Many people who’ve tried neurofeedback say it’s the closest thing therapy has to a magic bullet. So why aren’t more therapists using it? Explore more here: https://bit.ly/3V6PhpS
I'm a therapist who successfully completed neurofeedback when I facing particularly challenging depression and anxiety, but could no longer take medication due to complications of post-viral syndrome (several trials made me dizzy or sick. I had been able to take medication in the past). It has now been 5 years since I completed treatment. I have faced some big losses and challenges during these years and confidently say that my 40 year lifetime battle with anxiety and depression is over. Have I gotten situationally depressed or anxious. But it is just not the same. I had a good deal of psychotherapy prior to neurofeedback; and some therapy since and during that time. It is important to face/deconstruct/process/reframe difficult or traumatic life experiences and learn and grow with life tools and skills. But that horrible, hellish hold that depression or anxiety (and other dx) can have on the brain -- neurofeedback addresses that. It changes our brains.
For one, it’s not widely covered by insurance, and I’m pretty sure insurance companies don’t understand it or follow the research.
The cost of investing in equipment.
Because I prefer modalities that give clients the skills to be a caring parent to themselves for a lifetime. 👍👍
What is the difference between neurofeedback and the older biofeedback? I am curious
Michelle 🧠 Kunzelmann Magic bullet
Clinical Psychologist
1mo"Although it is a non-invasive procedure, its validity has been questioned in terms of conclusive scientific evidence. For example, it is expensive, time-consuming and its benefits are not long-lasting. Also, it might take months to show the desired improvements. Nevertheless, neurofeedback is known as a complementary and alternative treatment of many brain dysfunctions. However, current research does not support conclusive results about its efficacy." https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4892319/