My Therapeutic Approach
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Integrated Listening Therapy (ILS)
ILS combines specially-treated music with movement and cognitive activities to:
Regulate the nervous system for optimal learning
Improve auditory processing and attention
Enhance sensory integration
Support emotional regulation and behavior
What to Expect: Sessions involve listening to processed music through special headphones while engaging in purposeful movements. This can be done in my clinic or at home.
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Reflex Integration and Rhythmic Movement Therapy
This therapy addresses retained primitive reflexes and uses rhythmic movements to:
Support proper brain development
Improve motor coordination
Enhance attention and focus
Reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation
What to Expect: Gentle, rhythmic movements that help integrate reflexes and support overall development.
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Tru-Vaga)
The vagus nerve is like a "superhighway" between your brain and body. Tru-Vaga uses gentle electrical pulses to stimulate this nerve, helping to:
Activate the "rest and digest" system for deeper calm
Reduce anxiety and stress responses
Improve sleep quality
Support digestive function
Enhance emotional regulation
What to Expect: A small, portable device is placed on the neck area for brief, gentle stimulation sessions. Most children find it comfortable and some even describe it as soothing.
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training with Mightier
HRV is a key indicator of how well your body manages stress and self-regulation. Using the Mightier biofeedback program, children learn to build emotional regulation skills through interactive gameplay.
This tool helps children:
Recognize their emotional states in real time
Develop calming strategies through fun, motivating games
Improve frustration tolerance and impulse control
Strengthen self-awareness and emotional flexibility
What to Expect: Children wear a heart rate monitor while playing engaging app-based games. The game adapts to their stress levels, encouraging them to use calming techniques to return to a “blue zone” before continuing. It’s a powerful, kid-friendly way to build lifelong regulation tools through play.
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Alpha-Stim® AID Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)
Alpha-Stim® AID is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared device that uses gentle microcurrent stimulation to support emotional balance and improve sleep. By delivering low-level electrical pulses through earclip electrodes, it helps regulate brainwave activity and neurotransmitter function, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
This therapy can help:
Reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress
Improve sleep quality and duration
Enhance mood stability
Support emotional regulation
Complement other therapeutic interventions
What to Expect: Sessions typically last 20 to 60 minutes and can be conducted in the clinic or at home with proper guidance. During treatment, you'll wear small earclip electrodes while engaging in restful activities. Many individuals experience immediate relief from anxiety, while improvements in sleep and mood may develop over several weeks of consistent use. The device is safe, well-tolerated, and free from the side effects commonly associated with medications.