This is one of those things that, with enough finagling, can REALLY work for you. I’m a survivor of verbal/emotional child abuse, suffer from depression AND have Asperger’s Syndrome(or high-functioning autism, I’m honestly not sure anymore with the DSM being updated every five minutes) and the neurofeedback with Dr. Ibric really helped me heal. I used to be much more cynical, less social and much more reluctant to take risks, but after a few years with the neurofeedback, it really helped me. PROS: Dr. Ibric is very kind and really wants to help you heal with her methods. She’s willing to work with you on getting a payment plan working. The effects last for a long time and, if done enough, will stick. The atmosphere is very welcoming. Also, she has quite a few pretty Japanese things decorating her office. Dr. Ibric is very clearly experienced in her field. She’s also quite passionate about her work. The ROSHI glasses system she uses is optional, so if you don’t want them, you don’t have to use them. I recommend you do as they help your brain respond to the treatment quicker. CONS: Neurofeedback is expensive, but as mentioned above, you can get a payment plan working. I highly recommend building up an excess of money after you pay off your current set of treatments or before you even start. The effects are NOTINSTANT. It takes a few sessions to not only figure out what your brain needs but also for the actual treatment to take effect. As she uses the ROSHI glasses system, the flashing lights in your peripheral vision might be annoying or have odd effects on you depending on the colors and intensity. My advice is to not fiddle with them too much, as one time I wound up feeling simultaneously restless and drowsy after messing with the intensity during the cooldown phase of my session. This doesn’t work with every condition. I can’t vouch for this personally, but it may not work if you have ADHD or anything in that family. I’m also not sure if the ROSHI glasses will affect people with photo epilepsy. Dr. Ibric says they don’t, but if you’ve REALLY been hit hard with it, it’s probably best to not use the glasses if you have really bad photo epilepsy. Long story short, if it works for you, it REALLY works. If it doesn’t, then you may want to try something else.
Linda S.
Place rating: 5 Beaumont, CA
I have severe insomnia and had given up hope of ever sleeping again without medication, which I was suffering a lot of side effects with. I was sleeping an hour or two a night, then had a head injury from a car accident. After six months of treatment with Dr. Ibric my sleep has improved a lot– minimum 4 to 5 hours a night, and continuing to get better. My anxiety is reduced and I’ve been able to go back to work. I cannot say enough about her expertise and compassion.