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Feeling Constantly On Edge? How to Spot Anxiety Early—and Train Your Brain to Calm Down Naturally

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Anxiety is a normal part of life. It’s your brain’s built-in alarm system that helps you stay alert and handle pressure when it matters most. But when that anxiety starts to feel constant, overwhelming, or doesn’t match what’s really happening around you, it can get in the way of everyday life. It may impact your relationships, work, school performance, and overall sense of well-being. The good news is that anxiety is very tr

Finding Inner Peace After Loss: How Neurofeedback Supports Emotional Regulation in Grief

Believe it or not, finding peace after a loss is possible. It may not seem like it at the time, but with the right tools, we can help you.

Empowering Individuals: Unraveling the Impact of Neurofeedback Treatment on Anxiety

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Content Warning: Spiders, Insects Let’s discuss a hypothetical scenario. Say you’re watching a scary movie about spiders, and after the film is over, those 8-legged creepy crawly insects are still on your mind. You start to feel on edge, and your mind begins to wonder if spiders are lurking in your home's corners and dark spaces. Your brain interprets the brush of your tag from your shirt on the back of your neck as a giant s

Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. It also commonly causes stiffness or slowing of movement. A person's speech may become soft of slurred in the early stages and then worsen as the condition progresses. Parkinson's disease cannot be cured, but medications have been shown to im

Natural Approaches for ADHD

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT ADD (and ADHD) ranks among the most common neurological disorders among American children, affecting up to 7% of children and more than 4% of adults. Many people are so quick to go on meds to "fix" the symptoms of ADD or ADHD rather than explore the organic or holistic ways to treat the symptoms. One that has been quite popular is Neurofeedback, which is also known as Biofeedback EEG. Some people hear the words Neurofeedba