Peak Neurotherapy is the counseling practice of Eric Heintz, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor), and BCN (Board Certified Neurofeedback).
Eric has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents around the issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress management, and substance abuse. Eric’s counseling work is grounded in the principles of mindfulness, and utilizes meditation, cognitive behavioral strategies and biofeedback techniques. His approach to psychotherapy is practical: by addressing our patterns of thought and behavior we can impact how we think, react and feel. Even small changes in these daily habits can improve wellness and bring clarity to concerns, goals, and ideas for more creative, sustainable approaches to living. He serves clients in Portland and Westbrook, Maine, and the Greater Portland, Maine areas. The following insurances are accepted for counseling services: Anthem, Aetna, United Health, Harvard Pilgrim, Maine Community Health Options.
What is EEG Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback has been reported to be effective in treating a variety of stress-related conditions which appear to be associated with irregular brain activity, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD, among others. Addressing these issues tends to improve sleep, mood, energy, cognitive function and overall resilience.
EEG neurofeedback is essentially exercise for the brain, an advanced form of biofeedback in which sensors are placed on the scalp, and the client learns to train his/her brainwaves in order to strengthen healthy patterns. Feedback comes in the form of sounds and images from a computer screen. Our brain learns to recognize these signals as rewards and to repeat what is being rewarded—the emergence of healthier brainwave patterns. And since brainwaves influence behavior, sensation, and emotion, training helps the client reduce stress, improve concentration and strengthen performance. Most beneficially, after a sufficient number of sessions the brain holds onto the gains it has made, and tends to sustain them long-term. EEG neurofeedback is a gentle, supportive way of working with the source of our emotions and perceptions—the brain. Eric is certified in neurofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA)
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Peak Neurotherapy is pleased to also offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) listening therapy by Untye for in-home or office use.
The SSP is a powerful listening therapy designed to help regulate the nervous system, so you can better connect with yourself, others and the world around you.
Subconsciously, your nervous system is always looking for cues of safety from other people through things like body language, facial expression or tone of voice. But if you have a harder time interpreting these cues of safety due to past experiences or the way you take in information, your brain and body can misinterpret these cues, limiting your ability to connect in a meaningful way.
Through the specially filtered music, the SSP sends cues of safety to your nervous system, building the foundation for awareness, embodiment and resilience. The music of the SSP is unlike any other. Each track has been filtered through a patented algorithm that highlights specific sound frequencies that are similar to the human voice, resulting in:
- Improved response to stress
- Better emotional regulation and resilience
- Improved social connection
For more information on the SSP, go to unyte.com, whatisthessp.com, or contact Eric at eric@peakneurotherapy.com.