Neurofeedback

This innovative treatment option can help relieve symptoms of anxiety.

Understanding Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a form of therapy that regulates brainwave patterns by reinforcing healthy brain function. This noninvasive process is safe for all ages and trains the brain to self-regulate by rewarding optimal activity and gradually eliminating dysregulation. By teaching the brain to regulate its stress response, neurofeedback can help reduce feelings of anxiety and promote a sense of calm and relaxation. Neurofeedback can also treat depression, PTSD, insomnia, chronic stress, ADHD, and more.

What to Expect

First, qEEG brain mapping will be used to identify dysregulated brain areas. During this assessment, a cap with sensors will be placed on your head to record brainwave activity. This data is then used to develop a personalized treatment plan.

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Each neurofeedback treatment session typically lasts 30 minutes, during which you will be connected to sensors that monitor your brainwave activity as you either listen to calming music with your eyes closed or watch a TV show. These sensors pick up on patterns and changes in your brainwaves, which are then translated into positive reinforcement for your brain in real time. When your brain activity reaches the desired range, you are rewarded with pleasant tones or screen fading to encourage your brain to continue producing healthy, regulated waves.

Many patients report feeling calmer and more in control of their mood within several sessions, results that increase as the brain rewires itself to naturally function at an optimal level. 40-60 sessions are generally recommended in order for the brain to hold lasting change.

Benefits to Patients

In addition to relieved anxiety, benefits include improved focus and concentration, better sleep, enhanced mood, and increased cognitive function. These effects are long lasting and often permanent, even after treatment ends.

An Expert Weighs in:

“Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for reducing anxiety by retraining the nervous system to achieve and maintain a state of calm. At TN Neurofeedback, we offer highly personalized brain mapping and neurofeedback, allowing our clients to experience lasting relief as their brains learn to stay regulated. Our clinic is dedicated to providing best-in-class care, helping adults and children find balance and peace in their daily lives.”

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Kelsi Ray, BCN, MMFT QEEG-T

General Manager, TN Neurofeedback

Meet the Author

Rachel Studebaker
Rachel Studebaker, BA, English, Summa Cum Laude

Rachel Studebaker is a graduate of Lee University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in advertising. While attending Lee, Rachel served as editor-in-chief and creative director for the school’s biannual publication Vindagua and was a member of Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society. Since joining CMC Publications as editor, Rachel has assumed the role of managing editor, where she is responsible for the annual development and completion of seventeen publications involving health, wellness, and lifestyles articles that are published in print and online for HealthScope, CityScope, and Choose Chattanooga magazines – premier publications serving S.E. Tennessee and North Georgia.

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