Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback, in my opinion, is the only drug-free treatment besides psychotherapy that is really truly effective in treating a wide variety of mental health symptoms, in a lasting way. Please visit my website for more info but suffice to say that I have seen practically miraculous transformations in my clients' (and my own!) anxiety, depression, distractibility, moodiness, impulsivity, self-consciousness, executive function, sleep quality, productivity, energy, and so much more!

I am trained in The Polyvagal Theory and I am certified in The Safe & Sound Protocol. I engage in psychoeducation and skill building with all of my clients regarding the structure and function of their nervous system and how to expand their body's ability to feel more safe. The Safe & Sound Protocol is a separate, non-invasive sound therapy that helps activate the vagus nerve and increase distress tolerance. I offer this as a separate program to my clients.

Our brain works on wavelengths, and Neurofeedback involves non-invasive technology that either speeds up or slows down those wavelengths. This best serves as a compliment to talk therapy, but can be a helpful way to reduce symptoms

Neurofeedback is essentially operant conditioning for your brain. It is helpful in alleviating dysfunctional patterns contributing to symptoms such as anxiety, PTSD, depression, OCD, ADD and more. Over the course of your program, the brain learns to let go of old, "stuck" patterns that no longer serve you and create new electrical patterns that influence new neuropathways.

Harnessing the Power of Brain Self-Regulation through Neurofeedback training, also known as EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is an all-natural technology that can provide a long-term solution for many brain-based conditions. Originally used in 1972 to help with seizures, our center utilizes the latest advances in computers and neuroscience to address the root cause and improve, and in many cases, end the symptoms associated with panic attacks, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression.

The brain always wants to stay in comfort. Unfortunately, it also allows itself to perform automatic processes. What worked to comfort our brain as a child does not always stand up to the test of time. Neurofeedback gives the unconscious brain a mirror, which allows it to pay attention to itself and correct the processes that have become uncomfortable. It is especially helpful in correcting the ways it processes information, such as executive functioning processes and fight/flight issues.

Neurofeedback trains your brain by reading its thermal or electrical data and feeding it back to you via an external device such as a computer screen. HEG Neurofeedback upregulates the execuctive functioning part of the brain which resides in the prefrontal cortex. Executive functions include organization, planning, working memory, flexible thinking, and the all important impulse control (key area of treatment for ADHD). Impairments in executive functioning is what HEG Neurofeedback helps with.

Neurofeedback improves mental health by: 1. Self-Regulation: Enhances the brain's ability to regulate its activity. 2. Symptom Reduction: Alleviates symptoms of conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. 3. Stress Management: Promotes relaxation and reduces stress. 4. Cognitive Functioning: Improves attention, focus, and overall cognitive performance. This non-invasive technique uses real-time feedback to train the brain towards healthier patterns.

Neurofeedback or Biofeedback EEG is designed to retrain the brain to produce feelings of calmness and relaxation. Studies have shown that neurofeedback can effectively treat a number of conditions including: ADD/ADHD Anxiety Autism Bipolar Disorder Depression Developmental Delays Emotional Trauma Extreme Stress Headaches/Migraines Learning Disabilities Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Panic Attacks Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Sleep Disorders

I hold a certificate from New Mind Academy in qEEG neurofeedback and specialize in treating anxiety.

Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that helps to train your brain to function optimally. Your brain cells communicate via electrical impulses and are active all the time, even when you are asleep. Brainwaves occur at various frequencies: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma. They are measured in cycles per second or hertz (Hz). Neurofeedback trains your brain to optimize the brain frequencies and reestablish balance. Go to www.barcelonacounseling.org/Neurofeedback- for more information.