Brainspotting therapy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and virtually in all of Oklahoma and Virginia.

Brainspotting is a powerful therapy that helps process and release deep emotional and physical pain stored in the body and brain. It works by using eye positioning to access parts of the brain that traditional talk therapy can’t always reach, allowing for deep healing. With the support of a trusted therapist and calming sounds, Brainspotting helps uncover and heal trauma, stress, and other difficult emotions in a way that feels safe and contained.

When you first meet with a brianspotting thearpist, they will initially want to learn a little about your reasons for seeking this type of therapy and the specific issues you'd like to work on. 

You might not do actual brainspotting your first session as your therapist gets to know more about you and the specifics of what you need help with.

Once you and your therapist are ready to start working, she will ask you where in your body you will feel the most activated when discussing the specific area of concern.  It's important to note here, that the key focus must be specific for best results. For example, sharing a problematic relationship between you and your partner might not be specific enough, but an actual incident between the two of you likely will get better results.

Working from activation

Once you've determined where in your body you feel this activation (some people report tingling sensations, pain in their stomach, tension in their shoulders, pressure on their chest, etc.) your therapist will likely ask you to rate the intensity of this sensation on a scale of 0 - 10 (10 being most intense).  This gives us a baseline to work with so that we know where we started.

Working from a resource

For some people with complex trauma, working from activation might be too overwhelming. Instead, we can focus on where in your body you feel most calm or grounded while processing the specific area of concern. Your therapist will instruct you to scan your body for areas of calmness and relaxation when working from a resource.

Finding the brainspot

Brainspotting involves finding a specific eye position that helps you process emotions and trauma. Your therapist will guide you in locating this "brainspot" by moving a pointer while observing your facial expressions and body cues. There are two ways to find it: outside window, where the therapist identifies it based on your unconscious responses, and inside window, where you tune into your own sensations and give feedback. Depending on whether you're working with activation (processing distress) or a resource spot (finding calm), your therapist will help you focus your gaze on the right spot to support healing.

Music

In brainspotting therapy, bi-lateral music can help stimulate processing.  It works by stimulating both sides of your brain through sound.  Your therapist will likely offer you to wear headphones and play this specific type of music designed to help your brain process.  This is completely optional, but can enhance the experience.

During the actual brainspotting therapy & how it is different

It is important to understand that brainspotting therapy is different than traditional talk therapy. Once the spot is located, you continue to focus on the specific area of concern while keeping your gaze focused on the pointer.  Your therapist will not talk as much as might be typical in traditional talk therapy.  Her job is to allow the space for your brain and body to do the work.  Too much talking from the therapist can disrupt this process and interrupt your brain's processing.  You can talk as much or as little as you would like during this process either keeping the processing internal or sharing verbally as things comes up.  Your therapist might check in with you from time to time to see what is happening in your body.  She might start to offer reflections more towards the end of the session to start to bring your awareness back to the present.

Ending the brainspotting therapy session

When it is time, she will remove the pointer, headphones if you chose to utilize the music and there will be brief processing at the conclusion of the session to see how you are feeling physically and mentally.  She might offer some grounding if it is needed to help bring you back to the here and now.  

Brainspotting goes beyond talk therapy by accessing the deep, subconscious parts of the brain where trauma, emotions, and patterns are stored. It helps you process what feels stuck—not just in your thoughts, but in your body. By using eye positioning to tap into these deeper layers, Brainspotting allows you to release what logic alone can’t reach, creating lasting healing and relief.Description text goes here

If you already have a therapist you trust and are working with to process emotions, Brainspotting can be a great addition to your healing journey. It’s not meant to replace traditional therapy but to enhance it by accessing deeper parts of the brain where emotions and trauma are stored. You don’t have to choose between Brainspotting and your current therapist—you can do both! Think of it as another tool to help you move through what feels stuck while continuing the valuable work you’re already doing.