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Focus Centers offers a combination of neuro-technology, psychotherapy, and brain-based approaches to help clients achieve optimal functioning.

Focus Centers offers a combination of neuro-technology, psychotherapy, and brain-based approaches to improve mental health, optimize performance and enhance the sense of well-being.

21/08/2025

Brain Boost Thursday 🧠

Today's Tip: Get Morning Light on Your Face ☀️

One of the simplest ways to support your brain and mood? Step outside within the first hour of waking up—even if it’s just for 5–10 minutes!

Morning light signals your brain to regulate your circadian rhythm, helping you feel more alert during the day and ready for deeper sleep at night. It also boosts natural serotonin levels, which support emotional balance and focus 🌿

No sun? It still counts. Natural daylight—even on cloudy days—is powerful.

Try this: Step outside with your coffee, stretch on the porch, or walk the dog before checking your phone. Your brain (and body) will thank you later ✨

Gentle reminder: Practices like these help your brain reset. Neurofeedback works in a similar way—training your brain to find and return to balance more easily, day after day.

20/08/2025

Ever been so tired you could cry, but your brain decides it’s the perfect time to rehash every awkward thing you’ve ever said? That’s insomnia for a lot of people—mentally and physically exhausted, but wired at the same time 😵‍💫

It's not just about having a bad night here and there. It’s lying awake for hours, waking up a dozen times, and dragging through the day with brain fog, irritability, and zero energy. And the worst part? You WANT to sleep. Your brain just won’t let you.

Neurofeedback offers a non-invasive, drug-free way to help. It gently trains your brain to recognize when it’s stuck in stress mode—and learn how to shift into rest 💤

Over time, that means fewer racing thoughts, deeper sleep, and actually waking up feeling like yourself again. No pills. No side effects. Just support for a brain that’s working overtime when it should be powering down.

Ready to experience real rest again? Contact us to learn how neurofeedback can help you sleep better—naturally.

18/08/2025

Mental Health Monday

PTSD doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some, it’s nightmares or trouble sleeping. For others, it’s feeling disconnected, anxious in everyday situations, or always on alert without knowing why.

These reactions don’t come out of nowhere. They’re often the result of the brain getting stuck in patterns created during overwhelming or unsafe experiences. And when those patterns don’t shift, they can start to affect every part of life—relationships, work, even the ability to rest. 🧠

Neurofeedback is one way to support change from the inside out.

It helps the brain recognize and move out of those stuck states—gently and without needing to talk through every detail. Many people with PTSD find it helps reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and restore a sense of calm that hasn’t been there in a long time.

If this hits home, here are a few reminders: What you’re feeling makes sense!

There are ways to feel better—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

We’re here to help when you’re ready. At Focus Centers of Asheville, we offer a calm, welcoming space where healing doesn’t have to be forced or rushed. Take the first step toward feeling better—reach out today to learn more.

📍 Serving Asheville and surrounding communities with care and curiosity.

14/08/2025

Ever notice how your chest tightens when you're overwhelmed… or how your heart races even when you’re sitting still? That’s your nervous system talking— are you ready to listen?

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Biofeedback is a science-based tool that teaches your body how to shift out of stress and into regulation. By guiding your breath and heart rhythm into sync, it helps your nervous system recover, stay balanced, and respond—not just react 🫁 More calm in your day!

🧠 Sharper focus under pressure
💤 Better sleep and recovery

No medication. Just real-time feedback that helps your body relearn what safety feels like. At Focus Centers of Asheville, we use HRV biofeedback alongside neurofeedback to support anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress.

📍 Want to know what your heart's trying to tell you? Let’s talk.

13/08/2025

Ever had to cancel everything because of a migraine? You’re at your desk and the screen too bright, your head is pounding, someone’s clicking their pen, chewing gum too loud, or biting into an apple like they’re trying to set a world record—and suddenly, you’re spiraling.

Or maybe you’re missing your kid’s soccer game again, curled up in a dark room, counting down the seconds ‘til the pain finally lets go.

If this sounds like your life, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not stuck.💛 Neurofeedback helps your brain learn to regulate itself. It calms the overactive patterns that trigger migraines, reduces sensitivity to light and sound, and helps you feel more like you again.

No meds. No side effects. Just real relief, from the inside out. At Focus Centers of Asheville, we see how powerful this work can be.✨ You deserve days without dread. You deserve your life back.

Let’s talk—relief might be closer than you think.

11/08/2025

Ever find yourself lying awake at 2 a.m. with your brain running circles around tomorrow’s to-do list? Or sitting at your desk, unable to focus because everything feels just too much?

That’s not just “being stressed”— your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. This is because stress disorders can show up in sneaky ways:

😵 Constant overwhelm
🌀 Trouble concentrating
💤 Poor sleep (or no sleep)
💥 Feeling like the smallest thing will push you over the edge

When your nervous system’s been on high alert for too long, it forgets how to come down on its own. But you can retrain it—with consistent care.

Here are a few wellness tips we often recommend for calming the storm:

🌿 Daily nervous system breaks — even 5 minutes to step outside, breathe deeply, or stretch can interrupt the stress spiral:
📵 Reduce sensory overload — dim the lights, lower the noise, limit screen time before bed
🗓️ One task at a time — multitasking fuels stress. Slow down. Prioritize. Breathe.
🛏️ Keep a wind-down ritual — your brain needs a cue that it’s safe to rest.

And when those don’t feel like enough?

That’s where neurofeedback comes in. At Focus Centers of Asheville, we use neurofeedback to help your brain learn how to shift out of survival mode and into a calmer, more regulated state—without medication, and without forcing it.

Over time, your brain becomes better at doing what it was always meant to do:

✨ Rest.
✨ Focus.
✨ Reset.

You don’t have to keep holding it all together 💛

There is real, lasting support—and we’re here when you’re ready. 📞 Contact us to learn more about neurofeedback for stress and nervous system regulation.

07/08/2025

🌟 Meet the Team: Patricia Estadt, M.S., LCMHC, NCC 🌟

At Focus Centers of Asheville, we believe healing starts with connection—and Patricia Estadt brings both deep expertise and heartfelt compassion to every client she works with. Patricia holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor here in North Carolina. Her passion? Supporting clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a safe space to heal and grow.

Whether you're navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or life transitions, Patricia brings a thoughtful and individualized approach—drawing from tools like neurofeedback, CBT, EMDR, and more. Her goal is always to meet you where you are and walk with you toward a healthier, more hopeful life. Clients often describe Patricia as calming, collaborative, and deeply supportive—and we couldn’t agree more 💛

Want to learn how Patricia and our team can support your journey? Reach out—we’re here when you’re ready.

06/08/2025

Healing from addiction isn’t just about stopping the substance—it’s about rewiring the brain. Alcohol and drugs can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode.

Even in recovery, you might still feel:
🔁 Cravings
⚡ Mood swings
💭 Racing thoughts
💤 Trouble sleeping
🎯 No focus

That’s where neurofeedback helps! It gently trains your brain to regulate itself—improving emotional stability, impulse control, and mental clarity. 🌿

Imagine being able to:
✔️ Pause before reacting
✔️ Sleep without the chaos
✔️ Feel cravings without giving in
✔️ Rebuild focus + peace of mind

Best of all: it’s non-invasive, drug-free, and a powerful complement to therapy, support groups, and your recovery path 💛

Take the next step—reach out to learn how neurofeedback can support lasting freedom.

04/08/2025

🌿 Motivation Monday 🌿

"The wound is the place where the light enters you."
— Rumi

If you’re carrying anxiety, stress, or old trauma—this is your reminder:
Healing doesn’t mean erasing the past. It means transforming it.

That part of you that feels tired or tender? That’s not weakness. It’s where the light is getting in.

It’s your nervous system learning to feel safe again. At Focus Centers of Asheville, we use neurofeedback to support this quiet transformation—calming the brain, softening old patterns, and helping you reconnect with you 💛

You don’t have to rush. You just have to begin! Let’s start this week with hope. Reach out to learn how neurofeedback can help.

31/07/2025

Have you felt... a little more patient lately?

With your kids. Your partner. Yourself? It might not seem like a big deal at first, but that soft pause before reacting?

That quiet breath you took instead of snapping?

That is HEALING! Yay, you!

That’s your nervous system learning safety. Neurofeedback often works in whispers, not fireworks, and sometimes the biggest shifts show up in the smallest moments.✨

Have you noticed a little more grace in your day? A bit more space between thought and reaction? These are the signs we celebrate 💛

Not because everything is “fixed,” but because change is unfolding. Progress isn’t always dramatic—but it’s always meaningful.

Take a moment today. Journal it. Feel it. Even the subtlest shifts are proof that you’re moving forward.

30/07/2025

Where Did I Put My… Train of Thought?

Missed appointments, blanking on names, opening the fridge and thinking, “What was I looking for?” or walking into your bedroom and drawing a total blank—we’ve all been there. But when it starts happening more often, it can feel frustrating… even a little worrying. These everyday memory slips are often signs of a brain that’s running out of sync.That’s where neurofeedback can help.

✨ This gentle, non-invasive therapy trains your brain to regulate more efficiently—supporting:

🔹 Sharper focus
🔹 Clearer thinking
🔹 Easier recall

Think of it like a tune-up for your brain—helping it work the way it wants to. Over time, many people feel more mentally present, confident, and in control of their memory again.

It's not magic—it’s brain training. And it works. 💛 Take steps to sharpen your memory—contact us today to learn how neurofeedback can help.

28/07/2025

🧠 Neurofeedback Beyond the Chair: Why Sleep Matters

Your session might be an hour—but your brain keeps working long after you leave. That’s where the magic happens. ✨ One of the best things you can do between sessions? Get deep, consistent sleep. 😴 I know, SO simple!

Sleep is when your brain sorts, rewires, and locks in the calm it’s learning in session. Here's how to help it out:

🕯 Dim lights an hour before bed
📱 Set a “no scrolling” zone
🛌 Stick to a bedtime (your brain loves routine)

Healing happens between the quiet moments. Prioritize rest, and you give your brain space to grow. You're not just receiving neurofeedback—you’re partnering with your brain to heal. 💛

Keep showing up for yourself, you're doing GREAT!

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417 Biltmore Avenue, Ste 4B
NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00

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+18282812299

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https://www.focuscentersofasheville.com/contact

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Focus Centers, PLLC, is a mental health organization, registered with the North Carolina Psychology Board. Focus Centers utilizes state-of-the art neuro-technology, psychotherapy and computer-assisted training to help clients successfully overcome emotional, behavioral, neurological, stress, developmental and learning disorders, as well as achieve optimal functioning.