Biofeedback Therapists in Pennsylvania
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Brain Advances LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCN, QEEG-DL, MEd
Verified Verified
State College, PA 16801
Rhonda Mateer Ross is the only Internationally Board Certified Neurofeedback Clinician and an Internationally Board Certified QEEG Clinician in Central Pennsylvania through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, and the QEEG Certification Board.
With over thirty years of experience in working with a broad range of mental health issues, Rhonda Mateer Ross is a skilled provider of psychotherapy and neurofeedback. Infra Slow Fluctuation Neurofeedback (Google Mark Smith) is especially powerful with autism, bowel issues, migraines, Raynauld's Syndrome, anxiety, sleep disturbances and mood disorders. She is also certified in the Polyvagal Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) which is especially helpful with autism, trauma and anxiety.
Rhonda Mateer Ross is the only Internationally Board Certified Neurofeedback Clinician and an Internationally Board Certified QEEG Clinician in Central Pennsylvania through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, and the QEEG Certification Board.
With over thirty years of experience in working with a broad range of mental health issues, Rhonda Mateer Ross is a skilled provider of psychotherapy and neurofeedback. Infra Slow Fluctuation Neurofeedback (Google Mark Smith) is especially powerful with autism, bowel issues, migraines, Raynauld's Syndrome, anxiety, sleep disturbances and mood disorders. She is also certified in the Polyvagal Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) which is especially helpful with autism, trauma and anxiety.
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With EEG Biofeedback your brain gets information about what it is doing dozens of times per second.
I love my approach to brain wave training with neurofeedback. It is broadly effective at producing substantial results in your life that are enduring. Most often I see people with anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, migraine, PTSD, addictions, bipolar and autism. I believe that most people with psychological issues have brain wave activity that is either over-aroused or under-aroused. That is, either too much or too little brain wave activity in either the fast or slow frequencies. Mental problems are a timing issue in the brain. These timing issues can be corrected by practicing a better way to function.
With EEG Biofeedback your brain gets information about what it is doing dozens of times per second.
I love my approach to brain wave training with neurofeedback. It is broadly effective at producing substantial results in your life that are enduring. Most often I see people with anxiety, depression, insomnia, ADHD, migraine, PTSD, addictions, bipolar and autism. I believe that most people with psychological issues have brain wave activity that is either over-aroused or under-aroused. That is, either too much or too little brain wave activity in either the fast or slow frequencies. Mental problems are a timing issue in the brain. These timing issues can be corrected by practicing a better way to function.
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Dr. Anna Pecoraro
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, BCB, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harleysville, PA 19438 (Online Only)
I value the body-mind connection and am board-certified in biofeedback.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an additional license as a registered nurse. My private psychology practice focuses on people who have had difficult and trying life experiences. Perhaps you have suffered abuse. Perhaps you lost a friend or loved one. Perhaps you or a loved one suffers from a rare, chronic, or life-threatening illness, and people don't understand. Maybe your present relationships have been affected by your suffering. Perhaps you are depressed, anxious, or have turned to addictions to cope. But you want to flourish despite these obstacles. You know that you can, but you feel 'stuck.'
I value the body-mind connection and am board-certified in biofeedback.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with an additional license as a registered nurse. My private psychology practice focuses on people who have had difficult and trying life experiences. Perhaps you have suffered abuse. Perhaps you lost a friend or loved one. Perhaps you or a loved one suffers from a rare, chronic, or life-threatening illness, and people don't understand. Maybe your present relationships have been affected by your suffering. Perhaps you are depressed, anxious, or have turned to addictions to cope. But you want to flourish despite these obstacles. You know that you can, but you feel 'stuck.'
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Change Your Mind: Center for Brain-Body Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CSP, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Strasburg, PA 17579
Biofeedback, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback.
If you are looking to feel good again, to calm your mind and body from anxiety, to improve your sleep, and process unresolved trauma.....you are looking to Change Your Mind. Prolonged stress, anxiety, PTSD, and pain have a profound impact on your health. Cognitive functions like focus, concentration, and memory can be affected. Certain physiological functions like blood pressure, melatonin production, and the GI system are compromised. Physical symptoms may include tension in the muscles, tightness of the jaw, interrupted sleep, and fatigue to name just a few.
Biofeedback, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback.
If you are looking to feel good again, to calm your mind and body from anxiety, to improve your sleep, and process unresolved trauma.....you are looking to Change Your Mind. Prolonged stress, anxiety, PTSD, and pain have a profound impact on your health. Cognitive functions like focus, concentration, and memory can be affected. Certain physiological functions like blood pressure, melatonin production, and the GI system are compromised. Physical symptoms may include tension in the muscles, tightness of the jaw, interrupted sleep, and fatigue to name just a few.
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Patricia I Yurkewicz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, MS
Verified Verified
Erie, PA 16506
I am certified in Biofeedback which can be used to treat anxiety, depression, weight loss, chronic pain, hypertension, and athlete performance enhancement.
Maybe it was a difficult decision to think about asking for help due to stigma or fear. It has been my experience that even the strongest people need help sometimes. Whether you are under a lot of stress, are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, are suffering from PTSD or self esteem issues, you do not have to do it alone.
I am certified in Biofeedback which can be used to treat anxiety, depression, weight loss, chronic pain, hypertension, and athlete performance enhancement.
Maybe it was a difficult decision to think about asking for help due to stigma or fear. It has been my experience that even the strongest people need help sometimes. Whether you are under a lot of stress, are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief/loss, are suffering from PTSD or self esteem issues, you do not have to do it alone.
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Sam Wilshire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (Online Only)
I make use of interventions old and new- breathwork, contemplative skills, as well as cutting-edge biofeedback techniques and IFS (also called parts work).
Life is a winding path- I know how difficult it can often be adjusting to challenges in the moment and over time. I have been helping clients for several years confront the tasks of personal integration and expansion in response to life's unhelpful habits, patterns and circumstances. My approach and style are effective at helping heal dysregulation in all forms, regardless of whether they stem from health conditions, interpersonal disruptions, or other historical factors. Let us work together on your terms to restore vitality and depth in your world. Relief and wisdom lie closely within our grasp!
I make use of interventions old and new- breathwork, contemplative skills, as well as cutting-edge biofeedback techniques and IFS (also called parts work).
Life is a winding path- I know how difficult it can often be adjusting to challenges in the moment and over time. I have been helping clients for several years confront the tasks of personal integration and expansion in response to life's unhelpful habits, patterns and circumstances. My approach and style are effective at helping heal dysregulation in all forms, regardless of whether they stem from health conditions, interpersonal disruptions, or other historical factors. Let us work together on your terms to restore vitality and depth in your world. Relief and wisdom lie closely within our grasp!
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Our team at Psychological Services of York, LLC has a diverse background of expertise. Our highly trained experts perform neuropsychological evaluations, psycho-educational assessments, forensic evaluations, Autism assessment, and child custody evaluations. We also provide a variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to biofeedback, mindfulness strategies, family and individual psychotherapy, and executive functioning coaching. We provide guidance for parents, and consult with educators and schools regarding how to best facilitate the development of children.
Our team at Psychological Services of York, LLC has a diverse background of expertise. Our highly trained experts perform neuropsychological evaluations, psycho-educational assessments, forensic evaluations, Autism assessment, and child custody evaluations. We also provide a variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to biofeedback, mindfulness strategies, family and individual psychotherapy, and executive functioning coaching. We provide guidance for parents, and consult with educators and schools regarding how to best facilitate the development of children.
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We offer individual, couples, group and family therapy and well as a full suite of biofeedback and neurofeedback technologies.
The Center, LLC is a group psychology practice dedicated to providing top-notch, warm, personal psychological and nutritional counseling services as well as biofeedback and neurofeedback. We have 24 psychologists and a registered dietitian with offices in King of Prussia, West Chester and via Telehealth. Our psychologists specialize in a range of presenting concerns and work with all children, teens and adults. Only doctorate level psychologists are invited to join our team. Our scheduling specialists work hard to match you with a psychologist who fits your personality and specializes in the concerns bringing you into therapy.
We offer individual, couples, group and family therapy and well as a full suite of biofeedback and neurofeedback technologies.
The Center, LLC is a group psychology practice dedicated to providing top-notch, warm, personal psychological and nutritional counseling services as well as biofeedback and neurofeedback. We have 24 psychologists and a registered dietitian with offices in King of Prussia, West Chester and via Telehealth. Our psychologists specialize in a range of presenting concerns and work with all children, teens and adults. Only doctorate level psychologists are invited to join our team. Our scheduling specialists work hard to match you with a psychologist who fits your personality and specializes in the concerns bringing you into therapy.
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My services include the following: individual therapy; hypnosis and hypnotherapy; and EMG, HRV, ST, and SC biofeedback with the following disorders: anxiety, panic, and anger management; psychophysiological disorders; stress and conflict management; post-traumatic stress disorder; phobias; and existential and spiritual concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a great deal of experience in helping individuals change their behaviors, their minds, and hence, their lives. Through the use of insight and supportive therapies, noetic-behavioral and cognitive-behavioral techniques, biofeedback, hypnosis, relaxation and stress management, breathing strategies, communication training, and homework, clients are taught a variety of skills that are grounded in current scientific research and empirically tested strategies. Provided they practice these skills, clients can learn to help promote lasting change within themselves.
My services include the following: individual therapy; hypnosis and hypnotherapy; and EMG, HRV, ST, and SC biofeedback with the following disorders: anxiety, panic, and anger management; psychophysiological disorders; stress and conflict management; post-traumatic stress disorder; phobias; and existential and spiritual concerns.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a great deal of experience in helping individuals change their behaviors, their minds, and hence, their lives. Through the use of insight and supportive therapies, noetic-behavioral and cognitive-behavioral techniques, biofeedback, hypnosis, relaxation and stress management, breathing strategies, communication training, and homework, clients are taught a variety of skills that are grounded in current scientific research and empirically tested strategies. Provided they practice these skills, clients can learn to help promote lasting change within themselves.
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Welcome! We are clinical psychologists, social workers and counselors providing psychotherapy, in addition to neurofeedback and biofeedback services. We provide high quality and compassionate care for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Our practice is committed to authentic relationships, ethical and collaborative care, and knowledgeable treatment solutions. We honor your unique identity and are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
Welcome! We are clinical psychologists, social workers and counselors providing psychotherapy, in addition to neurofeedback and biofeedback services. We provide high quality and compassionate care for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Our practice is committed to authentic relationships, ethical and collaborative care, and knowledgeable treatment solutions. We honor your unique identity and are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
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Jay Dickinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Jay is a Licensed Professional Counselor, has a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology and is a National Certified Counselor. He is also a Fellow of the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America.
Jay is a Licensed Professional Counselor, has a Masters degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology and is a National Certified Counselor. He is also a Fellow of the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America.
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Integrative Mind and Body Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scranton, PA 18503
IMBS utilizes neurofeedback and biofeedback therapies to help people maximize their potential, increase self-awareness of their physiological and psychological functioning, and decrease their risk of health problems. Each session is specifically tailored to suit a client’s individual needs, whether you want to address specific symptoms or just be the best version of yourself.
IMBS utilizes neurofeedback and biofeedback therapies to help people maximize their potential, increase self-awareness of their physiological and psychological functioning, and decrease their risk of health problems. Each session is specifically tailored to suit a client’s individual needs, whether you want to address specific symptoms or just be the best version of yourself.
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I am biofeedback certified and frequently use biofeedback as an additional resource to help my clients gain self-awareness.
I have worked with a wide range of mental wellness obstacles - including anxiety, depression, career shifts, health concerns, life changes, grief, sexuality and gender topics. It is my opinion that our goal is to be able to face these obstacles life presents us in a way that feels comfortable and in-line with who we want to be.
I am biofeedback certified and frequently use biofeedback as an additional resource to help my clients gain self-awareness.
I have worked with a wide range of mental wellness obstacles - including anxiety, depression, career shifts, health concerns, life changes, grief, sexuality and gender topics. It is my opinion that our goal is to be able to face these obstacles life presents us in a way that feels comfortable and in-line with who we want to be.
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Our practice specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury and medical legal and forensic assessment, including child custody, fitness for duty and psychological and neuropsychological damages evaluations. We also specialize in treatment of PTSD, anxiety, dissociative disorders and traumatic brain injury. As well as testing we do psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, cognitive rehabilitation, and medical referral as appropriate and as needed.
Our practice specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury and medical legal and forensic assessment, including child custody, fitness for duty and psychological and neuropsychological damages evaluations. We also specialize in treatment of PTSD, anxiety, dissociative disorders and traumatic brain injury. As well as testing we do psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, cognitive rehabilitation, and medical referral as appropriate and as needed.
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Melissa Smiley Jacobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the people you usually turn to for guidance no longer seem to know how to help? Whatever brought you to this point, your regular ways of making yourself feel better are no longer enough to restore your peace of mind. You don’t need to deal with all of that alone.
If you’re looking for a therapist, you're ready for something in your life to change. Are you tired of trying to figure things out on your own? Are you struggling with your important relationships? Do the people you usually turn to for guidance no longer seem to know how to help? Whatever brought you to this point, your regular ways of making yourself feel better are no longer enough to restore your peace of mind. You don’t need to deal with all of that alone.
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Advanced Counseling and Testing Solutions, LLC.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, ABSNP
Verified Verified
Lancaster, PA 17601
Summer is here, June! Want to improve your emotional wellness? ACTS is accepting new clients for Counseling/Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, and Testing. ACTS is a reputable practice with a seasoned group of professionals with a long-standing reputation for helping clients achieve results. Whether you are lonely, experiencing turmoil or simply need solutions to life's challenges, ACTS is here! Stressed, depressed, anxious, feel overwhelmed; child having learning or behavioral challenges? ACTS excels at creating solutions to life's problems, in a caring & empathic environment. Call today and invest time into yourself or your child!
Summer is here, June! Want to improve your emotional wellness? ACTS is accepting new clients for Counseling/Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, and Testing. ACTS is a reputable practice with a seasoned group of professionals with a long-standing reputation for helping clients achieve results. Whether you are lonely, experiencing turmoil or simply need solutions to life's challenges, ACTS is here! Stressed, depressed, anxious, feel overwhelmed; child having learning or behavioral challenges? ACTS excels at creating solutions to life's problems, in a caring & empathic environment. Call today and invest time into yourself or your child!
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Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship can be stressful. Together, we will merge our resources to address these challenges in a safe environment by exploring patterns, processing events from the past, and creating plans for change in the future.
Many find themselves at a point in their lives where external support is necessary to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may come to therapy to deal with a specific struggle, such as anxiety or depression, while others initiate therapy during a difficult life transition. Even positive transitions, such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship can be stressful. Together, we will merge our resources to address these challenges in a safe environment by exploring patterns, processing events from the past, and creating plans for change in the future.
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Hi! I am Dr. Caryn. I am a licensed health psychologist and Duke trained health coach with over 20 years of experience working with patients with chronic health conditions like chronic pain, migraine, autoimmune, diabetes/pre-diabetes, and sleep problems. As a health psychologist, I work at the intersection of physical health and mental health (because it’s all related!) and treat both using the best of mind/body medicine. My typical client is sick of feeling sick and unsupported by the healthcare system They want to feel successful and in control of their health so they can break out of the never ending cycle of (dis)ease.
Hi! I am Dr. Caryn. I am a licensed health psychologist and Duke trained health coach with over 20 years of experience working with patients with chronic health conditions like chronic pain, migraine, autoimmune, diabetes/pre-diabetes, and sleep problems. As a health psychologist, I work at the intersection of physical health and mental health (because it’s all related!) and treat both using the best of mind/body medicine. My typical client is sick of feeling sick and unsupported by the healthcare system They want to feel successful and in control of their health so they can break out of the never ending cycle of (dis)ease.
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The Better You Institute
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MEd, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19109
You’re a successful person, yet you still feel like something is missing. It feels as if you're caught in a cycle of conflict and negativity, both within yourself and with others. What you really desire is the sense of calmness that comes with confidence. Instead, frustration and exhaustion seem to be your constant companions. You're eager for a transformation! Let's embark on this journey together, igniting your potential, unveiling new possibilities, and sculpting the life you envision. Or, maybe you're here for your child or teen. You sense their struggle, understanding their pain even when words fail them. You both feel stuck.
You’re a successful person, yet you still feel like something is missing. It feels as if you're caught in a cycle of conflict and negativity, both within yourself and with others. What you really desire is the sense of calmness that comes with confidence. Instead, frustration and exhaustion seem to be your constant companions. You're eager for a transformation! Let's embark on this journey together, igniting your potential, unveiling new possibilities, and sculpting the life you envision. Or, maybe you're here for your child or teen. You sense their struggle, understanding their pain even when words fail them. You both feel stuck.
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Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown & Buckingham, PA, is comprised of four speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center, Bucks Recovery Center. & Bucks Family Support Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others. We are a gender affirming & HAES informed space.
Bucks Support Services, located in Newtown & Buckingham, PA, is comprised of four speciality branches; Bucks Eating Support Collaborative, Bucks LGBTQ Center, Bucks Recovery Center. & Bucks Family Support Center. In addition to those speciality areas, we treat a wide array of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, family/support system and relationship issues, adjustment disorders, and disorders of childhood, among others. We are a gender affirming & HAES informed space.
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Biofeedback Therapists
Can biofeedback help with anxiety?
Biofeedback is often used to treat anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anecdotal evidence and some research studies have found that it can improve symptoms of these disorders, sometimes significantly; however, studies on biofeedback have typically been small and researchers have cautioned that many have significant limitations, such as limited follow-up or a lack of a control group.
Is biofeedback evidence-based?
There is some evidence that biofeedback can effectively treat certain conditions; for example, its efficacy in treating headaches and urinary incontinence is generally thought to be well-established. There is also promising, but less conclusive, evidence that it can aid in stroke recovery or help someone manage a mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD.
What is the difference between biofeedback and neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that measures brain activity specifically; it is typically used to treat psychological or neurodevelopmental concerns such as ADHD, depression, insomnia, or autism spectrum disorder. Biofeedback is a broader category that, in addition to neurofeedback, also includes electromyogram, heart rate variability, and thermal biofeedback, each of which measures a particular physiological function (muscle activity, heart rate, and skin temperature, respectively)
What are the limitations of biofeedback?
While biofeedback may be helpful for certain conditions, its efficacy is less assured for others, such as high blood pressure. People with certain health conditions such as heart arrhythmia may not be able to benefit from biofeedback because their condition may interfere with the machines’ readings. Biofeedback can also be time-consuming and costly, and may not be covered by health insurance.