Brainspotting is a unique approach that sets itself apart from both EMDR and traditional talk therapy in some important ways. Unlike talk therapy—which relies on insight, language, and conscious reflection—Brainspotting works with the subcortical brain, the part of your brain that holds trauma, emotional pain, and reactive patterns you often can’t explain or “logic” your way out of. It allows you to process and release these stuck emotions without needing to talk through every detail. Compared to EMDR, which uses structured sets of bilateral stimulation (like eye movements or tapping) to reprocess specific traumatic memories, Brainspotting is more intuitive and still. It involves identifying a “brainspot”—an eye position linked to emotional activation—and simply staying with it while your brain and body do the work of healing. Many people find Brainspotting to be gentler and more body-based, making it especially helpful when you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of where to start. If talk therapy feels like it’s only scratching the surface, or if EMDR feels too intense or rigid, Brainspotting might be the right fit for deeper, more intuitive healing.

Brainspotting can help with a wide range of emotional, psychological, and even physical challenges—especially those that feel deeply rooted or hard to explain. It’s particularly effective for processing trauma, but its benefits go far beyond that.

Here are some of the most common issues Brainspotting can support:

• Trauma and PTSD (including childhood trauma, birth trauma, and medical trauma)

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Depression and mood disorders

• Grief and loss

• Performance anxiety (sports, public speaking, creative blocks)

• Chronic pain and physical tension tied to emotional stress

• Attachment wounds and relationship struggles

• Dissociation or feeling “numb” or checked out

• Emotional reactivity or overwhelm (especially in parenting or caregiving roles)

• Unresolved issues that don’t seem to shift through talk therapy alone

What makes Brainspotting especially powerful is that it helps you access and heal parts of your experience that are stored below the level of conscious awareness—so even if you don’t have the words, the healing can still happen.

In a session, you’ll sit with your therapist as they help you identify a "brainspot" by guiding your gaze while you focus on specific emotions or memories. The therapist may also use bilateral sound to help facilitate processing.

Because sometimes talking isn’t enough.

Brainspotting offers a powerful path for healing when you feel stuck but can’t quite explain why. Unlike traditional talk therapy that relies on logic and insight, Brainspotting helps you access the deeper layers of your brain—where trauma, overwhelm, and emotional patterns are stored. It’s a gentle, intuitive process that doesn’t require you to rehash every painful memory out loud. Instead, it allows your brain and body to do what they were wired to do: heal.

Clients often choose Brainspotting when they’ve tried other therapies and still feel blocked, anxious, reactive, or just not themselves. It’s especially helpful if you’re a high-functioning person on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside. Whether you’re carrying trauma, navigating burnout, or just want to feel more regulated and grounded in daily life, Brainspotting gives you a way in.

If you’re craving deeper healing without having to explain every little thing—you might find exactly what you need here.

Here is a helpful video explanation.