Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a technique used to gain awareness of involuntary physiological functions (such as your heart rate, blood pressure or skin temperature), with a goal of being able to manipulate them at will. The idea behind biofeedback is that if you use the power of your mind and to become aware of what's going on inside your body, you can gain more control over your health. Biofeedback is considered a mind-body technique. Biofeedback therapy will focus on teaching clients how to better control the body’s involuntary responses to facilitate improved health. Sound like something you’d like to try? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s qualified biofeedback therapists today.

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Biofeedback has been found to be effective for treating headache, arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, alcohol dependence and many other problems. Biofeedback can show you how your body reacts physically so you can alter your responses to decrease your pain, anxiety, etc.

— Tenley Fukui, Counselor in Houston, TX

When exercising mind-body connection, Biofeedback is a great option as this technique helps achieve greater awareness of physiological complaints and needs with the ultimate goal of alleviating symptoms and improving overall health and performance. Biofeedback can teach you to control your bodies response to stressful situations and is often used to treat anxiety, depression, and performance related issues.

— Nahrain Tavolacci, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist in Roselle, IL
 

We use a form of biofeedback called neurofeedback to treat ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

— Megan Lundgren, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Monrovia, CA

I learned biofeedback with in-patient addictions clients while working on a MISA Unit. I furthered my training working at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab's (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Pain Management Center with chronic pain patients in their out painting clinic.

— Scott Hoye, Psychologist in Chicago, IL
 

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling has a resident biofeedback practitioner. Rene Gonzalez specializes in biofeedback therapy.

— Natalie Buchwald, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Garden City, NY

Biofeedback is integral to my practice, focusing on the powerful interplay between mind and body. Understanding this connection is key to achieving holistic wellness. By harnessing biofeedback, we explore how thoughts and emotions influence physiological responses. This comprehensive approach allows us to enhance not only mental health but also overall well-being. It's a journey towards balance, where mind and body work harmoniously for your optimal health and vitality.

— Kailey Drennon, Licensed Professional Counselor in ,

HeartMath biofeedback used to build heart rate variability coherence.

— Lori Olson, Counselor in Tallahassee, FL
 

Biofeedback is a noninvasive therapy that measures involuntary bodily functions and provides feedback that lets you better control these functions, which helps you gain more control over your health. The goal is to help you make subtle changes to your body that result in a desired effect. Biofeedback primarily promotes relaxation, which may help relieve numerous conditions related to stress. It can also help with chronic pain, anxiety, headaches, and other conditions that might lead to substance

— Melissa Wadsworth, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Las Vegas, NV

Our bodies and our minds are extensively connected through neural networks. Therefore, we can use our bodies to help heal our minds! From breathing practices that stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, to physical movement exercises that release fear, anxiety, and stress held in the body, I will offer you an array of strategies that will make it possible you to use your body to improve your mental and emotional well being.

— William Ruhm, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Jamaica Plain, MA

Neurofeedback has been helpful in calming the entire nervous system that could help with improved sleep, focus, attention, anxiety and more.

— Susan Simianer, Licensed Professional Counselor in Hotchkiss, CO
 

Clinical autogenic biofeedback has many applications, and much of it is founded on your ability to get in-tune with your body and learn to reduce stress, relax, and be centered. With guided relaxation and knowing how your body is responding, it can safely be used for everything from reducing motion sickness to lowering your blood pressure.

— Serge Timacheff, CHt, Counselor in Des Moines, WA

Biofeedback trains the nervous system to establish a new baseline for better control over the stress response, which improves overall health and wellness. Conditions treated include: Anxiety Depression ADHD Insomnia Autism

— Shannan Victorino, Mental Health Practitioner in Fort Lauderdale, FL