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Dr. Elizabeth Vance, PsyD, LCSW

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Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Dr. Vance is a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic therapy pioneer with over 14 years of clinical outpatient experience. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic down-regulation techniques, and values-based emotional regulation frameworks.

๐ŸŽ“ Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) from Stanford University Verify Credentials (CA BBS)
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What is definition of Neurofeedback in Therapeutic Approaches?

Neurofeedback is a therapeutic approach that utilizes real-time feedback from brain activity to train individuals to self-regulate their brain functioning. It involves measuring brainwave activity using an electroencephalogram (EEG) and providing feedback on the activity through visual or auditory stimuli. The goal of neurofeedback is to help individuals learn how to modify their brainwave patterns to improve their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. This approach is commonly used to address various conditions and symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).