Alternatives to Standard Therapy: Neurofeedback for East Peoria IL
Many of us struggle daily with mental health issues and emotional dysregulation. Often those of us contending with such conditions seek treatment through psychotherapy or prescribed medication. However, there is a third option for treatment: neurofeedback for East Peoria IL. With help from the trained specialists at The Neurotherapy Institute of Central Illinois, a division of Chapin & Russell Associates, clients can experience the benefits of neurotherapy in the only local facility to offer this effective therapy treatment.
Understanding Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback (or neurotherapy) is a relatively recent therapy technique, having first gained prevalence in the early 1960s. Since then, more counselors and therapists have begun to offer neurotherapy as an alternative or supplement to standard therapy treatments. The process retrains your brain to manage mental health disorders by adjusting your brainwaves through specific cues. In doing so, we use an electroencephalogram (EEG) to monitor your brain’s electric signals. Neurofeedback training sessions involve watching a DVD movie or music video that is linked with the EEG. When your brain is meeting the desired conditions the movie or music will play and when your attention wanders away from the desired conditions, it will stop. Using this training your brain will learn how to re-regulate its optimal level of functioning.
Should You Try Neurofeedback?
The short answer: yes! Neurofeedback is a simple procedure that shows some incredible benefits. If you are already undergoing therapy or counseling, neurotherapy can be the next step in your treatment process. Some of neurofeedback’s advantages include:
- Non-Invasive – There are no probes or needles associated with neurotherapy. The most a client will be asked to endure is the adhesive on the diodes applied to your head. Otherwise, neurofeedback doesn’t require extensive preparation on the client’s part.
- No Side Effects – While prescribed medication can be a reliable treatment option, not all medication works the same for everyone. Certain prescribed drugs can have undesired effects on those taking them. Conversely, neurofeedback has no such side effects.
- Effective Treatment – We wouldn’t recommend neurotherapy services as a treatment option if the research didn’t back it up. Neurotherapy is especially effective for treating mental health disorders, even compared to some pharmaceutical treatments. Neurofeedback’s effectiveness is amplified further when done in conjunction with standard therapy.
- Works for Numerous Conditions – You’d be surprised by the number of mental health disorders and conditions we can treat with neurofeedback in East Peoria IL. Examples include ADHD, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, anger management, addiction, learning disabilities, etc.
Traditional Therapy Options
If considering neurotherapy, it’s still worth pursuing traditional therapy. As mentioned previously, neurofeedback can enhance the benefits of counseling. Remember that Chapin & Russell Associates provides counseling for many different concerns, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Chronic Mental Illnesses
- Stress Management
- Pain Management
- Eating Disorders
- Insomnia
- Grief & Loss
Call Today
If you’re curious about neurofeedback for East Peoria IL and its benefits, reach out to the neurotherapy specialists at The Neurotherapy Institute of Central Illinois, a division of Chapin & Russell Associates. To learn more or schedule a session, contact us today at 309-681-5850. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61614.
