What does a Brainspotting session actually feel like? Learn how this mind–body therapy works in practice, including pacing, safety, and what you might notice during a session.

Brainspotting for trauma offers a way to work with patterns stored in the nervous system—not just thoughts. This approach is especially helpful for attachment-based stress and high-functioning adults seeking deeper, lasting change.

Brainspotting therapy for anxiety helps calm the nervous system and process stress stored in the body. Learn how this brain–body approach can support deeper relief from chronic worry and overthinking.

Brainspotting, EMDR, and somatic therapies all work with the nervous system, but they do so in different ways. Learn how these approaches compare and how to know which may be right for you.

Brainspotting is a mind–body therapy that works with the nervous system to process stress, trauma, and emotional patterns that may not fully resolve through insight or conversation alone.

Somatic therapy is often described as “beyond talk therapy,” but the reality is more nuanced. This article explores how mind–body approaches integrate conversation, nervous system awareness, and techniques like Brainspotting to support deeper healing from anxiety and stress.

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Dr. Ly Franshaua Pipkins is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Mind Body Psychology, a California-based private practice specializing in somatic therapy and anxiety treatment for high-achieving women. She integrates mind–body approaches and nervous system–informed care to support clients experiencing chronic stress, burnout, and physiological anxiety.

Somatic self-touch practices for Black women to support nervous system regulation, anxiety relief, and gentle reconnection with the body.

Intrusive thoughts aren’t just something you can think your way out of. For many high-achieving women navigating pressure, responsibility, and constant vigilance, these thoughts are driven by a nervous system stuck on alert. This post offers a somatic perspective on intrusive thoughts, gentle practices you can try, and when ERP-informed therapy can support lasting change.

A curated list of free and low-cost mental health resources in California, including therapy funds, culturally competent directories, and support options for high-achieving women, youth, and underserved communities.

Explores how anxiety manifests in high-achieving women, including the nervous system impact of chronic vigilance, cultural pressure, and emotional labor—and how somatic, mind-body therapy can support regulation and relief.

A reflection for Black women therapists navigating the emotional and practical challenges of raising therapy fees and charging in alignment with their value and sustainability.