Brainspotting Intensive Therapy in Racine, WI
A focused, extended therapy experience designed for deeper processing in a shorter period of time
Experience the depth of months of therapy - in just one powerful session.
You’ve done the insight work.
You understand your patterns…
but they’re still showing up.
You can name where this comes from.
You’ve reflected, processed, maybe even done therapy before.
And yet—
in the moments that matter most,
your body still reacts in ways you can’t think your way out of.
You might notice:
You shut down when something feels too close
You become overwhelmed in conflict or after it ends
You feel pulled to over-function, even when you’re exhausted
You leave conversations replaying what you should have said
This isn’t because you’re doing it wrong.
Some patterns don’t shift through insight alone.
Brainspotting works at the level where those patterns are actually held.
When a different pace of work starts to matter
There are times when something comes up—and it doesn’t resolve.
You don’t need a full explanation to know that something isn’t settling.
It stays with you.
A conversation.
A rupture.
A decision you made—or didn’t make.
And it keeps pulling your attention back.
You may notice:
You replay it throughout the day, trying to make sense of it
Your body reacts before you can think your way through it
You try to move on, but something in you won’t let it go
You can feel that this isn’t just “a passing moment”
At a certain point, continuing to give this an hour a week—or trying to manage it on your own—starts to feel like it’s not enough to hold what’s actually coming up.
Not because you’re doing anything wrong. But because this hasn’t fully processed.
Weekly therapy can offer support, perspective, and steadiness.
But when something is this present, working in short, spaced-out sessions can keep you revisiting it—without fully moving it through.
A Brainspotting Intensive creates the space to stay with what’s here long enough for it to actually shift—rather than continuing to carry it.
When a Brainspotting Intensive May Be a Better Fit
It’s common to feel both interested in this format and unsure if it’s the right step.
An intensive isn’t about going deeper for the sake of it.
It’s about creating enough space to stay with something that hasn’t been able to fully process in shorter sessions.
A Brainspotting Intensive may be a good fit if:
You feel “stuck” in something
You keep returning to the same experience, even after reflection or support
Something has been activated and isn’t settling between sessions—or on your own
You don’t want to continue stretching this out over weeks or months
You’re open to staying with what comes up, rather than moving away from it
An intensive may not be the best fit right now if:
You are currently in acute crisis or instability
Your nervous system is consistently overwhelmed without regulation tools in place
You prefer gradual relational pacing over immersive formats
You’re unsure about committing to preparation, the session itself, and integration afterward
There is no expectation to move into this format before you’re ready.
The goal is not to do more—but to work in a way that aligns with what your system is actually needing.
If you’re unsure, we can talk through whether an intensive, weekly therapy, or a combination of both makes the most sense for you.
Brainspotting Intensive Options & Investment
Brainspotting Assessment Session
$350Best for those exploring Brainspotting before intensive work.This may be a good fit if you:
Want a guided starting point to explore Brainspotting before committing to an intensive
Have a specific area or pattern you’d like to begin working on
Are open to deeper, body-based processing—not just talk therapy
Want to assess whether this approach is the right next step for you
This may NOT be a good fit if you:
Are looking for the depth or outcomes of a full intensive experience
Expect to fully resolve long-standing concerns within a single session
Prefer ongoing talk therapy without engaging in experiential or body-based work
Includes:
90-minute session
Brief psychoeducation on Brainspotting, including how the process works and what to expect
Identification of one specific focus area or activation point
45-60 minutes of Brainspotting processing
Grounding and integration to support nervous system regulation
Clinical recommendations for next steps based on your goals and response to the work
1-Day Brainspotting Intensive
Starting at $1,750Best for focused, targeted workThis may be a good fit if you:
Want to focus on one primary area
Are new to intensive work and want a gentler entry point
Are integrating with ongoing weekly therapy
Have limited availability
Includes:
8-hour program
6 face-to-face hours
Personalized treatment workbook
3-Hours of Brainspotting processing with built-in breaks
Time for grounding and integration
Post-Intensive Integration Kit (take -home)
2-Day Brainspotting Intensive
Starting at $2,400Best for layered or complex materialThis option is often helpful if:
You’re working with layered trauma, grief, or medical stress
You want time to notice shifts between sessions
You tend to need more time to settle into your body
You want depth without feeling overwhelmed
Includes:
11-hour program
9 face-to-face hours
Personalized treatment workbook
5-Hours of Brainspotting processing over several days
Time for grounding and integration
Post-Intensive Integration Kit (take-home)
3-Day Brainspotting Intensive
Starting at $3,059Best for immersive, in-depth processingClients often choose this option when:
Working with longstanding or complex trauma
Addressing medical trauma or chronic stress held in the body
Feeling “close” to something shifting but needing more space
Wanting a highly intentional and immersive experience
Includes:
14-hour program
12 face-to-face hours
Personalized treatment workbook
7-Hours of Brainspotting processing over several days
Time for grounding and integration
Post-Intensive Integration Kit (take-home)
Want to see what a sample schedule looks like? Help understanding if the investment is “worth it”? or Wondering how Intensives are different than weekly therapy?
Not Sure Which Option Is Right for You?
A consultation allows us to talk through what you’re hoping for, what support feels appropriate right now, and which format—if any—would best serve your nervous system.
Choosing an intensive is a collaborative decision, not a commitment you have to make alone.
What If I Invest in an Intensive and Nothing Changes?
If you’re considering an intensive, you are likely not impulsive.
You’ve probably done therapy before. You’ve read the books. You’ve reflected. You’ve tried to “work through” what keeps resurfacing.
So it makes sense that you would pause and ask:
What if I invest in this… and I’m still the same afterward?
An intensive isn’t designed to manufacture a breakthrough or force something dramatic. It’s designed to create the kind of continuity and focus that weekly therapy often can’t provide.
When we remove the stop-and-start rhythm, your nervous system has space to stay with what wants to move — rather than re-regulating and restarting each week.
That continuity matters.
For many clients, shifts feel subtle at first — a trigger that doesn’t land the same way, a conversation handled differently, a pattern that loosens rather than tightens.
Change isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about feeling less bound to what has been repeating.
What you are investing in is not a promise of perfection.
You are investing in a structured, prepared, and intentionally paced process — one that honors both depth and safety.
If we move forward with an intensive, it will be because your nervous system feels ready — not because you are forcing yourself into something “bigger.”
What is Brainspotting Therapy?
There’s a saying in Brainspotting: “Where you look affects how you feel.”
Our eyes are deeply connected to our nervous system. That means the way we hold memories, stress, and even trauma in our bodies can be accessed through where we focus our gaze.
A simple way I explain this to my clients in session, is with the simple question - What did you have for dinner two nights ago? - Go ahead, try it.
Notice what you just did with your eyes? Your eyes are searching those deep areas of your brain to find the information that it needs. You’ll notice your eyes will often naturally do this as we talk about difficult emotions or memories as well. Through your gaze, we locate a spot that connects with the deeper part of your brain — a window into what your body and mind have been carrying — so that release and healing can naturally begin.
This is your body’s natural way of healing - we’re just opening the door to allow that healing to happen a bit faster.
Whether you're working through trauma, seeking emotional clarity, or looking to deepen personal growth. By using eye positions and tuning into your body's felt sense, Brainspotting supports healing, integration, and greater connection to your inner self. You can read more about Brainspotting here: https://brainspotting.com/
Brainspotting FAQ’s
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Absolutely! I incorporate Brainspotting into my practice with all my weekly therapy clients. There is no extra fee for this, it is included in your normal hourly session fee.
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Yes. Brainspotting can be just as effective through telehealth as it is in person. Many clients actually prefer the comfort of being in their own space while processing. I’ll guide you step-by-step, making sure you feel supported and connected throughout the session. All you need is a private, quiet space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera so I can see your eye position.
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Yes! Brainspotting is a relatively new therapy approach (developed in 2003), and research is growing quickly. Current studies show it to be effective for trauma, anxiety, depression, and performance blocks. While it doesn’t yet have as large a body of research as more established therapies like CBT or EMDR, Brainspotting is considered an evidence-based, neuroscience-informed method. Many clients report powerful results, and it is increasingly being used by trauma specialists worldwide.
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While Brainspotting was originally developed as a way to heal trauma, it can support many areas of life. Clients often use it to work through anxiety, grief, loss, burnout, performance blocks, self-worth struggles, and patterns that feel hard to shift through talk therapy alone. Because Brainspotting works with both the brain and body, it helps uncover and release what may be stuck beneath the surface—whether that’s connected to a past trauma or to everyday stressors.
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Many clients find that intensives create deeper shifts in a shorter period of time compared to traditional weekly therapy. Instead of spreading the work out over months, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in focused healing and leave with tools, insights, and relief that you can carry forward.
An intensive is an investment in yourself—your healing, your relationships, and your future. While the cost may feel significant up front, many people find that the concentrated format saves them both time and money in the long run. During our free 15-minute consultation, we’ll discuss your goals to make sure this approach is the right fit for you.
Common Myths and Misconceptions About Brainspotting Therapy
Myth 1: “I’ll have to relive my trauma in detail.”
Fact: Brainspotting does not require you to retell or re-experience painful memories. The focus is on your body’s natural processing, not on describing events. You remain in control of how much or how little you share.
Myth 2: “Brainspotting is a form of hypnosis.”
Fact: Brainspotting is not hypnosis. You are fully awake and aware throughout the session. Instead of putting you into a trance, Brainspotting gently helps your brain and body access where trauma or stress is stored so it can release.
Myth 3: “If I don’t feel anything during the session, it didn’t work.”
Fact: Healing looks different for everyone. Some clients notice big emotional releases in session, while others feel more subtle shifts that integrate over days or weeks. Both experiences are valid.
Myth 4: “Brainspotting is only for people with trauma.”
Fact: While Brainspotting is highly effective for trauma, it can also support people with anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, or even creative or performance blocks. It’s a flexible tool for growth and healing.
Myth 5: “One session will fix everything.”
Fact: A single intensive session can create profound change, but healing is often a process. Some clients choose to do multiple sessions, integrate Brainspotting into ongoing therapy, or use it alongside other supportive practices.
What Does a Brainspotting Therapy Session Look Like?
Gentle. Collaborative. Guided by your nervous system.
From the start, you set the pace. You choose what feels most important to explore — a memory, a pattern, or simply a sense of being “stuck.” Together, we find a brainspot — a point in your visual field that connects to the deeper experience your body is holding.
✨ Step 1: Finding the Focus
We begin with conversation and curiosity. You share what feels ready to work on — no pressure, no rush.
👁️ Step 2: Locating the Brainspot
Using natural eye positions and your body’s cues, we find where your nervous system responds. This spot becomes a doorway into the deeper layers of healing.
🌬️ Step 3: Allowing What Unfolds
You don’t have to analyze or make sense of it. You simply notice sensations, emotions, or images as they arise while I help you stay grounded and supported.
🌙 Step 4: Integration
Every session unfolds differently. Some clients feel lighter or more at ease right away, while others notice gradual shifts in the days that follow—like improved sleep, a steadier mood, or more clarity in their relationships. These changes often continue as your brain and body process what was released during the session.
Clients often describe feeling lighter ☁️, calmer 🌿, and more connected 💫 to themselves. Every session honors your pace, your body’s wisdom, and your natural capacity to heal.
Trauma isn’t just something that happened in the past — it’s what your body continues to carry in the present. For those living with PTSD or trauma-related symptoms, this can look like hypervigilance, intrusive memories, emotional numbness, or sudden triggers that feel out of your control. Even years later, your nervous system may still be “stuck” in fight, flight, or freeze mode.
Brainspotting goes beyond traditional talk therapy by working directly with the brain and body. By identifying a “brainspot” — a point in your visual field linked to an unprocessed experience — your nervous system can finally access and release what has been held beneath the surface. This process isn’t about reliving trauma, but about allowing your body to safely complete what it once couldn’t.
With Brainspotting, you can:
Calm your nervous system. Move out of chronic fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Reduce the intensity of triggers. Gain a sense of stability and control over emotional reactions.
Process trauma safely. Access deeper healing without needing to retell or re-experience painful memories.
Feel more present and connected. As your body releases tension, daily life, relationships, and work begin to feel more manageable.
Reclaim inner balance. Experience a greater sense of calm, safety, and self-trust.
Brainspotting for Trauma and PTSD
Brainspotting Therapy for Grief & Loss
Grief can touch every part of your life — your sleep, your energy, your sense of purpose. Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or another painful loss, the ache can feel endless. You may have talked through your story many times, but still feel something heavy lingering beneath the surface. That’s because grief doesn’t just live in the mind — it lives in the body and nervous system.
Brainspotting helps you access and gently release those deeper layers of emotion, offering a safe space to process what words alone can’t reach.
With Brainspotting, you can:
Process grief without pressure. There’s no need to “move on” before you’re ready.
Release what’s been stored in the body. Eye positions connected to the midbrain help calm the nervous system and soften the weight of loss.
Feel and integrate emotions safely. Sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness are welcomed—not forced away.
Reclaim connection and meaning. Many clients describe feeling more open to moments of love, gratitude, and peace.
Honor your own pace. Healing unfolds naturally, respecting where you are in your journey.
Brainspotting for Creativity & Performance Blocks
Even the most motivated and passionate people can hit a wall — moments where inspiration fades, focus disappears, or fear of failure takes over. These creative or performance blocks often stem from the same parts of the brain that store unresolved stress, self-doubt, or perfectionism. When your nervous system perceives risk, it can shut down the very flow that fuels creativity and confidence.
Brainspotting helps you access and release the internal barriers that keep you feeling stuck. By working with your body’s natural responses, you can quiet the inner critic, ease performance anxiety, and reconnect with your authentic sense of flow — whether you’re an artist, athlete, entrepreneur, or anyone striving to create from a deeper place.
With Brainspotting, you can:
Ease performance anxiety. Calm the body’s stress response and approach challenges with more confidence and clarity.
Quiet the inner critic. Reduce self-doubt and the pressure to be perfect, allowing creativity to feel more natural.
Reignite inspiration. Reconnect with curiosity, play, and the joy of creating without fear of judgment.
Improve focus and flow. Strengthen your ability to stay present and grounded during performance or creative work.
Access deeper expression. Feel more connected to your intuition and emotional truth in both work and art.
Brainspotting for Self-Worth and Identity
Many people spend years feeling “not enough.” These beliefs often begin early — shaped by the messages we received, the relationships that left us doubting ourselves, or the habit of always putting others first. Over time, those experiences can blur our sense of who we are, leading to people-pleasing, self-criticism, or a quiet disconnection from our authentic self.
Brainspotting offers a way to move beneath the surface of these patterns. By working with both the brain and body, it helps uncover and release the deeper emotional imprints that keep low self-worth in place. As old beliefs begin to soften, clarity and confidence can naturally take root — helping you reconnect with your voice, values, and inner strength.
With Brainspotting, you can:
Release old stories. Gently process the experiences that shaped self-doubt and replace them with a sense of self-trust.
Reclaim your authenticity. Feel more connected to your true self rather than who you’ve been told to be.
Set boundaries with confidence. Notice a growing ease in saying “no” without guilt or fear.
Cultivate self-compassion. Experience a deeper kindness toward yourself that feels genuine, not forced.
Step into possibility. As your nervous system settles, self-worth begins to feel like something lived — not earned.
