Treatment and Interventions
In addition to traditional occupational therapy, biofeedback, and neurofeedback, we utilize a variety of treatment methods and interventions that are carefully selected to address you or your child's specific needs.
Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRVB)
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) biofeedback is a specialized type of biofeedback that trains individuals to regulate their heart rhythm patterns in order to improve emotional balance, stress resilience, and overall health. Using non-invasive sensors, HRV biofeedback measures the natural variation in time between heartbeats and provides real-time feedback through visual or auditory cues.
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By learning to breathe at an optimal pace (often called the resonance frequency), clients can increase vagal tone and support healthy communication between the brain and body. This practice helps calm the nervous system, improve focus, regulate emotions, and enhance recovery from stress.
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HRV biofeedback is supported by extensive research and is helpful for individuals with anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, cardiovascular concerns, and stress-related disorders — as well as for those seeking to optimize performance, resilience, and overall well-being.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Training
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) training is a research-supported relaxation technique that teaches individuals to reduce tension and calm the nervous system by systematically tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups. This practice increases body awareness, helps release stored muscle tension, and promotes a deep sense of physical and mental relaxation.
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PMR can be used on its own or combined with biofeedback interventions — including neurofeedback, which is a specialized type of biofeedback — to enhance self-regulation skills and improve outcomes.
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PMR training is helpful for individuals with anxiety, stress-related conditions, chronic pain, headaches, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and neurological injuries, as well as for anyone looking to improve resilience, focus, and overall well-being.
Executive Function Skills Training
Executive function skills training is a structured, evidence-based approach to improving the brain’s “management system” — the set of cognitive abilities responsible for planning, organization, time management, working memory, emotional regulation, and flexible thinking.
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Training may include practical strategies, cognitive exercises, and environmental supports to strengthen these skills. It can also be combined with other interventions — such as biofeedback and neurofeedback (a specialized type of biofeedback) — to enhance self-regulation and improve outcomes.
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Executive function skills training benefits children, teens, and adults with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, and neurological conditions, as well as anyone seeking to boost productivity, focus, and overall life management skills.
Stress Management and Coping Skills
Stress management and coping skills training is a structured approach to helping individuals understand their stress responses and develop effective strategies to manage them. Training may include relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and personalized coping tools to reduce emotional and physical tension.
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When appropriate, training can be combined with biofeedback and neurofeedback (a specialized form of biofeedback) to teach real-time self-regulation of physiological responses — such as muscle tension, heart rate, breathing, and brainwave activity — for even greater effectiveness.
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This service supports children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions, as well as those seeking to enhance resilience, emotional balance, and overall performance in daily life.
Social Thinking Interventions
What are Social Thinking® Interventions?
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Social Thinking® interventions are evidence-based strategies designed to help children, teens, and adults better understand and navigate the social world. These programs teach the “why” behind social interactions — including perspective-taking, understanding hidden social rules, managing emotions, and problem-solving in real time.
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Sessions may include direct instruction, guided practice, role-play, and reflection to help individuals strengthen social communication, self-awareness, and relationship-building skills.
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Social Thinking® approaches are especially helpful for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, social communication challenges, anxiety, or anyone who wants to improve their social confidence and connection with others. These interventions can also be integrated with other therapies — including mindfulness, biofeedback, and executive function training — for a comprehensive approach to improving social-emotional functioning.
Handwriting
What are Handwriting Interventions?
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Handwriting interventions are structured, evidence-based programs designed to improve legibility, speed, and confidence in writing. These interventions support children, teens, and adults who may struggle with fine motor control, letter formation, spacing, grip, or written expression due to developmental delays, ADHD, learning disabilities, neurological injuries, or other challenges.
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Two widely used approaches I incorporate include:
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Handwriting Without Tears® – A multisensory program that uses simple, developmentally appropriate strategies to teach letter formation, spacing, and handwriting fluency. Its playful, structured activities help children build foundational writing skills step by step.
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Loops and Other Groups – A kinesthetic handwriting program that groups letters by common movement patterns (loops, curves, and lines) to make cursive writing more intuitive, fluid, and automatic.
Handwriting interventions can be tailored to the individual’s needs and integrated with occupational therapy approaches — including fine motor strengthening, visual-motor coordination, and sensory processing strategies — to support success in school, work, and daily life.
Interactive Metronome
What is Interactive Metronome (IM)?
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Interactive Metronome (IM) is an evidence-based, computer-based training program designed to improve timing, rhythm, and synchronization in the brain and body. During IM sessions, individuals perform motor tasks — such as clapping or tapping — in time with auditory beats while receiving real-time feedback to progressively fine-tune their timing and attention.
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IM helps strengthen skills like focus, working memory, processing speed, coordination, and self-regulation. Research supports its use for individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury, neurological conditions, anxiety, depression, and for those seeking peak performance enhancement (including sports performance).
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Interactive Metronome can be completed in-clinic under professional guidance or through supervised at-home programs, providing flexibility and continuity of care.
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As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I integrate IM training into comprehensive treatment plans that may also include biofeedback, neurofeedback (a type of biofeedback), and executive function training for optimal results.
Sound Therapies
What are Sound Therapies?
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Sound therapies are evidence-based, auditory interventions that use specifically designed music and sound patterns to influence the brain and nervous system. These approaches help support emotional regulation, sensory processing, communication, attention, and overall well-being.
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Some of the sound therapy programs I offer include:
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The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): A five-hour, evidence-based listening program that uses filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve and improve regulation of the autonomic nervous system. SSP can help reduce stress, anxiety, and auditory sensitivities while supporting social engagement.
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Therapeutic Listening®: A structured program that uses modulated music to target sensory integration, attention, and postural control. It is often combined with occupational therapy activities to promote motor planning, organization, and self-regulation.
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Integrated Listening Systems (iLS): A multisensory program combining sound stimulation with movement and visual activities to support brain integration, learning, and emotional regulation.
Sound therapies can be provided in-clinic or, with professional guidance, as part of a home-based program. They are beneficial for children, teens, and adults with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, trauma histories, traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, or for those seeking improved focus, calm, and overall resilience.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF)
What is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) ?
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) interventions use low-frequency electromagnetic fields to gently stimulate cellular function and support the body’s natural healing processes. These sessions are non-invasive, painless, and designed to promote healthy circulation, reduce inflammation, and optimize cellular energy production.
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PEMF therapy is often used to support recovery from injury, reduce pain, improve mood, enhance sleep, and promote overall wellness. Research also suggests that PEMF may be helpful for individuals with neurological conditions, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety, depression, or anyone looking to optimize performance and resilience.
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As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I integrate PEMF interventions with other evidence-based therapies — including biofeedback, neurofeedback, and mindfulness — to provide a comprehensive approach to nervous system regulation and functional improvement.
Dolphin Neurostim® Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS)
What is Dolphin Neurostim® Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS)?
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Dolphin Neurostim® Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that applies low-frequency electrical current to specific acupuncture and trigger points on the body. This targeted microcurrent stimulation helps calm the nervous system, release muscle tension, reduce pain, and promote the body’s natural healing response.
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MPS therapy is supported by research and has been used to address chronic pain, stress, post-surgical scar tissue, neuropathic pain, and emotional regulation challenges. It can be a helpful adjunct for individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, neurological injuries, and those seeking to optimize recovery and well-being.
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As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I integrate MPS into individualized treatment plans — often alongside biofeedback, neurofeedback (a specialized type of biofeedback), and other evidence-based approaches — to support nervous system regulation and functional improvement.
Audiovisual Entrainment (AVE)
Audiovisual Entrainment (AVE) is a non-invasive, research-supported technique that uses rhythmic flashes of light and pulses of sound to gently guide the brain into specific brainwave patterns. By stimulating the brain at targeted frequencies, AVE can promote relaxation, improve focus, enhance mood, and support restorative brain states.
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AVE is helpful for individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and traumatic brain injuries, as well as those looking to boost cognitive performance and overall well-being.
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As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I use AVE as part of a comprehensive approach — often combining it with biofeedback, neurofeedback (a specialized type of biofeedback), and mindfulness interventions — to help clients achieve better self-regulation, emotional balance, and cognitive functioning.
Neurostimulation
What are Neurostimulation Interventions?
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Neurostimulation interventions are non-invasive techniques that use gentle electrical or auditory stimulation to support healthy brain and nervous system function. These approaches target specific neural networks to improve regulation, enhance learning, and promote recovery.
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Common neurostimulation methods include:
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tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation): Delivers a low-level direct current to modulate cortical excitability and support attention, mood, and cognitive performance.
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tACS (transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation): Uses rhythmic alternating currents to gently entrain brain oscillations, supporting optimal brainwave patterns.
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Pink Noise (tPNS): Gentle stimulation using a balanced sound spectrum that promotes relaxation, improved sleep quality, and attention regulation.
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Brown Noise (tBNS): Deeper, low-frequency stimulation that supports calmness, emotional regulation, and nervous system down-regulation.
Neurostimulation interventions can be used on their own or in combination with other evidence-based therapies — including biofeedback, neurofeedback (a specialized type of biofeedback), and mindfulness training — to support individuals with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, neurological injuries, or those seeking to optimize focus, mood, and performance.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps individuals build psychological flexibility — the ability to stay present, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take meaningful action in alignment with personal values.
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ACT uses mindfulness practices, acceptance strategies, and behavior change techniques to help clients reduce the struggle with unwanted thoughts or emotions and focus on living a more fulfilling, values-driven life.
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This approach is effective for a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, stress, and life transitions. As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I integrate ACT principles with complementary interventions such as biofeedback and neurofeedback when appropriate, to support mind-body regulation and optimal functioning.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based, structured form of talk therapy that helps individuals understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, building healthier coping strategies, and practicing new skills to improve emotional regulation and daily functioning.
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CBT is effective for a wide range of concerns — including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress management, and adjustment challenges — and is often tailored to meet the developmental needs of children, teens, and adults.
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As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I integrate CBT techniques with other interventions when appropriate — such as mindfulness practices, biofeedback, and neurofeedback — to support lasting change and optimal functioning.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
What is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)?
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Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps individuals identify and change irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional distress and unhelpful behaviors. REBT focuses on the connection between beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and actions — teaching practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and adopt healthier, more constructive perspectives.
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This approach is highly effective for managing anxiety, depression, anger, stress, and self-defeating behaviors, and it is appropriate for children, teens, and adults.
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As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I integrate REBT principles with other interventions — including biofeedback and neurofeedback when appropriate — to support emotional resilience, improve coping skills, and enhance overall functioning.
The Zones of Regulation
What are The Zones of Regulation®?
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The Zones of Regulation® is a widely used, evidence-informed framework designed to help individuals of all ages understand and manage their emotions, energy levels, and behaviors. It uses four simple color-coded “zones” to teach self-awareness and self-regulation:
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Blue Zone: Low states of alertness — such as tired, sad, bored, or feeling “slow.”
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Green Zone: Calm, focused, and ready to learn — the optimal state for work, play, and social connection.
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Yellow Zone: Heightened alertness — feelings like stress, frustration, excitement, or silliness that need regulation before they escalate.
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Red Zone: Intense emotions — such as anger, panic, or extreme excitement, where self-control is very difficult.
By teaching individuals to identify which zone they are in and use strategies to return to the Green Zone, this program builds emotional regulation, impulse control, and problem-solving skills.
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I integrate The Zones of Regulation® into my work with children, teens, and adults — combining it with sensory integration therapy, biofeedback and neurofeedback (a type of biofeedback), mindfulness interventions, and executive function skills training to provide a comprehensive approach to self-regulation and improved daily functioning.
Biofeedback and Neurofeedback
What are Biofeedback Interventions?
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Biofeedback interventions are evidence-based techniques that teach individuals how to gain greater awareness and control over their body’s physiological processes. Using non-invasive sensors, biofeedback provides real-time information about muscle activity (EMG), skin conductance (GSR), temperature, breathing patterns, and heart rate variability (HRV).
Neurofeedback (brainwave) is also a form of biofeedback (please see below).
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This data helps individuals learn to regulate stress responses, improve relaxation, enhance focus, and support emotional and physical well-being. Biofeedback is particularly beneficial for managing anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, headaches, sleep difficulties, and the effects of stress or trauma — as well as for those looking to optimize performance in school, work, or sports.
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What are Neurofeedback Interventions?
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Neurofeedback is a specialized type of biofeedback that helps individuals train their brain’s electrical activity for improved regulation and performance. Using sensors placed on the scalp, neurofeedback provides real-time feedback about brainwave patterns, allowing the brain to gradually learn healthier, more balanced activity over time.
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At our clinic, we utilize amplitude training (teaching the brain to increase or decrease specific brainwave frequencies) and infralow neurofeedback (targeting very slow brainwave activity to support network-level regulation and stabilization of the nervous system).
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Neurofeedback is an evidence-based, non-invasive intervention that can support attention, emotional regulation, sleep, and cognitive performance. It is widely used for conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions — as well as by individuals seeking peak mental performance and resilience.
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As a PhD-level applied psychophysiologist and occupational therapist, I use biofeedback and neurofeedback to create individualized training programs that help clients develop skills for self-regulation, resilience, and optimal functioning.
Neurostimulation
What are Neurostimulation Interventions?
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Neurostimulation interventions are non-invasive techniques that use gentle electrical or auditory stimulation to support healthy brain and nervous system function. These approaches target specific neural networks to improve regulation, enhance learning, and promote recovery.
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Common neurostimulation methods include:
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tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation): Delivers a low-level direct current to modulate cortical excitability and support attention, mood, and cognitive performance.
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tACS (transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation): Uses rhythmic alternating currents to gently entrain brain oscillations, supporting optimal brainwave patterns.
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Pink Noise (tPNS): Gentle auditory stimulation using a balanced sound spectrum that promotes relaxation, improved sleep quality, and attention regulation.
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Brown Noise (tBNS): Deeper, low-frequency auditory stimulation that supports calmness, emotional regulation, and nervous system down-regulation.
Neurostimulation interventions can be used on their own or in combination with other evidence-based therapies — including biofeedback, neurofeedback (a specialized type of biofeedback), and mindfulness training — to support individuals with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, neurological injuries, or those seeking to optimize focus, mood, and performance.