Is brainspotting therapy legitimate?

Yes! Brainspotting is widely known and is considered a legitimate and evidence-based approach to therapy.

How successful is brainspotting?

Brainspotting works really well compared to other therapies like EMDR and CBT. The cool part? People who get Brainspotting treatment keep getting better even after their sessions are over. This is different from other therapies, where some people's problems might come back after six months. We still need more studies, but so far, Brainspotting looks like it could be a really effective way to help with mental health issues.

How many sessions of brainspotting do you need?

it really depends on the person. Some might see a difference after just one session. But usually, you'll start noticing changes and improvements within four to six sessions, though continued treatment is recommended. It's pretty individual, so the number of sessions varies from person to person.

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Brainspotting Therapy in Virginia Beach

Brainspotting is a unique type of therapy where we find specific points in your field of vision that help access and heal emotional and psychological issues. It's based on the idea that where you look affects how you feel. By identifying these 'brainspots', we can work through deep emotional challenges, especially those that might not have responded to regular talk therapy.

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STEP BEYOND TRADITIONAL THERAPY WITH BRAINSPOTTING

Why Brainspotting Therapy?

Are you feeling trapped by the weight of past traumas, or overwhelmed by emotions that seem too intense to handle? It’s not just you—many struggle with these deep-seated emotional issues, often feeling stuck or misunderstood. These feelings can create a sense of helplessness, as if you’re constantly reliving your most challenging moments without a way out. Traditional therapy might not have provided the relief you need, leaving you searching for a more effective solution.

A primary goal of therapy, particularly brainspotting, is to help you move from a state of dysregulation to regulation. For therapy to be successful in the long-term, your brain and body need to regain the capacity for regulation, which is what happens through the brainspotting process.

This is where brainspotting therapy can make a real difference. It offers a unique approach to tap into and heal these emotional pains, connecting your mind and body in a way that brings profound healing. And now, you have the opportunity to explore this transformative path. Book a free consultation with But First, Heal Thyself Counseling, and start on a journey towards a more peaceful, empowered you. Let's unlock the door to your healing together.

Accessing and Processing Deep Emotional Issues

With brainspotting, we can reach and work through deep-seated emotional challenges that might not be fully accessible through standard talk therapy.

Effective for Trauma and PTSD

I can help you address and heal from trauma and PTSD effectively by connecting your specific visual and emotional experiences through brainspotting.

Mind-Body Connection

My approach in brainspotting will tap into the powerful mind-body connection to help relieve the physical symptoms often associated with emotional distress.

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Self-Pay Rate:

$150 / 55 minute Session

How Does Brainspotting Work?

UNLOCK THE POWER OF MIND-BODY CONNECTION

Traditional therapy often operates through processing within your prefrontal cortex (the thinking part of the brain). In order to regain the capacity for regulation, we have to bypass the thinking part of the brain and access the parts of the brain that are involved in regulation of the body and the brain.

We also have to retrain the brain and nervous system in order to effectively distinguish between perceived threats and actual threats to safety. Brainspotting accesses the necessary parts of the brain in order to reprocess and reintegrate events, experiences, and emotions in order to more effectively facilitate healing.

The positive changes from brainspotting can affect every part of your life, improving your ability to handle emotions, making your thinking clearer, and helping you feel more peaceful and well. With brainspotting, you're not just getting past your problems; you're moving towards a more satisfying, balanced, and strong version of yourself.

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TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING FOR DEEP-ROOTED EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES

Brainspotting Can Help You With:

Dealing with Past Trauma

Having trouble with constant, distressing memories from bad experiences in the past that keep affecting daily life and feelings.

Strong Emotional Responses

Feeling extreme emotions like worry, fear, or anger that seem too intense for the current situation, possibly because of unresolved past issues.

Ongoing Stress and Anxiety

Experiencing constant, high levels of stress and worry that don’t get better with usual ways of coping or other therapies.

Difficulty with Experiencing Emotions

Having problems managing feelings, leading to sudden mood changes, emotional outbursts, or feeling emotionally numb.

Physical Symptoms

Suffering from physical issues like ongoing pain or tension that may be related to emotional stress.

Not Progressing in Current Therapy

Feeling like you’re not making progress in regular talking therapy and wanting to try a different, more in-depth approach.

Common Questions about Brainspotting

Is brainspotting therapy legitimate?

Yes! Brainspotting is widely known and is considered a legitimate and evidence-based approach to therapy.
How successful is brainspotting?

Brainspotting works really well compared to other therapies like EMDR and CBT. The cool part? People who get Brainspotting treatment keep getting better even after their sessions are over. This is different from other therapies, where some people's problems might come back after six months. We still need more studies, but so far, Brainspotting looks like it could be a really effective way to help with mental health issues.
How many sessions of brainspotting do you need?

it really depends on the person. Some might see a difference after just one session. But usually, you'll start noticing changes and improvements within four to six sessions, though continued treatment is recommended. It's pretty individual, so the number of sessions varies from person to person.