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My office is located at 223 N. 6th St. Suite 410 in downtown Boise. Neurofeedback Sessions are Private Pay They are $80 Psychotherapy Services I accept Blue Cross, Regence, Blue Shield, Pacific Source, and Select Health. I'm happy to provide a super bill for Out of Network or Cash Pay Fifty-minute sessions are $160. Intakes are $200. |
Why Neurofeedback and Talk Therapy?Humans have neuroplasticity, the ability to change and rewire their brain. Neurofeedback speaks directly to the brain (our hard-wiring) and talk therapy brings the mind (thinking and beliefs) along. When used together, individuals may speed up the healing process and experience more profound change. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk writes about the power of neurofeedback and psychotherapy in his book, The Body Keeps The Score.
Please watch the videos linked below, read Bessel's book or his chapter on neurofeedback. Dr. Chandra, a psychiatrist in Maryland, provides an easy to understand and extensive explanation of neurofeedback. See the link below. |
What is Neurofeedback? A form of biofeedback that works with brainwaves. Sensors are placed on the scalp that read your brainwaves. This data is fed to a computer program where the clinician then coaches the brain away from dysfunction by providing rewards (auditory or visual) for preferred functioning. Essentially, your brain engages in a game where it learns better regulatory processing. It is operant conditioning, much like clicker training with dogs. The brain has an inherent desire for ease in functioning so it maintains the learning. A course of treatment is between 20 and 40 sessions. Sometimes more. Neurofeedback is not covered by insurance in the state of Idaho, as it is still considered an emerging intervention in talk therapy. However, this is not the case in all states. For example, Nevada recently began covering neurofeedback for Medicaid clients. Please see the links below for more in-depth information.
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Becoming a ClientMust be an ADULT (18+), seeking to resolve the current dysfunction in your life with the aid of neurofeedback. I see clients for the following services.
1. Neurofeedback Only. Clients work with another therapist for talk therapy and me for the brain training (neurofeedback). Neurofeedback aids changing the neural pathways that contribute to your suffering. Talk therapy helps you change the narrative of your experience. Together, they can be a path to peace. 2. Neurotherapy. This is when you receive both the neurofeedback and talk therapy from me. 3. Neuro Lite. Targeted neuro-feedback treatment while on a self directed course for personal improvement. To inquire about services and availability, email me. [email protected] |