Brainspotting Services

Online and In-Person therapy for People of Maryland

What is Brainspotting?

Brainspotting involves identifying and processing points in your visual field that can help access unprocessed trauma in the brain. It helps process information in your brain that is stored like capsules that need help accessing. During brainspotting sessions, the counselor uses a pointer to help identify the spot for you.

Brainspotting can be used to address a wide range of issues, including:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders

  • Depression

  • Chronic Pain

  • Phobias and Fears

  • Addictions

  • Low Self-Esteem/ Low Confidence

  • Performance Enhancement

How Does Brainspotting Work?

Identifying the Brainspot

We will help you find a specific eye position called the “brainspots” that corresponds to any emotional or physical discomfort or tension you are experiencing. This is usually done with a pointer or a finger. Other parts of your brain will be activated, as well, such as your amygdala where your emotions are created, and your hippocampus where your memories are stored.

Focused Mindfulness

Once the brainspot is identified, your focused attention will help the brain activate and process the traumatic or emotional stress associated with that brainspots.

Processing

You will be encouraged to just feel and experience whatever emotions you have on that brainspot. As you process, you will experience a release of emotional and physical tension that will lead to a sense of relief. Sometimes you may anticipate difficult emotions or memories but that is all part of healing and processing

Follow Up

Brainspotting is not a magical fix to your traumas which means continuation of work is needed and finding the goal to work on in brainspotting is important and needs patience

Step in to your safe space today and start your mental health journey with us.

Safe Space Counseling Services can help with Brainspotting, offer support, and more — feel free to reach out

Safe Space Counseling Services can help with Brainspotting, offer support, and more — feel free to reach out

Related Blogs

BLOG
What is Regulation and How can we Regulate?
emotions, window of tolerance, emotional regulation
emotions, window of tolerance, emotional regulation
What is Regulation and How can we Regulate?
emotions, window of tolerance, emotional regulation
emotions, window of tolerance, emotional regulation

Emotional regulation or “regulation” means to be in a state of being able to manage and cope with your emotions. Developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, this zone exists when we are optimally aroused- that means stressors and challenges exist in our lives but we have the skills to overcome them or believe we have the skills to overcome them! You feel like you can deal with whatever is thrown at you and you are still functioning effectively. 

Read More →
emotions, window of tolerance, emotional regulation
emotions, window of tolerance, emotional regulation
Are Mindfulness and Grounding Skills Same?
mindfulness, grounding, practices
mindfulness, grounding, practices
Are Mindfulness and Grounding Skills Same?
mindfulness, grounding, practices
mindfulness, grounding, practices

I often teach and practice mindfulness and grounding exercises in therapy sessions. When I initially started to use mindfulness-based techniques in therapy with clients, I used to use these two terms interchangeably (and sometimes they can be used interchangeably!). Over time I’ve realised differences between the two and why it can be helpful to understand them so we can understand which skill to use when.

Read More →
mindfulness, grounding, practices
mindfulness, grounding, practices
Top 3 Mindfulness Practices in Under Five Minutes
mindfulness, peace, breath work
mindfulness, peace, breath work
Top 3 Mindfulness Practices in Under Five Minutes
mindfulness, peace, breath work
mindfulness, peace, breath work
Read More →
mindfulness, peace, breath work
mindfulness, peace, breath work
Brainspotting: Maryland’s Pathway to Inner Healing
brainspotting, healing, community
brainspotting, healing, community
Brainspotting: Maryland’s Pathway to Inner Healing
brainspotting, healing, community
brainspotting, healing, community

In the quiet, comforting spaces of Safe Space Counseling, nestled right here in Maryland, lives a unique approach to healing. It’s called Brainspotting, a therapeutic technique that combines neuroscience with a deep, intuitive understanding of human emotions.

Read More →
brainspotting, healing, community
brainspotting, healing, community