San Diego · Non-Invasive · Drug-Free

Neurofeedback Therapy in San Diego

Neurofeedback is drug-free brain training that helps your brain learn healthier patterns of electrical activity, using real-time feedback from your own brainwaves.

Painless, medication-free, and guided personally by psychologist & neuroscientist Dr. Divya Kakaiya.

Healthy Within does not diagnose medical conditions. We are a non-medical, non-invasive, drug-free neurofeedback program for adults and children.

30-45 min

Typical training session

1,500+

Published studies

Neurofeedback systems

2009

Serving San Diego since

The Basics

What Is Neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a workout for your brain. Sensors read your brainwaves in real time while you watch, listen to, or feel gentle feedback. When your brainwaves move into a healthier range the feedback runs smoothly, and your brain registers that as a reward. When they drift out of range the feedback briefly interrupts, and your brain quietly corrects itself.

Nothing is injected and no current is passed into your brain. The sensors only listen. Over a series of sessions your brain learns the new pattern and holds onto it through neuroplasticity, the ability to reorganize itself at any age.

Because the brain directs so much of what the body does, steadier firing patterns tend to show up in daily life as sharper focus, calmer moods, and deeper sleep. Just as sit-ups strengthen your abs, neurofeedback is a way of exercising your brain.

See It For Yourself

Brain Training in Action

A quick look at how a neurofeedback session runs at our San Diego office, so you know what to expect before you walk in.

Part 1 · Inside a session

See what a neurofeedback session actually looks like.

Part 2 · Real-time feedback

Watch brainwaves drive the feedback as it happens.

Want to dive deeper into the science behind neurofeedback? Explore our bibliography of research, compiled by Cynthia Kerson, PhD, QEEGD, BCN, BCB.

Why It Works

Your Brain Can Rewire Itself at Any Age

Neurofeedback works because of neuroplasticity, your brain’s natural ability to reorganize itself by building new networks and strengthening existing connections. It is the same learning process behind picking up any new skill, applied to self-regulation.

We place sensors over the regions that need regulation, which improves communication in and between those areas. The goal is to kickstart your brain’s own self-correction and break it free from stuck patterns, so calm and focus become the default rather than something you have to force.

What We Train

Concerns Neurofeedback Often Helps Address

Your brain map gives Dr. Kakaiya an objective starting point, and your training plan is built from what it shows. Explore the areas we work with most.

Anxiety, PTSD & OCD

Calm an over-aroused nervous system and build lasting resilience.

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ADHD, Attention & Focus

Strengthen attention and self-regulation without medication.

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Concussion & TBI

Retrain the slow-wave activity left behind after a head injury.

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Depression & Mood

Address the asymmetries linked to low mood and motivation.

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Sleep & Memory

Train the rhythms that disrupt rest and recall.

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Trauma & PTSD

Help the brain move out of a chronic fight-or-flight state.

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Ready to find out what your brain map reveals?

The Process

How Neurofeedback Works at Healthy Within

Four steps from your first visit to a training plan built around your own brain.

Consultation & Brain Map

First visit

We talk through your goals and history, then record a qEEG brain map so your training targets the right networks instead of a generic protocol.

Your Personalized Protocol

With Dr. Kakaiya

Dr. Kakaiya reads your map herself and walks you through it in plain language, then designs the sensor placements and frequencies your brain actually needs.

Training Sessions

Ongoing

You relax while sensors read your brainwaves and the feedback rewards healthier patterns. Sessions are painless, and most people find them restful.

Re-Map & Refine

Over time

We re-map periodically to see what has changed and adjust your protocol, so the gains hold rather than fade.

Our Equipment

Types of Neurofeedback We Offer in San Diego

Different brains respond to different approaches. Having three systems under one roof means Dr. Kakaiya can match the method to your map instead of fitting you to a single protocol.

Cygnet: Infra-Low & Alpha-Theta

Cygnet software supports infra-low frequency training and Alpha-Theta work using the Othmer method, targeting frequencies below 1 Hz. It is our first choice for settling a dysregulated nervous system and for the deep, quiet states that support trauma work.

Direct Neurofeedback (Microcurrent)

Direct Neurofeedback uses precisely calibrated micro-electrical signals to guide the nervous system back toward homeostasis. The microcurrent is roughly one millionth the power of a typical cellphone, and most people feel nothing at all during a session.

BrainMaster for qEEG

BrainMaster records 19 channels of brain activity at once, which lets us watch your networks live and train with real-time 3D imaging of the structures underneath. It is the same system behind your qEEG brain map.

Cost & Coverage

What Does Neurofeedback Cost?

We keep pricing transparent and offer flexible ways to pay, so neurofeedback training is accessible.

Neurofeedback Training Sessions

Your cost depends on what your brain map shows and how many sessions Dr. Kakaiya recommends. You get a clear estimate before you commit to anything, and we review the plan together as training progresses.

Or call 858-622-0221 for a quote.

Insurance

Many patients use out-of-network benefits. We provide the documentation you need to submit for possible reimbursement.

CareCredit Financing

Spread the cost over time with CareCredit’s healthcare financing, so you can start training sooner.

Your Clinician

Dr. Divya Kakaiya

Psychologist and neuroscientist, in practice since 1985 and offering neurofeedback since 2009. Dr. Kakaiya holds a postdoctoral M.S. in Psychopharmacology and is BCIA-certified in biofeedback. She personally reads every brain map and designs each training plan, and she trains on all three of our neurofeedback systems.

Psychologist & Neuroscientist • BCIA-Certified • Postdoc M.S. Psychopharmacology • Neurofeedback since 2009

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I was not a believer in neurofeedback until my patients returned from neurofeedback under Dr. Kakaiya’s direction, and had been remarkably improved. Dr. Kakaiya is among the best psychotherapists in SD County, and one of the few to whom I refer my patients.

Jane Tanaka, MD · Psychiatrist

FAQ

Neurofeedback Questions, Answered

The things people in San Diego ask us most before booking their first neurofeedback session.

What is neurofeedback?

Neurofeedback is a non-drug, non-invasive brain training that uses real-time EEG feedback to help your brain learn healthier patterns of electrical activity. Sensors read your brainwaves while you watch or listen to feedback, and your brain is gently rewarded for self-regulating, much like exercise strengthens a muscle.

Is neurofeedback safe? Does it hurt?

Yes, it is safe and it does not hurt. No electrical current is passed into your brain during EEG neurofeedback. The sensors only read activity. It is a drug-free approach suitable for both adults and children, and most people find sessions relaxing.

How long does a neurofeedback session take, and how many will I need?

A typical training session runs about 30 to 45 minutes. The number of sessions depends on what your brain map shows and what you are working on. Dr. Kakaiya gives you a recommended range after reviewing your map, and we re-measure along the way rather than asking you to commit blindly.

Does neurofeedback really work?

Neurofeedback has been researched since the 1960s, with more than 1,500 published studies, and it relies on neuroplasticity, your brain’s natural ability to form new connections. Many clients report improvements in focus, calm, and sleep. Individual results vary, and we do not diagnose or treat medical conditions.

How much does neurofeedback cost, and does insurance cover it?

Cost depends on your brain map results and the number of sessions recommended. Current pricing is on our Fees & Services page, or call 858-622-0221 for a quote. Many clients use out-of-network benefits, and we offer CareCredit financing to spread the cost over time.

What types of neurofeedback do you offer?

We train on three systems: Cygnet for infra-low frequency and Alpha-Theta work using the Othmer method, Direct Neurofeedback using calibrated microcurrent, and BrainMaster for 19-channel qEEG training. Having all three lets Dr. Kakaiya match the method to your brain map.

Do I need a brain map before starting neurofeedback?

We strongly recommend it. A qEEG brain map shows which regions are running too fast, too slow, or out of sync, which is what tells us where to place sensors and which frequencies to train. Without it, training is a general protocol rather than one built for you.

Where can I get neurofeedback in San Diego?

At Healthy Within, 5405 Morehouse Drive, Suite 230, San Diego, CA 92121. Call 858-622-0221 or request a consultation online to get started with Dr. Kakaiya.

Get Started

Start Neurofeedback Training in San Diego

See what your brain is doing, then train it. Book a consultation with Dr. Kakaiya and find out whether neurofeedback is right for you.

Healthy Within does not diagnose medical conditions. We are a non-medical, non-invasive, drug-free neurofeedback program for adults and children.