Q: Why does your approach cost more than traditional talk therapy?

A:You're investing in specialized brain training technology and measurable neurological change. Each session uses clinical-grade QEEG equipment and photobiomodulation technology. You're also paying for extensive training - I've spent years mastering both the psychology AND the physiology of how brains actually change.

We're working with your nervous system's electrical activity in real time, teaching it new patterns through immediate feedback. This intensive, twice-weekly model creates objective measurable changes that we can track session by session, getting you to lasting results faster than approaches that rely on insight and behavioral change alone.

Q: Why twice weekly sessions?

A: Just like going to the gym for your muscles, your brain needs consistent, frequent practice to build new neural pathways. Once-a-week sessions give your old patterns too much time to reassert themselves between visits. Twice weekly creates the momentum your brain needs to actually change - each 75-minute session builds directly on the previous one.

Think of it like learning a musical instrument. You wouldn't expect to master piano with one lesson a week. Your brain needs that same consistent training schedule to develop new, healthier patterns that stick.

Q: Will it hurt? Are you shooting electricity into me?

A: Not at all - we're not putting electricity INTO you, we're reading the electricity that's already there. Your brain naturally produces electrical activity 24/7 (that's how neurons communicate). The QEEG Brain Mapping technology sensors simply listen to those signals, like a stethoscope listens to your heartbeat.

During Neurofeedback, you'll watch a screen while sensors on your scalp track your brainwaves in real time. When your brain produces the patterns we're training for, you get visual or audio feedback. It's completely passive - like getting an EKG at the doctor's office, but interactive.

Most people find sessions relaxing. You're sitting comfortably, watching feedback that helps your brain learn new patterns. No shocks, no pain, no electricity going in. Just your brain learning to regulate itself more effectively.

Photobiomodulation uses gentle light therapy - most clients find it completely painless, a small fraction find it a little uncomfortable for the first session, but that resolves very quickly. We take it slow and steady. Think therapeutic light, not laser surgery.

Q: What if neurofeedback doesn’t work for me?

A: That's the question everyone asks who's been through multiple treatments without lasting results. Here's what's different: neurofeedback has 60 years of solid, peer-reviewed research behind it. We're not experimenting - we're using a well-established method that works directly with your brain's electrical activity, the foundation that everything else builds on. When your nervous system is out of balance, no amount of insight, coping skills, or behavioral change will stick long-term.

During our "Are We A Fit?" consultation, we'll look at your history and current symptoms to determine if Neurofeedback is the right approach. I don't work with everyone - this method requires commitment to twice-weekly sessions and consistent practice.

But here's what I can tell you: Neurofeedback works by training your brain's basic regulatory systems. We can measure progress session by session. You'll know within the first month if your brain is responding to the training. This isn't about hoping things get better over months - we're tracking real changes in your nervous system's ability to self-regulate.

Some of my clients worry that it won’t work, than it will wear off and and they are right back to square one. Here’s what I tell them from personal experience: I almost never have repeat clients, unless they want to reconnect for some talk therapy or a little “tune up.” Furthermore, the data supports this, here’s a few examples:

• ADHD (The Gold Standard for NF Research): A major 2019 meta-analysis by Van Doren et al. published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry followed over 500 children. It found that clinical benefits were maintained—and even showed a trend toward further improvement—at 6- and 12-month follow-ups.

• Long-Range Persistence: Individual studies, such as those by Arns et al. (2020), have tracked participants for 2 to 10 years post-treatment, reporting that 70–80% of cases maintained improvements in attention and behavior.

• Cognitive Function in Seniors: Research published in Clinical EEG and Neuroscience (2021) followed healthy older adults for one year after QEEG-guided training. The experimental group showed global EEG reorganization (decreased theta, increased beta) that remained stable or improved at the 12-month mark.

If you want to explore the research yourself, the International Society for Neurofeedback Research maintains a comprehensive bibliography of peer-reviewed studies: https://isnr.org/isnr-comprehensive-bibliography

Another useful bibliography is also published by one of the leaders in the field, Cynthia Kerson, 2(PhD), QEEGD, BCN, BCB. You can find her bibliography here: https://healthywithin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NFB-Bibliography-Kerson-RF.pdf

And finally, you can visit my brand-new (as of January 2026) YouTube channel! We will learn a lot together and have some fun at the same time: https://youtube.com/@brightbaseneuro?si=jRGQGrIOkExvM2iP

Q: Do I still need my medication?

A: I'm not a medical doctor and cannot advise you about changing medications - that's a conversation for you and your prescribing physician. But I can explain what often happens as your nervous system learns to regulate itself.

Most psychiatric medications work by artificially managing neurotransmitter levels - essentially doing for your brain what your brain hasn't been able to do on its own. Neurofeedback trains your brain's natural regulatory systems to function more effectively. As these systems strengthen, some people find they need less pharmaceutical support.

Think of it like physical therapy after an injury. Initially, you might need crutches. As your strength and stability improve, you might graduate to a cane, then eventually walk unassisted. The goal isn't to get you off medication - it's to give your brain the tools to regulate itself.

This process happens gradually over months, not weeks. Any medication changes should always be coordinated with your prescribing physician, who can monitor your symptoms and adjust dosages safely as your nervous system strengthens.

Q: What happens between sessions?

A: Neurofeedback isn't like traditional therapy where you get homework assignments or worksheets to complete. The training happens during our sessions - your brain is literally learning new patterns in real-time.

However, what you do between sessions matters for how well the training sticks. Think of it like going to the gym - the workout builds strength, but recovery, proper sleep, and proper nutrition can strengthen your gains. Vice versa poor sleep, poor nutrition and lack of recovery time can weaken your gains.

I'll give you simple, practical suggestions based on what your brain map reveals: maybe specific breathing techniques, sleep hygiene adjustments, or basic nervous system regulation practices. We'll also look at lifestyle factors that support or undermine your progress - your movement practices, relationships, and community connections. A brain out of balance often reflects a life out of balance, and vice versa.

Nothing complicated - just targeted adjustments that help your nervous system integrate the changes we're building in session.

The key is consistency in sessions, and I should point out, consistency in-between session work. Your brain needs regular training opportunities to build new neural pathways. That's why we meet twice weekly - sporadic sessions don't create lasting change.