Trauma & Brainspotting Counseling in Nevada

Heal, Restore, and Reclaim Your Life

An Integrative Approach to Trauma Healing

I utilize a blend of talk therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting to support trauma recovery.

While traditional talk therapy offers space to process and reflect, EMDR and Brainspotting go deeper in healing—bypassing the analytical mind to access the neurological pathways where trauma is held in the body and brain.

These approaches allow us to move beyond the limits of words. With EMDR & Brainspotting we can safely target the root of emotional pain, often without needing to retell the story in detail.

Talk therapy can still be part of the process—but it’s not always necessary when working with these powerful tools. This integrative method creates space for deep healing, at a pace your nervous system can handle.

Do You Recognize Any of These?

Flashbacks or intrusive memories that won’t go away
Feeling “on edge” or constantly on alert
Numbness or shutting down emotionally
Struggles with trust and closeness in relationships
Carrying family or generational patterns of pain
Compassion fatigue from helping others through their trauma

If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone — and support is available.

Why EMDR Or Brainspotting?

Both EMDR and Brainspotting use a bottom-up approach, meaning they work directly with the brain and body, where trauma is often stored. This allows you to move beyond intellectual understanding and actually experience healing at the root level.

You might benefit from EMDR or Brainspotting if:

You've tried traditional talk therapy but still feel stuck.
Talking about trauma overwhelms or shuts you down.
You experienced trauma, anxiety, dissociation, depression, or physical symptoms linked to past experiences.
You experience anxiety, panic, or physical symptoms linked to past events.
You want to heal trauma without having to re-live it in detail.

How Can EMDR Help?

Accessing and Reprocessing Trauma Safely

EMDR works by using bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, sounds, or tapping—to help your brain safely reprocess traumatic memories. This reduces their emotional charge and helps integrate the experience more naturally, often without needing to discuss every detail.

EMDR is one of the most scientifically supported therapies for trauma.

It’s recommended by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and has been shown in studies to reduce symptoms faster than traditional talk therapy.

Research using neuroimaging (such as fMRI) has also revealed measurable changes in brain activity after EMDR—particularly in the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, which are key areas involved in processing fear, memory, and emotional regulation.

How Can Brainspotting Help?

Releasing Trauma Held in the Body

Brainspotting works by focusing on a specific “brainspot”—a place your eyes naturally land while accessing a traumatic or emotionally charged memory.
This allows your brain and body to process stored trauma directly, often bypassing the need for verbal processing.

You don’t have to retell the full story. Brainspotting gives your system permission to heal in a way that’s deep, gentle, and intuitive—especially helpful when trauma is preverbal or hard to articulate.

Types of Trauma I Work With

Acute Trauma – a single overwhelming event (accident, assault, sudden loss).
Chronic Trauma – repeated exposure (abuse, domestic violence, unsafe environments).
Complex Trauma – multiple long-term experiences, often beginning in childhood.
Developmental Trauma – early experiences of neglect or disrupted caregiving.
Secondary Trauma – the weight of hearing or witnessing others’ trauma.
Collective Trauma – events that impact whole groups or communities.
Intergenerational Trauma – pain and fear passed down through families.
Relational/Betrayal Trauma – broken trust from those closest to you.