BRAINSPOTTING THERAPY FOR WOMEN & ADULTS IN OAKLAND & ACROSS CA & FL

Your brain has the power to heal.

Through Brainspotting, you can neutralize negative feelings and embrace the calm, clarity, and relief on the other side.

This constant state of emotional tug-of-war is exhausting.

It's like your mind and heart are at odds, with your intellect understanding one thing while your emotions pull you in another direction entirely. The memories of your past keep haunting you. It could be the blur of a traumatic birth, a lingering unease after you were hurt in a relationship, overwhelming anxiety, or memories of a pregnancy loss. You might notice these experiences affecting you physically —tightness in your chest, a sense of dread, or difficulty sleeping.

Whatever has brought you here is a heavy burden to bear and you’re realizing you can’t keep carrying it on your own. Despite your efforts to think positively, the weight is still there, leaving you feeling stuck and defeated. And going over everything again and again in traditional therapy? It’s done little to make a difference. It’s like your mind and body need something more—something deeper—to truly begin to change.

You’ve arrived at a place where you can find just that. Relief really is possible. Let’s begin your journey toward real impact and the lasting healing you’ve been wanting.

MY APPROACH

You’ve let it hurt long enough. Now it’s time to let it go. 

Brainspotting is a mind-body approach focused on accessing and releasing deep-seated trauma, negative emotions and beliefs. Treatment is rapid and often shorter than traditional talk therapy, promoting faster and deeper healing. 

To start, we’ll work to identify the issues or experiences you want to address, and you can always share as little or as much as you wish. That’s one of the best parts of Brainspotting: you don’t have to discuss things out loud to address them. We’ll then pinpoint bodily sensations associated with these issues, assessing emotional intensity on a scale of 0-10. I’ll provide grounding and resourcing techniques to ensure you always feel calm and supported.

This experience is yours. What’s most important is your needs.

Brainspotting teaches that where you look affects how you feel. When we direct our gaze and focus on specific points in our visual field, we can activate our brain’s ability to emotionally process and heal. These points, called "brainspots," are related to unresolved issues or traumas stored in the brain. 

I’ll assist you in identifying these "spots," using a pointer or visual cues. As the process continues, you’ll notice subtle—and sometimes very distinct—changes in your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations and how they’re connected. I’ll remain present and fully attuned the entire time while encouraging you to explore your experiences with curiosity. 

Throughout the process, you’ll have the freedom to talk or remain silent if you’d like and keep your eyes open or closed, with the option of listening to bilateral music through headphones. I recognize and respect that everyone's experience is unique, and with Brainspotting we can tailor everything to specifically fit your needs.

Brainspotting therapy can help you…

  • Find more calm & inner peace

  • Deal with uncomfortable feelings

  • Embrace the present 

  • Heal from past wounds

  • Reach your personal goals

  • Feel comfort in your body

  • Discover self-compassion and self-love

  • Understand yourself & your needs at a deeper level

  • Expand desired states of being like joy, love, peace and stillness

Looking for something a little more in-depth?

Let’s talk about tailored therapy intensives. 

Choosing a Brainspotting Intensive means getting quicker and deeper results compared to traditional therapy. I currently offer transformative Brainspotting intensives for those who want this more rapid, thorough experience. These intensives tackle emotional blocks and trauma head-on, so you can break free from what’s been holding you back, embrace desired states of being or expand personal creativity. These in-depth sessions represent an invaluable investment, offering profound and lasting change.

The entire experience is tailored to your needs and the healing process doesn’t stop after our session—you may notice changes throughout the rest of your week.. If additional intensives could be beneficial we will discuss that option together in a follow-up interview. 

You can choose in-person or online intensives depending on what works best for you. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have and I’d be happy to chat.

The Process

I currently offer both 1 and 2 day intensives, each including 3 hours of direct contact with my clients. If you’re a new client seeking an intensive, we’ll have a 15 min free consultation call to see if this feels like a good fit before getting started. If you’re already currently working with me,  the pre and post interviews will be built into our regular session schedule.

  • Before we begin, I’ll send you some questionnaires to complete to help me better understand your challenges and goals. In a pre-intensive interview, we'll discuss your hopes and past experiences, explore any negative beliefs, and identify positive aspects like your support network and strengths. Together, we'll craft a personalized treatment plan for you.

  • The intensive session targets rapid healing and transformation by clearing trauma and negative beliefs. I'll use a variety of techniques, including parts work and expansion brainspotting, to help you recover lost aspects of yourself, strengthen positive beliefs, achieve goals, and cultivate self-compassion.

  • After completing your intensive session, we'll schedule a 60-minute follow-up session to debrief and discuss any shifts you've noticed in your life. This session is an opportunity to reflect on your progress and identify any areas you may want to continue working on together.

fully in the present

Letting go of the past so you can live fully in the present. 

Questions?

FAQs

  • Yes! Brainspotting is just as effective virtually or in-person.

  • 3 hour brainspotting intensive for current clients: $990

    1 day Brainspotting Intensive: $1980

    2 day Brainspotting Intensive: $2970

    All intensives have a 2 week cancellation policy. 50% of the deposit is non-refundable and due at booking. The balance is due the week prior to the intensive, unless you’re a current client of mine.

  • They can be done one time, monthly, or quarterly, based on whatever you need and if that’s the best fit for you.

  • You might be a good fit for Brainspotting therapy if you're struggling with unresolved trauma due to past experiences or difficult emotions that traditional therapy hasn't fully addressed. It's particularly beneficial if you're open to exploring the mind-body connection, and prefer a more rapid therapeutic approach.

  • Brainspotting differs from other therapies like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or talk therapy in its focus on identifying and processing neurological "brainspots" rather than solely relying on eye movements or verbal processing. It can be more targeted and efficient in accessing and resolving deep-seated trauma and emotions.

  • Yes, Brainspotting therapy is grounded in neuroscience and is supported by growing empirical evidence. Research studies and clinical reports have demonstrated its effectiveness in treating trauma and other mental health issues. If you’d like to learn more, click here.