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Neurofeedback is a sophisticated form of biofeedback which helps the brain function with greater control and stability. During a typical session, the client sits in front of a computer. Three sensors are placed on the scalp and the earlobes and hooked up to the computer. The client is then asked to play a video game with no hand controls. He or she actually controls what happens in the game by changing his or her brainwaves. This is a very easy pleasant task which the brain learns to do on its own.
Numerous scientific studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of neurofeedback for many conditions including ADD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Anxiety and Depression. Neurofeedback is also used to treat Migraine Headaches, sleep disorders, PMS, Menopausal symptoms, and stress. In addition, neurofeedback is used to achieve peak performance in high functioning athletes, performers, students, and business executives.
"Since beginning my work with neurofeedback, I've observed the following kinds of outcomes: cessation of migraines, an increase of 20 points on an I.Q. score of an adolescent, greater ability to focus in children and adults, improved physical balance in older adults, and a decrease in anxiety and depression in numerous clients. While I can't promise these exact results for all of my clients, I feel encouraged that this tool can help many people improve in areas that were previously problematic and even untreatable. Neurofeedback is not harmful and if minor side effects occur, they can easily be reversed. While neurofeedback may seem like a big investment, we can assess your progress session by session to make sure that your symptoms are improving."
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Brain Music Therapy is a form of treatment which was has been used successfully in Europe since 1993. It was recently introduced in this country by Galina Mindlin, M.D., Ph.D. I joined forces with Dr. Mindlin in April to make this treatment available in the Westchester and Fairfield County area.
Brain Music Therapy is an effective, clinically proven treatment that helps fight insomnia, anxiety, depression, stress, and headaches. It also enhances focus, productivity, and concentration.
The Brain Music Therapy procedure involves recording a person's brainwaves using an EEG (electroencephalogram). Healing rhythms from each individual's unique brainwave pattern are then converted to musical sounds. These sounds correlate to brainwaves that promote relaxation and trigger activation in the body.
These musical sounds are presented to the client in the form of a CD which includes a relaxing file and an activating file. Playing the activating file promotes a state of alertness and concentration while listening to the relaxing file helps decrease anxiety and promotes sleep.
People experiencing the following conditions can benefit from Brain Music Therapy:
- Sleep disorders such as insomnia
- Anxiety — including social phobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder or PTSD
- Depression
- ADD
- Migraine and tension headaches
- Substance abuse/dependence (BMT helps ameliorate withdrawal symptoms)
- Excessive Stress
Brain Music Therapy is also used to achieve optimal functioning in business people, athletes, and performers.
The healing effects of BMT have been demonstrated in double blind studies. Results showed that 80-85% of participants benefited from this treatment.
"I've incorporated BMT into my practice because, like neurofeedback, it uses new technology to treat symptoms which have not responded well to therapy alone. Since beginning to work with BMT in April of 2007, I've observed a range of positive outcomes including: better sleep onset, ability to sleep more deeply, a reduction in anxiety and depression, and an increase in ability to focus."
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I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for over fifteen years and have treated adults and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting problems using a psychodynamic approach. As a psychotherapist, I work collaboratively with my patients to help them understand and change old, problematic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. This process can lead to reduced depression and anxiety as well as improved relationships and work life.
I believe that the ultimate goal of psychotherapy is to help the people I work with appreciate and value their own uniqueness and to develop the courage to become "who they really are". I am currently receiving advanced training at The New York University Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
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