Trauma Informed Care

Brainspotting (BSP) is a gentle yet powerful trauma therapy that helps people process and heal from experiences that may still be affecting them emotionally or physically—even if they’re not fully aware of why. Many of our responses to trauma are stored in the deeper, subcortical parts of the brain, where talk therapy alone may not always reach. Brainspotting works by accessing these deeper brain pathways in a safe, focused way.

During Brainspotting, specific eye positions—called brainspots—are used to help identify where unprocessed trauma or stress is being held in the body and nervous system. When a brainspot is activated, the brain is able to naturally process and release the underlying source of distress. This allows emotional pain, physical tension, and unhealthy coping patterns linked to past experiences to resolve more effectively.

Rather than reliving trauma, Brainspotting supports the brain’s innate ability to heal. Clients often describe feeling more grounded, gaining clarity, and experiencing relief as reflexive, automatic brain processing integrates with their conscious understanding. Over time, this can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and shift the negative beliefs connected to them.

I am Certified in Brainspotting, and I use this evidence-based approach to support clients in transforming overwhelming experiences into a sense of stability, resilience, and empowerment—at a pace that feels safe and respectful of each individual’s nervous system.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-researched, evidence-based therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and other distressing life experiences. Many difficult memories don’t fully process at the time they occur and can remain “stuck,” continuing to trigger emotional reactions, physical sensations, or negative beliefs long after the event has passed. EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so they no longer feel overwhelming.

During EMDR, the therapist uses guided bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, tapping, or tones—while the client briefly focuses on aspects of a troubling memory. This process supports the brain’s natural ability to reprocess and integrate the experience in a healthier way. Over time, the memory becomes less emotionally intense, and the negative beliefs connected to it often shift into more adaptive, empowering perspectives.

EMDR is a structured approach that draws from multiple therapeutic methods, making it effective for a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, grief, and chronic stress. It does not require detailed verbal recounting of traumatic events, which many clients find especially helpful.

I am trained in EMDR, and I use this approach to help clients safely move beyond the impact of past experiences so they can feel more grounded, present, and in control in their daily lives.