Brainspotting Therapist in Oakland & San Francisco

Brainspotting Therapy San Francisco

A gentle, focused approach to healing trauma and emotional pain

At Calm Again Counseling, we offer brainspotting therapy in San Francisco for individuals who feel emotionally stuck or overwhelmed. Trauma can live deep in the body, showing up as anxiety, disconnection, chronic pain, or patterns that feel hard to break. If you’ve been trying to heal but feel stuck, brainspotting therapy may offer the deeper processing your nervous system needs.

This powerful method uses your eye position to access “brainspots” — areas in the brain where emotional experiences and trauma are stored. By helping your brain and body communicate more directly, brainspotting creates space for healing that feels less forced and more organic.

Whether you're recovering from addiction, coping with grief, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions you don’t fully understand, you’re not alone. Our trained brainspotting therapists in San Francisco are here to walk beside you.

What Is Brainspotting Therapy?

A body-based, neuroscience-informed therapy for emotional healing

Brainspotting therapy is a cutting-edge technique used to access parts of the brain where trauma, emotional distress, and negative experiences are stored. Through guided eye position and attuned presence, we help your brain locate and release the emotional blocks that traditional talk therapy may not fully reach.

Our brainspotting counseling in San Francisco is ideal for those struggling with:

• Anxiety, panic, or overwhelm

• Depression or persistent low mood

• Trauma or PTSD

• Chronic pain or fatigue

• Emotional numbness or detachment

• Childhood trauma or neglect

How Brainspotting Therapy Works

Using the body’s natural ability to heal

When you're in a session with one of our San Francisco brainspotting therapists, you'll be gently guided to focus on a particular point in your visual field — known as a “brainspot.” This spot connects with deeper brain regions involved in emotional processing.

As you stay with that focus, you may notice body sensations, memories, or emotions rising to the surface. Instead of forcing or analyzing them, we simply stay present — allowing your brain and body to do the healing work they’re wired to do.

Over time, many clients report feeling lighter, more regulated, and more connected to themselves.

What to Expect in Brainspotting Counseling Sessions

Your brainspotting therapy sessions will always move at your pace. You don’t have to talk about the trauma in detail if that feels too overwhelming. We use grounding techniques and a trauma-informed approach to help you feel safe and supported.

Clients often find that this process:

• Helps them regulate emotions more easily

• Reduces physical symptoms tied to stress

• Increases insight and self-awareness

• Creates lasting emotional shifts

Brainspotting Therapists in San Francisco

Trauma-informed care from licensed professionals

Our team of licensed therapists provides brainspotting therapy in San Francisco for individuals seeking deeper emotional healing. All of our clinicians are trained in brainspotting and draw from extensive experience in trauma counseling, anxiety treatment, and somatic approaches.

Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or returning after a break, we’re here to meet you where you are. Every step of the process is collaborative, personalized, and grounded in trust.

Online Brainspotting Therapy San Francisco

Accessible healing wherever you are

We understand that life in San Francisco can be fast-paced — and sometimes, making it to an in-person session isn't feasible. That’s why we also offer online brainspotting therapy in San Francisco. Using secure video platforms, we create a safe virtual space that mirrors the depth and attunement of in-person sessions.

Whether you’re dealing with trauma, high stress, or emotional burnout, online sessions can offer the same transformative benefits — with the flexibility your life may need.

Is Brainspotting Therapy Right for You?

A different kind of therapy for when talk isn’t enough

Brainspotting therapy can be especially helpful if:

• You've tried traditional therapy but still feel stuck

• You have trauma that’s hard to put into words

• You feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected

• You're looking for a more body-centered approach to healing

Whether in person or through online brainspotting therapy, we help you access your own inner healing intelligence. You don’t have to “figure it all out” — your body and brain already know how to release what’s no longer serving you.