What Is Neurotherapy?

Neurofeedback

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Neurofeedback uses real-time EEG monitoring of your brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function. After analyzing your initial qEEG and ERP, your therapist will determine a step-wise approach for addressing areas of imbalance or dysregulation.  You will attend sessions wherein you will passively watch a video, and the quality of the video will optimize as your brain achieves the desired pattern.  This type of experiential learning occurs unconsciously and instinctively.  With time, your brainwaves develop a new resting state pattern.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)

and Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS)

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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation (tACS) are non-invasive approaches that uses very low-level electrical current to modulate neural activity.  Your therapist will identify the specific areas to target based on your initial assessment results, and will place electrodes on your scalp accordingly.  A low-intensity current is then passed from one electrode to the other, passing through the intended brain region to modulate nerve cell activity and create more flexibility and new pathways within the brain. In tDCS, the current is static and directly administered, and in tACS a sinusoidal current is administered at a chosen frequency to interact with the brain's natural cortical oscillations. These approaches can be a useful to enhance cognition and focus, improve depression and anxiety, reduce cravings, intrusive thoughts, and addictive behaviors, reduce the perception of chronic pain, and regulate the nervous system to provide a felt sense of safety.

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Transcranial Random Noise Stimulation

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A very low-intensity alternating current is applied through the skull with random variations in intensity over time.  Your therapist will use different frequency ranges to achieve the desired effect in the brain. For example, pink noise is organizing, whereas brown noise is calming and can be used to enhance parasympathetic tone.

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Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

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In-office VNS treatments are non-invasive.  Your therapist will stimulate the tragus nerve on the ear, which connects with the Vagus nerve, a crucial component of the parasympathetic nervous system. In addition to regulating stress response, this treatment can aid you in beginning to distinguish between somatic (body) experiences that have a medical versus an emotional cause.

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

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Electromagnetic fields penetrate the body to interact with cells, which impacts a variety of functions such as cellular metabolism and neuronal resting membrane potential (i.e. how responsive nerve cells are in signaling).  PEMF can be used to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and promote bone, nerve, and wound healing.

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Photobiomodulation (PBM)

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Also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT), PBM uses red or near-infrared light to stimulate healing by increasing ATP production, promoting cellular repair and regeneration, and inducing an inflammatory response. PBM can be used at different frequencies to target specific tissue depth, and can be paired with PEMF.

What Are The Costs of Treatment?

The FDA has approved the use of certain neurofeedback and neuromodulation devices for general wellness and relaxation purposes; however, as they have not yet been approved for the treatment of any specific psychiatric condition, most insurance companies will not cover the treatment.

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qEEG + ERP $2000 110 minutes

 Includes assessments and subsequent interpretation of results, comparative analysis with normed database.

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Follow-up Consultation $275 50 minutes

Includes report of findings, feedback on results, and treatment recommendations.

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Treatment Sessions with Laura Childers $275 50 minutes

Laura can provide any of the neuromodulation treatments delineated above in combination with traditional psychotherapy.

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Treatment Sessions with Riikka Clifford $175 50 minutes

Riikka can provide any of the neuromodulation treatments delineated above in combination with traditional psychotherapy.​

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If your body is giving your brain what it needs, if you are in a safe emotional environment, and if your sleep is structure is optimized, typically 10-20 sessions will provide the desired clinical benefit.  Older individuals, those with underlying medical or functional illnesses, or those living with significant ongoing psychosocial distress are likely to require additional sessions.