Beyond Coping: Clinical ADHD Treatment in Ogden & SLC

ADHD is not a lack of willpower; it is a neurological challenge of performance and regulation. At Healing Tree Counseling, we combine specialized ADHD coaching with Neurofeedback to help children and adults bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

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Understanding the ADHD Brain

Neurologically, ADHD is often characterized by hypo-arousal in the prefrontal cortex—the area of the brain responsible for "executive functions" like planning, inhibition, and sustained attention.

When the brain is under-aroused, it naturally seeks out high-stimulation environments or internal "noise" to stay alert. This is why individuals with ADHD may struggle with mundane tasks but excel in high-pressure crises. Our goal is to help your brain achieve a more consistent state of "alert-calm" through biological training.

Clinical Insight:

"ADHD is essentially a 'point-of-performance' disorder. It isn't that you don't know the rules; it's that your brain struggles to execute those rules in real-time."

Targeting Executive Functioning

We focus on the four pillars of ADHD regulation that impact your daily life.

Activation & Effort

Solving the "procrastination loop" by training the brain to initiate tasks without the need for high-stress deadlines.

Working Memory

Expanding the brain's "mental whiteboard" to help you hold information while you are working with it.

Emotional Regulation

Addressing the "flooding" effect where big emotions derail your logic and focus.

Sustained Alertness

Building the stamina to stay engaged in tasks that aren't inherently "exciting" or novel.

ADHD qEEG Brain Mapping Comparison at Cz Vertex

qEEG mapping visualizes the neurological "signature" of ADHD, often found at the Cz vertex.

Data-Driven Healing: qEEG Mapping

At Healing Tree, we don't guess—we measure. Our process starts with a qEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram). This assessment allows us to see exactly where your brain waves are out of sync.

While ADHD is often broadly associated with the Prefrontal Cortex, clinical research points to a specific "hub" of regulation: the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC).

The "Cz" Marker: In many ADHD brains, we find a significantly high Theta/Beta Ratio at the vertex (Cz). This indicates that the Cingulate Gyrus is in a state of hypo-arousal, making it difficult for the brain to "gas" its focus or "brake" its impulses.

By identifying these specific patterns, we create a customized Neurofeedback protocol designed to train these deep-brain structures to access alert, focused states naturally.

The Evidence for ADHD Training

Decades of clinical research confirm that Neurofeedback is a highly effective, non-invasive alternative for managing ADHD symptoms at the source.

The Gevensleben RCT (2009)

A landmark randomized controlled trial evaluating the long-term impact of Neurofeedback on ADHD symptoms.

Lasting Change: Significant improvements in attention and hyperactivity were maintained during a 6-month follow-up without further treatment.
Neurological Mastery: The study proved that children could successfully learn to self-regulate the brain rhythms associated with focus.

Source: Gevensleben et al. (2009). Is Neurofeedback an Efficacious Treatment for ADHD? Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

The Arns Meta-Analysis (2009/2020)

A comprehensive review of multiple clinical trials to determine the overall effectiveness of Neurofeedback.

"Efficacious & Specific": This review awarded Neurofeedback the highest level of clinical efficacy for treating inattention and impulsivity.
A Viable Alternative: Data showed clinical outcomes comparable to stimulant medication for many patients, without the chemical side effects.

Source: Arns et al. (2009). Research on Neurofeedback in ADHD. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience.

Objective Data vs. Subjective Observation

At Healing Tree, we take a different approach to ADHD assessment. We do not rely on traditional behavioral "checkbox" surveys or teacher observations alone.

While traditional testing measures how a person acts, qEEG measures how the brain functions. This allows us to see the "why" behind the behavior. By mapping the brain using the 10-20 international system, we can pinpoint specific areas of dysregulation that behavioral tests simply cannot detect.

No "Guesswork" Diagnoses

We use statistical databases to compare your brain's rhythms against "neurotypical" benchmarks, providing a clear, visual map of your unique neurological signature.

Targeted Treatment

Because we know exactly where the dysregulation is (whether at the Cz vertex or the frontal lobes), our Neurofeedback protocols are customized to your specific brain map, not a generic diagnosis.

Why qEEG Matters

Standard ADHD testing can often be influenced by anxiety, sleep deprivation, or mood disorders. qEEG mapping filters through the noise. It allows us to distinguish between primary ADHD and "ADHD-like symptoms" caused by other forms of brain dysregulation.

"If you aren't measuring, you're guessing."

ADHD Treatment FAQ

Coaching provides external systems (calendars, lists). While we offer those, we also use Neurofeedback to address the internal biological "brakes." By training the brain to regulate its own arousal levels, the external systems finally start to work.

Yes. Many adults with ADHD suffer from "Executive Burnout"—the exhaustion that comes from working twice as hard as others just to stay organized. Neurofeedback helps quiet the internal "static," allowing you to work more efficiently and reduce the mental drain.

The short answer is No. Stimulant medication can impact brainwave activty, but stopping medications can be dangerous. While there are times a "clean" map is preferred to see the baseline rhythms, we can map a brain while on medication.

Our goal is the opposite. Through Neurofeedback's "long-term potentiation," we aim to create long lasting changes in brain wave patterns. Once the brain learns how to access these focused states, it tends to keep that skill, much like learning to ride a bike.

Take the First Step Toward Clarity

Whether you are a parent seeking help for a child or an adult looking to reclaim your career, our specialists in Ogden and SLC are ready to help.

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