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achieve your best self

a modern approach to mental health & wellness

achieve your best self

a modern approach to mental health & wellness

take back your health

Synapse Chicago takes a holistic approach to assist with regulating brain function for both children and adults. Recognizing that everyone’s brain functions uniquely, our team adjusts treatment specifically addressing the needs of each individual. Our experienced staff help patients take back their life, gain confidence, and achieve their goals. Synapse Chicago integrates traditional therapy and assessments with the latest in clinical neuroscience.

how we help

At Synapse Chicago, we understand the impact of current circumstances on mental health. We take pride in working from a preventative mindset to help individuals gain coping strategies and better brain functioning to combat the stresses of life. We strive to enable and enhance development when the world is changing every day. Our team will consider multiple disciplines to create a highly individualized treatment plan that works for you.

Brain Mapping/QEEG | Synapse Chicago

Brain Mapping/QEEG

A brain map/QEEG produces a functional analysis of the brain to provide insight into cognition, emotional regulation, processing, and more. Learn more.

Synapse Chicago | Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback targets underlying brain dysregulation by teaching the client to self-regulate their brain activity to reinforce patterns that are most optimal for brain health. Learn more.

Neuropsychological & Psychological Assessments

Neuropsychological and psychological assessments can help evaluate conditions such as learning and mood disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more.

Psychotherapy | Synapse Chicago

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a form of treatment for emotional, mental, and life/transition problems. It consists of many different approaches and techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Learn more.

remote sessions | Synapse Chicago

Remote Sessions

Our clinicians are available via video conference or phone to discuss and personalize an approach to best serve your needs, including talk therapy and remote neurofeedback. Learn more.

Biofeedback

Biofeedback helps the client regulate the body’s physiological activities to make subtle changes to improve one’s health. Learn more.

I am a firm believer in neurofeedback and Dr. Effarah’s work. As a practicing attorney, my goal is optimal performance. I spoke with Dr. Effarah regarding my goals, and after assessing my map, we began a thorough brain training plan. This has resulted in peak performance, including, but not limited to, an increase in concentration and focus, improved processing speed, and overall emotional wellness. Dr. Effarah exemplifies the genuineness of patient care to a degree I have never seen before.

LN

I have watched my son transform into a more organized, thoughtful, happier child with the aid of NO medication. We still have a long way to go. I am so grateful to have Synapse Chicago on this journey with us.

BB

It was difficult to understand how I could “exercise” my brain to become more focused or attentive without using any prescriptions or other oral alternatives, but I can truly say attending 2x per week for the last few weeks have made a major impact on my work productivity and it has poured over personally. Highly recommend Dr. Effarah and his team.

BR

Highly recommend. My whole family has seen improvement with brain training.

HB

You won’t meet a better neurofeedback practitioner than Dr. Effarah. When he read the results of my brain map, he was able to describe my situation better than any psychiatrist or psychologist ever has. More importantly, we used that information to start the helpful process of calming my brainwaves to relieve anxiety.

LT

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