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Suzanne I Eyer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MSEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Chambersburg, PA 17201
"Healing starts now!" The first step is reaching out for help. Are you distressed and struggling everyday? Mental and emtional health have been my life's work. I offer compassionate, professional assistance in a safe environment where my clients will be listened to and respected. I believe that every individual experiences pain in their life. Counseling is a journey to finding one's true self. Healing opens the door to happiness and allows you to be your "best self". I weave my own wisdom, passision, and caring into your personalized sessions.
"Healing starts now!" The first step is reaching out for help. Are you distressed and struggling everyday? Mental and emtional health have been my life's work. I offer compassionate, professional assistance in a safe environment where my clients will be listened to and respected. I believe that every individual experiences pain in their life. Counseling is a journey to finding one's true self. Healing opens the door to happiness and allows you to be your "best self". I weave my own wisdom, passision, and caring into your personalized sessions.
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Biofeedback Therapists

Can biofeedback help with anxiety?

Biofeedback is often used to treat anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anecdotal evidence and some research studies have found that it can improve symptoms of these disorders, sometimes significantly; however, studies on biofeedback have typically been small and researchers have cautioned that many have significant limitations, such as limited follow-up or a lack of a control group.

Is biofeedback evidence-based?

There is some evidence that biofeedback can effectively treat certain conditions; for example, its efficacy in treating headaches and urinary incontinence is generally thought to be well-established. There is also promising, but less conclusive, evidence that it can aid in stroke recovery or help someone manage a mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD.

What is the difference between biofeedback and neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that measures brain activity specifically; it is typically used to treat psychological or neurodevelopmental concerns such as ADHD, depression, insomnia, or autism spectrum disorder. Biofeedback is a broader category that, in addition to neurofeedback, also includes electromyogram, heart rate variability, and thermal biofeedback, each of which measures a particular physiological function (muscle activity, heart rate, and skin temperature, respectively)

What are the limitations of biofeedback?

While biofeedback may be helpful for certain conditions, its efficacy is less assured for others, such as high blood pressure. People with certain health conditions such as heart arrhythmia may not be able to benefit from biofeedback because their condition may interfere with the machines’ readings. Biofeedback can also be time-consuming and costly, and may not be covered by health insurance.