Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic tool that I utilize in my coaching practice. Don’t let the name scare you- it’s nothing like the Matrix, though it can be a little “woo”. In a nutshell, it’s a tool to liberate your body/mind from the negative beliefs, thoughts, patterns and loops it gets stuck in. For a more comprehensive look at it, read on!

When something traumatic, wounding or deeply distressing happens, the emotional “charge” or memory from that event becomes stored or trapped, showing up in your body. The issues are literally in your tissues. Often, you are not consciously aware that it has occurred, but your brain is altered as a result.  It can cause problems on all levels – emotionally, mentally and physically. Brainspotting is designed to reveal, reprocess and ultimately release that trapped energy so that it no longer causes problems in your life.

Brainspotting uses where you look to affect how you feel. As you hold your attention your “brain spots”, it allows for deep processing to safely reprocess and release the trauma from the mind/body.

As a Brainspotting practitioner, I listen to your words and body experiences, observing the eyes, face and body, watching for cues. We work together to find eye positions based on these cues that allow you to access healing. I believe that the brain is self-healing and my role is to set and hold a space that empowers your self-healing abilities.

Coaching with Kim

You want to look and feel your best, but you can’t seem to make the changes. You may feel uncomfortable in your body or not really in-touch with your confidence. You don’t really know or trust yourself and you often “should” on yourself. You can feel the tension of knowing where you want to be and not being there. You feel like you have tried so many things and you still feel stuck…..

That’s where I come in.

I use my 13 + years of experience as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Personal Stylist and Empowerment Coach to help you relieve the tension and discomfort in your body and empower you to find freedom to live a life you love! I utilize Brainspotting in my sessions (as well Parts Work) to help you somatically process the wounds, pain and beliefs that are keeping you stuck. Don’t waste one more moment living a life full of anxiety, stress, overwhelm and discomfort. This is your one and only most precious life- it’s time to start loving it!

What Now?

We start with a free 30 minute Discovery Zoom Call so that we can get to know each other a little bit better. These calls are all about you. I want to know what’s not working in your life, what you have tried to change it and what vision you have for your life. Then I will share about how I can work with you to achieve this desired state and vision, if it’s a good fit for us both.

Then we get going by scheduling your first session. This is a 90 minute session where we will go over your intake questionnaire and talk through what your markers of success will be, how to utilize your support system and do a little Brainspotting. We book out the next few sessions and I follow up with you a few days later to check in on you.

All of my clients have unlimited email access to support from me. I believe that most of the work happens in between sessions and I want you to feel fully supported in your healing process.

FAQ

• What is the investment for individual sessions?

$125/55 min session or $175/90 min session

• Do you accept or bill insurance?

I am unable to bill insurance or accept HSA payments at this time.

• What is the difference between Coaching and Talk Therapy?

  Great question and I will do my best to give my own opinion in a nutshell as this can be a complex topic. As a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Coach, I provide space for my clients to do therapeutic work that falls within my scope of practice. I utilize tools such as Brainspotting, Parts Work and some EFT to support you in expanding your nervous system capacity for the feelings you desire: peace, contentment, love, happiness etc. During Brainspotting, talking is minimized in order to support the brain in accessing the Subcortical space where trauma is stored. We use time before and after Brainspotting to talk, strategize, improve coping skills and make a plan for in-between sessions. Talk therapy can be very expansive and typically involves talking for the entire session. Tools like CBT, DBT, IFS etc can be used to help you gain clarity and understanding around what you do and how to change it. It can be very focused on behavior modification and keeps the focus on the Prefrontal Cortex part of the brain. I love Brainspotting because a lot of the work is done in the Subcortical space which allows for getting to the root of beliefs and behaviors allowing for a more natural cessation of unwanted behaviors and deeper understanding of yourself. Want to discuss it further? Schedule a free 30-minute Discovery Call and I am happy to do so.

• What is Brainspotting?

  Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by revealing, re-processing and releasing core sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, numbness or negative beliefs. You can learn more here.

• How many sessions a month do clients usually need?

It depends on the client’s individual needs and goals, but I generally see clients 2-3 times a month. I also offer Deep Dive sessions where we work together for 2-4 hours at a time. This provides an opportunity to see alleviation of symptoms and to go deeper than a regular length session.

• How long do clients usually work with you?

  Each person’s story and history is unique and complex. Brainspotting and coaching together are very effective, however, the more complex the trauma/emotional roots, the longer it can take. It also depends on the level of work you have done with a therapist/counselor or coach prior, support and financial abilities. I generally tell clients to plan on 6-12 months or longer.

• How do you see clients?

  Most of my clients are seen virtually using Zoom. I also offer in-person sessions once a month in my Portland office or outdoor sessions (weather permitting). I see clients on Fridays and Saturdays in the Pacific Time Zone.

• Do you offer group Brainspotting?

  I do! Group Brainspotting is wonderful for team building and accelerated healing.