Online Brainspotting in Maryland
Online Brainspotting throughout Maryland
It can be challenging to find a therapist who offers Brainspotting treatment. At LifeSpring, we are excited to now be offering online Brainspotting services. Everyone in Maryland can now take advantage of this cutting-edge treatment service. Location no longer has tone a barrier to getting the type of help you're seeking! If depression, anxiety, stress, grief, or trauma have been robbing you of the life you want to be living, you’re in the right place! Depending on your situation, Brainspotting can be an effective way to work through these difficulties. The other interesting thing about Brainspotting is that it does not require a lot of talking. If you do not want to share certain things, or unable to, you can still benefit from Brainspotting.
Online Brainspotting Can Help With…
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Physical, Emotional, & Sexual Trauma
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Specific Phobias
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Trauma Resulting From War & Natural Disasters
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Anger
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Anxiety & Panic Disorders
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Recovery From Bodily Injury or Accident
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Symptoms of Depression, Grief, & Loss
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Stress From Life Circumstances and Transitions
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Sports Performance & Creativity Enhancement
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Chronic Pain Conditions
Brainspotting and Highly Sensitive Topics and Information
Brainspotting allows clients to process their trauma without verbal communication. This can be great for people who do not wish to share the details of traumatic events out loud. For this same reason, Brainspotting is ideal for those who wish to process work-related trauma that is highly confidential in nature. Government employees, police officers, and health professionals may consider BSP helpful due to how little is shared to the therapist.
What is Holding You Back from Starting Online Brainspotting Therapy?
About Online Brainspotting Services
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Unable to access Brainspotting in your local community
A busy parent, caretaker, or working professional with little-to-no time for commuting
A first responder, service member, or helper who is exposed to trauma on the job
An athlete
An artist
A small business owner or CEO
Looking for creative opportunities for growth and expansion
Committed to doing some really exciting personal work
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Experiencing significant mental health difficulties that are not stabilized and/or treated with medication
Unable to maintain personal safety as evidence by thoughts of suicide or other self-harming behaviors
Having thoughts of hurting others
Not in a home situation that is currently safe and supportive
Unable to access to a computer or secure internet
Unable to commit to regularly scheduled appointments.
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As a result of Brainspotting, I often hear people say:
“The situation seems smaller now.”
“The situation seems further away now.”
“I know that this situation happened, but it doesn’t feel as strong as before.”
“I know this situation happened, but I’m not having as much of an emotional reaction to it as before.”After Brainspotting, people often report having a greater understanding of the reasons they have been feeling or responding certain ways. People also often tell me about “golden nuggets” or positive reminders that show up during their session.
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A confidential space where you will not be disturbed
Strong, secure internet connection
A laptop or desktop computer
A printer or scanner (for new clients)
Headphones (to minimize noise and also make use of bilateral sounds)
Access to bilateral music of your choice (optional). Just search for one that you like on YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes. I use Bodhi Tree Bilateral Sounds at the office. Get Ignited is another great option.
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You’ll know you’re ready if you’re:
tired of a past event impacting how you feel in the present
tired of depression, grief, anxiety, or self-defeating beliefs getting the best of you
ready to gain new understanding about yourself and your circumstances
looking for growth and creativity
“Where you look affects how you feel.”
— Dr. David Grand
Our Brainspotters
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Liza Krohn, LCSW-C
Completed Phase 1 & 2 Training
I use Brainspotting with clients in areas where developing insight & skills doesn't feel like enough. Whether in response to trauma or core beliefs about self, it’s a tool we can utilize to create movement or change where they have been feeling stuck.
“Brainspotting is a wonderful tool to achieve that next level of healing, to integrate the cognitive and emotional pieces, and allow clients to move forward when they have felt trapped.”
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Irene Burks, LGPC
Completed Phase 1, 2, & 3 Training
I use Brainspotting with clients who find they’re stuck with an issue they can’t seem to resolve on their own, and small business owners working through fears, anxiety, and imposter syndrome hampering their desires to reach their full potential.
“Brainspotting is an amazing mental health tool that can improve a person’s mental health faster than through traditional talk therapy or other forms of therapy. It is extremely satisfying when a client’s face lights up with an ah-ha moment that brings them closer to mental wellness.”
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Sara Secada-Lovio, LCPC
Completed Phase 1, 2, & 4 Training
I use Brainspotting to help clients escape the grit of anxiety, be free of trauma, and get rid of depression fog.
“I was deeply impressed by the Brainspotting training and the feeling it brings. I'm excited to have learned that such a versatile tool can help so many people in so many ways.”
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Mickayla Waldhauser, LGPC
Completed Phase 1 & 2 Training
I use Brainspotting with clients to further enhance the work we do and help them uncover more healing and growth.
“Learning the concepts behind Brainspotting and getting to experience it myself was a priceless experience, and I'm happy to be able to now offer it to my clients!”
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Caroline Masucci, LMSW
Completed Phase 1 Training
I use Brainspotting to assist clients in furthering introspection. Whether it’s in developing increased insight into specific fears and anxieties, processing sadness and grief, or in seeking internal peace after trauma; Brainspotting can be an excellent tool to utilize in seeking relief.
“I am so excited to incorporate this profoundly impactful tool into my practice with clients!”
Brainspotting with Melissa Wesner, Brainspotting Consultant
Melissa Wesner, LCPC, is a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner. She has completed Brainspotting Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4. Melissa believes that Brainspotting helps access our ability to heal and find solutions. Brainspotting allows us to notice our own inner wisdom with the quiet, reflective nature of this treatment.
Melissa completed Phase I and II trainings alongside well-known Brainspotting clinicians Dr. Pie Frey and Christine Ranck. She completed Phases III and IV with Brainspotting Founder, David Grand. Melissa offers Brainspotting to clients enrolled in psychotherapy.
As a founding member of the Baltimore Brainspotting Collective, Melissa is dedicated to providing both clients and clinicians alike with education about Brainspotting, the symptoms it can treat and the positive benefits that BSP yields for clients in Baltimore & beyond.
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• Individuals who have experienced traumatic events in adulthood
• Individuals who have or are currently experiencing grief & loss
• Active duty service members, veterans, and their families with deployment related concerns
• Professionals exposed to trauma due to their jobs.
This may include government employees, news reporters, civil servants, and funeral home directors.• First responders such as paramedics, police, and firefighters
• Spanish or English speaking immigrants, refugees & asylees
• Individuals who cannot disclose information due to job confidentiality.
Yet, they still wish to process information and emotions related to such information.
Contact Melissa
Other Mental Health Services at LifeSpring
Counseling for children and teens isn’t the only counseling service offered at our office. Our Greater Baltimore mental health counseling office also offers individual counseling services for adults and college students dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal violence, and trauma. We also offer specialized counseling services including online therapy, Brainspotting, faith-based counseling, mindfulness-based counseling, and counseling in Chinese.
See What a Brainspotting Session Looks Like
