategic and solution-focused strategies targeted to achieve therapy goals. I am also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) consultant and HypnoBreathwork Coach and use these approaches to treat trauma and other issues in individual and Intensive contexts. Clients struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, complex mood disorders, recovering from a traumatic experience, or have an unresolved relationship issue are ideal clients for me. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I can see you in-person or via teletherapy.
I work to help clients reach their highest potential through the use of strategic and solution-focused strategies targeted to achieve therapy goals. I am also an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) consultant and HypnoBreathwork Coach and use these approaches to treat trauma and other issues in individual and Intensive contexts. Clients struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, complex mood disorders, recovering from a traumatic experience, or have an unresolved relationship issue are ideal clients for me. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I can see you in-person or via teletherapy.
You’re the woman everyone turns to. The one who holds everything together, no matter what. Yet under the calm exterior, you’re constantly managing self-doubt, tension, and an endless stream of overthinking. You push yourself to achieve, to please, to get it just right and hoping that at some point, it will finally feel like enough. But instead, you often feel exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how to truly rest. You don’t have to keep holding it all together alone.
You’re the woman everyone turns to. The one who holds everything together, no matter what. Yet under the calm exterior, you’re constantly managing self-doubt, tension, and an endless stream of overthinking. You push yourself to achieve, to please, to get it just right and hoping that at some point, it will finally feel like enough. But instead, you often feel exhausted, disconnected, and unsure how to truly rest. You don’t have to keep holding it all together alone.
You may be exploring your neurodivergent identity or reevaluating your life after an autism or ADHD diagnosis. Perhaps you’ve often felt misunderstood or judged. Told you’re “too much” or “not enough”. You may have endured shaming, bullying, or discrimination. These kinds of painful experiences can lead to feelings of inadequacy or self-blame. To survive, you might mask or push through. But then you end up feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed or burnt out. You may now be seeking greater self-understanding, balance, and practical tools to manage life and your relationships as a neurodivergent person. We are here for you.
You may be exploring your neurodivergent identity or reevaluating your life after an autism or ADHD diagnosis. Perhaps you’ve often felt misunderstood or judged. Told you’re “too much” or “not enough”. You may have endured shaming, bullying, or discrimination. These kinds of painful experiences can lead to feelings of inadequacy or self-blame. To survive, you might mask or push through. But then you end up feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed or burnt out. You may now be seeking greater self-understanding, balance, and practical tools to manage life and your relationships as a neurodivergent person. We are here for you.
I do an integration of Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I specialize in working with couples who are in conflict, who are in emotional pain and need help. I work with couples who are considering divorce but are not sure about separating. I help couples who keep having the same argument over and over and who get angry with each other often. I also have experience with couples where there has been infidelity and are in crisis. I also work with couples who want to prepare themselves for big transitions such as having kids, moving together, etc. I work with heterosexual couples and also have worked with many queer couples and interracial couples.
I do an integration of Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I specialize in working with couples who are in conflict, who are in emotional pain and need help. I work with couples who are considering divorce but are not sure about separating. I help couples who keep having the same argument over and over and who get angry with each other often. I also have experience with couples where there has been infidelity and are in crisis. I also work with couples who want to prepare themselves for big transitions such as having kids, moving together, etc. I work with heterosexual couples and also have worked with many queer couples and interracial couples.
Archana Archie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MHRS, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I offer Brainspotting to work with trauma & other evidence based tools like CBT with a compassionate lens.
Hi I'm Archana (Archie) and welcome. Many of my clients are facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom- I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
I offer Brainspotting to work with trauma & other evidence based tools like CBT with a compassionate lens.
Hi I'm Archana (Archie) and welcome. Many of my clients are facing issues that are in some ways appear manageable to the outsider but in actuality they are struggling internally from day to day. Whether it is anxiety, eating disorders, difficult relationships, or the demands of life like college, work, new or seasoned mom- I apply my extensive experience as an eclectic therapist drawing from multiple east and western modalities to provide support to fit my clients needs. My approach is warm, creative, collaborative, but also I take pride in gently challenging you for deep reflection. After all, you are here for change right?
Let’s face it, we are on this earth for too long to be consumed with sadness, self-doubt, poor motivation or anxiety. You may be caught up in a belief that you can’t change your life, but let me assure you that it IS possible. If you let yourself dream for a moment, and I mean really dream, what does your life look like? Are you content? Are you energized? Are you reaching your potential? My role as your therapist is to guide, support and motivate you to help you discover what is holding you back and develop new and healthy ways of thinking that can lead to a more positive emotional state.
Let’s face it, we are on this earth for too long to be consumed with sadness, self-doubt, poor motivation or anxiety. You may be caught up in a belief that you can’t change your life, but let me assure you that it IS possible. If you let yourself dream for a moment, and I mean really dream, what does your life look like? Are you content? Are you energized? Are you reaching your potential? My role as your therapist is to guide, support and motivate you to help you discover what is holding you back and develop new and healthy ways of thinking that can lead to a more positive emotional state.
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Through a personalized experience in therapy with a blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, Neuroscience, CBT, and Guided Imagery, allowing me to bridge practical tools with deep, experiential healing.
You're high-functioning, a thinker, with insight and you’ve probably spent much of your life keeping it together, managing anxiety, and doing what’s expected. You may experience: worry, inner critic and shame, emotional disconnection or overwhelm,
difficulty setting boundaries, fatigue, loss of motivation, carry a sense of “not good enough”, self-doubt, trauma, PTSD, you've had a breakup, or a transition. Do you want to understand yourself with compassion instead of criticism, soothe the parts of you that carry pain or self-doubt, reconnect with your intuition and emotional truth, feel grounded, clear, and at peace in who you are?
Through a personalized experience in therapy with a blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, Neuroscience, CBT, and Guided Imagery, allowing me to bridge practical tools with deep, experiential healing.
You're high-functioning, a thinker, with insight and you’ve probably spent much of your life keeping it together, managing anxiety, and doing what’s expected. You may experience: worry, inner critic and shame, emotional disconnection or overwhelm,
difficulty setting boundaries, fatigue, loss of motivation, carry a sense of “not good enough”, self-doubt, trauma, PTSD, you've had a breakup, or a transition. Do you want to understand yourself with compassion instead of criticism, soothe the parts of you that carry pain or self-doubt, reconnect with your intuition and emotional truth, feel grounded, clear, and at peace in who you are?
My name is Noor Gorgees and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, kids, and families and I have special interests and experience treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and grief. I practice therapy from a place of intentional presence and deep emotional safety. My style is grounded, compassionate, and relational. I prioritize creating space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement. I balance clinical skill with human connection where I help you slow down, explore your inner world, and move toward insight and emotional regulation.
My name is Noor Gorgees and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, kids, and families and I have special interests and experience treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and grief. I practice therapy from a place of intentional presence and deep emotional safety. My style is grounded, compassionate, and relational. I prioritize creating space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement. I balance clinical skill with human connection where I help you slow down, explore your inner world, and move toward insight and emotional regulation.
Brainspotting Intensives Rachel Chavez, LCSW, PPS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I combine the transformative power of Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills and Family Systems to promote healing and expansion for individuals, couples and families.
Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic approach that utilizes relevant eye position with somatic awareness to access and release the effects of trauma to facilitate healing on a subconscious level. DBT Skills facilitate growth on a conscious level and Family Systems work strengthens connection within the family.
I combine the transformative power of Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills and Family Systems to promote healing and expansion for individuals, couples and families.
Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic approach that utilizes relevant eye position with somatic awareness to access and release the effects of trauma to facilitate healing on a subconscious level. DBT Skills facilitate growth on a conscious level and Family Systems work strengthens connection within the family.
We practice using ACT, IFS, CBT, DBT, EMDR and Brainspotting.
You're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in patterns that aren't working. Maybe your teen is anxious, your child is struggling with bullying, your relationship feels strained, or food and body image are taking up too much space. You want relief, clarity, stronger relationships, and tools that actually work. Your kids want to feel calmer more confident, and more connected at home, at school and in their relationships. We are a group practice in Encinitas serving children, teens, adults, couples families throughout North County San Diego. We blend evidence-based therapy with warm human connection.
We practice using ACT, IFS, CBT, DBT, EMDR and Brainspotting.
You're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in patterns that aren't working. Maybe your teen is anxious, your child is struggling with bullying, your relationship feels strained, or food and body image are taking up too much space. You want relief, clarity, stronger relationships, and tools that actually work. Your kids want to feel calmer more confident, and more connected at home, at school and in their relationships. We are a group practice in Encinitas serving children, teens, adults, couples families throughout North County San Diego. We blend evidence-based therapy with warm human connection.
Feeling overwhlemed with difficult emotions and finding yourself avoiding them? Learning how to be with, process, and heal through your feelings can be challenging. If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in creating a unique plan that nurtures your journey to feeling whole. Together, we will cultivate the skills to face your emotions head-on, leading to profound personal growth and improved relationships. Embrace this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. Read below to learn how to take your first difficult, yet most rewarding, step towards a more fulfilling life. Let's begin your healing journey together!
Feeling overwhlemed with difficult emotions and finding yourself avoiding them? Learning how to be with, process, and heal through your feelings can be challenging. If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me in creating a unique plan that nurtures your journey to feeling whole. Together, we will cultivate the skills to face your emotions head-on, leading to profound personal growth and improved relationships. Embrace this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future. Read below to learn how to take your first difficult, yet most rewarding, step towards a more fulfilling life. Let's begin your healing journey together!
I use a proactive, integrative, approach and use many techniques including: cognitive-behavior therapy, energy psychology, Brainspotting, and EMDR among others
To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.
I use a proactive, integrative, approach and use many techniques including: cognitive-behavior therapy, energy psychology, Brainspotting, and EMDR among others
To give you the tools to resolve your life challenges/problems is one of my goals. I can help you to find and expand your internal resources, and to create the lasting, positive changes that you are looking for. I provide a supportive, nurturing environment for your safety and comfort. I specialize in depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma and more. I love working with adolescents to help them resolve issues and make the right choices. For couples, we work to create a safe space, good communication, problem solving, balance, love and intimacy. I have ample experience working with spiritual issues upon request.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Veronica Calkins is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, and relationships. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family and couples therapy. She is certified in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep-brain theta stimulation.
At True Nature, I take pride in helping people like you, improve their quality of life through Brainspotting, a natural and revolutionary modality to activate self-healing and release traumatic pain.
Brainspotting has mended countless traumatic reactions, interpersonal relationships and most importantly, relationship with self. As an expert clinician, I feel it is my privilege to share this powerful technique and help you reach your True Nature.
At True Nature, I take pride in helping people like you, improve their quality of life through Brainspotting, a natural and revolutionary modality to activate self-healing and release traumatic pain.
Brainspotting has mended countless traumatic reactions, interpersonal relationships and most importantly, relationship with self. As an expert clinician, I feel it is my privilege to share this powerful technique and help you reach your True Nature.
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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.