Brainspotting therapy in Redding, CA, and by California telehealth
Brainspotting is a trauma therapy that uses where you look to help your brain and body work through experiences that got stuck, including the ones words can’t reach.
You stay awake, present, and in charge the whole time. Nothing is done to you, and you can stop at any point. We go at the pace your body can handle.
I offer Brainspotting in person at Attune Center for Healing in Redding, for women from Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake, Palo Cedro, Cottonwood, and across Shasta County, and by secure video anywhere in California.
Yvette Brown, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Attune Center for Healing. Supervised by Christina Whitney, LMFT #111050. Brainspotting Phase 2 trained, plus 24 hours of Brainspotting intensive training.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- “I’ve told the story a hundred times, and my body still hasn’t calmed down.”
- “I understand why I react this way. I just can’t stop.”
- “I startle, freeze, or shut down before I even know why.”
- “Talking about it keeps going in circles.”
That’s not you failing at therapy. Some experiences live in the body, below where words reach. Brainspotting is one way to meet them there.
Want to understand why? Read how trauma affects the body. If talking is the hard part, read Brainspotting for people who don’t want to talk about it.
What happens in a Brainspotting session
We check in
We start with conversation and your consent. You set the pace.
We find a brainspot
Together we find a spot where you look that connects to a feeling in your body, like tightness, heat, or a sudden quiet.
You stay with it, with support
I pay close attention to your breath, face, and words. You can stop, slow down, or close your eyes at any time.
We come back to the room
We close by settling back into the present, so you leave steadier, not flooded.
Some people notice feelings in their body. Some get images or a sudden thought. Some just get quieter. All of that counts.
I often pair Brainspotting with talk therapy, and with parts work (Internal Family Systems, a way of working with the different parts of yourself) when a part of you is standing guard. If it’s too much that day, we stop and help you feel steady again. Going slow is part of the work.
Is Brainspotting a fit for you?
People often try it when
- They’ve told the story, but their body still won’t settle
- Talk therapy keeps circling the same insight
- There’s a startle, freeze, or shutdown that words don’t touch
- They want trauma work without a rigid, step-by-step program
What people often bring to it
- Medical trauma and accidents
- Relationship shock or betrayal, including narcissistic abuse
- Grief
- Burnout and years of bracing that never had words
What Brainspotting is not
- It’s not hypnosis. You are not put into a trance. You stay present the whole time.
- It’s not EMDR, though both use the eyes to help the brain process.
- It’s not a shortcut. If you are in crisis, we focus on helping you feel safe and steady first.
Chosen by fit, not by promise. Brainspotting was developed by David Grand. It’s a newer approach, and it has less research behind it than some other trauma therapies. So I don’t sell it as a cure. We use it when it fits what you can handle, and we talk honestly about how it’s going.
Questions people ask
Do I stare at one spot the whole hour?
No. We use focused looking for parts of the session and go back to conversation in between.
Do I have to tell the whole story?
No. Nothing is forced. You don’t have to share details or have a big emotional release for it to help.
Can we do this over video?
Yes, as long as you have a steady connection and we have a plan for what to do if the call drops. Some people prefer coming to the office in Redding.
How many sessions will it take?
There’s no honest single number. We check in on how it’s going after several sessions, instead of selling a package.
Is Brainspotting the same as EMDR?
No. Both use the eyes to help the brain process, but they work differently. EMDR follows a set series of steps with back-and-forth eye movements. Brainspotting uses one steady eye position, found by noticing what your body does, and follows your lead from there. I use Brainspotting and parts work (IFS), not EMDR. If you want EMDR specifically, I’m happy to help you think through referral options.
How much does Brainspotting cost in Redding?
Brainspotting happens inside regular therapy sessions. Attune Center for Healing’s self-pay rate is $100 per session. Brainspotting intensives are priced separately; we can go over them on a free consult.
Does insurance cover Brainspotting?
Attune Center for Healing accepts Aetna, Health Net, L.A. Care, Magellan, UnitedHealthcare, Partnership, and Medi-Cal, and provides superbills upon request. Confirm coverage with your insurance plan for therapy with a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee prior to service.
What Brainspotting training does Yvette have?
Yvette has completed Brainspotting Phase 2 training and 24 hours of Brainspotting intensive training. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Attune Center for Healing, supervised by Christina Whitney, LMFT #111050.
Do you see people from outside Redding?
Yes. Women come to the Redding office from Anderson, Shasta Lake, Palo Cedro, Cottonwood, and across Shasta County. Telehealth is available anywhere in California, and some women travel from farther away for a Brainspotting intensive.
Good to know
Where we meet
In person at Attune Center for Healing, 2395 Bechelli Ln., Ste. B, Redding, close to Anderson, Shasta Lake, Palo Cedro, and Cottonwood, or by secure video anywhere in California.
Cost and insurance
Attune Center for Healing accepts Aetna, Health Net, L.A. Care, Magellan, UnitedHealthcare, Partnership, and Medi-Cal.
Attune Center for Healing’s self-pay rate is $100 per session.
Confirm coverage with your insurance plan for therapy with a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee prior to service.
Your pace
You decide how much to share and when. We can slow down or pause at any time.
Faith
Faith is welcome, but not required.
Keep exploring
Want to go deeper in less time? Brainspotting is the heart of my weekend trauma therapy intensives in Redding: about four hours a day over a 3-day weekend, or 4 or 5 days, for women from Redding and across Northern California. Read what happens during a Brainspotting intensive.
Want to see how Brainspotting and parts work fit together? The free guide explains both in plain language, with no sign-up needed.
This page is education, not therapy. It’s not medical advice, and it doesn’t create a therapist-client relationship. If you are in immediate danger, call 911, or call or text 988.
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