BRAINSPOTTING CONSULTATION
Designed for therapists actively pursuing certification, as well as certified practitioners seeking re-certification or continued support and development.
START YOUR CERTIFICATION JOURNEY
Brainspotting Consultation is for Brainspotting Clinicians who wish to seek Certification.
Jessica specializes in blending yoga therapy, somatics, breathwork and other body-based modalities with Brainspotting, and offers her own training program called The Yothera Method that integrates the two.
As a Brainspotting Consultant, I have been certififed in Brainspotting and actively working, as well as gone through a year-long program to become an official Brainspotting Consultant. I support therapists who are at least Brainspotting Level 1 trained, by providing individual consultation to deepen their skill, confidence, and attunement with using Brainspotting in their practice.
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Brainspotting consultation includes case exploration, refinement of technique, integration of personal style, and guidance through the certification process. A minimum of 6 Brainspotting Consultation sessions are part of the requirements to become officially certified as a Brainspotting therapist, and it's important to find a consultant that matches your personal style and goals.
 My consultation style is grounded in the body and guided by intuition, creating an experiential and relational space where learning is embodied, questions are welcomed, and growth unfolds organically. I specialize in working with adults and couples, and bring that lens into our exploration of client dynamics and applications of the work. Certifyees that I work with also value spirituality, intuition, and embodiment approaches when working with their own clients.Â
START YOUR CERTIFICATION JOURNEY
Brainspotting consultation is for therapists who have completed at least Phase 1 training and are actively using Brainspotting with their clients, as they will need to bring cases to our meetings. It is designed for those actively pursuing certification, as well as certified practitioners seeking re-certification or continued support and development.
Whether you're early in your journey as a Brainspotting therapist, or looking to expand your intuitive use of the method, consultation offers a space to build clarity, strengthen your presence, and enhance the depth and impact of your clinical work.
START YOUR CERTIFICATION JOURNEYPlease note: Brainspotting certification protocol requires certifyees to start and end their certification sessions with the same consultant, unless a major rupture or issue occurs. By purchasing this package, you are committing to the full 6 sessions together, and if additional sessions are needed to become fully certified, you will simply do add-on sessions at that time.
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner Standards
The Brainspotting Certification Standard Committee has accepted and voted upon the following standards, which will be implemented starting November 1, 2025.
Requirements for Initial Certification:
- Complete Phases 1 and 2, and one advanced training of your choice (Phases 3-5 or Masterclass).
- Document 50 Brainspotting sessions representing the frame set-ups from Phases 1 & 2. Generally, these sessions are in the context of clinical or professional work. Use of any documented sessions outside of clinical settings should be discussed with the consultant.
- Complete a minimum of 6 hours of consultation with the same Approved Brainspotting Consultant (only 2 hours of consultation before completing Phase 2 can count towards certification) OR complete a 5-day Brainspotting Intensive with an Approved Brainspotting trainer.
- Complete your application, payment, and provide your documented hours and a copy of liability insurance (or request a waiver of liability insurance) to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC. Your consultant will provide you with their completed Consultant Report to be turned in with your application.
- Complete certification within 2 years of completing the final course needed to meet certification requirements.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING...
Ariela Sibony, MFT-LP
"I highly recommend Jess, LCSW, BSP certification consultant, to anyone pursuing Brainspotting Practitioner certification. She was absolutely fantastic - supportive, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable in both Brainspotting and clinical therapies. Her guidance made the certification process clear, approachable, and enjoyable. Jess not only made me feel confident but also helped me grow into a stronger Brainspotting and clinical practitioner. I’m truly grateful for all I learned from her."
Ryannah Tannarome., MA, LMFT, CCHT
"As someone who recently discovered Brainspotting, I’ve been deeply impressed by the transformational progress I’ve witnessed—both in my clients and in my own experience. Working with Jess as a Brainspotting consultant has been incredibly valuable. She has not only strengthened my understanding of the model but also helped me meaningfully integrate it into my trauma-focused practice.
Jess brings a rare combination of clinical insight, intuition, and grounded presence to her consultation work. Our sessions have allowed me to weave together over 15 years of therapeutic experience with the principles of Brainspotting, deepening my own work and enhancing the therapeutic journey for my clients.
This process has also expanded the scope of the trauma healing work I offer, including deepening my understanding and use of other modalities such as EMDR. I wholeheartedly recommend Jess to any clinician looking to grow their Brainspotting skills and deepen their clinical intuition."
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Brainspotting Re-Certification
Brainspotting Re-Certification is for Brainspotting therapists who are already already certified, and are looking to re-certify. You are required to meet with a Brainspotting Consultant for 1 hour, every 2 years. You also are required to submit additional documentation, which will be reviewed with your consultant.
To renew your certification every two years, you will need to:
1. Document, in-depth, one of each of the nine Phase 1 and Phase 2 frame set-ups including the following:
- Date and Anonymous Brainspotting Recipient Identifier
- Presenting issue
- Frame Set-up used
- Briefly describe what motivated you to choose this frame set-up
- Briefly describe the recipient’s process
- Briefly describe your experience of the process (Consider reflecting on attunement, staying in the tail of the comet, limbic countertransference.)
2. Complete 1 hour of consultation* with an Approved Brainspotting Consultant. Use the prompts below to prepare for your consultation. No written documentation is required for the consultation meeting; instead, be ready to discuss the following prompts in detail.
- Review the Brainspotting Consultant’s Report and clearly identify at least 3 principles or practices that you feel are a strength and at least 3 principles or practices where you need support.
- Provide an in-depth description of your experience of providing Brainspotting for an individual/couple or family, including how you’ve understood their process, how you have used Brainspotting with them, the ways Brainspotting has helped them, and how this experience has influenced your own practice.
- Describe how your own Brainspotting has continued to support you.
3. Complete the renewal application, payment, and provide your 9 documented Brainspotting Sessions, and a copy of liability insurance (or request a waiver of liability insurance) to Brainspotting Trainings, LLC. Your consultant will provide you with their completed Consultant Report to be turned in with your application.
*The consultation requirement for Recertification may also be met via Brainspotting Intensive. Please talk with the Brainspotting Trainer about their specific process.
