qEEG Brain Mapping: Visualize Your Brain, Transform Your Mental Health
qEEG Brain Mapping:
Visualizing Your Brain
DR. SURUCHI CHANDRA | NEUROTHERAPY SERVICES
You Deserve Real Answers, Not Just
a Diagnosis
If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, brain fog, trauma, or focus issues — and no one has looked at your brain health — you may be missing a critical piece of the picture. QEEG brain mapping allows us to go beyond surface level symptoms to see how your brain is functioning in real time. This insight helps us move beyond labels to understand your biology so we can create tailored treatments and guide you back to health.
How Does qEEG Brain Mapping Work?
qEEG: A Deeper Look Into the Brain, A Clearer Path Forward
A qEEG, or Quantitative Electroencephalogram, is a non-invasive way to measure your brain’s electrical activity and turn it into a detailed visual map. Often called brain mapping, it helps identify patterns that may be linked to focus issues, anxiety, trauma, or other concerns. In addition to offering insight into how your brain is functioning, qEEG can also be used to guide neurotherapy for those who choose it as part of their treatment plan.
Data Analysis & Brain Mapping
Advanced software converts raw EEG data into visual brain maps that are compared to normative databases to detect patterns and anomalies.
Sensor Cap Placement
While you're comfortably seated, a sensor cap is gently placed on your head to accurately read your brainwaves. This procedure is non-invasive and painless.
Data Acquisition
The EEG system records brain activity at rest and during tasks, measuring how quickly and accurately it processes and responds to stimuli.
- Elevated Arousal Linked to Anxiety and Chronic Stress
- Brainwave Patterns Associated with Past Trauma
- Underactive Areas Associated with Depression, Fatigue, or Brain Fog
- Electrical Imbalances Driving Attention and Focus Difficulties
- Disrupted Networks Following Concussion or TBI
- Markers of Cognitive Processing: Speed, Response Time and More.
What Can a qEEG Show Me About My Brain?
Vagus nerve Stimulation
Neuromodulation
Neurofeedback
From Insight to Targeted
Neurotherapy Treatments
QEEG gives us more than insight into your brain—it pinpoints issues in your brain’s electrical wiring that need support. We can then use advanced tools like Neuromodulation and neurofeedback to directly address these imbalances. This enables us to create targeted protocols based on your unique brain patterns, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Case Studies: Two Distinct Profiles
of Attention and Focus Issues
Post-TreatmenT
Pre-Treatment Elevated Theta/Beta
Patient presented with difficulty focusing, distractibility, and a tendency to daydream in class. QEEG reveals an elevated amount of slow theta brain waves compared to beta—a pattern often seen in classic ADHD that can lead to reduced attention, mental sluggishness, and difficulty sustaining focus.
To address the slow theta waves, we used neuromodulation with transcranial stimulation to encourage healthy beta activity in the frontal regions. The post treatment qEEG showed a decrease in frontal theta. Patient reported having an easier time focusing,
Disclaimer: These case studies are composites of de-identified patient data and do not represent any single individual’s experience. All details have been anonymized to protect patient privacy. Most qEEG reports are typically over 50 pages of data; the above case studies are condensed versions.
Post-TreatmenT
Pre-Treatment Elevated Beta
Case 1: Difficulty Focusing and Excessive Daydreaming
Patient struggled with difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and a constant feeling of being on edge. QEEG revealed an overabundance of fast spindling beta — a sign that her brain was operating in an overly active state. This overstimulation disrupted the patient's ability to filter out distractions, making it difficult to concentrate, relax, and fall asleep.
Targeted treatments using ILF neurofeedback and vagal nerve stimulation were used to calm brain and body. A follow-up qEEG showed a significant reduction in spindling beta, correlating with improved concentration and better sleep.
Case 2: Difficulty Concentrating and Feeling On Edge
How Can qEEG Brain Mapping Improve My Care?
Provides a data-driven view of brain function
Tracks how your brain changes over time and with treatments
Measures and quantifies focus, memory, and processing speed
Offers insight into how your brain may respond to medications and other treatments
Creates tailored neurotherapy protocols
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What Sets Us Our qEEGs Apart?
While some clinics rely on cookie-cutter automated reports, we take a more scientifically rigorous and personalized approach. Every brain map is analyzed by a psychiatrist using advanced tools like ICA, ERP analysis, and MATLAB-based processing. We also consult with leaders in the field to ensure each EEG is translated into the most current, evidence-based protocols.
testing
Every qEEG at our clinic is carefully analyzed by a Harvard and Yale-trained psychiatrist with advanced training in neuroscience and neurotherapy.
Our EEG testing goes further than most — capturing how your brain responds to stimuli using ERP while tracking HRV and its interaction with your heart.
Our clinic uses some of the most advanced software and analytic methods to understand your brain in depth and create the most accurate protocols.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Brain mapping is a non-invasive procedure without any serious risks. During the session, no treatment is administrated. Rarely, patients may be sensitive to the electrode cap or paste being used. QEEG brain map appointments are between 60-90 minutes. During this time, patients will need to sit still for at least two assessments, which last 7-10 minutes.
A qEEG (quantitative EEG) brain map measures and analyzes your brain’s electrical activity, showing how different areas are functioning. Unlike a standard EEG, which only records brainwaves to detect abnormalities like seizures, a qEEG uses advanced software to compare your brain to normative data — helping identify patterns linked to mood, attention, and cognition. QEEGs, like SPECT scans, provide insights into brain function, but they work differently. QEEG records the brain’s electrical activity in real time, while SPECT uses a safe, radioactive tracer to capture images of blood flow and metabolism. This means qEEG offers a fast and non-invasive look at brain activity, whereas SPECT delivers detailed pictures of how blood circulates in your brain.
Yes, qEEG brain mapping is supported by decades of peer-reviewed research and used by top neuroscience and psychiatry clinics. At our clinic, we go beyond standard protocols by using advanced tools like ERP analysis, ICA, and comparison to validated normative databases to ensure the highest level of scientific accuracy.
ERP (Event-Related Potential) testing measures how your brain responds to specific stimuli, such as sounds or visual cues, in real time. While a qEEG shows your brain’s resting activity, ERP reveals how efficiently your brain processes information — including attention, reaction time, and cognitive function.
At our clinic, we offer complimentary ERP testing with the initial brain map when clinically indicated and when time allows. Please note that ERP testing is not available for younger children, as it requires the ability to follow structured tasks for several minutes. This added data helps us better understand cognitive processing and refine treatment planning for those who are a good fit.
To find qEEG brain mapping near you, look for clinics that specialize in functional brain assessments and neurotherapy. You can search for board-certified providers through the International QEEG Certification Board directory. Our clinic in Bethesda, Maryland offers advanced qEEG brain mapping and serves patients across D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
