What is Neurofeedback/EEG Biofeedback
Neurofeedback is a form of operant conditioning that trains your brain to work more efficiently in emotional regulation, attention, problem-solving, and so on. Particular mental health symptoms and conditions such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, etc. are the result of brain activity either being slower or faster than it needs to be. Neurofeedback therapy rewards the brain for the optimal activity and inhibits the activity that is too fast or too slow. Our brains are so clever and adaptive that over time the learning in session becomes generalized into day to day functioning; the brain learns how to regulate itself in a new way. Over time, symptoms reduce in frequency and severity. So if attention and memory were an issue, after neurofeedback attention and memory are improved. If anxiety and panic attacks were an issue, following treatment the brain is generally calmer and knows how to calm back down more quickly when distressed.
I have been providing Neurofeedback therapy since 2012. I have provided it to numerous clients as well as trained my own brain so I know what your experience is like from a professional and personal standpoint!
Getting Started with Neurofeedback
In order to determine what specific Neurofeedback protocols to provide, I use checklists and complete a “Minimap” of your general brainwave activity. A treatment plan will be discussed with you and tweaked regularly in the beginning to be sure we are getting the result you want (feeling calmer or happier, focusing better, sleeping better, etc.).
If medication is already a part of your symptom management, it is important to continue to take the medication as prescribed as we begin. If you are still in the process of frequent medication changes to find what medication type or dosing works best for you, I may recommend that you complete that process before we start neurofeedback training.
Once per week sessions at minimum are recommended for this treatment. Length of time for this treatment will be based on your specific symptoms and goals.