Adult Neurofeedback Services

Training your neurons to form new connections and reorganize healthy pathways to enhance your brain’s performance!

Neurofeedback is a type of therapeutic treatment that helps train your brain to function more effectively!

Neurofeedback therapy is designed specifically based on the information and analysis captured in your brain. Neurofeedback training protocols target the cortex's of the brain that are most needing support and regulation. A consistent feedback loop is offered through visual and auditory stimulus using patterns and repetition that are direct, real-time responses to brain wave activity.

When the brain is actively participating in the training exercises, the feedback loop will offer a reward. The human brain loves sensory stimulus and is always working to comprehend and define information in order to correct and create the most direct transmission of energy.

Think of it as exercise for your brain—training it to become stronger, calmer, and more flexible. Neurotherapy can be helpful for people dealing with issues like anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, sleep problems, and much more.

What is Neurofeedback?

Our Framework

At Lighthouse Neurofeedback & Behavioral Health, we align our services with the National Institute of Mental Health’s (NIMH) Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) framework.

NIMH’s research represents a shift away from traditional symptom-based diagnoses towards a neuroscience-informed, dimensional understanding of mental health. 

Instead of viewing mental disorders as isolated diagnoses, RDoC emphasizes dysfunction in brain networks and behavioral systems that cut across many diagnostic categories. This framework is deeply compatible with how we approach healing and growth in our clinic. 

A qEEG, Quantitative electroencephalogram, or brain mapping, measures and records electrical activity produced by the brain. By placing non-invasive sensors along your scalp, we will be able to take snapshots of how your brain is working. These sensors pick up your brainwaves, which are patterns of activity your brain creates while you think, feel, and process information.

The data we collect helps us understand which areas of your brain might be overactive, underactive, or not communicating as well as they could. Think of it as creating a “map” of your brain’s activity, showing us where things are in balance and where they might need some support.

We will use this gathered information to tailor neurotherapy exercises for your brain to work at its best. Personalizing your treatment with insights into how we can help you feel and function better.

What is a QEEG?

Adult Intake Process

For adult clients, our neurofeedback intake process begins in two separate sessions.

Typically, your initial session will be your quantitative EEG (qEEG) with our Lead Neurotherapist. A qEEG is a a non-invasive therapeutic procedure where we measure the electrical activity in your brain. The qEEG will measure the electrical activity in your brain, curating a visual representation of your brainwave patterns (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma) to identify areas that may be overactive, underactive, or dysregulated. This helps our team develop a personalized neurofeedback treatment.

A soft cap with small sensors will be placed on your head. We will use a conductive gel to help the sensors read their brain activity accurately. We will conduct the qEEG first with your eyes open (looking at a blank screen or object), and then with your eyes closed. This session will usually take about 60 minutes.

Session 1: qEEG (Brain Map)

  • Make sure to get good night's sleep prior to the day of the qEEG.

  • Double check the office you are scheduled to be at. We have 3 locations for neurofeedback services. 

  • We recommend prolonging the consumption of any stimulants before your qEEG appointment. This includes caffeine, ADHD medications, or sugar. Stimulants can drastically affect their qEEG results.

  • For your safety, please arrive with clean, dry hair. Having wet hair during an qEEG can negatively effect their results.

  • If you wear earrings, we may ask you to remove them during the session as they can interfere wth the qEEG equipment.

  • We use a special gel during the qEEG process, and it may stick to you hair or scalp after we finish the qEEG. We will gently wipe down your scalp and hair to the best of our ability after the qEEG is completed.

  • Let the therapist know if you have any sensitivities to salt-based products.

  • Please let the clinician know if you need any extra accommodations to feel more comfortable during this process (ex: blankets, pillows, lights dimmed, etc.).

How To Prepare For Your qEEG:

Your second session will be your Virtual qEEG Review. This session is also conducted by our Lead Neurotherapist. We use the time between the qEEG and Review to interpret your qEEG assessment, determine appropriate training protocols, and develop a treatment plan that best fits your needs. During this session, you’ll be shown your qEEG asssessment, qEEG interpretations, and visual representations of the information we collected during your qEEG.

Individual circumstances, current state of wellbeing, and medical history are all taken into consideration when curating your personalized treatment plan. This information is essential for a productive and successful review. Based on your goals and qEEG results, our Lead Neurotherapist curates an individualize neurofeedback treatment to provide the most optimal care to meet your needs.

Session 2: Your qEEG Review

How To Prepare For Your QEEG Review:

  • This meeting is conducted either in-person or virtually a few days after your QEEG is completed. We use the time between the qEEG and Review to interpret your qEEG results, determine appropriate protocol, and develop a treatment plan that best fits your needs.

  • During this session, we welcome you to ask any questions, bring up any outstanding concerns, and or learn more about our mission in terms of your specialized neurofeedback treatment.

  • Come to the review with a list of symptoms or areas in need of improvement (ex: behaviorally, socially, cognitively, etc.). This information is essential for a productive and successful review.

  • List of current and/or past medications (dosage is preferred but not required).