Dr. Lenka Zdrazilova Psychological Services

Description

My overall therapeutic approach involves assessing and training brain activity using EEG (electroencephalogram) signal generated in the brain. The goal of neurotherapy (or neurofeedback) is to alter various brain activation patterns that correlate with known symptoms of ADD, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, etc.
This approach is non-invasive and when the patterns of activation are "reset", they tend to remain at this more efficient and functional level, i.e., neural plasticity. Brain training is an effective and efficient way to address a wide range of problem areas in people's lives. Assessing EEG signal is a common approach used in research settings. I used it in my own research (PhD, Brain and Cognitive Science, University of Calgary). However, previously high cost made its use prohibitive in clinical settings. Technological advances have now made it a practical and affordable treatment option. In addition to assessing the habitual brain activation patters, I like to incorporate thinking and relational patterns into the assessment and treatment plan. The brain, the mind, and the body are interrelated to each other and to a complex social system. Each has the capacity for increased flexibility of functioning.