Brainspotting Therapy in
Comstock Park, MI
Some reactions don't make logical sense, but your body remembers. Maybe tension locks into your shoulders when you drive past a certain intersection on Alpine Avenue, your breathing shifts near the old railroad bridge on Mill Creek Trail, or unexpected emotion surfaces when you're sitting in the parking lot near Dwight Lundell Park. These aren't random—they're your nervous system holding onto something unresolved. We use those exact moments, and the physical sensations that come with them, as entry points for deeper processing so healing shows up where you actually live your life in Comstock Park.
I am a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner with more than 400 hours of experience and over 99 hours of training time. Sessions are steady and collaborative. We decide the pace together, keep a clear pause signal, and close with simple practices you can use after a White Pine Trail walk or before the drive home.
How Brainspotting Can Help
Calm nervous system responses that show up as chest tightness, shallow breathing, or sudden fatigue.
Work through memories that replay when you're trying to focus on work, conversations, or evening routines.
Reduce hypervigilance that makes it hard to relax in public spaces or unwind at home.
Shift patterns of numbing or disconnection so you feel more present with people and activities that matter.
My Approach
Brainspotting works differently than traditional talk therapy. Instead of analyzing or explaining what happened, we locate where the issue lives in your body and brain—often through eye position, physical sensation, or a specific memory tied to a place you know. Then we stay with it in a focused, regulated way that allows your brain to process what it couldn't before. It's especially effective for trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, performance blocks, and reactions that feel stuck or disproportionate to current circumstances.
For full details about my approach, see Brainspotting Therapy in Grand Rapids.
FAQ
Do I need to talk through my whole history?
No. We can work quietly and focus on what your body notices. You control the pace and can pause at any time.
Can we combine brainspotting with brief skills on busy weeks?
Yes. We can add short CBT-style tools or quick regulation practices when that fits.
Can brainspotting be completed online?
Yes. Brainspotting is very effective both in-person and through telehealth.
My Office
4829 E Beltline Ave NE #303, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
(by appointment only)
Driving Directions from Comstock Park, MI
Head southeast on Lamoreaux Dr NE toward Betty St NE
Turn left onto W River Dr NE
Turn right onto M-44 W (East Beltline Ave.). You’ll pass The Law Offices of David L. Carrier, P.C. on your right before your turn.
Turn right into The Pines Office Park and drive up the hill and around back of the building
Destination will be on your left (suite #303)