Brainspotting (BSP)

Brainspotting Therapy in California

Heal Trauma at the Level of the Brain and Body

Your Wounds Can Be Healed

Brainspotting Therapy in Hermosa Beach, CA | Trauma Healing Beyond Talk Therapy

Brainspotting therapy in Hermosa Beach, California. Heal trauma stored in the body and nervous system with a brain-based, somatic approach beyond talk therapy.

If you’re looking for Brainspotting therapy in Hermosa Beach or the South Bay, I offer trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapy for adults, teens, and children throughout California. Sessions are available in person in Hermosa Beach and via secure telehealth for California residents.

Trauma does not live only in the mind, it lives in the body and nervous system. Emotional wounds, chronic stress, and traumatic experiences can show up as anxiety, reactivity, dissociation, physical pain, or a persistent feeling of being “stuck.” Brainspotting evolved out of EMDR.

You may have physical sensations or pain you’ve carried for years that are connected to past trauma, or you may be experiencing intense emotions, anxiety, or overwhelm after a recent event. Both can be treated using Brainspotting therapy.

Healing the Physiology of Trauma

Brainspotting therapy is a powerful, brain-based and body-centered approach that helps process trauma at its core. It is a neuro-experiential therapy that accesses the deeper regions of the brain, including the midbrain and brainstem, where traumatic experiences are stored.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, Brainspotting works in-vivo, meaning healing occurs in real time while your nervous system is gently supported to process and release trauma. By identifying and holding specific eye positions (brainspots), the brain is able to access and resolve the underlying neurophysiological roots of trauma.

How Brainspotting Helps

Unprocessed trauma can show up in many ways, including:

•Anxiety and panic

•Emotional or physical pain

•Dissociation or feeling disconnected

•Insomnia or chronic stress

•Flashbacks or intrusive memories

•Numbing or shutdown

•Addictive or compulsive behaviors

•Difficulty feeling safe or present

These symptoms are often difficult to fully resolve through talk therapy alone, because verbal processing does not reach the deeper areas of the brain and body where trauma is stored. When the brain becomes overwhelmed, it cannot integrate traumatic experiences through words alone.

Brainspotting allows the nervous system to do the healing, gently and at its own pace, without forcing cognitive recall or re-traumatization.

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A Gentle and Deep Experiential Process

While Brainspotting may sound complex, the process itself is simple, attuned, and deeply experiential. Sessions are guided by your body’s innate wisdom and capacity to heal. Many clients report feeling more regulated, connected, and grounded as trauma releases at a physiological level.

This approach honors the truth that your body already knows how to heal — Brainspotting simply helps remove what is in the way.

Begin Your Healing Journey

You don’t have to relive your trauma to heal it. Brainspotting offers a gentle, powerful way to work with your nervous system so healing can unfold naturally and safely.

If you’re curious whether Brainspotting is right for you, I invite you to reach out.

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FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions About Brainspotting

Is Brainspotting evidence-based?

Brainspotting is a neuroscience-informed therapy that continues to grow in clinical research and practice worldwide. Many clients experience meaningful shifts in symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation.

Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?

No. Brainspotting does not require detailed verbal retelling of traumatic events. The focus is on the body and nervous system’s natural ability to process and heal.

How is Brainspotting different from EMDR?

Both are brain-based trauma therapies. Brainspotting allows for a more open, attuned, and body-led process, often at a slower and deeply regulated pace.

Can Brainspotting help with anxiety or physical symptoms?

Yes. Many clients seek Brainspotting for anxiety, chronic stress, somatic symptoms, and nervous system dysregulation connected to unresolved trauma.

•Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California

•Trauma-informed, ethical, evidence-informed care

•Not a substitute for medical treatment

•Individual results may vary