There are many causes of injury to the human brain; from TBIs to chemical toxicity, high fevers to psychological traumas. In this interesting session we will look at different brain mapping and assessment techniques and how they are used in conjunction with the client’s subjective reporting, to guide our choice of protocols and individualize a treatment plan.

Dr. Larsen will be joined by Dr. Juan Acosta, a neuroscientist and new staff member, who will explain the role of QEEGs as a diagnostic tool.

Dr. Stephen Larsen

Juan Acosta, Practitioner of the QEEG

Our bi-monthly Open House at Stone Mountain Center offers an opportunity for prospective clients or the families of those already in treatment, to meet Dr. Stephen Larsen and the SMC staff in person and learn more about our biofeedback, neurofeedback and counseling services. Following each Open House theme presentation, light refreshments are served.

Juan Acosta, Practitioner of the QEEG

JUAN ACOSTA, PhD, QEEGT,

Nationally Certified
QEEG Technologist, American Board of Certified QEEG,
1996; Diploma Neural Training, University of Washington (UW), 1997; BCIA certified trainings in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, 2006.
Ph.D, Cellular Neurophysiology, 1980, University of Toronto; A.B. Biophysics, 1971, Univ. Calif. Berkeley; MSc. Neurobiology, 1974, McGill University, Montreal, CAN.

Dr. Acosta has worked in the clinic with a variety of clients, including: ADD/ADHD children adolescents and adults, closed-head injury patients, depression and anxiety disorders, CFS, chronic fatigue syndrome, autism spectrum disorders and MS (multiple sclerosis) patients, while conducting research at the University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA. He has worked extensively with relaxation and stress management techniques and since 1997, he has carried out pioneering research with energetic healers, mapping brainwaves (EEG) and heartwaves (HRV analysis) during energy healing sessions and during altered states of consciousness, (ASCs). He has also done live clinical Z score training Neurofeedback and some peripheral breathing Biofeedback (Capnotrainer).

Member International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine (ISSSEEM),1996- present; Biofeedback Society of Washington, 2002; Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), 2005-present; International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), 2005-present.

Stone Mountain Counseling, PC uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, especially biofeedback and neurofeedback, along with psychotherapy and counseling, to help people achieve a calm and centered state along with a sense of well-being and optimal performance. (See pages: About us, and the LENS and Other Treatments).The bar at the top of our homepage contains some of the problem areas for which the LENS has been helpful.The bar at the left gives answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Tells you about our Center, the LENS and the various other treatment modalities we use; and gives you access to resources, articles and books. You can also find how to contact us.

In the October issue of Chronogram, Stone Mountain Counseling Center was featured in the article “Riding the Brain’s Waves.” Please click on the following link to read this article or to get a digital/print edition of this very informative piece by Kelley Granger about neurofeedback in the Hudson Valley.

http://www.chronogram.com/issue/2009/10/Whole+Living/Riding-the-Brain-s-Waves