Over the years, I have dedicated myself to the practice of holistic psychology. This way of being and working honors the reality that the mind affects the body and the emotions and the body affects the emotions and the mind. This focus led me to stumble on an effective set of tools called Brainspotting™ (BSP).

Brainspotting is defined as a powerful approach to healing and wellness that meaningfully combines what we know about the mind/brain into therapy, particularly in resolving old wounds or traumas.  Throughout my years of practice I have witnessed brave individuals “doing their work” to heal past negative experiences.  Here is what I have learned to be true; many people move forward, heal and lead successful, peaceful, and fulfilling lives.  Trauma–informed interventions are helpful for many individuals and I continue to use those approaches in my work everyday.

BUT, there is always a piece of the trauma that cannot be accessed and healed through language or body-based work completely separated from the brain; there is a piece of the healing where language fails….always.  This is where Brainspotting comes in, allowing the psychologist to work gently and collaboratively with the client to access, reorganize and heal the trauma encapsulated in the brain.  When this happens the prior activation, felt possibly as anxiety, depression, or inattention, lessens and the person feels and functions better.  I look forward to meeting with you to see how Brainspotting could be of value and meaning in your life.