Neurofeedback is a specialized type of biofeedback that provides real-time information and insight into their brain activity, enabling them to learn voluntary control over brain states.

Applications of Neurofeedback

First developed in the late 1960s for the treatment of seizure disorders, neurofeedback found its clinical applications in the early 1970s. In the latter part of the 1970s, Dr. Lubar initiated pioneering experiments using EEG feedback to assist children experiencing attention-related challenges. Since that time, the field has evolved significantly, and neurofeedback is now used to address a wide range of symptoms in both children and adults.

Neurofeedback training fosters three key skills: flexibility, resilience, and choice. These skills enhance a person’s ability to perform at their best without altering their inherent personality or diminishing their existing strengths.

Neurofeedback Skills

Flexibility refers to the ability to transition between various mental states, such as focused alertness and1Calm relaxation, reflecting the brain’s natural cyclical activation that occurs every 300 to 1000 milliseconds.

Resilience empowers individuals to sustain attention or return to a desired mental state when faced with distractions. Research indicates that neurofeedback effectively enhances attentional performance, irrespective of the specific protocol utilized.

Choice signifies the ability to select one’s mental state. This capability has been particularly demonstrated in addiction recovery studies, where neurofeedback has been shown to support individuals in maintaining long-term sobriety.

The following is a partial list of conditions Neurofeedback has effectively treated:

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Learning Disabilities
  • OCD
  • Panic Disorders
  • PTSD
  • Social Anxiety
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Tics
  • Trauma
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries

Meet Your Therapist: Beatriz “Bea” Roskopf, M.S.W., LICSE, BCN-L

Ms. Roskopf has more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She is board-certified in Neurofeedback employing Bee Lab (high-frequency) and Signet (infra-low-frequency) equipment. She has treated children with ADD/ADHD, children in foster care, and a variety of individuals grappling with emotional dysregulation.

Bea works with clients ages 3-4 (in combination with parent training); ages 5-12 and adults in our Mukilteo office.

My practice approach is supportive. My clients are encouraged to take an active role in their treatment by setting goals and discussing realistic objectives. My purpose is to help each person reach their highest growth potential which may begin with basic communication and skills development. I also hope to help individuals make good decisions for a productive and healthy life. I work with children, adolescent and adults in a variety of issues while utilizing various modalities. I use Neurofeedback as a modality which is a learning strategy that enables individuals to alter their brainwaves. One might think of this process as exercising the brain or increasing its range of motion.” – Bea Roskopf

Will My Insurance Cover it?

At Emmaus we use biofeedback in conjunction with psychotherapy in our sessions and it is covered under most plans. However, we recommend that you check with your insurance carrier for your benefit coverage.

Your provider, Beatriz “Bea” Roskopf, LICSW, BCN-L is a preferred provider with most major commercial insurance companies.

To get started, please call our Scheduling Coordinators at 425.869.2644, ext. 0.