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Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center

Virtual Reality Medical Center

Treatment Center

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La Jolla, CA 92037
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Virtual Reality for Anxiety, Stress and Phobias
Using the latest tools and technologies, such as Virtual Reality, combined with traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Biofeedback, we individualize treatment to serve each client's unique needs. With over 25 years of experience, we use clinically validated protocols and tools to empower you and teach you skill sets that transfer from the clinical setting to real life situations. Licensed clinicians in California, Virginia and Belgium, offering telehealth sessions currently. We also offer Virtual Reality via telehealth and in-person sessions at our clinic in San Diego. Please email to schedule an appointment.
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Professor Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold, Ph.D., MBA, BCB, BCN is President of the Virtual Reality Medical Center (VRMC) and currently maintains a private practice on the Scripps Memorial Hospital Campus in La Jolla. She is registered as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology, Belgian Commission des Psychologues, and Virginia Board of Psychology. Her doctorate is in Clinical Health Psychology, and she is Board Certified in both Biofeedback and Neurofeedback. In 1996 she conducted the first randomised controlled clinical trial using VR and biofeedback to treat fear of flying. In 2006 she conducted the first randomised controlled clinical trial using VR to treat Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans suffering from PTSD. She has conducted over 10,000 VR therapy sessions and given invited lectures and training programs in 29 countries throughout Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. A U.S. citizen, Dr. Wiederhold has lived and worked in Asia, Switzerland, Austria and Belgium. She is recognized as an international leader in the treatment of anxiety, phobias, stress, burnout, PTSD and pain with VR, biofeedback, and CBT. www.vrphobia.com
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Our Facility at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Virtual Reality Medical Center

La Jolla, CA 92037

Virtual Reality Medical Center

4445 Eastgate Mall

Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92121 map

We are licensed in California, Virginia & Belgium, offering Virtual Reality Therapy since 1996, we now offer services in-person and online.
We specialize in Virtual Reality for Anxiety, Phobias and Stress and Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain 
Our clients are adults and elders (65+)  
Enjoy a moment of peace as you take a deep, cleansing breath.
Virtual Reality Medical Center
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Photo of Dr. Brenda K Wiederhold - Virtual Reality Medical Center, Treatment Center, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN

Our Facility at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Virtual Reality Medical Center

La Jolla, CA 92037

Virtual Reality Medical Center

4445 Eastgate Mall

Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92121 map

We are licensed in California, Virginia & Belgium, offering Virtual Reality Therapy since 1996, we now offer services in-person and online.
We specialize in Virtual Reality for Anxiety, Phobias and Stress and Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain 
Our clients are adults and elders (65+)  
Enjoy a moment of peace as you take a deep, cleansing breath.
Virtual Reality Medical Center

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Paypal

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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We do not bill insurance, but we provide a statement should you wish to seek reimbursement from your ins. company. Partial reimb. by many.
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Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
with questions.
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We do not bill insurance, but we provide a statement should you wish to seek reimbursement from your ins. company. Partial reimb. by many.
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Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: California / PSY16840
  • Years In Business

  • In Business for 26 years
  • California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D., Graduated 1999
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: California / PSY16840
  • Certificate from Biofeedback Certification Institute Board Certified, Biofeedback / 2000
  • Certificate from Biofeedback Certification Institute Board Certified, Neurofeedback / 1998
  • Degree/Diploma from California School of Professional Psychology Ph.D. (Doctorate) / 1999
  • Degree/Diploma from Chapman University MBA / 1992
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Virtual Reality to treat patients since 1996. Licensed in the U.S. and Europe/Degree-PhD Clinical Health Psych. Board-certified Biofeedback
Photo of Dr. Brenda K Wiederhold - Virtual Reality Medical Center, Treatment Center, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN
Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
with questions.
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Virtual Reality to treat patients since 1996. Licensed in the U.S. and Europe/Degree-PhD Clinical Health Psych. Board-certified Biofeedback
Photo of Dr. Brenda K Wiederhold - Virtual Reality Medical Center, Treatment Center, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN
Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Virtual Reality for Anxiety, Phobias and Stress
  • Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
Do these issues align with your needs?
Photo of Dr. Brenda K Wiederhold - Virtual Reality Medical Center, Treatment Center, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN
Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals

Programs and Services

Treatment Programs

  • Pain Management

Types of Therapy

  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Reality Therapy
  • Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy and Biofeedback
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Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
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Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Virtual Reality Medical Center

La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional Location

Virtual Reality Medical Center

4445 Eastgate Mall

Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92121

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We are licensed in California, Virginia & Belgium, offering Virtual Reality Therapy since 1996, we now offer services in-person and online.
Photo of Dr. Brenda K Wiederhold - Virtual Reality Medical Center, Treatment Center, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN
Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center
"
We are licensed in California, Virginia & Belgium, offering Virtual Reality Therapy since 1996, we now offer services in-person and online.
Photo of Dr. Brenda K Wiederhold - Virtual Reality Medical Center, Treatment Center, PhD, MBA, BCB, BCN
Virtual Reality Medical Center
Treatment Center