Addiction happens when a person’s brain gets used to drugs or alcohol and starts to depend on them. Over time, substance use can change how the brain works, making it harder to handle stress, control cravings, and manage emotions. This is why addiction can feel so hard to break — the brain is stuck in an unhealthy cycle.
At Foster the Mind, we use gentle brain-based therapies to help the brain find balance again. When the brain works in healthier patterns, it becomes easier to think clearly, make strong choices, and avoid relapse. Our approach supports clients in building long-term stability, restoring emotional health, and breaking free from the grip of substance dependency.
We offer safe, non-medication therapies that work alongside counseling and other recovery programs. Families looking for natural addiction treatment options often turn to neuromodulation because it is noninvasive, effective, and focused on healing the root cause in the brain.
Whether you are seeking help for alcohol addiction, drug addiction, or recovery support after rehab, our therapies are designed to strengthen the brain, improve resilience, and give you the tools for lasting freedom.
At Foster the Mind, we focus on the brain, not just the symptoms. Our gentle therapies help people feel better and live their best, most authentic life.
At Foster the Mind, we know how hard addiction can be. Drugs and alcohol change the way the brain works, making it difficult to stop using and feel in control. Our gentle, brain-based therapies help restore balance so recovery can last.
Addiction is more than a habit. Substances like drugs and alcohol actually change brain activity. Over time, the brain begins to depend on them to handle stress, control emotions, and feel “normal.”
Neuromodulation is a safe, noninvasive therapy that gently guides the brain back to healthy patterns. Instead of just treating symptoms, it works at the root by helping the brain function better.
Our therapies use tiny signals or pulses to “remind” the brain how to work in balance. This process is comfortable and does not require medication.
Traditional treatments often focus only on behavior or talk therapy. At Foster the Mind, we combine these important tools with direct brain support, giving clients a stronger foundation for recovery.
When the brain is balanced, people think more clearly and feel more in control.
By strengthening brain pathways, clients gain lasting tools to avoid relapse and build a stable, healthy life.
Neuromodulation helps calm the brain, making it easier to manage cravings and regulate emotions.
Addiction can affect anyone, at any age. That is why our therapies are designed to help both teens and adults.
Our therapies help rebalance the brain after alcohol dependency, restoring focus and emotional well-being.
Recovery is a journey. Our approach gives clients tools to stay strong and prevent relapse long after treatment ends.
Our therapies are noninvasive, drug-free, and designed to work with your brain’s natural healing ability.
Every brain is unique. We create tailored plans that support your individual recovery goals, so you can build a life of freedom and stability.
"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."
"I can honestly say my life is better than ever and I feel hopeful about the future."
Step 1:
Book a Consultation
We’ll listen, understand your needs, and schedule a brain map to uncover what’s really going on.
Step 2:
Receive Treatment
Using non-invasive, science-backed therapies, we target the root cause, not just the symptoms, so healing can begin.
Step 3:
Experience Lasting Change
Regain focus, calm, and confidence. With lasting changes in the brain, families move from surviving to truly living.
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Bryan Butler, founder of Foster the Mind discovered the power of neuromodulation therapy after decades of depression, anxiety, and psychiatric misdiagnoses from childhood abuse that left him overmedicated, hopeless, and frequently suicidal. His journey of treatment through neurofeedback and then neuromodulation created a profound transformation. After a final suicide attempt he discovered neurofeedback.
Seeing the difference that modern and effective treatment can make for challenging cases led Bryan to found a nonprofit with the goal of restoring hope for traumatized children in the foster care system and beyond.
Today, in addition to working with patients, Bryan is a way shower in the mental health community offering insights and practical modalities to resolve the root causes of mental dysfunction and suffering.
No, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses a much higher level of electrical stimulation. In our experience, TMS treatment may be more expensive than our approach, is typically not EEG-guided for each patient and doesn't include counseling or talk therapy. We find our gentler, highly targeted and individualized treatment based on brain mapping to be more effective.
Traditional neurofeedback requires patients to be very still and concentrate intensely for long periods of time. Even blinking can set back progress. Most patients find it frustrating and may end treatment before seeing any results. This treatment modality is especially difficult for children. In contrast, our neurostimulation therapy requires no effort or concentration. It does most of the work for you.
Treatment sessions last for an hour (including setup time).
Patients are typically treated 2–3 times per week and the schedule may be adjusted as progress unfolds. More frequent treatment is sometimes recommended for out of town patients or traumatic brain injury patients to offer greater improvement in a shorter time frame.
Most patients begin experiencing changes within a few sessions. Because every brain is different, we don’t know up front the total number of treatments to reach the desired outcome. We do work with patients for as long as needed to achieve relief and are known for taking on and resolving challenging cases.
Treatment sessions at the clinic are $250. In-home sessions are billed at a higher rate.
At this time, we are not aware of any insurance plans that cover our treatments. You do have the option of using your HSA (Health Savings Account) to pay for treatment with pretax dollars. We look forward to the day when this proven therapy is covered by insurance!
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Foster the Mind is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to making the world a safe and joyful place for every mind. We work with private pay patients to sustain our clinical practice. We accept support from donors and sponsors to provide free or low-cost treatment to foster children and other underserved populations.
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