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NEUROSCIENCE
Neuroscience plays a pivotal role in understanding behavioral health and addiction by elucidating the complex interplay between neural mechanisms and psychological processes. Research in this field examines how various brain structures, neurotransmitters, and genetic factors contribute to the development and maintenance of addictive behaviors and mental health disorders. For instance, studies have shown that alterations in the mesolimbic dopamine pathway, which is critical for motivation and reward, can significantly influence an individual's vulnerability to substance use disorders. Furthermore, advancements in neuroimaging techniques allow for the visualization of brain activity in real time, providing insights into how environmental stressors and behavioral interventions can modify neural circuits associated with addiction. These findings underscore the importance of integrating neuroscience into therapeutic approaches, fostering more effective prevention and treatment strategies for individuals affected by behavioral health issues.
METOBOLIC THERAPY
Metabolic therapy targets the brain’s energy systems by shifting fuel sources from glucose (sugar) to ketones (produced during ketosis). Brain Energy Stabilization Many mental health conditions involve mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired glucose metabolism in the brain. Ketones provide a more efficient and stable enerource, reducing brain energy cgy srises.
- Neurotransmitter Regulation
Increases GABA (calming neurotransmitter), reduces excessive glutamate (excitatory, linked to anxiety, seizures, and mood swings). Supports dopamine balance, relevant for addiction and mood.
- Neuroinflammation Reduction
- Ketosis lowers systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, both strongly tied to depression, anxiety, and neurodegeneration.
- Ketosis lowers systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, both strongly tied to depression, anxiety, and neurodegeneration.
- Neuroplasticity & Resilience
- Enhances BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), supporting neural growth and rewiring—important for behavioral change and addiction recovery. Depression (especially treatment-resistant), Bipolar disorder (mood stabilization effects similar to lithium/valproate), Anxiety & PTSD (reduced hyperarousal), Schizophrenia ( studies show cognitive and symptom improvements)
- Enhances BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), supporting neural growth and rewiring—important for behavioral change and addiction recovery. Depression (especially treatment-resistant), Bipolar disorder (mood stabilization effects similar to lithium/valproate), Anxiety & PTSD (reduced hyperarousal), Schizophrenia ( studies show cognitive and symptom improvements)
- Behavioral Health Improved impulse control, focus, and emotional regulation, Better executive function due to stable brain energy, Supports mind-body connection in therapy
- Addiction Alcohol Use Disorder: ketones substitute some of alcohol’s brain energy effects, reducing cravings and withdrawal severity. Opioid & Stimulant Addiction: improved dopamine balance and stress resilience.Food Addiction & Obesity: stable blood sugar reduces cravings and binge cycles.
Metabolic therapy and medical ketosis show strong potential as adjunct treatments for mental illness, behavioral challenges, and addiction recovery by restoring brain energy balance, reducing inflammation, stabilizing mood, and supporting neuroplasticity. Research is still early, but clinical trials are growing rapidly.
POLYVAGAL MODEL
The polyvagal theory explains how the autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates safety, threat, and shutdown responses: Ventral vagal (safety/social engagement): Calm, connected, curious, able to relate.
Sympathetic (mobilization): Fight/flight, anxiety, restlessness, craving, hypervigilance.
Dorsal vagal (shutdown): Numb, collapsed, dissociated, hopeless, withdrawn.
When applied with polyvagal awareness, the felt sense helps track where the body is in the vagal ladder (safe, mobilized, collapsed) and invites regulation.
🔹 Integration: Felt Sense + Polyvagal for Healing
- Awareness of state: Clients learn to recognize where they are in the nervous system ladder (ventral, sympathetic, dorsal) by tuning into their felt sense.
- Naming without judgment: “I notice a buzzing in my arms” Which is sympathetic arousal.
- Resource and regulation: Use grounding, breath, movement, prayer/meditation, or safe connection to bring the system back toward ventral vagal safety.
- Building tolerance: Slowly expand the ability to stay present with uncomfortable sensations without needing substances, compulsions, or avoidance.
- Addiction recovery application: Felt sense helps people notice craving as a body sensation, not just a mental urge — creating space for choice rather than automatic reaction.
- Mental health: Anxiety, depression, PTSD → tracking felt sense shows shifts between hyperarousal and shutdown.
- Behavioral health: Impulsivity, anger, self-sabotage → can be reframed as nervous system states, not moral failings.
- Addiction recovery: Teaches clients to notice the bodily cues of craving, shame, or emptiness, and regulate before reaching for substances.
The polyvagal model provides a map of the nervous system's states, and the felt sense offers a tool to notice them in real-time. Together, they offer a powerful pathway for regulation, resilience, and recovery in mental, behavioral, and addiction health.
FIRST RESPONDERS
First Responders
Approximately 37% of fire and EMS professionals have contemplated suicide (SAMSHA)
Over 90% of police and EMTs report exposure to trauma. (Multiple Universities)
Law enforcement officers face a 54 percent higher risk of dying by suicide (Violanti & Steege)
(SAMHSA), roughly 1 in 3 first responders develop PTSD
National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 85% of first responders have experienced symptoms related to mental health issues
Family Counseling
Family dynamics can be complex and challenging. Our family counseling services are here to help you navigate through the challenges and build stronger relationships. We work with families of all sizes and backgrounds to help them communicate better, resolve conflicts, and build stronger bonds.
Group Therapy
Group therapy can be a powerful way to connect with others who are going through similar challenges. Our group therapy sessions provide a safe and supportive environment where you can share your experiences and learn from others. We offer a variety of group therapy services to meet your needs.
Teletherapy
We understand that life can be busy and it's not always easy to make it to in-person therapy sessions. That's why we offer teletherapy services that allow you to connect with our licensed therapists from the comfort of your own home. Our teletherapy sessions are secure, private, and convenient.