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Therapists have a variety of training and tools to help their clients reach desired goals and process past traumas. At Jones Family Counseling, our counselors are equipped to help you and want to partner with you on this journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. Trish Overton, one of the trauma-certified counselors at Jones Family Counseling, uses a technique
called brain spotting to help her clients explore unprocessed traumas and find healing. Like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), brain spotting is a type of therapy that can bring one’s unprocessed traumas to the surface through eye movement. Brain spotting allows the therapist and client to tap into areas of the midbrain where certain events or memories have become “stuck”. The therapist uses a pointer or another tool to guide one’s eyes across their field of vision to find the “brain spots”, the place where unprocessed trauma is stored. Even though the therapist is directing the positions of the eyes, the client is responsible for leading the dialogue. Trish provides her clients with a safe space to explore any overwhelming experiences. The client fully controls how much they wish to dive into a specific area. Brain spotting can be beneficial for a variety of people. Those who struggle with anxiety, phobias, anger issues, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), depression, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and even chronic pain can benefit from this therapy.

There are a few things to know before starting brain spotting therapy. Understand that this process can sometimes be overwhelming, which is why one should never practice this technique alone. Sometimes revelations can be painful but know that they can also be essential to one’s overall progress. If you are contemplating whether this type of therapy is suited for you and your current stage of life, below are additional resources. If you decide brain spotting is something you would like to pursue, contact our office today!

What Is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting
Brainspotting: What Is It? How Does It Work? And Will It Work For You?
Brainspotting Therapy: How It Works, Techniques, and Efficacy