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"Neurofeedback is on the cutting edge of the mind-body revolution. I believe it is one of the treatments that will keep us moving toward an era of new approaches of naturally managing our health. Deborah Stokes is an extremely gifted therapist who is on the forefront of her profession."
Candace B. Pert, Ph.D., former chief of Brain Biochemistry at the National Institute of Mental Health and author of Molecules of Emotion and Your Body is Your Subconscious Mind.
Depression
Brain imaging studies indicate that many types of depression can be related to lack of bloodflow in the frontal lobes and/or elevations of slow brainwave activity. At our clinic, we perform an initial map of brain electrical activity to identify the dominant brainwaves in order to determine Neurofeedback protocols. We target areas in the frontal and temporal areas of the brain that are usually the locations most associated with depression. We also use a non-invasive machine to help increase bloodflow to the frontal cortex called a passive infrared hemoencephalograph. We have had impressive results with most of our depressed clients.
Testimonials
I first decided to try neurofeedback after several years of severe depression, anxiety and Attention Deficit Disorder. Although I'm now 37 years of age, I've suffered from bouts of depression my whole life. The most recent bout lasted over 4 years and became more complicated with accompanying anxiety issues. Unfortunately, medication and other forms of traditional therapy proved unsuccessful.
After less than 10 neurofeedback sessions, I started to feel better than I had in years! By 20 sessions, my depression completely lifted and I no longer suffered from the paralyzing anxiety that affected nearly every aspect of my daily life. I've now done 30 sessions and will continue with more sessions to work on my ADD. However, it's such a great feeling to see these symptoms continuously improve. This is the first time that I really feel in control of my life, I even feel better physically!
Thank you Dr. Stokes and every wonderful person that I've worked with in your office....."
~ Heather S. Arnold, MD
I have suffered from depression for as long as I can remember. Since my neurofeedback treatments over 1 1/2 years ago, I have had fewer depressive episodes and am able to control my emotional state much better. My brain feels "clearer" and I don't get as irritated by normal life events as I used to."
~Lyla P., age 38 - McLean, VA