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Image of a professional woman sitting at a desk at work covering her face with her hands feeling stressed. Do you struggle to manage your anxiety? Learn how neurofeedback therapy for anxiety in Englewood, CO can help you manage your symptoms.

Can Neurofeedback Therapy Help With Anxiety?

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Anxiety, Neurofeedback
Did you know that anxiety is a normal and oftentimes even helpful emotion? Anxiety is an adaptive response to stress or perceived threats in the environment. Anxiety can vary widely. Individuals may experience a combination of physical, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that can be impactful or uncomfortable. While anxiety may help individuals cope with challenges,…
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adult screening of autism

Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Adult Counseling, Autism, Testing & Assessment
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, think, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear early in life.  However, today more and more adults are being diagnosed with autism…
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different types of autism

The Different Types of Autism

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Autism, Testing & Assessment
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known for being a complicated neurological and developmental disorder that affects someone’s ability to interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. This disorder is being consistently researched, which means we are finding out more and more about ASD each day.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the public interest in ASD has…
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stigmas of neurofeedback

Addressing the Stigmas of Neurofeedback

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive type of therapy that aims to regulate brain activity through operant and conditional conditioning. In neurofeedback, real-time feedback rewards and reinforces desired brain activity and inhibits unfavorable activity patterns. With most things involving the brain, the process of neurofeedback might come with some skepticism and stigma. In this blog post, common…
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neurofeedback and autism benefits

Is Neurofeedback Therapy Good For Autism?

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Autism, Neurofeedback
What is Autism?  Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurological condition that influences how individuals engage with others, express themselves, and perceive their environment. Its symptoms and their severity can differ among individuals. Commonly, those with autism may face challenges in social interactions, have specific interests or repetitive behaviors, have sensory sensitivities or…
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neurofeedback for children

Can Neurofeedback Help Your Child or Teen

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Child Counseling, Neurofeedback, Teen Counseling
What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that focuses on the brain’s electrical activity. During the process of neurofeedback, sensors are used to monitor brainwave patterns, and the information is fed back to the individual in real time through auditory and visual reinforcements.  The feedback is helpful in regulating brain activity, leading to…
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neurofeedback and anxiety

Unveiling the Potential of Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Anxiety

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Anxiety, Neurofeedback
With the constant churn of life’s wheel, stress and anxiety have become a common malaise for most people. Fortunately, the field of mental health therapy is continually evolving, and recent advancements have sparked interest in a technique known as neurofeedback. It’s hailed as a non-invasive method that has shown promising potential in managing various conditions,…
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anxiety in children

Anxiety in Children  

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Anxiety, Child Counseling
Anxiety is a normal and natural human emotion that typically arises from feelings of fear, nervousness, or uncertainty about future events or situations. It is a common response when feeling stress, worry, or a lack of control. However, it is important to understand that experiencing anxiety is normal and can even be helpful in some…
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all about dissociation

All About Dissociation

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Adult Counseling, Child Counseling, Self improvement, Teen Counseling, Tips
Dissociation refers to a psychological experience characterized by a detachment or disruption in a person’s thoughts, memories, feelings, identity, or sense of reality. Dissociation experiences can occur on a continuum, ranging from mild to severe. Oftentimes, dissociation is a protective mechanism, defense mechanism, or coping strategy the human brain employs to protect itself against stressful…
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All About Neurotransmitters

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Uncategorized
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons. Their job is to carry “messages” from one neuron to the next neuron in the brain. They play a crucial role in the communication and functioning of the nervous system in human beings. Neurotransmitters are diverse in their structure and function, and different neurotransmitters are associated…
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Overcoming Panic Attacks

Dr. Steffanie Stecker
Anxiety, Tips, TMYK
Panic attacks can be a very upsetting experience. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults. If you struggle from anxiety, you are not alone! A panic attack is a sudden and intense episode of fear or discomfort that…
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