Kingston & Online Psychotherapy at Warp Speed - Introducing Brainspotting Therapy
Brainspotting at Limestone Clinic Kingston Counselling & Psychotherapy
At Limestone Clinic Kingston Counselling & Psychotherapy, we are proud to offer Brainspotting therapy to our clients in Kingston, Ontario, and throughout the province via virtual sessions. This innovative therapeutic approach is designed to help individuals process and overcome various mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, fears & phobias, and SO MUCH MORE.
Does Brainspotting work over the phone or online?
Your bet your sweet bippy it does.
Does Brainspotting work better in person?
Not really - you can choose. The modality that will work best for you is the modality that you feel best about using.
Our clinic is committed to providing personalized and effective therapeutic services to the Kingston community and beyond. Many of our therapists are trained in Brainspotting, and integrate this approach into our comprehensive mental health services. Our Core team has been extensively trained and mentored by Dr. Kris Boksman, Ph.D., C.Psych., a Certified Brainspotting consultant who has contributed to several Advanced Brainspotting courses in Developmental Trauma and Clean Language, who has acted as a Clinical Consultant to Brainspotting Trainer Steve Sawyer, LCSW, and who has travelled internationally to teach advanced Brainspotting techniques to others.
At Limestone Clinic Kingston Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer in-person sessions at our Kingston location and virtual sessions accessible throughout Ontario, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for our clients. Nobody has to miss out on Brainspotting by Canada's most thoroughly trained Brainspotting Therapists.
Meet your Therapists!
Preston Allen, B.A., M.A.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Clinical Associate*
Works Online & In-Person (Princess St. Kingston)
Jessica Lankmann, B.S.T., M.A.
Registered Psychotherapist
Core Staff Therapist
Works Online & In-Person (Princess St. Kingston)
Dr. Kris Boksman, B.Math., M.A., Ph.D.
Doctoral-Level Clinical Psychologist
Grand Poobah
Works Online & In-Person (Princess St. Kingston)
Ryan Schmidtke, Dip Addiction Careworker
Registered Psychotherapist
Core Staff Therapist
Works Online
Taylor Jackson, B.A., M.A.
Registered Psychotherapist
Core Staff Therapist
Works Online & In-Person (Princess St. Kingston)
Emad Zahedi, B.A., M.A.C.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
Clinical Associate*
Works Online
Is it time to get crackin' in your therapy? We're game... over to you!
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a cutting-edge therapeutic method that leverages the connection between eye positions and stored emotional experiences to facilitate deep, organic healing.
Discovered and initially studied and developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003, this natural approach to brain-based emotional healing uses the fact that specific eye positions, or "brainspots," appear to correlate with unprocessed traumas or emotional experiences in the brain.
A trained Brainspotting therapist, by helping their clients to identify and utilize these eye positions, can help their therapy clients better access and process through (and out!) their deeply rooted emotional pain, leading to relief and recovery that tends to be faster, more comprehensive, and superior in results relative to talk-based therapy, alone.
Contact us now to schedule your initial consultation. Get to your goal faster than Mork from Ork. (Nanuu Nanuu!)
Benefits of Brainspotting Therapy
Brainspotting offers numerous benefits for individuals seeking relief from various psychological and physical symptoms:
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Trauma Resolution: Effectively processes and resolves traumatic memories, reducing symptoms of PTSD.
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Anxiety and Depression Reduction: Alleviates symptoms by addressing underlying emotional pain.
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Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Improves the ability to manage and regulate emotions.
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Relief from Physical Pain: Addresses psychosomatic symptoms, leading to reduced physical discomfort.
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Improved Sleep and Energy Levels: Clients often report better sleep patterns and increased vitality post-therapy.
Research and our lived experience as therapists over the last decade indicates that Brainspotting can lead to significant improvements in mental health, including reductions in anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.
Who Can Benefit from Brainspotting?
Truth be told, there are few limits to the potential for Brainspotting to be helpful. Relating to those who are experiencing cognitive and mood-related dysregulation, Brainspotting is *so* versatile, and can benefit individuals experiencing:
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Anxiety Disorders – Including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, and panic disorder.
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Depression – Helping individuals overcome symptoms of major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and seasonal affective disorder.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Addressing trauma from military service, abuse, accidents, and other distressing experiences.
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Acute Stress & Trauma – Providing immediate and long-term support for recent or ongoing distressing experiences including recent sexual assault, being in a car accident, learning about the passing of a loved one, or witnessing an upsetting event.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Assisting with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and obsessive worry.
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Fears and Phobias – Including fear of flying, public speaking, heights, confined spaces, and other specific fears.
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Chronic Pain & Psychosomatic Symptoms – Managing pain that is influenced or exacerbated by emotional stress.
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Migraines & Tension Headaches – Addressing emotional and physiological contributors to chronic headaches.
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Sleep Disorders & Insomnia – Helping to process underlying stress and trauma or recurring troublesome nightmares that are interfering with sleep.
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Addiction & Substance Use Recovery – Supporting emotional healing from addiction-related trauma and cravings.
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Emotional Dysregulation – Assisting individuals in managing intense emotions, outbursts, and impulsivity.
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Performance Anxiety – Beneficial for athletes, musicians, public speakers, and professionals looking to improve focus and confidence.
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Creative Blocks – Helping artists, writers, and musicians break through mental barriers and enhance creativity.
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Grief & Loss – Providing a space to process the emotional pain of losing a loved one leaving loving memories that are less painful.
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Childhood Trauma & Attachment Issues – Healing from past neglect, abandonment, or dysfunctional family relationships.
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Perfectionism & Self-Criticism – Helping individuals break free from unrealistic standards and negative self-talk.
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Relationship Trauma – Including past abusive relationships, betrayals, and emotional wounds from partners or family.
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Work-Related Stress & Burnout – Supporting professionals dealing with workplace anxiety, high-stress careers, or job loss.
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Identity & Self-Worth Issues – Helping individuals struggling with self-esteem, personal identity, or a lack of purpose.
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Dissociation & Emotional Numbing – Assisting those who feel disconnected from their emotions or surroundings.
Brainspotting can be an effective approach for anyone seeking emotional healing, personal growth, or deeper self-awareness. If you're experiencing any of these challenges or are poised for a season of growth and expansion, Limestone Clinic Kingston Counselling & Psychotherapy is here to help you navigate your journey toward living your best life.
Curated Articles to Help You Learn More about Brainspotting in Kingston
Need a bit more before you're ready to hit 'Enter?' Here are some articles about What to Expect, and how your therapy can get a super-boost from our Brainspotting Team.
Intensive Psychotherapy at Limestone Clinic Kingston features Brainspotting Therapy
For clients seeking accelerated progress, we provide Intensive Psychotherapy sessions. These sessions allow for extended therapy time, facilitating deeper exploration and processing of emotional issues.
Intensive sessions can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with complex trauma, significant life transitions, or those desiring rapid progress.
To learn more about our Intensive Psychotherapy offerings, please visit our Intensive Psychotherapy page.
How Does Brainspotting Work?
In a Brainspotting session at Limestone Clinic Kingston Counselling & Psychotherapy, our trained therapists guide clients to discover eye positions that correlate with unresolved emotional experiences. This process involves:
1. Identification of Brainspots
Through guided eye movements, clients identify specific points in their visual field that trigger emotional responses.
2. Focused Mindfulness
Clients maintain focus on the identified brainspot while observing their internal experiences, allowing for deeper processing.
3. 'Squeezing the Lemons'
Clients and therapists continue processing until the activation that had been targeted in the brainspotting sessions feels to the client to have resolved. Then, just for giggles, they try extra hard to see if there's any more juice in 'life's lemons' to make sure to get a very thorough result.
All of this occurs against a backdrop of expert therapist attunement to their client needs and experiences based on years of experiences and focussed study in the fine art of brainspotting.
Our therapists provide a supportive and attuned presence, facilitating a brave environment for processing and healing some of life's hard stuff.
