Psychiatric evaluations involve meeting with a board-certified licensed psychiatrist who can help manage and decrease problematic symptoms through the use of medication. Psychiatrists have been trained to understand how one’s unique brain chemistry affects behaviors and emotions. Psychiatric evaluations are often recommended in conjunction with therapy as the best treatment plan.

Individual therapy involves one-on-one sessions with a therapist, typically occurring weekly. The therapist works with the individual to establish a safe, trusting relationship through a nonjudgmental stance. The therapeutic connection takes time to develop and may evolve as an individual’s needs change. Treatment plans vary and are adjusting depending on one’s circumstances. However, multiple approaches and orientations are available to work with individuals and common therapy goals include increased self-awareness and understanding to assist with making positive changes.

MiraCare Neuro Behavioral Health offers comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for diagnostic clarification and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults. By using psychometrics, behavioral observations, verbal reports, and consultation when appropriate, a blueprint is created that explains strengths and challenges regarding cognitive capacities, learning patterns, behavioral concerns, and socioemotional functioning. Testing varies from screening of different areas of functioning to extensive assessment. This then allows for the identification and guidance to inform personalized recommendations and treatment options, including but not limited to medication decision-making; professional psychological, neurological, and behavioral interventions; as well as guiding supportive interventions at home and within the educational system.

Psychoneurotherapy (PNT) is an individualized brain-based treatment program that may incorporate psychotherapy, biofeedback (HRV), neurofeedback, and/or CogMed. It is a mindfulness-based treatment that utilizes learning strategies to improve the mind-body connection, enhance emotional regulation and resiliency, improve cognitive flexibility and processing, reduce symptoms, improve frustration tolerance, and improve stress management.

During treatment, advanced technology is used to enhance the effectiveness of traditional psychotherapy by taking advantage of the brain’s neuroplasticity, which refers to the brain’s continued ability to learn, change, and adapt. Treatment involves the use of visual games, videos, and/or music to help engage the learner, increase motivation, and help reinforce neural pathways and activity patterns which make the brain healthier and more resilient.

PNT services are available to children (4+), adolescents, and adults. PNT treatment can be completed while patients continue their individual therapy and take their prescribed medication.

Treatment focuses on improving relationships with loved ones. Shown to improve one’s overall mental health and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma, this may include work with romantic partners, parent-child relationships, and other relations to develop healthy skills and insight while working toward conflict resolution, greater compassion and nurturance for self and others, as well as engage in new ways to more effectively communicate.

Group therapy gives individuals an opportunity to connect with others that may be going through a similar experience. Many individuals find therapy groups to be a source of support, offer increased social awareness, and develop problem-solving skills in a safe and encouraging environment. Group therapy also provides an opportunity to apply newly acquired skills while getting feedback from peers.