Business Details
10 Years
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Amend Neurocounseling | Brain-Based Mental Health Solutions
Amend Neurocounseling was founded in 2016 with a mission to revolutionize mental health care by integrating brain-based therapies with traditional counseling. Our approach combines neurofeedback and talk therapy to address the whole personbrain, body, spirit, and relationships. We specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges through personalized treatment plans. Our team collaborates with Kansas City professionals to ensure comprehensive care, prioritizing client needs even when referrals are necessary.With over 25 years of combined experience, our clinicians are committed to fostering lasting change by empowering clients to achieve self-awareness and emotional resilience. We emphasize mindfulness techniques, parent coaching, and evidence-based neurotherapy to deliver transformative results.
Services
Neurofeedback
Marriage Therapy
Parenting Help
Telehealth
Talk Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We combine neurofeedback with talk therapy for comprehensive mental health treatment
- Our clinicians hold Board Certified Neurofeedback credentials
- Personalized treatment plans address brain, body, and relational health
- 25+ years combined experience in trauma and anxiety treatment
- Collaborative care approach with Kansas City healthcare professionals
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified Neurofeedback (BCN)
What people say
Life-changing results
Expert clinicians
Holistic approach
Noticeable progress
Supportive environment
Services
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback uses real-time brainwave monitoring to help regulate neural patterns. Sensors provide visual feedback through computer games that reward positive brain activity. This non-invasive therapy improves focus, emotional regulation, and sleep patterns through gradual neural pathway changes.
Marriage Therapy
Our marriage therapy addresses communication breakdowns and relationship patterns using evidence-based techniques. Combining talk therapy with neurofeedback helps couples develop emotional regulation skills while rebuilding trust and connection through structured therapeutic interventions.
Parenting Help
Specialized parenting guidance focuses on trauma-informed approaches for children with attachment challenges. We teach practical strategies for managing behavioral issues while addressing underlying neural patterns through combined neurofeedback and counseling sessions.
Telehealth
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care for remote clients. Our virtual platform supports both talk therapy and guided neurofeedback training, maintaining treatment continuity for clients outside the Kansas City area.
Talk Therapy
Traditional talk therapy addresses emotional and psychological challenges through personalized sessions. Our clinicians integrate cognitive-behavioral techniques with neurofeedback insights to create comprehensive treatment plans targeting both symptoms and root causes.
People
Susan Dunaway
Partner, Neurotherapist
Susan Dunaway, MS LCPC BCN, specializes in neurofeedback and trauma treatment. With 15+ years of clinical experience, she combines brain-based therapies with traditional counseling to help clients achieve lasting emotional regulation and relationship improvements.
Lauren King Mason
Neurotherapist
Lauren King Mason, MA LCMFT BCN, focuses on marriage therapy and family systems. Her dual expertise in neurofeedback and marriage counseling addresses both neural patterns and relational dynamics for comprehensive mental health treatment.
Questions
What conditions does neurofeedback treat?
Neurofeedback effectively addresses anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders, and attention issues by regulating brainwave patterns through non-invasive training sessions.
How many sessions are needed?
Most clients see changes between 3-15 sessions, with full treatment typically requiring 20-100 sessions depending on complexity and frequency of training.
Is neurofeedback covered by insurance?
Most insurance plans don't cover neurofeedback. We recommend checking your policy's fine print regarding biofeedback coverage and budgeting accordingly.
Can I do neurofeedback at home?
Yes, our Myndlift home program offers $160/week unlimited training with remote clinician support, allowing faster progress through frequent sessions.
What's the initial evaluation process?
The 3-session evaluation includes baseline EEG testing, results review, and personalized treatment planning to determine the optimal combination of neurofeedback and talk therapy.
