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.
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
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
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A Deeper Path to Healing
Brainspotting helps you gently access and process difficult experiences at your own pace, so you can feel more grounded, present, and empowered in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, in many cases. If Brainspotting is being used as part of ongoing psychotherapy and is connected to a mental health diagnosis, sessions are typically billed under standard therapy codes, which may be covered by insurance. Because coverage varies by plan, we encourage you to check with your insurance provider to understand your specific benefits.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. How long you use Brainspotting depends on your goals and how you’re progressing in therapy. Some people notice changes in just a few sessions, while others choose to use Brainspotting as part of their longer-term therapeutic work. We’ll regularly check in together and adjust as needed.
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Initial intake session (60 minutes): $200
Regular therapy session (60 minutes): $180
Extended session (90 minutes): $270
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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
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