What is Brainspotting? A Gentle, Mind-Body Therapy for Lasting Healing
- Randi Camirand
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
If you’re seeking a therapy approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, you may have heard the term Brainspotting. But what is Brainspotting, and how can it help you process trauma, anxiety, or emotional blocks?
Brainspotting is a therapeutic method developed as an offshoot of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). While EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process traumatic memories, Brainspotting focuses on eye positions—or “brainspots”—that correspond to where trauma or stress is held in the brain and body.
By locating and attending to these spots, the brain can naturally process and release unresolved emotions, often with profound and lasting results.
How Brainspotting Works
Brainspotting is a mind-body therapy, going far beyond talk therapy. It works on the principle that where you look affects how you feel. During a session, I guide you to find eye positions associated with emotional or physical distress. Once identified, your brain and body begin deep processing of unresolved trauma or stress.
Many clients experience relief from symptoms such as:
Anxiety and panic
Trauma and PTSD
Chronic stress or overwhelm
Emotional blocks or performance challenges
Unlike traditional therapy, Brainspotting allows the body and mind to work together, helping you access emotions and memories that are often difficult to reach through words alone.
Gentle, Trauma-Informed Healing
As a Brainspotting therapist in Connecticut, I bring a gentle, trauma-informed approach to every session. My work is guided by safety, pacing, and respect for your unique emotional landscape. Sessions are never rushed or forced; instead, they support you in staying present with yourself while your brain naturally processes difficult experiences.
Integrating Brainspotting with Other Mind-Body Modalities
One of the strengths of my practice is my extensive training in multiple mind-body modalities. This allows me to blend Brainspotting organically with techniques such as EMDR, somatic techniques, mindfulness, and other gentle therapeutic approaches. The result is a comprehensive healing experience that goes beyond talk therapy, addressing both the mind and the body to produce meaningful, lasting results.
Who Can Benefit from Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is highly adaptable and can support anyone looking to process unresolved emotional or psychological issues. It is particularly effective for people who:
Have experienced trauma or abuse
Struggle with anxiety, depression, or stress
Feel “stuck” emotionally or in their personal growth
Have gained a lot of insight in talk therapy, but still feel things are unresolved
Start Your Healing Journey
If you’ve been wondering, “What is Brainspotting, and could it work for me?”, now is a great time to explore this approach. Together, we can uncover underlying blocks and support your brain and body in releasing them, helping you reconnect with your resilience, calm, and clarity.
I offer individual Brainspotting sessions in Connecticut, providing a safe and supportive space to move beyond talk therapy toward real, transformative healing.
Remote sessions available.
