How to Find a Neurofeedback Provider in Connecticut

Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback practiced by psychiatrists, mental health counselors, family therapists and clinical social workers. In a typical neurofeedback session, a technician attaches wires to a patient's head to read his brain waves. She then plays the patterns back to the patient as part of a treatment regimen to train the brain to work more efficiently and avoid negative patterns such as anxiety, depression and attention disorders. Finding a neurofeedback provider in Connecticut relies on three steps.

Instructions

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  Check neurofeedback educational resources. Organizations like EEG Info publish directories of providers as part of patient education resources about the treatment. Search tools allow you to find a provider by state or postal code; with a few clicks of your mouse, you can produce a list of Connecticut practitioners and their contact information.

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  Use resources developed by professional associations. Professional groups that represent and train neurofeedback practitioners can help you find a Connecticut provider. Membership directories and search tools allow you to browse providers active in Connecticut or search in a specific town or city. The International Society of Neurofeedback and Research publishes two directories: one for neurofeedback companies and group practices, and one for individual practitioners, clinicians, researchers and educators. The Association pour la Diffusion du Neurofeedback en France, a French professional organization, provides a complete membership directory of practitioners worldwide, including Connecticut providers.

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  Ask your doctor or mental health provider. Talk to your doctor or therapist about your interest in neurofeedback to treat a particular problem, and ask her for recommendations for area professionals. Getting a recommendation from your family doctor or counselor can help you ensure that a potential neurofeedback provider will meet your specific health needs.