Welcome to Orange County Neurofeedback Center

Neurotherapies are medication-free treatment options that allow us to train an individual’s brain to achieve a healthier pattern of functioning. We treat a variety of conditions including ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, stress, insomnia, and depression. For more information, contact us for a free consultation.

What We Treat

How Does Neurotherapy Work?

Neurotherapy contains multiple modalities of treatment, including neurofeedback, biofeedback, and neuromodulation. While medications and other therapies typically only work to help control an individual’s symptoms, neurotherapies go directly to the source and target the underlying cause of the symptoms themselves. Neurons in the brain produce electrical impulses at varying speeds that dictate all aspects of brain function. However, when the speeds or communication channels of these neurons become imbalanced or dysregulated, they can produce a variety of symptoms depending on the region of the brain where the imbalance is occurring. Neurotherapy is a process in which the neurons of the brain are trained to function and communicate in more adaptive ways in order to alleviate symptoms and improve performance. Furthermore, by utilizing the brain’s natural neuroplasticity, neurotherapy can achieve long-lasting symptom improvement without the need for additional maintenance or boosters.

Evidence from over 165,000 published studies, published over the last 50 years, attest to the effectiveness of Neurofeedback to improve symptoms related to everything from anxiety, ADHD, memory decline, insomnia, mood disorders, depression and anger issues, to PTSD, brain injury, panic, autism spectrum, concussion, seizure and stroke.

Treatment Modalities

qEEG Brain Mapping “maps” the electrical activity of the brain and is used to identify the maladaptive patterns that contribute to an individual’s symptoms

Neurofeedback uses operant conditioning to train the neurons to fire and communicate in patterns that are more adaptive, thus alleviating symptoms

Neuromodulation utilizes stimulation technology to guide the brain towards healthier patterns of functioning in order to improve symptoms

Biofeedback treats anxiety and stress by teaching the mind and body to let go of the brain’s “fight or flight” response, giving the individual more control over their anxiety

About Us

Dr. Steven Hoover is the founder and Clinical Director of Orange County Neurofeedback Center. Dr. Hoover is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and specializes in neurotherapy as well as neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Hoover received a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, before obtaining his Master’s Degree from John Jay College and his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from City University of New York. He has held neuropsychology positions at New York University (NYU) Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Columbia University Neurological Institute, and Mt Sinai School of Medicine, before accepting the Neuropsychologist position at Drake Institute of Neurophysical Medicine. Dr. Hoover is a voting member of the International Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR) as well as the American Psychological Association (APA) and has published articles in a variety of peer-reviewed journals including International Journal of Psychophysiology, The Clinical Neuropsychologist, Advances in Cognitive Psychology, and Psychophysiology.

  • “Dr. Hoover and the rest of the team at OC Neurofeedback went above and beyond in every service area. For the first time in my three years of getting treatment for my mental health, I felt like I was being empowered, treated with dignity, and working alongside my doctor. Not to mention how much more aware of my thoughts, feelings, and attention the treatment has brought me. If you're considering investing in your mental health do not wait it's worth every penny.”

  • “I've had the privilege of undergoing neurofeedback therapy at OC Neurofeedback, and it has been nothing short of a incredible transformative experience.

    From the moment I stepped into OC Neurofeedback, I was impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Hoover truly (like actually!) cares about his clients' well-being and goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable environment.

    My experience with neurofeedback, Dr Hoover, the receptionist welcoming you in and Andy the technician are all incredible. The results have been quick and very noticeable. I've experienced obvious improvements in my energy, focus, decision making and attention. The personalized approach they take to neurofeedback truly sets them apart.

    Beyond Dr Hoover and the staff genuinely caring , Im super impressed with the time they take to educate me on the process. They take the time to explain everything thoroughly, making sure you understand every step.”

  • “Dr. Hoover, Andy, and the Neurofeedback Center were incredible. This is without a doubt the best money I've ever spent - The treatment made such a huge impact and Dr. Hoover is wonderfully attentive, perceptive, and insightful. I will be forever grateful for what OC Neurofeedback did for our family.”

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