
Anxiety, Depression & PTS
When the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, it’s hard to feel like yourself.
You may struggle with racing thoughts, emotional flatness, overwhelm, or a sense that your reactions aren’t within your control. These symptoms are more than emotional — they reflect real, functional changes in the brain.
When the Brain Falls Out of Balance
Anxiety and panic attacks are frequently linked to excess high-frequency Beta brainwave activity, especially in the right hemisphere. While Beta waves help with thinking and focus, too much can lead to a constant state of tension, worry, and overstimulation. For those with anxiety disorders, this state can be persistent and exhausting — and very difficult to manage without help.
Depression, on the other hand, is often tied to under-activation in the frontal lobes, leading to changes in how individuals perceive themselves, others, and the world. This imbalance can result in sadness, low motivation, poor concentration, and a negative filter on everyday experiences. It’s one of the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., and its impact on quality of life can be profound.
Post-traumatic stress can create widespread disruption in the brain’s ability to regulate itself. Whether the trauma stems from childhood adversity, chronic illness, abuse, or a sudden accident, its imprint can persist — showing up as anxiety, insomnia, emotional numbness, irritability, and loss of focus. These are more than symptoms — they’re signals of brainwave patterns that have been pushed out of balance by overwhelming experiences.
How We Help
At our clinic, we use qEEG brain mapping to identify how your brain is currently functioning. This painless test reveals where electrical activity may be too high, too low, or asymmetrical — giving us insight into what’s driving your symptoms. From there, we design a customized neurofeedback training plan to help your brain return to more balanced and stable patterns.
During neurofeedback sessions, sensors monitor your brainwaves while you watch a movie. The video responds in real-time to your brain’s performance, gently guiding it back toward a healthier rhythm. Over time, this feedback helps the brain create new neural connections, restoring emotional regulation, reducing overactivity, and improving clarity and calm. It’s like exercise for your brain — and the improvements often last long after the training ends.
This approach works with your brain’s own capacity for neuroplasticity. Just as physical training builds muscle tone, neurofeedback strengthens the brain’s ability to regulate itself. Research continues to support its use in trauma care: for example, a controlled study published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry showed significant benefit for PTSD symptoms after neurofeedback training. (Source)
We also take a broader view, exploring how nutritional imbalances, gut health, inflammation, past injuries, and sleep may be contributing to your emotional state. With an integrated care model and a team that works together, our goal is not just to reduce symptoms — but to help you feel clear, calm, and in control again.