Depression is a complex issue, and the root causes of depression differ for each person.
Situational depression accompanies difficult life circumstances. It can be acute or chronic. It’s important to help people through these experiences with personalized care that includes helping them create sustainable, enjoyable, healthy habits. Important habits that influence mood regulation include sleep patterns, diet, body movement, being in nature, enjoyable activities, supportive social interactions, and finding a counselor who is a good fit.
Some depression is related to chronic childhood trauma. Some children exhibit anxiety and depression from a young age. But some grow into very functional adults until their coping skills break down as they age, or as more stressors occur and overcome their resilience.
Some depression is related to inflammation, low Vitamin D, nutritional deficiencies and imbalances, and physiological conditions. In these cases, it is good to seek the help of a truly integrative provider who understands the Mind Body Spirit connection and can work with a person to figure out all the pieces to their unique depression puzzle and address them in a way that helps solve those root causes rather than just suppress symptoms with medications.
Neurotherapies are very helpful for all types of depression as they retrain the brain and nervous system’s habits. Early trauma trains the nervous system to be hyper-vigilant and overactive as a survival tool. Neurotherapies, especially those highly personalized and based on a well-done and expertly read brainmap, are the safest and most effective way to address these dysregulations.
At NeuroSource, we take an integrative approach, using Neurofeedback and Neurostimulation, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Craniosacral Therapy, Wellness Coaching, psychological testing, and counseling. We also refer our clients to integrative and functional medical providers who can help them optimize their physical health in service of alleviating their depression.
Our Neurotherapies are personalized and guided by an expertly read Quantitative EEG brainmap. Our therapies are scientific, non-invasive, safe, and effective. We target the parts of the brain and nervous system that the brainmap reveals are functioning sub-optimally, and we use these tools to train those areas and networks to function more optimally. Everything we do is cooperating with the body, giving it the information and energy it needs in very safe and targeted ways, and supporting it in its miraculous ability to self-heal.
Is Neurotherapy going to work for everyone?
No. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Neurotherapy requires that a person be able and willing to participate in their own care. The most effective Neurotherapies are combined with lifestyle changes to optimize overall health and well-being.
However, we have seen many children and adults who were not willing to adjust lifestyle habits at the beginning of their Neurotherapy training program, but as their brains and nervous systems became more regulated, they were able to shift into healthier habits.
For a free phone consultation or to learn more, visit neurosource.net or call 901.624.0100.
Lee Ann Foster, MS, LMT, is a master’s-level psychologist who specializes in Epigenetic Wellness Coaching, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, and Somatic / Massage Therapies to help people with self-regulation, trauma transformation, and pain management.
By Lee Ann Foster, MS, LMT
