Frequently Asked Questions
General Therapy & Brainspotting
Never been to a therapist before or it’s been a while since your last session? It’s natural to have questions about the process, and I encourage you to ask them! This is a service that thrives on communication. You need to know that this is the right step for you, and learning as much you can is part of that process.
Below you will find some answers to frequently asked questions. If you would like to learn more, call me at (661) 766-5011.
Q: How do I know when I need to work with a therapist?
It’s not always obvious when support could help. Instead of asking if something is “bad enough,” notice whether something feels off.
You may benefit from therapy if you notice:
- You don’t feel like yourself
- A past or recent experience keeps resurfacing
- Emotions or reactions are interfering with daily life or relationships
- Changes in sleep, appetite, energy, or emotional regulation
- Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
You don’t need a diagnosis or major trauma to benefit. Brain–body based therapy works with the nervous system’s response to lived experience, big or small.
Q: Will you know how to help me?
This work is collaborative and client-led. You bring your lived experience; I guide the process using Brainspotting and nervous-system–based approaches.
Rather than offering advice or solutions, the focus is on helping your brain and body access and process what’s been holding you back so change can occur naturally.
Q: How do I know if you are the right therapist for me?
Fit matters.
My practice is centered on Brainspotting and experiential, nervous-system–based therapy, not traditional talk therapy. Sessions typically involve less talking and more internal processing and body awareness.
If you’re primarily seeking advice, problem-solving, or insight-based weekly talk therapy, this approach may not be the best fit. Brainspotting is best suited for those open to a deeper, body-based process.
Q: How long does therapy last?
There’s no set timeline. Length of work depends on your goals, the complexity of what you’re working through, how long patterns have been present, and whether you choose intensive or ongoing sessions.
Because Brainspotting works at a deeper neurological level, many clients experience meaningful shifts in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy. You’re always free to pause or discontinue services.
Q: How do I prepare for my first session?
It’s normal to feel nervous or unsure.
You don’t need to prepare a full story. It can be helpful to reflect on:
- What feels most present or activating
- What you hope might shift
- Previous therapy experiences—what helped and what didn’t
- How your body has been responding (sleep, stress, energy, emotions)
Brainspotting doesn’t require having the “right words.” Questions are always welcome.