Neurofeedback therapy is a non-invasive technique that trains your brain to optimize its activity. It works by measuring brainwaves and providing real-time feedback, helping to reinforce positive brain activity and rewire dysfunctional patterns. Over time, this leads to improved cognitive function and emotional regulation.
A qEEG, or quantitative electroencephalogram, maps brain activity by analyzing electrical patterns in the brain. Unlike an MRI, a qEEG focuses on the brain’s timing and performance by recording EEG data from multiple channels. The data is compared to a reference database, identifying abnormal patterns in brain activity that could indicate cognitive issues.
A Brain Map provides a comprehensive analysis of your brain’s electrical activity, showing potential imbalances in specific brainwave patterns. For example, ADHD may be associated with excessive theta waves, while anxiety may show increased beta waves. These insights guide personalized neurofeedback therapy to address these imbalances.
Brainspots are specific eye positions that correlate with the brain’s storage of trauma or physiological blocks. In brainspotting therapy, the therapist helps clients maintain focus on these spots, allowing access to deeply stored emotional pain, which can be processed and resolved for profound emotional healing.
Brainspotting helps release trauma stored in the body by accessing specific brainspots connected to unresolved emotional pain. It’s also beneficial for enhancing creative and athletic performance, as it helps clear physiological blocks that may hinder optimal functioning.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a trauma-focused treatment that integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with bilateral stimulation (like rhythmic eye movements). This process helps the brain rewire itself to reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories, leading to resilience and emotional stability.
Both therapies target trauma, but brainspotting focuses on accessing trauma through eye positions (brainspots) linked to physiological blocks, while EMDR uses eye movements or other forms of stimulation to help the brain process traumatic memories. Brainspotting is often deeper and more body-centered, while EMDR is more structured and cognitive.
Neurofeedback therapy can help treat a variety of conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, insomnia, and cognitive performance issues. By training the brain to regulate itself more effectively, neurofeedback enhances cognitive function and emotional well-being.
Neurofeedback optimizes brain function by enhancing focus, reducing stress, and reinforcing positive brain activity patterns. Athletes and creatives often use it to overcome mental blocks and improve performance by maintaining a state of peak mental clarity and relaxation.
At-home neurofeedback rentals allow you to continue brain training from the comfort of your home. With convenient monthly packages, you can practice neurofeedback at your own pace, reinforcing the positive changes achieved in therapy sessions.
Many clients begin to see noticeable improvements in their cognitive functioning after just 3 sessions. However, a typical neurofeedback program spans 20 sessions over 10 weeks to ensure lasting, optimized brain performance.
Elite Neurocare uses qEEG Brain Maps to create customized neurofeedback plans. The Brain Map identifies specific brainwave imbalances or areas of dysregulation, allowing for a targeted approach to your therapy that addresses your unique neurological patterns.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that helps individuals explore different "parts" of themselves and harmonize these internal aspects. It promotes self-compassion and personal growth by integrating these parts into a more balanced sense of self.
Neurofeedback focuses on real-time brain training to optimize electrical activity in the brain, while traditional talk therapy addresses emotional and psychological issues through conversation. Neurofeedback can complement talk therapy by directly improving brain function, which may enhance emotional regulation and cognitive clarity.
Elite Neurocare offers individual and couples counseling, specializing in trauma, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and ADHD. Their approach integrates humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques to promote healing and personal growth.
CBT helps you identify and challenge negative or unhelpful thought patterns, replacing them with more adaptive, positive ones. By doing so, CBT helps reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions, improving overall emotional well-being.