Neurofeedback in Santa Fe, New Mexico
therapy for a nervous system that works differently
Santa Fe is “The City Different”
Santa Fe draws people who think differently — artists, musicians, seekers, makers, creatives. There is something in the openness of the colorful, quirky landscape and culture that celebrates all that is weird, different, unique.
The gifts that come with thinking and feeling differently can also hurt. There is often an extra level of sensitivity, an intensity, a depth — one that can create chaotic emotions, sensory overwhelm, and trouble sleeping. The same sensitivities that spark artistic magic can also exhaust the nervous system.
Neurofeedback trains the brain to regulate itself more effectively. It is holistic, somatic, evidence-based, and safe.
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive, non-pharmacological therapy that teaches your brain and nervous system how to calm, settle, focus, feel safer, and function in a more balanced way. Best of all, the changes endure after treatment — because the learning stays with you, in your own mind, body, and heart.
You may have spent years managing anxiety, focus problems, sleep disruption, emotional overwhelm, or exhaustion. Maybe therapy helped you understand why you struggle, but couldn't fully relieve it. Maybe medication was hard to tolerate and didn't address the root cause.
There is another way. Neurofeedback services in Santa Fe, NM — grounded in somatic therapy, trauma-informed care, and over 20 years of clinical experience.
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Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses real-time EEG (electroencephalogram) data to show the brain its own activity — and reward it for moving toward healthier, more regulated patterns. Sensors placed on the scalp read your brainwave activity as you watch a video, play a game, or listen to audio. When your brain produces the targeted patterns, the feedback signal reinforces it. Over time, through repetition, the brain learns.
This is operant conditioning — the same principle that underlies most learning, from learning to play an instrument, to learning to ski. We are simply teaching the brain to do what something it already has the capacity to do, but hasn't been able to sustain.
No electricity goes into the brain. Nothing is invasive. The brain is simply being shown a mirror — and gently coached toward balance.
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Neurofeedback has a strong research base and decades of clinical use for a wide range of presentations, including:
Attention and focus — difficulty concentrating, distractibility, task initiation, working memory
Anxiety and hypervigilance — chronic worry, nervous system activation, inability to settle
Trauma and PTSD — stuck states, emotional flooding, dissociation, hyperarousal
Sleep problems — difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested
Mood dysregulation — emotional swings, irritability, low frustration tolerance
Sensory sensitivity — being easily overwhelmed by sound, light, touch, or social input
Burnout and cognitive fatigue — the kind of exhaustion that doesn't go away with rest
Executive functioning — organization, planning, time awareness, follow-through
Depression — particularly when linked to low arousal or cognitive slowing
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If you are autistic, OCD, ADHD, highly sensitive, or otherwise neurodivergent, you already know that your nervous system works differently. What you may not know is why standard treatments so often fall short — or feel worse.
Neurodivergent nervous systems tend to be more reactive to medication. Side effects hit harder. Dosing windows are narrower. What helps one person can activate, flatten, or destabilize another.
Neurodivergent people are also more vulnerable to burnout — not just ordinary tiredness, but a deeper depletion that comes from spending years masking, adapting, and working harder than everyone else just to keep up. The nervous system pays a price for that.
Neurofeedback doesn't ask your brain to be something it isn't. It works with your specific brain — its strengths, its patterns, its particular way of processing the world — to help it find more regulation and resilience. No two protocols are alike, because no two brains are alike.
For many neurodivergent clients, neurofeedback is the first intervention that actually changes how they feel from the inside — not by suppressing symptoms, but by giving the brain new options.
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Because neurofeedback is provided by a licensed mental health clinician (me) as part of a therapeutic relationship, sessions that are combined with counseling can be billed to insurance.
I accept most major commercial insurance plans through Headway.
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Additional payment options:
HSA/FSA cards accepted
Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement
Sliding fee scale available for counseling services (sliding fee does not apply to brainmapping, neurofeedback or equipment lease)
The Process
We Start With a Brain Map
The process ideally begins with a Brain Map — a quantitative EEG (QEEG) recording that captures your brain's electrical activity across multiple sites. This creates a precise, individualized picture of your brain: what frequencies are dominant, where there is dysregulation, and which areas may be driving the symptoms you experience.
The brain map takes approximately 90 minutes and includes a clinical intake, the EEG recording itself, and a review of findings. From there, I develop a customized neurofeedback protocol — targeting the specific sites and frequencies most relevant to your goals.
Read more about the brain science here.
Neurofeedback Sessions Begin
Each session involves focused training — 2-4 sensors are placed, your brain receives feedback, and the session closes. Most people notice shifts in regulation, clarity, and mood within a handful of sessions, though meaningful change typically builds over time.
Sessions can be offered as a standalone service, or combined with counseling.
About Your Clinician
Dr. Jeannette Rodriguez, PhD, CMHC, LPCC — a somatic depth psychologist and licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience. I am a former neurodiagnostic EEG technician with hospital-based training in seizure monitoring, and I am currently completing advanced QEEG certification. I am licensed in both New Mexico and Utah as a clinical counselor, and I integrate neurofeedback with trauma-informed somatic therapy, EMDR, and somatic depth psychology.
Proudly neurodivergent myself, and I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to this work.
Remote Neurofeedback — Train From Home
Not able to come in regularly? Live too far away?
Remote neurofeedback is a powerful option for people who want the full benefits of a clinician-guided protocol without needing to travel.
Equipment
You have the option of leasing equipment from me, but you can also rent or buy your own device as long as it is compatible.
Protocols
Ideally you start with a full brain map, however, remote mini maps are possible that can target specific problem areas. A protocol will be designed together based on the symptoms you would like to target.
Sessions
You train at home as frequently as needed while sessions are monitored remotely and the protocol is adjusted as needed. The fee includes 30 days of service and can be renewed until desired results are achieved.
Counseling
Remote neurofeedback treatment requires weekly 20-minute check-in counseling sessions to review progress, address anything that arises, and support the integration of what the brain is learning. These check-in sessions are billed separately and may be covered by insurance.
Self-Pay Rates
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| Service | Rate |
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| Brain Map (90 minutes) | $300 |
| Stand Alone Neurofeedback Session (30 min) | $75 |
| Stand Alone Counseling Session (30 min) | $75 |
| Combined Session (60 min) | $150 |
| Remote Neurofeedback Service (includes equipment lease) | $150 / month |
Frequently Asked Questions
| 1 | Is neurofeedback safe? | Yes. Neurofeedback is non-invasive — sensors are placed on the scalp to read your brain's electrical activity, but nothing is sent into the brain. No electricity, no stimulation, nothing painful. The sensors are held in place with a small amount of conductive gel and removed easily. The most common side effect reported in the research literature is temporary tiredness after a session, which typically resolves quickly. For most people, sessions feel calm and even relaxing. |
| 2 | What does the brain map feel like? | The QEEG recording itself is quite gentle. Many clients have commented that it feels like getting your hair done. You sit comfortably while a sensor cap or individual sensors are placed on your scalp. You will be asked to sit quietly with your eyes open, then eyes closed, for several minutes while the equipment records your brainwave activity. The full appointment is 90 minutes and includes the recording, a clinical intake conversation, and a review of what we found together. |
| 3 | How many sessions will I need? | This varies by person and by what we are targeting. As a general guideline, meaningful change typically begins to emerge around 10–15 sessions, with more stable, lasting results building over 30 or more. Some people notice shifts much sooner. Because we start with a brain map, we have a clear picture of what we are working with and can give you a more individualized sense of what to expect before you commit to a course of training. |
| 4 | Does insurance cover neurofeedback? | When neurofeedback is combined with a counseling session and provided by a licensed mental health clinician — which is how I offer it — it can be billed to insurance as a therapeutic service. I accept most major plans through Headway. HSA/FSA cards are also accepted, and I can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. |
| 5 | Can I do neurofeedback if I am already on medication? | Yes, and many people do. Neurofeedback and medication are not mutually exclusive. That said, it is important that your prescribing provider knows you are doing neurofeedback, because as your brain regulation improves, your medication needs may change. I work collaboratively with prescribers when relevant, and I will always ask about your current medications as part of the intake process. |
| 6 | Is remote neurofeedback as effective as in-person? | For most people, yes. The brain does not know whether it is in an office or at home — what matters is the quality of the signal, the precision of the protocol, and the consistency of training. Because I develop your protocol from your individual brain map and monitor your sessions remotely, you are getting the same clinical rigor as in-person training with the added flexibility of training on your own schedule. The 30-day lease model also allows for much more frequent training than most people can manage with in-office appointments, which can actually accelerate progress. |
| 7 | Do I need a diagnosis to start? | No. A diagnosis is not required to begin neurofeedback. Many of my clients come in with a clear diagnosis — ADHD, PTSD, anxiety disorder, autism — and others simply know that something feels off and they want to understand their brain better. The brain map itself is informative regardless of diagnostic history, and your protocol is built from what we actually see in your EEG, not from a label. |
| 8 | What if I am not sure neurofeedback is right for me? | That is completely understandable! I welcome your questions and concerns. I invite you to schedule a consultation so we can discuss things further. You can schedule here. |
Ready to Get Started?
The first step is a consultation. From there, we make a plan together and decide on a path forward — in-person sessions, remote training, or a combination with counseling.
If you are in Santa Fe and ready to find out what your brain is doing, I'd love to hear from you.