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Together, we can break the stigma around male emotions. Learn more about men’s mental health in our latest blog post, “Men Cry Too.”

🗣️ Another staff spotlight for ! This time we are highlighting one of our administrative specialists, Christian Hill.

Read more about Christian and his many talents on our website!

June is , and we want to highlight some of our male staff at our clinic! 💙

Today we’re featuring one of our Executive Functioning Specialists, Jim Gottschalk. Learn more about Jim on our website!

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Homepage Our services include neurofeedback therapy, neuropsychological testing and psychoeducational assessments, executive functioning coaching, psychotherapy, and more! We treat common mental health disorders including ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, depression, and traumatic brain injury. S...

Imagine if you and your therapist could actually see what your mental illness looks like in your brain. What if you had a visual of your brain’s activity–circuitry and brainwaves–that interprets your symptoms? Taking it a step further, how empowering would it feel to change what you’re seeing to treat your condition and give you relief?

Neurofeedback treatment can do this — through QEEG brain-mapping, neurofeedback technology identifies the brain’s areas of dysfunction and promotes self-regulation, allowing symptoms to be treated directly.

Here, we discuss how neurofeedback treats traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and other conditions.

How Neurofeedback Treats Traumatic Brain Injury, Anxiety, Depression, And More Imagine if you and your therapist could actually see what your mental illness looks like in your brain. What if you had a visual of your brain’s activity–circuitry and brainwaves–that interprets your symptoms? Taking it a step further, how empowering would it feel to change what you’re seein...

Every parent wants their child to succeed academically. However, success in school isn’t solely determined by intelligence or hard work. It’s also heavily reliant on a set of cognitive skills known as executive functions.

These skills, which include planning, organization, time management, and emotional regulation, play a pivotal role in a child’s academic journey.

In this post, we will explore the significance of executive functioning development for academic success in children, and why hiring a private executive functioning tutor can be a game-changer for many students and their families.

Why is Executive Functioning Development in Children Crucial to Academic Success? Every parent wants their child to succeed academically. However, success in school isn't solely determined by intelligence or hard work. It's also heavily reliant on a set of cognitive skills known as executive functions. These skills, which include planning, organization, time management, and emoti...

Neurofeedback is a type of therapy that uses real-time feedback to train the brain to function more efficiently. This form of therapy has been gaining popularity as a non-invasive alternative to stimulant medications like Adderall and Vyvanse, which are commonly prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other conditions.

In this blog post, we will explore how neurofeedback can replace stimulant medications and its potential benefits.

Can Neurofeedback Replace Stimulant Medications Like Adderall? Neurofeedback is a type of therapy that uses real-time feedback to train the brain to function more efficiently. This form of therapy has been gaining popularity as a non-invasive alternative to stimulant medications like Adderall and Vyvanse, which are commonly prescribed for attention deficit hype...

Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a stimulant that works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. While Adderall can be an effective treatment for ADHD, it is not without its problems.

In this blog post, we will explore some of the problems associated with taking Adderall for focus and alternative treatments, including neurofeedback, diet, and non-stimulant medication.

Taking Adderall for Focus — Why You Should Consider Alternatives What is Adderall typically prescribed to treat? Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a stimulant that works by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. While Adderall can be an effective trea...

Millions of people worldwide grapple with the torment of insomnia, a sleep disorder that can wreak havoc on one’s physical and mental health. While there are numerous strategies to tackle this issue, neurofeedback therapy has emerged as an intriguing option in recent years. In this post, we will explore the question, “Does neurofeedback help insomnia?” while also delving into other effective strategies to combat sleepless nights and the unique benefits of neurofeedback therapy for improving sleep.

Can Neurofeedback Help with Insomnia? Millions of people worldwide grapple with the torment of insomnia, a sleep disorder that can wreak havoc on one's physical and mental health. While there are numerous strategies to tackle this issue, neurofeedback therapy has emerged as an intriguing option in recent years. In this post, we will exp...

Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that help us juggle multiple tasks successfully. These skills are vital for daily life, from school and work to managing relationships and pursuing personal goals. However, many people struggle with executive functioning, which can lead to difficulties in various aspects of life.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the question of how to improve executive functioning and dive into the unique benefits of neurofeedback therapy for developing these crucial mental skills.

How Do I Improve My Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is a set of mental skills that help us manage time, pay attention, switch focus, plan and organize, remember details, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. These skills are vital for daily life, from school and work to managing relationships and pursuing personal goals. Howev...

Neurofeedback isn’t just another alternative; it’s a cutting-edge technique that empowers individuals to take control of their brain activity.

By harnessing the brain’s natural ability to learn, neurofeedback provides real-time insights into your unique neural patterns. Think of it as a personalized brain training program designed to unlock your full potential.

Can Neurofeedback Train the ADHD Brain? Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents daily challenges that often demand innovative solutions. While traditional treatments such as medication have been the go-to for many, a more unique approach called neurofeedback is gaining traction. In this post, we'll explore the...

Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents daily challenges that often demand innovative solutions. While traditional treatments such as medication have been the go-to for many, a more unique approach called neurofeedback is gaining traction. In this post, we’ll explore the transformative potential of neurofeedback and why it might be the key to training and optimizing the ADHD brain.

Can Neurofeedback Train the ADHD Brain? Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents daily challenges that often demand innovative solutions. While traditional treatments such as medication have been the go-to for many, a more unique approach called neurofeedback is gaining traction. In this post, we'll explore the...