Neurofeedback for Elderly and Older Adults in Seattle

Support nervous system regulation, emotional steadiness, and mental clarity as you age. Our Seattle clinic works with older adults experiencing stress-related cognitive changes to improve focus, sleep, and overall regulation through personalized neurofeedback.

What is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a non-invasive form of brain training that helps the nervous system regulate more efficiently. Rather than stimulating or forcing change, it provides real-time feedback about brainwave activity so the brain can gradually learn more stable patterns on its own.

During a session, small sensors are placed on the scalp to monitor brain activity. You watch or listen to simple feedback signals while your brain responds in real time. When brain activity shifts toward more regulated patterns, the feedback continues. Over time, this process supports improved self-regulation.

For older adults, the focus is not on reversing aging or treating degenerative disease. Instead, neurofeedback helps calm overactivation, reduce stress reactivity, and support clearer, steadier mental functioning.

Signs Your Nervous System May Be Dysregulated

Many cognitive concerns in older adulthood are not caused by structural decline, but by chronic stress patterns and nervous system imbalance. When the brain remains in a heightened or depleted state, it can affect clarity, sleep, and emotional steadiness.

You may benefit from a regulation-focused evaluation if you experience:

What to Expect From Neurofeedback in Seattle

Each individual begins with an assessment to understand current cognitive function, emotional regulation, and brainwave patterns. This evaluation guides the training protocol. Here’s what to expect at each stage:

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Step 1 — Consultation

We start with an in-depth conversation about your symptoms, health history, and goals. This allows us to determine whether neurofeedback is the right approach for your needs.

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Step 2 — Health Assessment and Initial Neurofeedback

Your first visit includes a comprehensive assessment of your health and lifestyle, followed by your first neurofeedback session to evaluate your response. Many clients notice changes within 24–48 hours.

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Step 3 — Personalized Treatment Plan

You’ll receive a custom neurofeedback protocol tailored to your brain patterns and wellness goals.

During treatment, Dr. Jessica Wendling is with the patient.
Step 4 — Neurofeedback Training Sessions

Sessions are relaxing and straightforward. You simply sit comfortably while your brain responds to visual and audio feedback.

When Neurofeedback May Be a Good Fit

Neurofeedback for older adults may be appropriate if you:

  • Feel chronically tense or “on edge”
  • Experience anxiety that affects focus
  • Have difficulty sleeping due to mental overactivity
  • Notice brain fog during periods of stress
  • Have a trauma history that continues to impact regulation
  • Want to improve present-moment awareness and steadiness

In these cases, cognition is often affected by stress physiology rather than progressive neurological disease.

When Neurofeedback May Not Be Appropriate

We do not treat or reverse degenerative neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, advanced dementia, or progressive neurodegenerative disorders.

If memory loss is rapidly progressing, significantly impairing daily functioning, or related to a known neurological diagnosis, medical evaluation with a neurologist is recommended.

Our work focuses on regulation-based cognitive disruption — not structural neurodegeneration.

A consultation helps determine whether neurofeedback is an appropriate fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Neurofeedback is non-invasive and drug-free. It involves monitoring brain activity and providing real-time feedback to support improved regulation. A consultation is completed first to determine whether neurofeedback is appropriate based on medical history and current symptoms.
No. We do not treat or reverse degenerative neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or advanced dementia. If cognitive decline is progressive or significantly impairing daily functioning, a medical evaluation with a neurologist is recommended.
Neurofeedback may be appropriate for older adults experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, trauma-related patterns, sleep disruption, mental fog during overwhelm, or emotional reactivity affecting focus and clarity.
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Investment

Initial Visit

$ 360*
  • 90 minute in-person visit
  • Review of intake forms, labs and medical history
  • This comprehensive session includes a full health assessment and your first neurofeedback treatment. A superbill is provided for potential partial reimbursement with out-of-network benefits.

Return Visit

$ 180*
  • 30 minute in-person visit
  • Focused neurofeedback sessions designed to reinforce and strengthen positive neural pathways.
  • Most people opt to buy one of the discounted packages listed below
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Personalized Packages

Silver

5 Treatment Sessions
$ 810
  • 5 Neurofeedback treatment sessions (30 minutes each)
  • Minimum amount needed for change
  • All packages are HSA/FSA eligible.
10% Savings

Gold

10 Treatment Sessions
$ 1530
  • 10 Neurofeedback treatment sessions (30 minutes each)
  • Minimum amount needed for lasting change
  • All packages are HSA/FSA eligible.
15% Savings

Platinum

15 Treatment Sessions
$ 2160
  • 15 Neurofeedback treatment sessions (30 minutes each)
  • Minimum amount needed for longstanding change
  • All packages are HSA/FSA eligible.
20% Savings