Brainspotting Therapy in North Carolina

What Is Brainspotting?

Brainspotting is a powerful, body-based trauma therapy designed to help people access, process, and release unresolved emotional and physical pain. Developed by Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting works by focusing on specific eye positions—called brainspots—that connect to stored experiences in the deeper, subcortical areas of the brain.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, Brainspotting therapy gently bypasses the thinking mind and engages the body’s natural ability to heal. By combining mindful attention, body awareness, and a safe therapeutic relationship, it allows trauma, anxiety, and distress to move from being “stuck” to being processed and released.

How Brainspotting Helps

Clients often describe Brainspotting sessions as deeply calming, emotionally releasing, and surprisingly effective—even when it’s hard to find words. This integrative approach can support:

• Healing from trauma and PTSD

• Reducing anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm

• Enhancing focus and performance in work, school, or creative pursuits

• Addressing somatic symptoms such as chronic pain, headaches, or muscle tension

• Breaking through stuck patterns that block growth or healing

Because Brainspotting works directly with the nervous system, many people experience profound shifts in a gentle, non-invasive way. The therapy supports your body’s innate capacity to heal, making it effective for both acute and complex trauma.

(Watch how it works: Brainspotting Video on Vimeo)

Brainspotting at Compassionate Voice Counseling

At Compassionate Voice Counseling, Brainspotting is offered as part of our trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy services.

Madelyn Smith, LCSWA, is a trained Brainspotting practitioner who integrates this powerful technique into her holistic approach to therapy. Madelyn offers a compassionate, grounding presence as she guides clients through the process, tailoring each session to your needs, comfort, and pace.

If you’re curious whether Brainspotting therapy in North Carolina could help you heal and reconnect with yourself, Madelyn would be honored to walk alongside you in this work.

Ready to Begin?

Schedule a free consultation to explore whether Brainspotting might be right for you.
Compassionate Voice Counseling Serves clients across North Carolina via telehealth