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+ You saw me for PTSD connected to my childhood and my time in the armed services last fall...

Dear Brena,
You saw me for PTSD connected to my childhood and my time in the armed services last fall. I wanted to write and tell you what a marvelous effect you have had on my life. It wasn't all obvious right away, but as I continue to heal it's becoming really clear how amazing your work was. I have stopped thinking about the military; more importantly, I have stopped fantasizing about it, imagining myself back in the service and desperately trying to rewrite history, which had me stuck.

I almost never think about it at all any more, even if I'm reminded that I served. I have no more bad thoughts, no bad dreams - in fact no dreams at all - about that time. And I don't think about my childhood either; and recently, on receiving an ugly communication from my mother, I stood up to her calmly and respectfully and put an end to the issue without in any way trying to please her - a miracle! I am growing much closer to my brother and sister-in-law in a healthy, non-people-pleasing way. I am solidly non-suicidal for what I believe is the long haul; the first time in my adult life I have not been suicidal. I am turning fifty in July, and I'm really looking forward to it. So much has changed for the better since seeing you, and I am so incredibly grateful to you.

+ Brena is very skilled at what she does...

Brena is very skilled at what she does. As a fellow EMDR and Brainspotting practitioner, I know what it takes to make it good, and she's got it. I would recommend her for clearing trauma any day. -psychotherapist

+ Brena at In-Sight is just as she presents on her website, clear, solution focused and a consummate professional therapist...

Brena at In-Sight is just as she presents on her website, clear, solution focused and a consummate professional therapist. As someone who believes in regular visits to a therapist for a lifelong learning journey, I've had more than my share of experience with therapists and I can wholeheartedly say that she's one of the best I've ever seen. In just a few short visits, we got to the root of the issue I was experiencing, brought in family members who were part of the issue, worked through it and was on my way down the path of life. Years later, I can say that the concepts we worked on and the knowledge she helped me find still not only rings true, but it helps me every day. I have also recommended Brena to other friends and their experiences have been consistently positive as well. She offers a wide range of services including EMDR and CBT, her office is relaxing and welcoming and her skill level at everything she offers is clearly top notch.” – Yelp Review

+ I went to Brena with some long-standing post-traumatic stress and grief issues that had been haunting me and impacting my self-esteem and overall mental well-being for over ten years...

I went to Brena with some long-standing post-traumatic stress and grief issues that had been haunting me and impacting my self-esteem and overall mental well-being for over ten years. The combination of EMDR and Brena's insightful support allowed me to "process" and release the emotional burden I was carrying and reframe the past in a way that allowed me to open up to the present and restore hope for the future. In addition, I came away with techniques for dealing positively with events or emotions that in the past I would have suppressed or been overwhelmed by. This therapy "sticks"!
-I. T. professional

+ EMDR is the fastest way to get rid of a phobia, break a bad pattern or enhance your performance...

EMDR is the fastest way to get rid of a phobia, break a bad pattern or enhance your performance. And Brena is the best at it. I don't know how she does it, but blocks and barriers just go away. I send clients and colleagues to her all the time. She really does great work! -financial services

+ I just wanted to say thank you again for all of your guidance and help with EMDR to overcome my fears...

I just wanted to say thank you again for all of your guidance and help with EMDR to overcome my fears. I gave my first presentation last night and I did it without getting stuck and crying. What a great feeling that is to accomplish that after 20 years of struggle! I am so thankful for EMDR! You’re an awesome therapist who will be getting lots of referrals from me. -business owner

+ I can't say enough good things about Brena and EMDR without writing a page or two! EMDR is amazing stuff!...

I can't say enough good things about Brena and EMDR without writing a page or two! EMDR is amazing stuff!. After going through years of talk therapy, I have found that both Brena and EMDR get to the root of the problem more quickly and completely, processing the trauma in a session or two rather than months or years or never. I began seeing Brena for my fear of heights and found that EMDR worked for that and much, much more. EMDR is truly awesome! I believe so strongly in Brena and EMDR that I refer her services to others regularly. -Accupuncturist

+ I’ve been in talk therapy for a couple of years, and am pleased with the results even after my first EMDR session...

I’ve been in talk therapy for a couple of years, and am pleased with the results even after my first EMDR session. It is really a way to make measurable change in your life. I highly recommend it. -business owner