Anxiety is more than a busy mind. It lives in the body — a racing heart, shallow breath, tense shoulders, a brain that scans for threat even when you know, logically, that you're safe. That's why willpower alone rarely fixes it: the patterns driving anxiety are largely automatic, running beneath conscious thought.
At Mind Body Treatment, we work with those patterns directly. Rather than guessing, we start by measuring — then teach your brain and body a steadier way to operate.
Signs it may be time to reach out
- Persistent worry that's hard to switch off, even on good days
- Physical symptoms — racing heart, tight chest, stomach trouble, restlessness
- Trouble falling asleep because your mind won't quiet down
- Avoiding situations, people, or decisions because of the anxiety they trigger
- Panic episodes that arrive suddenly and feel overwhelming
How we treat anxiety
Treatment begins with a qEEG brain map — a painless recording of your brain's electrical activity. Anxious brains often show characteristic patterns, such as an overactive fast-wave rhythm that keeps the nervous system on alert. Seeing your specific pattern lets Dr. Damian design training that fits you, not a generic protocol.
From there, care typically combines neurofeedback — which teaches your brain to shift toward calmer activity in real time — with biofeedback training in breathing and heart-rate regulation. Where talk therapy would help — approaches like CBT, ACT, or mindfulness — we coordinate with trusted psychotherapists in the community, since the two work well together. No medication is required, and the skills you build are yours to keep.
What to expect
Most patients attend one to two sessions per week. Many notice early shifts within the first weeks of training, and we re-map periodically so you can see your progress — not just feel it. Sessions are 60 minutes, and care is available at both our Oakland and Santa Rosa clinics for ages 5 and up.