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Brainspotting

“Brainspotting was by far one of my favorite experiences of therapy. I was able to creatively process through a relationship I was struggling with. I left the office feeling empowered and with complete trust that my system knows what it needs to heal. Throughout the week, I kept returning to a positive image I had while undergoing Brainspotting and it brought me great comfort. I still use some of the techniques of Brainspotting in my own self practice.”   – K

What is Brainspotting?

Brainspotting (BSP) is a highly effective, brain-based approach.

BSP allows clients to process traumatic memories in a secure, supported environment. It can also uncover and strengthen positive emotions and beliefs that allow new insights to emerge. In this way, past experiences are seen with a fresh perspective.

Brainspotting Session

BSP works with “brainspots”—specific eye positions connected to the area of the brain where memories are stored. During a BSP session, the therapist helps the client find brainspots through exercises that experiment with his/her field of vision. They then engage with brainspots to process and release traumatic experiences from the brain.

What Does Brainspotting Treat?

Brainspotting is used for many issues, including PTSD and general trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, sexual dysfunction, anger management, grief, ADHD, phobias, stress, addiction, sports performance, and creativity enhancement.

What to Expect

You will spend some time in psychotherapy with your therapist before doing Brainspotting work. When you and your therapist agree that you are ready, you will identity “brainspots,” which you experience as specific points of focus.  Your therapist will help you process those spots and their related memories.

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To learn more, visit the official Brainspotting website.

The following Viva Therapists have undergone extensive training in and current offer Brainspotting services:

Rebeca Carvajal, LPC, LCMHC, ATR-BC

Sheryl Walden, LICSW, LCSW-C

Hannah Braune Friedman, LICSW

Teayra Turner, LPC, LCPC, NCC

Stacey Thompson, Therapist

Stacey Thompson, LICSW

Aurena Green, LGPC, Resident in Counseling for VA

Regina Tosca, therapist

Regina Tosca, LICSW

Therapist Alina McClerklin, LICSW

Alina McClerklin, LICSW

Megan Munzert, therapist

Megan Munzert, LICSW, JD

Dr. Julie Lopez, LICSW

Julie Lopez, PhD, LICSW

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