Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.

While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.

Brainspotting is a focused, brain-body therapy developed by David Grand that helps access and process trauma stored in the subcortical or “survival” brain. By identifying specific eye positions, called “brainspots”, that correlate with unprocessed emotional experiences, clinicians can bypass cognitive defenses and work directly with the eight nervous systems of the body. This allows clients to release deeply held trauma, reduce painful symptoms, and achieve lasting healing in ways that go far beyond traditional talk therapy.