Neurofeedback in Santa Fe, New Mexico
brain and nervous system balance for people who function differently
Santa Fe is “The City Different”
Santa Fe draws people who think differently — artists, seekers, makers, creatives—those who seek something different, something deeper. There is something in the openness and diversity of the colorful landscape and blend of cultures old and new that celebrates the full range of human experience.
The gifts that come with thinking and feeling differently can also hurt sometimes. There can be an extra level of sensitivity, intensity, and depth that can create chaotic emotions, sensory overwhelm, and trouble sleeping. The same sensitivities that spark artistic imagination and spiritual connection can also exhaust the nervous system.
Neurofeedback trains the brain to regulate itself more effectively. It is holistic, somatic, evidence-based, and safe.
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological therapy that teaches your brain and nervous system how to calm, settle, focus, feel safer, and function in a more balanced way. Best of all, the changes endure after treatment — because the learning stays with you, in your own mind, body, and heart.
You may have spent years managing anxiety, focus problems, sleep disruption, emotional overwhelm, or exhaustion. Maybe therapy helped you understand why you struggle, but couldn't fully relieve it. Maybe medication was hard to tolerate and didn't address the root cause.
There is another way. Neurofeedback services in Santa Fe, NM — grounded in neuroscience, the amazing diversity of the human brain and the innate frequencies of nature.
Brain Science, Mental Health, and Neurodivergence
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Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time EEG (electroencephalogram) data to read the electrical patterns of the brain — and reward it for moving toward healthier, more regulated patterns. The brain operates in frequencies that are echoed by frequencies found in nature and reflect different states of consciousness, from deep sleep to lost in daydream to strong, alert focus. But sometimes the brain has difficulty switching gears to the frequency that is needed and can get stuck in hyper alert (trauma) or slow waves (inattention). Sensors placed on the scalp read your brainwave activity as you watch a video, play a game, or listen to audio. When your brain produces the targeted patterns, the feedback signal reinforces it. Over time, through repetition, the brain learns.
This is operant conditioning — the same principle that underlies most learning, from learning a language to playing an instrument, to learning to ski. We are simply teaching the brain to do what something it already has the capacity to do, but hasn’t really practiced yet.
No electricity goes into the brain. Nothing is invasive. The brain is simply being shown a mirror — and gently coached toward balance.
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Neurofeedback has a strong research base and decades of clinical use for a wide range of presentations, including:
Attention and focus — difficulty concentrating, distractibility, task initiation, working memory
Anxiety and hypervigilance — chronic worry, nervous system activation, inability to settle
Trauma and PTSD — stuck states, emotional flooding, dissociation, hyperarousal
Sleep problems — difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested
Mood dysregulation — emotional swings, irritability, low frustration tolerance
Sensory sensitivity — being easily overwhelmed by sound, light, touch, or social input
Burnout and cognitive fatigue — the kind of exhaustion that doesn't go away with rest
Executive functioning — organization, planning, time awareness, follow-through
Depression — particularly when linked to low arousal or cognitive slowing
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Neurodivergence is not just “we are all a little different.” Neurodivergence means a brain, mind and body that experiences the world significantly differently. This can create the impression that this world was not built for you, a place that can sometimes feel painful to be in.
If you are autistic, OCD, ADHD, creative or highly sensitive, you already know that your nervous system works differently, and standard treatments often fall short — or even make you feel worse.
Neurodivergent nervous systems tend to be more sensitive to medication.
Neurodivergent people are also more vulnerable to burnout — not just ordinary tiredness, but a deeper depletion that comes from spending years pushing through, masking, forcing, and working harder than everyone else just to keep up.
Neurofeedback works with your specific brain so that you can keep your strengths and gifts while building resilience, adaptability, and ability to regulate.
Understanding the process
The Brain Map
The process ideally begins with a Brain Map — a quantitative EEG (QEEG) recording that captures your brain's electrical activity across multiple sites. This creates a precise, individualized picture of your brain: what frequencies are dominant, where there is dysregulation, and which areas may be driving the symptoms you experience.
The brain map takes approximately 90 minutes and includes a clinical intake, the EEG recording itself, and a review of findings. From there, I develop a customized neurofeedback protocol — targeting the specific sites and frequencies most relevant to your goals. Brain Maps must be scheduled in person.
Train the Brain
Using the targeted protocols from your brain map, we begin gently nudging areas of the brain that are less active to begin waking up, areas that are overworked to slow down, and areas that need better connection to begin communicating again. This is done through enjoyable games or videos that reward the brain for moving towards desired function. Most people begin to notice shifts in regulation, clarity, and mood after only a handful of sessions, although meaningful change typically builds over time. Neurofeedback can be offered as a standalone service, or combined with behavioral counseling to increase gains.
Train from Home
After initial set up / onboarding, you train in the comfort of your own home, in your own time and space. No appointments to set and no traffic to navigate.
You train at home 3 to 4 times per week while sessions are monitored remotely and the protocol is adjusted as needed. The subscription includes 30 days of service and can be continued until desired results are achieved. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
Remote neurofeedback treatment requires weekly check-ins to review progress, address anything that arises, and support the integration of what the brain is learning. These brief email check-ins are included in the monthly cost. If additional support is needed, a phone call, video call or counseling session can be arranged.