Brainspotting Therapy in Summerville & Mount Pleasant, SC
You can move through what’s stuck and finally feel relief in your body.
Your mind may understand what happened, but your body hasn’t let it go.
You’re tired of feeling reactive, overwhelmed, or shut down for reasons you can’t fully explain. Maybe certain situations instantly spike your anxiety. Maybe you freeze in conversations, go numb during conflict, or feel your chest tighten before you even know why. You’ve tried talking about it, thinking your way through it, pushing it down, or powering through like you always have. But this doesn’t feel like something logic alone can fix.
That’s likely because this isn’t just a mindset issue. When something overwhelming happens, your brain and nervous system store it in a way that can stay activated long after the event is over. You may know you’re safe now, but your body still reacts like you’re not. Brainspotting works by helping your brain and body process what’s been stuck beneath the surface — so you can finally feel more regulated, grounded, and at ease.
Brainspotting might be a good fit if you:
Feel triggered or overwhelmed in ways that don’t fully make sense
Notice your body reacting before your mind can catch up
Struggle with anxiety, panic, or shutdown that feels hard to control
Feel stuck in patterns you’ve already tried to “think” your way out of
Want to process trauma, stress, or painful experiences without having to explain every detail
Your nervous system adapted in order to survive. It just hasn’t learned it’s safe yet.
HOW IT WORKS
Brainspotting is a brain-body therapy that helps you process experiences that feel stuck beneath the surface — often trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.
When something intense or overwhelming happens, your nervous system can store it in a way that stays activated. That’s why certain triggers, sensations, or situations can bring up strong reactions long after the event is over.
Brainspotting works by identifying specific eye positions (called “brainspots”) that connect directly to where those experiences are held in the brain and body. By holding your gaze in that spot while staying attuned to what’s happening internally, your brain begins to process and release what hasn’t been fully resolved. You don’t have to explain every detail or retell the entire story. Instead, we allow your brain and nervous system to do what they were wired to do —heal.
In this work, we move at your pace.
First, we focus on building safety, grounding, and regulation so you feel steady enough to go deeper. We get clear on what you’re noticing in your body and what feels stuck. Then, we identify a brainspot connected to that experience and begin the processing work together.
Over time, the emotional charge begins to shift. The trigger feels less intense. Your body feels less reactive. You may still remember what happened, but it won’t feel like it’s happening all over again. The goal isn’t to erase the past — it’s to help your nervous system finally settle, so you can move forward feeling more present and in control.
Brainspotting can help you…
Feel calmer and more regulated in your body.
Release emotional charge that’s been stuck beneath the surface.
Reduce anxiety, panic, or shutdown responses.
Process trauma without having to explain every detail.
Improve focus, clarity, and emotional resilience.
Feel less controlled by past experiences.
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It depends on what you’re working through and your overall goals. Some people notice shifts after just a few sessions, while others choose to use brainspotting as part of longer-term therapy. We’ll regularly check in about what’s changing and adjust the approach to make sure it’s effective.
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During a brainspotting session, we’ll help you identify a specific eye position that connects to what you’re wanting to process. From there, you’ll gently hold your focus while staying aware of what’s happening in your body. We move at your pace, checking in as needed, and creating a steady, supportive environment so your brain and nervous system can do the work.
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If you feel like you’ve talked about something over and over but your body still reacts like it just happened, brainspotting may be a good fit. It’s especially helpful for people who want deeper, body-based healing—not just more insight.
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Both brainspotting and EMDR are powerful trauma therapies, but brainspotting is often more focused on deep, sustained attunement to what’s happening in your body. Instead of using structured sets of bilateral stimulation, we identify specific eye positions that connect to where the experience is held and allow your brain and nervous system to process at their own pace.
Frequently asked questions
It’s time for your body to finally feel safe.
Our team is trained in Brainspotting and understands how trauma and stress live in the body. This isn’t about pushing through or overanalyzing —it’s about helping your nervous system finally settle.