Neurofeedback for Trauma, PTSD, Hypervigilance | Colorado Springs & Nationwide
When your nervous system has lived through too much, it can stay on guard long after the danger has passed. Brain reset and optimization help your brain gradually shift out of “always on alert” into a more grounded, present state, whether you’re in Colorado Springs or training from home.
Trauma and post‑traumatic stress don’t always look like movie‑style flashbacks. They can look like:
- Startling easily at sounds or movement
- Feeling constantly on edge, scanning for threats
- Nightmares or restless, disturbed sleep
- Reliving past events in your mind over and over
- Numbness, disconnection, or feeling “far away”
- Trouble relaxing in crowds, stores, or social situations
- Sudden anger, shutdown, or tears you can’t explain
Many people say, “Part of me knows I’m safe, but my body doesn’t believe it.”
This is your brain continuing to protect you from what you've been through.
Where people often get stuck is believing this is just the way they are now, or that they'll have to live with it forever.
The good news is that the brain is capable of change.
With the right support, many people find they are able to relax more easily, sleep more soundly, feel less on edge, and enjoy life more than they have in years.
Your Nervous System Will Prioritize Keeping You Alive Over Keeping You Calm
After overwhelming or chronic stress, the brain and nervous system can become stuck in patterns such as:
Hypervigilance (constant scanning for danger)
Fight/flight activation (rage, panic, or feeling constantly on edge)
Freeze or shutdown (going numb, disconnecting, or feeling detached from life)
These patterns helped you survive what you went through.
The problem is that they can continue running long after the danger has passed.
Instead of allowing the brain to focus on sleep, relationships, work, enjoyment, and everyday life, a significant amount of energy continues to be directed toward protection.
Neurofeedback and brain training help the brain:
- Recognize when it is stuck in old survival patterns
- Spend less time in "always on alert" mode
- Become more flexible in how it responds to stress
- Shift more energy toward healing, recovery, and everyday life
Over time, many clients report:
- Noticing when their thoughts slip into past‑driven survival patterns and being able to redirect
- Feeling less on edge
- Sleeping more soundly
- Reacting less intensely to everyday stressors
- Feeling more present with the people they care about
- Experiencing a greater sense of calm, peace, and enjoyment in daily life
For trauma and post-traumatic stress patterns, we typically focus on:
- Helping the brain spend less time in survival mode
- Supporting more restful sleep and fewer nighttime disruptions
- Creating more space between a trigger and your response
- Helping everyday situations feel less overwhelming
- Supporting the brain's ability to process emotions without becoming flooded or shutting down
- Helping people reconnect with the relationships, activities, and experiences that matter most to them
Tools we may use:
- Dynamical neurofeedback for whole‑brain regulation and resilience
- Linear neurofeedback for specific patterns where helpful
- HEG training for prefrontal “braking,” perspective, and emotional regulation
- tPBM light therapy to support recovery and brain energy after long‑term stress or injury
- BioMat infrared sessions to support nervous system down‑shifting and body‑based calm
Typical Path: Brain Reset for Trauma & PTSD
Most adults start with a 3–6 month Brain Reset Program:
– 1–2 sessions per week (in‑person, at‑home, or a mix)
– Periodic check‑ins to adjust as your nervous system settles
– A simple plan for what to do after the initial reset
This fits inside our three‑phase approach (Brain Reset Foundation → Brain Power Stacks → Brain Momentum), so you’re not guessing what comes next as things improve.
We coordinate with your existing therapist or care team whenever possible, so neurofeedback supports (and does not replace) your trauma work.
In‑Person Brain Reset (Colorado Springs) is often best if:
- You’re also working with a therapist or trauma‑informed provider
- You want a calm, contained environment dedicated to your sessions
- You may benefit from a combination of neurofeedback, HEG, and other tools
At‑Home Brain Reset is often best if:
- It feels safer to begin this work in your own space
- Travel, crowds, or medical settings are very activating
- You want family members to have access to training as well
Both options can be customized based on your history, comfort level, goals, and the amount of support you would like along the way.
Not sure which fits you best? That's exactly what the Complimentary Clarity Call is for.
What Clients With Trauma & Hypervigilance Notice
“Without this process, my post-traumatic stress would have continued to spiral out of control… I completed brain training… and it’s given me my life back.” - Andrew Brown
“I’ve lived most of my post military life in such a state of hyper-vigilance that it has made being productive… and enjoying life very difficult. Raquel’s services have brought significant relief.” - WS
““I was actually experiencing a sense of peace… my thoughts were ones of a positive nature instead of violence, anger, hate, revenge and death… I regained my ability to love and experience a deep compassion.” ...I was actually experiencing a sense of peace… my thoughts were ones of a positive nature instead of violence, anger, hate, revenge and death… I regained my ability to love and experience a deep compassion.” - RG
For Veterans & Eligible Clients
TriWest
Medicaid (Colorado)
DVR in applicable cases
We can discuss whatmay apply to you during your Brain Plan Call or first session.
You Don’t Have to Keep Reliving What Happened
If your body feels like it’s stuck in the past, it doesn’t mean you’ll feel this way forever.
Your brain learned patterns that helped you survive what you’ve been through.
We can help you:
- Better understand what is happening in your brain and what may be keeping you stuck in survival mode
- Choose an in‑person, at‑home, or tools‑first plan that fits your needs
- Help your brain learn new patterns that make it easier to relax, sleep, connect, and enjoy life again
You Don’t Have to Manage This Alone
If anxiety and chronic stress have been running your life, it’s not because you’re weak. Your brain has just been stuck in protective habits for along time.
We’ll help you:
- Understand what your brain has been doing and why
- Choose a realistic starting plan (in‑person, at‑home, or tools‑first)
- Support your brain in building calmer, more balanced patterns over time
