Neurofeedback for Anxiety and Stress in San Diego

If you’ve found yourself searching for relief from anxiety, stress, burnout, or emotional overwhelm—you are not alone, and you are not broken. You are navigating one of the most common yet often misunderstood challenges of our time. And there is help.

At Brain Health D.C., we see you. We see the fatigue behind your smile, the racing thoughts that keep you awake at night, the way tension grips your body even when you're trying to relax. We understand how anxiety and chronic stress can show up—not just in the mind, but in the gut, the muscles, the sleep cycle, and even your sense of self. It’s more than emotional—it’s neurological. And that’s where healing begins.

I’m Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee, and I want you to know that lasting change is possible. Our clinic in the San Diego area offers a gentle, powerful, and science-backed approach to rewiring your brain’s stress response—without medication. It’s called Neurofeedback.

Neurofeedback is a non-invasive brain training method that teaches your nervous system how to move out of fight-or-flight mode and back into balance. It doesn’t override or manipulate your brain. Instead, it empowers your brain to recognize when it’s stuck in patterns of anxiety or overactivation—and gently guides it back to a state of calm, clarity, and self-regulation.

At Brain Health D.C., we pair neurofeedback with a deeply compassionate, holistic approach to care. We look at your full story—not just your symptoms—and together, we create a path toward healing that supports your mind, your body, and your life. Whether you’re a busy parent, a teen under pressure, or someone who’s simply had enough of feeling on edge, our care is personalized, respectful, and grounded in neuroscience and heart.

What Is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive brain training technique that helps your brain learn to shift out of patterns that no longer serve you—like anxiety, overwhelm, hypervigilance, or emotional reactivity—and into a more balanced, calm, and resilient state.

Using EEG (electroencephalography) technology, neurofeedback measures your brainwave activity in real time. It detects patterns of dysregulation—such as excessive fast-wave activity that can fuel anxiety or disrupted rhythms that contribute to poor sleep—and gives your brain subtle, immediate feedback through audio or visual cues. These cues aren’t forced or manipulated—they’re simply information. And your brain, being brilliantly adaptable, begins to reorganize itself based on that feedback.

This process taps into the power of neuroplasticity, your brain’s natural ability to change and rewire. Over time, through repetition and reinforcement, the brain builds new pathways that support improved focus, better stress response, deeper sleep, and a sense of emotional calm that feels sustainable—not forced.

At Brain Health D.C., we integrate neurofeedback into our broader Functional Neurology framework. That means we don’t just address brainwaves—we look at how your brain is communicating with your body, how it processes stress, and how it functions in real-life situations. Neurofeedback becomes a tool not just for symptom relief, but for long-term nervous system regulation and performance optimization.

How Neurofeedback Helps Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety and chronic stress aren’t just emotional states—they’re patterns of brainwave activity that reflect an overstimulated, dysregulated nervous system. In individuals struggling with anxiety, we often see overactive high-frequency beta waves, which are associated with heightened alertness, worry, and mental overdrive. At the same time, there may be a deficiency in calming alpha or restorative theta waves, making it difficult to relax, fall asleep, or feel grounded.

This imbalance keeps the brain stuck in survival mode, constantly scanning for danger, reacting with panic or overwhelm, and struggling to find rest—even when there’s no immediate threat.

Neurofeedback retrains the brain by gently encouraging it to recognize these unhelpful patterns and shift toward more balanced, regulated activity. Over time, and with consistent feedback, the brain begins to:

Calm Hyperactivity: Reduce the mental chatter, racing thoughts, and nervous energy that fuel anxiety.
Improve Focus and Sleep: Enhance your ability to concentrate during the day and transition into restful sleep at night.
Reduce Fight-or-Flight Responses: Soften the intensity of reactive stress patterns and support your body in moving out of chronic sympathetic (stress) dominance.
Support Emotional Regulation: Strengthen the brain’s resilience so you can respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, steadiness, and self-control.

Symptoms and Conditions We Treat with Neurofeedback

At Brain Health D.C., we understand that anxiety and stress can show up in many forms—and often in ways that don’t always seem connected at first. That’s because the brain and nervous system are involved in everything from mood and memory to digestion, sleep, and pain regulation. When the brain is out of sync, it affects the entire body.

Neurofeedback is a powerful tool for restoring that harmony. We use it to support patients experiencing a wide range of symptoms and conditions, including:

Generalized Anxiety: Persistent worry, overthinking, restlessness, and muscle tension that disrupt daily life.
Panic Attacks: Sudden episodes of fear or dread, often accompanied by racing heart, dizziness, or breathlessness.
Social Anxiety: Fear of judgment, avoidance of social situations, and physical symptoms like blushing or nausea in public settings.
Chronic Stress: Feeling “stuck” in survival mode—irritable, overwhelmed, tired but wired, and unable to relax.
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): Trauma-related symptoms like hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and emotional shutdown.
Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep, waking too early, or poor sleep quality due to an overactive brain.
Brain Fog: Mental fatigue, poor memory, slow processing, or a sense of “disconnection” from your thoughts or environment.
Emotional Reactivity: Mood swings, tearfulness, anger, or feeling easily triggered with little control over responses.
Burnout & Nervous System Exhaustion: Total depletion of physical, emotional, and mental reserves—often from chronic caregiving, work stress, or unresolved trauma.
Coexisting Conditions: We also support patients with:
- Migraines
- ADHD
- POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
- Sensory processing issues
- Hormonal imbalances

What to Expect: The Brain Training Experience

At Brain Health D.C., our neurofeedback process is designed to be gentle, empowering, and deeply personalized. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or trauma, we meet you with compassion and curiosity—never judgment—and guide you through a brain training journey that supports lasting change from within.

Here’s what your neurofeedback experience with us looks like:

Initial Consultation & Intake

We begin by listening—really listening. During your first visit, we’ll review your full health history, your stress timeline, and the specific symptoms or patterns you’d like to shift. We also explore your sleep, lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional health to understand the full picture of your nervous system.

Brain Mapping or HRV Assessment

Using tools like BrainTap Heart Rate Variability (HRV) analysis or brainwave screening, we gather data on how your nervous system is currently functioning. This helps us identify imbalances in brain activity, stress resilience, and autonomic regulation.

Customized Training Plan

We design a personalized brain training protocol using NeurOptimal Neurofeedback, a dynamic and adaptive system that is safe for all ages and health backgrounds. Unlike older forms of neurofeedback that “push” the brain, NeurOptimal simply mirrors your brain’s own activity, allowing it to adjust and optimize naturally.

Relaxing, Non-Invasive Sessions

Each neurofeedback session lasts 30 to 45 minutes. You’ll sit comfortably with small EEG sensors placed on your scalp and ears. You’ll listen to music or watch visuals while your brain receives subtle cues through shifts in sound. These cues gently guide your brain to recognize and release unhelpful patterns—no shocks, no stimulation, no manipulation. Just pure feedback and neuroplastic learning.

Gradual, Cumulative Progress

Neurofeedback is a process, not a quick fix. But as your sessions continue, most people begin to feel calmer, clearer, more emotionally balanced, and more present in their lives. You may notice improved sleep, greater focus, less reactivity, and a growing sense of resilience.

Integrated Care Options

Because we understand that anxiety is multifaceted, we also offer optional support through functional medicine, nutrition, chiropractic, and stress detox protocols. These can be layered in as needed for deeper healing and whole-person wellness.

Reclaim Calm, Clarity & Control

Anxiety doesn't have to rule your life. Stress doesn't have to feel endless. If your nervous system feels like it’s stuck in overdrive—constantly racing, reacting, and running—you’re not alone, and you’re not beyond help.

With neurofeedback, your brain can learn to restore calm and resilience—naturally, gently, and powerfully. No medications. No invasive procedures. Just your brain, remembering how to regulate itself again.

At Brain Health D.C., we see healing not as a destination, but as a partnership. We’re here to walk beside you—step by step—as your brain begins to reset, restore, and rediscover peace.