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Neurofeedback for ADHD in Adults, Los Angeles & Pasadena

While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly affects children, it can also be present in adults. While ADHD may present differently in adults, it can still cause problems in a person’s day-to-day life. Effectively helping to support clients with ADHD without the need for medication management often becomes a concern for many adults living with the condition.

If you’re looking to get ADHD support that doesn’t require stimulant medications, look no further than Vital Brain Health. We can help improve function in those who have ADHD.

AT A GLANCE

Neurofeedback is a drug-free, non-invasive training that helps adults with ADHD strengthen the brain networks behind focus, organization, and impulse control. At Vital Brain Health in Los Angeles, we map your brain with qEEG, then guide it with real-time feedback so gains in attention and self-regulation hold over time, without stimulant medication.

What Is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a long-term neurodevelopmental condition that is primarily seen in children but also impacts many adults. Oftentimes ADHD manifests in childhood, but, either because of a lack of symptoms or an ADHD evaluation never being performed, the condition is not identified until adulthood.

At Vital Brain Health, we provide accurate identification and personalized plans to help you live your daily life without the frustrations of ADHD. We can help you overcome your impulsivity and other challenges that ADHD can cause.

 

Schedule an appointment today and get a comprehensive evaluation and personalized care with Vital Brain Health.

What symptoms are associated with ADHD?

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Symptoms associated with ADHD can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Vital Brain Health include:

Impulsivity Impulsivity
Difficulties with organization Difficulties with organization
Difficulty paying attention or focusing Difficulty paying attention or focusing
Problems focusing on a task Problems focusing on a task
Trouble multitasking Trouble multitasking
Excessive restlessness Excessive restlessness
Poor planning Poor planning
Low tolerance for frustration Low tolerance for frustration
Frequent mood swings Frequent mood swings
Problems starting or completing tasks Problems starting or completing tasks
Trouble coping with stress Trouble coping with stress

Curious what the process feels like week to week? Our clinicians wrote a plain-English look at how long neurofeedback takes to work so you know what most adults notice in the early sessions. They also mapped out what a realistic training timeline looks like from your first brain map to results that hold.

Common Risk Factors Linked to ADHD in Adults

Currently there is no clear cause of ADHD. While research continues to be conducted, there are a few risk factors that have been identified. Risk factors associated with ADHD include:

Genetics

A family history of ADHD or other related conditions increases the likelihood of it developing in other members of the family.

Environmental Toxins

Exposure to environmental toxins such as lead can impact the development of the brain and cause conditions like ADHD.

Parents With Addiction

Having a parent who used recreational drugs, alcohol, or tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chance of a person developing ADHD.

Premature Birth

Premature births can lead to multiple potential developmental disorders.

Many adults reach us after years of managing ADHD with workarounds and willpower. Neurofeedback targets the brain-communication patterns behind adult ADHD directly, and because every plan starts from your own qEEG brain map, the training is built around how your brain actually works rather than a generic protocol.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, we provide advanced support for people with ADHD using Neurofeedback 3.0 integrated multi-modal training protocols specifically designed for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and executive function challenges. Our approach helps optimize brain networks responsible for focus, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility in people with ADHD. We serve both children and adults with ADHD, using research-based protocols that target the specific brain communication patterns underlying attention difficulties in individuals with ADHD.

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REFERENCES

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