Centered for Life

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback

Your brain has the capacity to change & heal

Many patients with mental health conditions can feel stuck with their treatment. However, Neurotherapy harnesses the power of neuroplasticity, your brain’s natural ability to change. Each brain is unique, recent neuroscience research has taught us that not everyone with the same diagnosis has the same brain activity. Our clinician uses QEEG brain mapping to investigate what may underlie your symptoms and tailor treatments to your specific needs. The goal of Neurotherapy is not just to change how you feel and think, but also how your brain functions on a biological level.

Neurofeedback has been used to help alleviate symptoms in clients with: PTSD and trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, ADD/ADHD, learning issues, OCD, concussions, migraines, brain fog and memory, developmental delays, trouble sleeping, mitochondrial disorder, addictions, and to help with sports performance.

Our Neurofeedback Specialist, Georgia Kellog is the only Board Certified Neurofeedback Specialist in Southeast Georgia.

Neurofeedback

Your brain has the capacity to change & heal

Many patients with mental health conditions can feel stuck with their treatment. However, Neurotherapy harnesses the power of neuroplasticity, your brain’s natural ability to change. Each brain is unique, recent neuroscience research has taught us that not everyone with the same diagnosis has the same brain activity. Our clinician uses QEEG brain mapping to investigate what may underlie your symptoms and tailor treatments to your specific needs. The goal of Neurotherapy is not just to change how you feel and think, but also how your brain functions on a biological level.

Neurofeedback has been used to help alleviate symptoms in clients with: PTSD and trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, ADD/ADHD, learning issues, OCD, concussions, migraines, brain fog and memory, developmental delays, trouble sleeping, mitochondrial disorder, addictions, and to help with sports performance.

Our Neurofeedback Specialist, Georgia Kellog is the only Board Certified Neurofeedback Specialist in Southeast Georgia.

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Suffered a brain injury?

Neurofeedback improves memory and diminishes headaches in the treatment of TBIs.

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Diagnosed with ADHD?

Neurofeedback improves the brain’s ability to concentrate and filter out irrelevant information.

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Mood disorders?

Neurofeedback supports long-term stabilization and discontinuation of the medication.

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Suffering from insomnia?

Neurofeedback is an effective treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders.

What happens during a Neurotherapy session?

The process starts with an initial meeting with one of our clinical counselors to determine a treatment plan.

During a neurofeedback session

You sit comfortably in a chair with electrode sensors on your scalp. These sensors read the electrical signals produced by your brain and transmit them to a computer.

We monitor your brainwaves

As you engage in a simple activity (listen to music, or play a video game), we monitor your brainwaves and set targeted training parameters using brain mapping software.

We teach your brain healthier patterns

As the brain moves toward a healthier state you are rewarded by the computer animation. Gradually through the process, the brain “learns” a healthier brain pattern.

What happens during a Neurotherapy session?

The process starts with an initial meeting with one of our clinical counselors to determine a treatment plan.

During a neurofeedback session

You sit comfortably in a chair with electrode sensors on your scalp. These sensors read the electrical signals produced by your brain and transmit them to a computer.

We monitor your brainwaves

As you engage in a simple activity (listen to music, or play a video game), we monitor your brainwaves and set targeted training parameters using brain mapping software.

We teach your brain healthier patterns

As the brain moves toward a healthier state you are rewarded by the computer animation. Gradually through the process, the brain “learns” a healthier brain pattern.

Every few sessions, we do a fresh QEEG brain map to view progress and adjust training to ensure optimal results. One-to-one neurofeedback sessions are 50 minutes of actual training time.

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Neurofeedback has been a miracle!

3 years ago I started having anxiety and depression. After numerous hospitalizations and various treatments, nothing work. I decided to contact Centered for Live and after 10 sessions of neurofeedback with Georgia, I felt so much better and my shaking stopped. It was a miracle! Neurofeedback has been a miracle and feel myself again.

~ Delama

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Get in touch or look at the FAQ section.

  • What is Neurofeedback?

    Neurofeedback is biofeedback for the brain. The training tends to improve cognitive function, attention, mood anxiety, and behavior. It helps quiet the mind. It is painless and generally has no side effects.

  • How is Neurofeedback used clinical?

    Think of it as regulating central nervous system-related problems or ``dysregulation``. It is commonly used for a wide variety of conditions such as ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, attachment disorder, autism, panic attacks, optimal performance, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and sleep problems, all without expensive and often ineffective drugs.

  • How many sessions do I need to overcome my ``situation``?

    Treatment time will vary extensively by the client. Typically, due to brain development and plasticity, the younger you are, the shorter the treatment. Also, the severity of your case is a factor. For example, Traumatic brain injury is a significantly longer process than ADHD. The goal is to complete enough brain training - enough learning - to ensure consistent and lasting benefits.

  • How often do I need to come for training?

    Once a week is typical. Three to four times a week can be helpful depending on your individual case and the recommendations made by your clinical counselor. If you are visiting us from out of town we organize your session to maximize your time.

  • When do you stop the training?

    We recommend not stoping training the minute symptoms get better. It takes some time for the brain to learn a new habit. By continuing to train a few sessions after you've notices consistent and reliable improvement, you turn the healthier patterns into a new brain habit.

  • How long before I notice changes from the training?

    Many people begin to notice changes within six sessions. On occasion, it can take longer than 10 sessions to note any signs of change. Sometimes the client doesn't notice changes, but people close to them do. Changes can be very subtle, particularly initially. Clinicians often watch sleep carefully because it's easy for most people to notice, and it is often the first thing to change.

  • Do symptoms ever get worse with neurofeedback training?

    No clinician has reported symptoms getting worse over the long term using neurofeedback. When you train the brain, the brain seems to work towards homeostasis. This tends to move symptoms towards normality, regardless of the training effect.

  • How long does the effect of training last?

    Research shows that once the problem is fixed it remains fixed provided that Neurotherapy continues until the brainwave changes are stable. This is in sharp contrast to some other forms of symptom control such as the use of medication from conditions such as anxiety and depression with discontinuation results in relapse often at exacerbated symptom intensity. The exception is for clients who wish to pursue peak or optimal performance training. Clients wishing to maintain optimal brain functioning may receive Neurotherapy sessions on a continuous basis to maintain physical well-being. Elderly clients often receive periodic Neurotherapy to mitigate age-related declines in brain efficiency.

  • Can it be used while a patient is on medication?

    Clinicians report that more than half of their neurofeedback clients start neurofeedback while taking one or more medications. After training for a while, it is often possible to reduce medication under appropriate supervision.