Rebuilding Mental Health in Easton, Massachusetts, United States

At our Westborough practice, we often get asked about the difference between Brainspotting and EMDR therapy. While both use eye positioning to access stored trauma, the sessions feel very different.

Brainspotting encourages clients to hold a fixed gaze that connects to unresolved emotions or physical sensations, allowing the brain and body to naturally process what has been stored. EMDR follows a more structured format using eye movements or bilateral stimulation to desensitize painful memories.

Each therapy is effective in its own way. EMDR may be ideal for those dealing with single-event trauma or PTSD, while Brainspotting can be especially helpful for complex trauma, grief, or performance blocks. At our Westborough location, our trauma-informed team provides both options so you can find the right path forward.