The Science
Science, Technology, and Transformative Impact of Neuromodulation
At Foster the Mind, we harness the power of neuromodulation and neurostimulation to help children, adolescents, and families overcome complex mental health challenges. This cutting-edge, non-invasive therapy targets the brain’s electrical activity to promote healing, resilience, and lasting wellness.
How does neuromodulation work?
Neuromodulation involves the application of gentle electrical and magnetic stimulation to specific areas of the brain, aiming to restore optimal neural function.
By modulating neural circuits, this therapy can alleviate symptoms associated with various neurological and psychiatric conditions.
The Science Behind Neuromodulation
Our brains operate through complex networks of neurons communicating via electrical impulses. Disruptions in these networks can lead to mental health disorders. Neuromodulation seeks to correct these disruptions by:
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Restoring Neural Balance: Adjusting the excitability of neurons to achieve optimal functioning.
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Enhancing Neuroplasticity: Promoting the brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections.
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Targeting Specific Brain Regions: Focusing on areas implicated in particular disorders to maximize therapeutic effects.
Research supports the efficacy of neuromodulation in treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.
Technologies We Utilize
Foster the Mind employs a range of FDA-approved neuromodulation technologies:
How Do Our Patients Respond to Treatment?
“As our son progressed through brain training, we saw his insecurity diminish, his mood lift, and his ability to focus improve.
We’re incredibly grateful for the strength he gained and the quality of life that was restored.”
We met Bryan during a very dark time in our son’s life. Unbeknownst to us, he was struggling with Inattentive ADHD, which eventually led to anxiety, depression, and self-harm.
Bryan recommended a combination of neurofeedback and counseling. Through this approach, he helped our son not only understand his challenges but also navigate them in a way we, as parents, would have struggled to do on our own. Teens often feel misunderstood by their parents, and Bryan’s own childhood and young adult experiences allowed him to truly connect with our son and build a foundation of trust.
One thing we deeply appreciated was Bryan’s communication. He kept both my husband and me informed of our son’s progress. If there was ever a session that raised concern, he would call us afterward to share what to watch for and how to support our son—always without breaking the trust he had built. He found that balance between honoring our son’s confidentiality and equipping us to be effective supports at home.
As our son progressed through brain training, we saw his insecurity diminish, his mood lift, and his ability to focus improve. ADHD became less of a hurdle in school. We’re incredibly grateful for the strength he gained and the quality of life that was restored.
"I wholeheartedly believe that Bryan and Foster the Mind are the primary reasons for my son’s transformation and success."
My son grew up in an unhealthy, hostile household with an alcoholic father. Understandably, he often became upset, angry, and aggressive—toward us at home, daycare staff, and other children. He would throw objects, break things, act out physically, scream, and even try to run away from the daycare facility.
Despite being placed on medication, his outbursts continued. That’s when we met Bryan Butler. Bryan began seeing my son weekly and built a close, trusting relationship with him. I was also incredibly grateful for the guidance Bryan gave me through some of the most difficult moments.
My son received about sixteen neurofeedback sessions with Bryan. Combined with proper medication and counseling, these sessions were pivotal in turning things around. Today, all of his school classes are general education—something that had never happened before. He hasn’t had an anger outburst at school in over a year and a half. He’s able to express his emotions and shows remarkable maturity for his age.
I wholeheartedly believe that Bryan and Foster the Mind are the primary reasons for my son’s transformation and success.
"The changes in our family have been dramatic... I feel like a better parent—and a better version of myself."
We turned to Foster the Mind out of desperation. My 15-year-old daughter had been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Tourette Syndrome. Her panic attacks were severe, and the tics from her Tourette’s made her a target for bullying. We even had to change her school due to how she was treated.
My two sons, ages 11 and 8, both have ADHD, and my oldest also struggles with anxiety. The behavioral challenges they faced at school were escalating—my 11-year-old was expelled from private school because of separation anxiety and impulse control, and my 8-year-old had frequent emotional outbursts that led to him being sent home multiple times. As for me, I’ve dealt with ADHD and impulse control issues all my life, along with chronic pain from sports injuries and multiple surgeries. I didn’t want to put my boys on medication, so I sought out Foster the Mind for a more holistic solution.
Since starting treatment, the changes in our family have been dramatic. My daughter’s tics have completely disappeared. She’s now confident, socially engaged, and exploring her talents. She taught herself guitar, acts in school plays, and creates art—things that would have felt impossible before due to her vocal outbursts. My 11-year-old is thriving in a new school, free of separation anxiety. My 8-year-old no longer has classroom meltdowns and is thriving socially. I’ve even noticed improvements in my own focus, patience, and physical well-being. I feel like a better parent—and a better version of myself.
The biggest change of all is peace of mind. I no longer worry every day about how my children will be treated or whether they’ll be accepted. My daughter now has a solid group of friends, and my boys are happy, connected, and thriving.
"I can honestly say my life is better than ever—and I feel hopeful about the future."
As an adult, I had carried the weight of childhood trauma for as long as I could remember. I was battling chronic fatigue, panic attacks, migraines, night terrors, and depression. My marriage was under strain, and despite trying various healthcare treatments, I was feeling hopeless and helpless.
Foster the Mind helped me understand how my brain was functioning—and more importantly, how it could be supported to heal. As my brain recalibrated through treatment, my anxiety, panic attacks, and depression steadily improved. My headaches and balance issues became more manageable. I now sleep restfully, and the night terrors are completely gone. Even my chronic fatigue has resolved.
My marriage has grown stronger, and I’m able to communicate more clearly and maintain emotional balance in ways I couldn’t before.
I can honestly say my life is better than ever. For the first time, I feel good about myself—and hopeful about the future.
"Today, our daughter is a happy child—and profoundly grateful for a caring team that never gave up on her ability to be whole."
Our daughter was born with sensory processing disorder and diagnosed with tics at age five. A neurologist told us there was no safe or effective treatment—we would just have to “wait and see.” By age eleven, she had been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, and OCD—severe enough that she had to be seen at a pediatric psychiatric ER. At one point, she told us she wished she had never been born because her mental suffering was so relentless.
She was placed on several powerful medications to manage the immediate crisis. While they helped somewhat, the side effects were concerning and her struggles persisted.
When we met Bryan at Foster the Mind, we were eager to try an approach that addressed the root causes of her conditions instead of masking symptoms. Through a combination of neuromodulation therapy and play therapy, we’ve witnessed an incredible transformation in her mental health.
She has been able to discontinue two medications. Her depression is gone, her anxiety is significantly reduced, her OCD symptoms have resolved, and she’s far more tolerant of sensory input. Even her tic disorder, which had been resistant to other treatments, has improved by 90% with continued brain training and targeted nutritional supplementation.
What’s most meaningful is watching her blossom. The conditions that once masked her true personality have lifted. She now shines as the bright, funny, compassionate person she was always meant to be. Today, she’s a happy child—and profoundly grateful for a caring team that never gave up on her ability to be whole.
"When a child is struggling with aggressive behavior, it impacts everyone. Foster the Mind didn’t just help our son—it helped our whole family.”
We initially sought out Foster the Mind’s services when our teenage son began having behavior issues at school and at home. Until then, we had never experienced major challenges with him. But once he started middle school, he became more aggressive, argumentative, and disobedient. He also struggled to complete schoolwork, his grades dropped, and we began receiving calls from teachers.
We turned to Foster the Mind, hoping to help him without resorting to medication. From the very beginning, we noticed small but meaningful changes. As treatment continued, those changes became more significant. The aggression and defiance began to fade. He focused better, completed his work more efficiently, and even his handwriting and organization improved. Eventually, our son could tell the difference in how he felt after a treatment session.
Foster the Mind didn’t just help our son—it helped our whole family. When a child is struggling with aggressive behavior, it impacts everyone. Thanks to their care and dedication, our son is truly a different child. We’re forever grateful to the compassionate staff and the powerful mission behind Foster the Mind.
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1307 8th Ave, Suite 310
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Restoring Hope, Healing Minds. Neuromodulation isn’t just treatment—it’s transformation. Real change is possible and we’re here to help.