Neurotherapy: Revolutionizing Mental Health Care
DR. SURUCHI CHANDRA | NEUroFeedback & Neuromodulation SERVICES
BETHESDA, MARYLAND I WASHINGTON DC AREA
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If you've struggled with mental health challenges, you know how frustrating it can be to feel caught in a cycle of treatments that don’t work, or to rely on medications that only provide partial relief. Neurotherapy treatments, including neuromodulation and neurofeedback, offer a breakthrough by working directly with your brain's biology and natural rhythms—its brainwaves—to address underlying causes of persistent mental health issues.
To provide the most effective and personalized care, our clinic offers a range of neurotherapy services, including qEEG, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation. These treatments can be used individually or in combination. We work closely with patients to guide them in finding the neurotherapy treatments that best support their healing journey.
Neurotherapy Treatments Tailored to Your Unique Needs
Mental health isn’t confined to your brain—it affects your entire body. The vagus nerve links mind and body, shaping how you respond to stress. By gently stimulating it, we can help encourage calmness, resilience, and decrease inflammation.
Vagus nerve stimulation
Neurofeedback helps guide your brain toward healthier, more balanced activity, addressing the underlying factors driving your symptoms. Each session offers your brain repeated opportunities to learn and reinforce new neural connections,
NEUROFEEDBACK
A qEEG helps us develop a deeper understanding of your brain’s activity, revealing the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms. With these insights, we can create targeted treatment plans designed specifically for you.
QEEG BRAIN MAPPING
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Neuromodulation boosts your brain’s healing by gently stimulating the affected areas, using light, magnetic therapies, and other inputs. Using your qEEG insights, we develop a personalized plan that targets the brain regions needing support.
NEUROMODULATION
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Consider neurotherapy if you’re looking for a treatment that:
Offers an alternative to medications for Treatment Resistant Conditions
Is non-invasive, drug-free, and Has Few Side Effects
Aims for long-term mental wellness
Addresses underlying causes, not just symptoms
Is backed by research at academic centers and universities
Neurotherapy is being used and studied for a range of conditions:
Neurotherapy
effects
MEdication
effects
Benefits of Neurotherapy
No systemic or whole body side effects
Aims to build long-term changes that persist after treatment
Whole body effects often resulting in systemic side effects
Benefits typically stop when discontinued
30-40 total
Sessions*
*Patients can choose to do neurofeedback, neuromodulation, vagus nerve stimulation, or a combination. The actual number of sessions vary depending on patient’s condition. Patients with more complex conditions may need more sessions for optimal results. Intensive neurotherapy is also available for those who need more focused and accelerated treatment.
40-50 MINUTEs
per sESSION
2-3 SESSIONS
per week
What does a course of neurotherapy treatment look like?
"With the addition of neurotherapy sessions in the office, I have been able to return to work and even launch a new business. I am so deeply grateful and feel that I owe my current levels of health and productivity to Dr. Chandra and her team."
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Neurotherapy:
Grounded in Academic Research and Evidence
Neurotherapy treatments are rooted in rigorous scientific and clinical research, with leading academic institutions actively researching and applying these therapies to treat conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and PTSD.
To further increase accessibility, Stanford and other academic centers now offer fellowship programs, training the next generation of psychiatrists in these innovative and effective treatments (Stanford Fellowship Program).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Neurofeedback and neuromodulation both influence brain activity but use different methods. Neurofeedback involves real-time monitoring of brainwaves, allowing individuals to learn self-regulation through training. Neuromodulation directly alters nerve activity using electrical or other energetic inputs such as light of magnets.
Neurotherapy aims to create long-term improvements by promoting neuroplasticity and other mechanisms. Clinical observations suggest that benefits can persist after treatment concludes, though the duration varies based on individual factors and specific conditions. More research is needed to understand and document any long-term efficacy of neurotherapy. While results are promising, no guarantees can be made.
A schedule of 2-3 sessions a week is recommended for optimal results. Some patients choose a more intensive schedule for 4 to 5 sessions a week initially for faster results.
Our Neurotherapy treatments are generally safe with minimal and temporary side effects, such as mild fatigue or headaches. In our neurotherapy program, we offer Transcranial Stimulation when indicated, which uses a very low level of electrical current.
Unlike Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or shock therapy, Transcranial Stimulation is non-invasive and does not involve inducing seizures or electrical shocks. Transcranial Stimulation is gentle and well tolerated and has been approved for home use in some European countries due to its safety profile. This treatment offers a safer and more comfortable alternative for enhancing cognitive and emotional functions without the significant risks associated with ECT.
We are currently out of network; however, we provide superbills with the appropriate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD (International Classification of Diseases) codes for you to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement, especially if you have a PPO plan. Please contact your insurance provider to verify coverage and learn how to use the superbill for reimbursement.
Coverage for Neurotherapy services varies based on insurance plan, provider, and condition treated. We recommend contacting your insurance company to find out whether Neurotherapy may be covered for you. Before scheduling a visit, our team can confirm which code will be used for that session.
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If you are local to our office and would like to learn more about how our neurotherapy program can help you or a loved one, visit our new patient page and complete the contact form.
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