NeuroArt Therapy at HealWell Mind
At HealWell Mind in Rockville, Maryland, we believe that healing is both a science and an art. NeuroArt Therapy combines the creative process of art-making with the precision of neuroscience to help individuals express, process, and regulate emotions in new and deeply meaningful ways.
NeuroArt Therapy is more than traditional art therapy’s a brain-based, experiential approach that integrates artistic expression, mindfulness, and neurofeedback to support emotional healing, cognitive flexibility, and neural balance.
What Is NeuroArt Therapy?
NeuroArt Therapy is a holistic method that activates both hemispheres of the brain, engaging creativity, emotion, and logic simultaneously. Through guided art activities, clients access subconscious thoughts, regulate emotions, and strengthen neural pathways that support calm and focus.
Our clinicians use QEEG brain mapping and neuropsychological assessment to identify how each individual’s brain processes emotion and attention.
Art-based interventions are then customized to complement Neurofeedback Training (NFT), creating a powerful synergy between creative self-expression and brain regulation.
Who Can Benefit from NeuroArt Therapy
NeuroArt Therapy is effective for children, teens, and adults experiencing:
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Anxiety and stress-related conditions
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Depression and low self-esteem
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Trauma and emotional dysregulation
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ADHD and attention difficulties
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory sensitivities
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Brain injury or cognitive rehabilitation needs
How NeuroArt Therapy Works
1 Guided Artistic Expression
Drawing, painting, or sculpting as a form of emotional release and self-discovery.
2 Mindfulness-Based Focus
Using awareness and sensory grounding to stay present during the creative process.
3 QEEG Brain Mapping (Quantitative EEG)
Identifying areas of dysregulation and measuring progress over time.
4 Neurofeedback Training (NFT)
Strengthening brainwave activity linked to attention, calmness, and emotional control.
5 Cognitive Integration
Discussing meaning and symbolism in the art to foster insight and growth.
HOW WE HELP
Somatic psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Integrative/Holistic Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Neurofeedback
Person-Centered
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
CURRENTLY, WE ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING INSURANCE FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY:
Cigna, Medicare, Anthem, CareFirst, UnitedHealthcare, and BlueCross Blue Shield.
