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Where We Look Affects The Way We FEEL
Brainspotting is a powerful and effective approach to healing and wellness that harnesses the dual attunement of the therapist, utilizing it to facilitate the nervous system's ability to reorganize and realign itself, enhancing resilience and facilitating change.
Discovered in 2003 by psychotherapist Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting accesses the brain-body's innate self-scanning and self-healing capacities in the context of a neuro-biological and relational attuned clinical relationship. In Brainspotting, a person's brain-body activation around a particular issue is paired with a relevant eye and orienting position, called a Brain-spot. Brain-spots access neuro-physiological subsystems that hold emotional and/or physical experience in an often wordless but felt form of memory. In the context of a highly attuned clinical and neuro-biological relationship, accessing a Brain-spot appears to open these memory "files" (neuro-physiological subsystems) allowing the brain-body system as a whole, and relevant neuro-physiological subsystems, to re-regulate and re-orient in an adaptive manner to the present. When this happens, the prior activation eases; the person feels and functions better.
The Process :
As you talk with your Brainspotting therapist, you will identify what it is that you want to focus on. The therapist will then help you to identify a visual focal point that resonates with the issue at hand and the associated body sensations and emotional experience. You, together with your therapist, will then use focused mindfulness, sometimes accompanied by bilateral sound, to stimulate your brain and body to begin to organize and reorganize itself, releasing the material that is bringing about the disturbance or blocking performance. As you work, you may find that you want to talk or that it feels right to simply be silent and observe what is happening. Each person processes different and the Brainspotting therapist is trained to follow your lead.
HISTORY:
In 2003, while working with a figure skater who was having trouble with her triple loop jump, Dr. David Grand, discovered the power of fixed eye positions. Grand had worked with this skater for a year and a half in 90 minute sessions combining Somatic Experiencing, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and other mind/body therapies. While utilizing EMDR and moving a pointer across her field of vision he noticed her eyes wobbling. Instead of continuing to move the pointer, per the EMDR protocol, he held it on the spot and a torrent of material emerged. Some of it was new, some was related to things that they thought had been processed completely in previous sessions. Later that evening, the skater was able to complete the triple loop and she never had difficulty with it again.
THE POWER OF BRAINSPOTTING:
In a study of individuals impacted by the Sandy Hook tragedy, Brainspotting was found to be the most effective mode of therapy. This study looked at 16 different approaches and utilized the respondent’s self-report.
As research in Brainspotting continues, we are discovering that it works deep in the brain, helping the client feel more balance in their brain-body connection in a way that promotes clearer thinking and a more creative in their life.
Brainspotting works effectively with all cultures and populations since it is focused on the body’s innate wisdom to heal itself.
(213) 337-7762 to book your first session.
INDIVIDUALS
No matter the circumstances, our brain and bodies have the ability to heal in the right environment. Maya helps her clients actualize that using Neuro-Healing and aspects of Somatic Therapeutic techniques. People report feeling better in a much shorter time frame that traditional therapy because, their brain and bodies natural ability to heal is activated in a focused way, on a neuronal level.
Schedule an APPOINTMENT TEXT: 'COACH' to (213) 337-7762
OR
EMAIL: mayanicolewellness@gmail.com
COUPLES
“All couples have differences and disagreements. Studies show the amount of disagreements are not related to relationship happiness as much as how they are handled.” - P/E
In Couples Counseling: "I facilitate a safe, warm and accepting therapeutic space to facilitate healing in couple and family relationships, while collaboratively working toward their goals." In conjunction with detailed use of through assessment and modalities to assist clients in meeting their needs. She currently works with premarital, dating and married couples. Maya was trained at the Gottman Institute (Level 2), and also serves as a Certified Facilitator Trainer for Therapists, Clergy and Aspiring Couples Counselors.
Targeted support areas for Couples:
Strengthen Communication
Want to know more
In her spare time she enjoys spend time with family and friends. She is also very active in her community and works with various nonprofits organizations, as a testament of healing, serenity, and empowered life.
Brainspotting is a powerful and effective approach to healing and wellness that harnesses the dual attunement of the therapist, utilizing it to facilitate the nervous system's ability to reorganize and realign itself, enhancing resilience and facilitating change.
Discovered in 2003 by psychotherapist Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting accesses the brain-body's innate self-scanning and self-healing capacities in the context of a neuro-biological and relational attuned clinical relationship. In Brainspotting, a person's brain-body activation around a particular issue is paired with a relevant eye and orienting position, called a Brain-spot. Brain-spots access neuro-physiological subsystems that hold emotional and/or physical experience in an often wordless but felt form of memory. In the context of a highly attuned clinical and neuro-biological relationship, accessing a Brain-spot appears to open these memory "files" (neuro-physiological subsystems) allowing the brain-body system as a whole, and relevant neuro-physiological subsystems, to re-regulate and re-orient in an adaptive manner to the present. When this happens, the prior activation eases; the person feels and functions better.
The Process :
As you talk with your Brainspotting therapist, you will identify what it is that you want to focus on. The therapist will then help you to identify a visual focal point that resonates with the issue at hand and the associated body sensations and emotional experience. You, together with your therapist, will then use focused mindfulness, sometimes accompanied by bilateral sound, to stimulate your brain and body to begin to organize and reorganize itself, releasing the material that is bringing about the disturbance or blocking performance. As you work, you may find that you want to talk or that it feels right to simply be silent and observe what is happening. Each person processes different and the Brainspotting therapist is trained to follow your lead.
HISTORY:
In 2003, while working with a figure skater who was having trouble with her triple loop jump, Dr. David Grand, discovered the power of fixed eye positions. Grand had worked with this skater for a year and a half in 90 minute sessions combining Somatic Experiencing, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and other mind/body therapies. While utilizing EMDR and moving a pointer across her field of vision he noticed her eyes wobbling. Instead of continuing to move the pointer, per the EMDR protocol, he held it on the spot and a torrent of material emerged. Some of it was new, some was related to things that they thought had been processed completely in previous sessions. Later that evening, the skater was able to complete the triple loop and she never had difficulty with it again.
THE POWER OF BRAINSPOTTING:
In a study of individuals impacted by the Sandy Hook tragedy, Brainspotting was found to be the most effective mode of therapy. This study looked at 16 different approaches and utilized the respondent’s self-report.
As research in Brainspotting continues, we are discovering that it works deep in the brain, helping the client feel more balance in their brain-body connection in a way that promotes clearer thinking and a more creative in their life.
Brainspotting works effectively with all cultures and populations since it is focused on the body’s innate wisdom to heal itself.
(213) 337-7762 to book your first session.
INDIVIDUALS
No matter the circumstances, our brain and bodies have the ability to heal in the right environment. Maya helps her clients actualize that using Neuro-Healing and aspects of Somatic Therapeutic techniques. People report feeling better in a much shorter time frame that traditional therapy because, their brain and bodies natural ability to heal is activated in a focused way, on a neuronal level.
Schedule an APPOINTMENT TEXT: 'COACH' to (213) 337-7762
OR
EMAIL: mayanicolewellness@gmail.com
COUPLES
“All couples have differences and disagreements. Studies show the amount of disagreements are not related to relationship happiness as much as how they are handled.” - P/E
In Couples Counseling: "I facilitate a safe, warm and accepting therapeutic space to facilitate healing in couple and family relationships, while collaboratively working toward their goals." In conjunction with detailed use of through assessment and modalities to assist clients in meeting their needs. She currently works with premarital, dating and married couples. Maya was trained at the Gottman Institute (Level 2), and also serves as a Certified Facilitator Trainer for Therapists, Clergy and Aspiring Couples Counselors.
Targeted support areas for Couples:
Strengthen Communication
- Explore strength and growth areas
- Identify and manage major stressors
- Resolve Conflict
- Help couples develop a more balanced relationship
- Understand personality differences and maximize teamwork
- Cohabitation Issues
- Cultural & Ethnic Differences
- Parenting Issues ( First Time Parents, Stepparents, Empty Nest)
- Forgiveness
- Problems from Previous Marriage
Want to know more
In her spare time she enjoys spend time with family and friends. She is also very active in her community and works with various nonprofits organizations, as a testament of healing, serenity, and empowered life.