Neurofeedback identifies and repairs brain wave irregularities by introducing gentle, consistent corrections to affected brain waves during each session. These small-but-impactful corrections lead to improved brain function and a reduction or elimination of negative symptoms of depression in children, teens and adults of all ages.

Brain training through neurofeedback has been shown to help patients by addressing the underlying neurological causes of depression. Research has shown that helping improve nerve cell connections, growth and functionality has an even bigger impact on depression than treating specific brain chemicals. That’s why one of the main goals of treatment is to help he brain learn better ways to regulate mood.

Neurofeedback is a highly effective method of treating common neurological issues and improving the brain’s ability to function more efficiently. Our expertly trained staff guides each patient through the neurofeedback treatment process.

The reason neurofeedback has such an impact on the brain health of a patient experiencing depression is that this therapy helps re-build healthy neural pathways and re-balances any asymmetry detected among brain waves. This allows the brain to learn how to create new, healthier neural connections which lead to an increased ability to regulate moods and negative thoughts.

Using non-invasive audio and visual feedback, neurofeedback is a reward-based training system for the brain. Think of training your brain like training a puppy with positive reinforcement. When the puppy behaves well, and does what is expected, it gets a treat. But when the puppy behaves poorly, it gets a gentle correction. The correction isn’t harsh or punishing but sends a message to the puppy that the behavior is unwanted.

During a neurofeedback session, a patient’s brain waves are consistently being rewarded for behaving in a healthy manner or gently corrected for irregularities. The corrections are often so gentle the patient doesn’t even recognize it—but the brain does. When we treat patients for depression, we measure and analyze brain waves and customize a neurofeedback treatment plan to address the specific issues we identify. After multiple sessions, the brain is more capable of regulating itself and balancing brain waves—ultimately encouraging healthy functionality and fewer unwanted symptoms associated with depression and other neurological conditions.

-Pat R.

Discover the difference neurofeedback can make in reducing or eliminating common symptoms of depression with a complimentary evaluation at Midwest Holistic Health & Spinal Care Center.