Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that focuses on brain function and stress reduction. Neurofeedback is a process by which the brain heals itself—a form of learning and entrainment. Neurofeedback encourages the brain to reorganize itself guided by the instinct to heal and the rewards presented during the training. This drug-free treatment often produces dramatic results by decreasing interferences and inefficiencies in brain function.

What is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is an EEG driven form of operant conditioning. We give the brain a target for its activity. As it gets closer to that target a reward is given; a game advances, an image gets brighter, a pleasant tone is heard or a movie is visible. As the brain improves toward the goal the threshold for receiving rewards gets harder, always staying within the comfort zone of the client.

The field of Neurofeedback is evolving to include a broader range of treatments that go far beyond just feedback. We use neuro-modulation techniques.  This broader field is known as Neurotherapy. At Advanced Therapy Center, we offer our patients a full range of Neurotherapy treatment options.

Who is it for?

Neurofeedback can benefit anyone who wants to change patterns in the brain that are holding them back. It is commonly used by people dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, attention problems, addiction, and the lingering effects of brain injury. At Advanced Therapy Center, we treat the whole person—mind and body—using methods that help the brain function more efficiently.

Our approach is especially effective for individuals recovering from concussions or other brain injuries, where clients often notice meaningful improvements within just a few weeks. Even complex conditions—such as fibromyalgia or severe depression—can become more understandable and more manageable when we can see how the brain is functioning and guide it toward healthier patterns.

• ADD/ADHD
• Anxiety
• Attachment Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Complex Childhood Trauma
• Depression
• Epilepsy
• Migraines/Headaches
• Peak Performance
• Stress
• Substance Abuse
• Traumatic Brain Injury

How does it work?

Neurofeedback is possible because we now understand that the brain is in a constant state of creating and deleting connections. This is called Neuroplasticity.  The brain, at all ages, is capable of making new brain cells (neurons) and increasing or decreasing the connections between brain cells (glial cells and dendritic proliferation).

However, it is fair to say that basically, the brain itself is lazy, no matter how busy it might seem. Unless we supply motivation in a purposeful direction the brain does not often choose to expend energy on change. That’s the beauty of neurofeedback. We can motivate your brain to change in a direction that will assist in reducing your stress and challenges and improving your life.