Neurofeedback is a specialized type of biofeedback that uses operant conditioning to train the brain to work more efficiently. It is drug-free, pain-free, and non-invasive. Neurofeedback is an alternative to medication in that it promotes functional brain changes lasting a lifetime. Whereas medication acts as a Band-Aid. Once the Band-Aid (or medication) is removed the brain regresses to the prior state.

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No and no. Neurofeedback does not hurt and is not invasive. Electrodes are placed on the head during session to read the brainwaves and reward—there’s no “zapping” of your brain!

Occasionally, clients will report fatigue, slight headaches, or a sense of feeling “wired’. If any of those occur, please communicate it with your provider as we can adjust.

We have every client complete a Check-In to go over any side effects and document progress.

Industry standard is 2 sessions per week for a total of 40 sessions; however, this is dependent on the client and their personal Neurofeedback goal. These sessions are generally 35 minutes in length.

Most clients will begin seeing a difference between 5-8 sessions, but it takes at least 20-40 sessions for lasting change.

No. Your results will not go away; however, some clients do come back for tune-ups based on their Neurofeedback goals and life experiences occurring after their initial completion.

Yes. We’re happy to connect with your prescriber. Once Neurofeedback begins to work, it’s not uncommon for clients to reduce or eliminate some of their medications.

Neurofeedback of Cypress works with ages 6 and up. We need our clients to be able to sit still for at least 35 minutes.

Yes. Feel free to search Neurofeedback online, visit our certifying board BCIA, or dive into our international society ISNR’s resource page.

A qEEG (quantitative electroencephalogram) is a diagnostic tool which measures the brain’s electrical activity in the form of wave patterns. It is also referred to as “brain mapping.”

To obtain a qEEG, the client sits in a chair with a special cap on. Conductive gel is placed into the cap’s sensors to ensure a good connection. The client is then asked to sit with their eyes closed for 11 minutes and then with their eyes open for another 11 minutes while the computer records the brain’s electrical waves.

These brain waves can then reveal important information about your overall brain health, including your stress levels, thought patterns, and emotions. An analyzed qEEG can highlight brain wave patterns which are associated with impulsivity, cognitive inflexibility, anxiety, and other symptoms. Healthier patterns can then be taught which effectively reduce or eliminate the symptoms.

Yes. We begin every Neurofeedback treatment protocol with a qEEG. This allows us to see what your brain is doing and develop an individualized Neurofeedback protocol just for you. This is not a one-size fits all program!

Possibly. Some providers are beginning to cover certain diagnoses such as ADHD, TBI (traumatic brain injury), and Alcohol SUD (substance use disorder), and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). While we do not directly work with insurance companies, we will provide you with the appropriate documentation if you choose to submit on your own.