Is Brainspotting Therapy Christian-Friendly? (And How It Honors God’s Design)
As Christians, we believe we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)—and that includes the intricate connection between our brains and bodies.
Brainspotting Therapy, a method for emotional and spiritual healing, beautifully aligns with our faith by working through the very tools God created within us.
Yet for some, there’s hesitation.
Is Brainspotting compatible with Christianity?
Could it cross into something that feels "off" spiritually?
Let's explore how Brainspotting not only honors God’s design, but can actually deepen your relationship with Him.
What is Brainspotting Therapy?
Brainspotting is a therapeutic technique that uses specific eye positions to access deep emotional and physical healing pathways in the brain.
It’s not mystical.
It’s not based on occult practices.
It’s grounded in the incredible natural healing processes God built into our bodies.
Brainspotting Therapy simply helps you tap into that God-designed capacity to heal, regulate, and restore.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
How Brainspotting Reflects God’s Design
God-Created Brain and Body Connection
Our brains are marvels of divine design—capable of storing memories, regulating emotions, and adapting after trauma.
Brainspotting Therapy works with this natural, God-given wiring.
It’s a way to honor how He created us to heal, not by forcing change, but by partnering with how He built our bodies to work.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit…?” — 1 Corinthians 6:19
Healing Past Hurts
Emotional wounds can block us from fully embracing God’s love, purpose, and calling.
Brainspotting helps clear these barriers gently and safely, so you can experience His closeness more deeply.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
A Pathway to Deeper Connection with God
When emotional burdens are released, it becomes easier to:
Pray without distraction
Trust without fear
Worship without emotional walls
Many people find that Brainspotting Therapy clears the noise that kept them from hearing God's still, small voice.
Addressing Concerns: Is Brainspotting Therapy Occult?
No.
Brainspotting Therapy is a scientifically grounded, brain-based technique.
It doesn't involve hypnosis, spiritual manipulation, or anything outside of God's creation.
It’s simply a way of unlocking the healing God hardwired into your body and mind—nothing more, and nothing less.
Real-Life Transformation
Sarah (not her real name), a devoted Christian, came to Brainspotting weighed down by feelings of unworthiness.
Even though she loved God deeply, old wounds made it hard to believe she was truly loved by Him.
During a Brainspotting session, Sarah gently processed the buried pain that had been blocking her heart for years.
Afterward, she described feeling a new, tangible sense of God’s grace and peace.
Today, Sarah actively serves in her church, mentors young women, and lives confidently in her calling.
I’ve personally experienced this too.
Brainspotting helped me release anxieties that used to cloud my prayer life, making room for a deeper, quieter, stronger connection to Him.
Scripture Affirms Emotional Healing
Throughout Scripture, God shows His heart for emotional restoration:
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
Brainspotting Therapy is one way to live out these invitations—allowing your brain, body, and spirit to fully experience His healing love.
Ready to Heal and Reconnect with God?
If emotional wounds, anxiety, or spiritual disconnection have been weighing you down, Brainspotting Therapy offers a God-honoring path to freedom.
Learn more about Brainspotting Therapy here
Join a Free Group Brainspotting Session and experience it for yourself.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Healing is your birthright—and Brainspotting is simply one beautiful way to walk into it.
Jennie Hays, Brainspotting Practitioner & Trauma-Informed Business Coach
Helping women entrepreneurs clear emotional blocks like imposter syndrome, fear of visibility, and burnout—so they can grow profitable, purpose-driven businesses with clarity and confidence.
Jennie Hays is a certified Brainspotting Practitioner, experienced health and business coach, and a lifelong follower of Christ. She accepted Jesus at the age of 12 and has been active in church ministry for decades—leading worship, teaching Sunday school, mentoring others through Bible studies, and serving faithfully in the choir.
While her journey with God hasn’t always been smooth—navigating seasons of doubt and struggle in her teens and early adulthood—Jennie’s life reflects a deep, enduring relationship with Christ. (Her mom jokes that even at two years old, she could have converted an atheist in a closet!)
Drawing from over two decades of experience helping people heal physically, emotionally, and professionally, Jennie now leads Beyond Mindset™, where she helps women entrepreneurs and coaches break free from invisible emotional blocks that keep them stuck—so they can finally get visible, get paid, and create meaningful impact.
Using her background in emergency medicine, trauma-informed coaching, and somatic therapies like Brainspotting, Jennie offers a rare combination of calm confidence and no-fluff support. Whether you’re wrestling with imposter syndrome, fear of visibility, perfectionism, or emotional wounds from the past, her signature Unblocked Method™ helps clear what’s standing in the way—fast.
Her work has helped clients triple their income, stop overgiving, and step fully into their God-given callings as Profitable Change Makers™.
When she’s not helping clients get unblocked and back in motion, Jennie enjoys life as a wife, grandma, and coastal dreamer—believing you shouldn’t have to choose between impact, income, and a life fully rooted in faith.
