Intensive Trauma Therapy with Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)
Welcome to our Intensive Therapy Services, where we specialize in helping individuals heal from the effects of trauma using the transformative power of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR). Designed to provide a focused and immersive approach, our intensive therapy sessions go beyond traditional weekly appointments, offering longer and more frequent sessions to accelerate your healing journey.
What is Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)?
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is a cutting-edge trauma therapy modality that works at the core of traumatic experiences. DBR targets the brainstem—the most primal and foundational part of the brain—where the earliest and most deeply rooted reactions to trauma are stored. Unlike other approaches that focus primarily on higher cognitive processes, DBR addresses the physiological and emotional imprints of trauma at their origin.
The Science Behind DBR
Trauma and the Brainstem
The brainstem is the first part of the brain to react to threat, triggering survival responses such as fight, flight, or freeze. When trauma occurs, these responses often become “stuck,” leading to persistent symptoms like hypervigilance, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.
Healing from the Core
DBR identifies and processes the exact moment when the brainstem registered the trauma, allowing the nervous system to release these deeply held survival patterns. By working with these core imprints, DBR helps to restore a sense of safety, calm, and emotional balance.
A Gentle Yet Profound Approach
DBR does not require re-living traumatic memories in detail. Instead, it facilitates the natural release of trauma by accessing the body’s innate healing capacity. This makes it a gentle yet profoundly effective option for individuals who may feel overwhelmed by traditional trauma therapies.
“By shifting the brain’s focus and reorienting its pathways, we can rewrite the stories of our past and heal the body and mind together.” — Dr. David Grand, Founder of Deep Brain Reorienting
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What to Expect During an Intensive DBR Session
Our intensive therapy model is designed to provide deeper, faster results by dedicating extended time to your healing process. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Longer Sessions
2. More Frequent Appointments
During the session, you will engage in a variety of exercises that involve both cognitive work (identifying and shifting thought patterns) and neurofeedback (using biofeedback techniques to guide brain activity). This might include guided visualization, body awareness exercises, and exposure to specific stimuli to activate and reprocess emotional memories.
3. Individualized Treatment Plans
Your therapy will be tailored to your unique needs and goals, with regular assessments to track your progress and adjust the approach as needed.
4. Safe and Supportive Environment
Our clinicians provide a compassionate and trauma-informed space where you can work through challenging experiences at your own pace.
Who Can Benefit from DBR Intensive Therapy?
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Persistent symptoms of trauma or PTSD
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Complex or developmental trauma
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Emotional dysregulation and chronic stress
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Anxiety, depression, or relational challenges linked to unresolved trauma
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Why Choose DBR Intensive Therapy?
Traditional therapy is effective for many, but some individuals benefit from the concentrated focus of intensive sessions. By dedicating more time to the therapeutic process, you can:
Experience faster symptom relief
Achieve deeper emotional healing
Build resilience and self-regulation skills more effectively
Take the Next Step Toward Healing
If you’re ready to break free from the effects of trauma and reclaim your life, our intensive therapy services with Deep Brain Reorienting can provide the support and tools you need.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how DBR can transform your healing journey.
Eliza Fernandes, MSW, RSW
Founder, Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Approved EMDRIA Consultant
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