BRAINSPOTTING · MIND + BODY SUPPORT
When your body keeps carrying what you’re ready to move through.
Space to work with the emotional pain, tension, and overwhelm that talking alone may not reach.
In person in El Dorado Hills + online throughout California.
Sometimes you know the story. Sometimes you only know how it feels.
You can explain what happened. You’ve connected the dots, recognized the patterns, and worked hard to understand yourself.
And still, your chest tightens. You shut down during conflict. A small interaction stays with you for days. You find yourself bracing for something, even when nothing is happening.
Or perhaps there aren’t clear words for what you’re carrying. There’s a heaviness, a sense of distance from yourself, or an ache that talking never quite reaches.
Insight can be meaningful, and sometimes you need space to work with the feelings and physical responses that remain.
At The Path Wellness Center, Brainspotting is one way we bring the body into that process, helping you explore difficult experiences with support, curiosity, and room to move at your own pace.
Let’s move what’s stuck.
IMAGINE HAVING SPACE TO…
Feel supported beyond the words.
Stop searching for the perfect explanation.
You don’t have to tell your story in a particular order or find exactly the right words. Begin with what you notice, an emotion, a sensation, a memory, or simply the sense of feeling stuck.
Move at a pace that respects where you are.
You’ve pushed through enough. We build support, check in with your experience, and adjust the work when you need more grounding, more space, or a different approach.
Listen to your body with curiosity.
The tightness in your throat. The tension in your shoulders. The urge to disappear when things become uncomfortable. Together, we make room to notice these responses without judging them or rushing to push them away.
Reconnect with more of yourself.
Make room for the needs, emotions, and parts of you that have been set aside while getting through the day. Our work can support greater connection with yourself and what matters to you.
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach that combines a focused eye position with attention to emotions and physical sensations.
During a session, your practitioner helps you identify a place to look that connects with the experience you’re working on. While resting your gaze there, you notice what comes up, with support throughout the process.
You might notice feelings, images, memories, tension, or changes in your body. Sometimes there is a lot to say; sometimes the work is quieter.
Brainspotting gives us another way to explore distress when words alone feel insufficient. It can be integrated with other approaches as part of a personalized plan.
When you keep finding yourself in the same place.
You may be interested in Brainspotting because you:
Understand your patterns but struggle to respond differently in the moment.
Feel overwhelmed, tense, or on alert much of the time.
Become numb, disconnected, or shut down when things feel difficult.
Carry grief or emotional pain that is hard to put into words.
Notice strong reactions connected to painful past experiences.
Want to explore a body-focused approach alongside talk therapy.
You don’t need a perfectly defined issue to begin. Part of our work is helping you understand what you’re experiencing and what kind of support fits.
Our Approach
Care for the whole person.
Room for your whole experience.
At The Path Wellness Center, we consider your emotional life, physical experience, relationships, history, and current circumstances together.
We’re interested in what happens when you become overwhelmed, what helps you feel supported, and what you’ve had to do to keep functioning.
Brainspotting may be one part of that work. Depending on your goals, sessions may also include conversation, grounding practices, somatic awareness, or parts work.
The relationship matters throughout. We take time to understand you, explain the process, and respond to your feedback. You can ask questions, pause, or change direction.
Your participation and your boundaries guide the work. You don’t have to push past yourself to make progress here.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A process we navigate together.
01 / CONNECT
Start with your experience.
We begin by getting to know you, what brings you here, what feels difficult, and what you hope will change. Together, we consider whether Brainspotting fits your needs and establish support before approaching more difficult material.
02 / EXPLORE
Make room to notice.
Your practitioner helps you establish a focus and find a place to rest your gaze. You notice the feelings, sensations, or thoughts that arise, with ongoing support and room to talk, pause, or return to grounding.
03 / CONNECT
Carry the work forward.
We leave time to check in, help you feel grounded, and discuss what may support you between sessions. As we continue, we reflect on what you’re noticing in daily life and adjust the work around your needs and goals.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your Questions Answered.
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No. We need enough information to understand your concerns and plan appropriate care, but you do not have to describe every detail of a painful experience. Brainspotting sessions can include talking, quiet attention to your experience, or a combination of both.
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You can begin with what you notice now, such as tension, sadness, numbness, or a recurring response. You do not need to identify a specific memory or cause before asking for support.
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No. Both approaches can involve attention to distressing experiences and physical sensations, but their methods differ. Brainspotting typically uses a focused eye position; EMDR follows a structured protocol that often includes repeated eye movements or other bilateral stimulation. We can discuss these options during treatment planning.
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There is no fixed number. The length of treatment depends on your goals, the concerns you’re addressing, and how you respond to the work. We review your progress together and adjust the plan as needed.
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Brainspotting can be offered online. During your consultation, we can discuss provider availability, whether virtual sessions fit your needs, and how to create a private, supportive space for the work. Online psychotherapy is available to clients located in California.
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That depends on the provider you work with. Brainspotting with a licensed therapist may be part of psychotherapy. Work with a holistic practitioner has a different scope and does not replace mental health treatment. We’ll help clarify those differences and identify the appropriate provider for your needs.
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Fees depend on the provider and session length. The Path is a private-pay practice. For psychotherapy, clients with eligible out-of-network benefits may be able to seek reimbursement from their insurance plan. We can explain fees and available documentation during your consultation. Fees typically range from $175-$200 for an hour long Brainspotting session.
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Getting started is simple. Begin by scheduling your free consultation call with one of our specialized therapists.
During this call, you'll discuss your needs and learn about our approach. If you decide to proceed, we’ll schedule your initial assessment and begin creating your personalized treatment plan.
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Start by scheduling a free 20-minute phone consultation a chance for us to connect, explore what you’re experiencing, and discuss how we can support you.
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