Conditions We Treat

Depression & Mood Disorders

Depression is more than just having a bad day. It’s when someone feels really sad, tired, or hopeless for a long time. They might not enjoy the things they used to like, have trouble sleeping, or feel like they don’t have much energy.

Mood disorders are when someone’s feelings swing too much or get stuck. They might feel down, irritable, or have big mood changes that make daily life harder.

Support for depression and mood disorders helps the brain and emotions find balance again. At Foster the Mind, we use gentle brain therapies and counseling to lift heavy feelings, bring back energy, and help people feel more like themselves.

Targeted Brain Therapy for Real, Lasting Relief

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.

Understanding Depression and Mood Disorders

At Foster the Mind, we help children, teens, and adults struggling with depression and mood disorders. These conditions can make everyday life feel heavy, hopeless, or overwhelming. Our gentle, brain-based therapies and counseling services support emotional balance, improve focus, and bring lasting relief — without relying only on medication.

What is Depression?

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It can cause low energy, trouble concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite, and a loss of interest in things once enjoyed.

What are Mood Disorders?

Mood disorders affect the way a person’s brain controls emotions. This can lead to big mood swings, constant irritability, or long periods of sadness that interfere with daily life.

Brain-Based Support for Depression and Mood Disorders

How Our Therapies Help

We use safe, noninvasive therapies like Neurofeedback, Neuromodulation, and Photobiomodulation to guide the brain toward healthier patterns. Counseling is also offered to help process emotions and build coping skills.

A Whole-Person Approach

Because each person’s experience with depression or mood disorders is unique, we create individualized treatment plans that focus on both brain and emotional health.

Benefits of Treatment for Depression and Mood Disorders

Brighter Mood and More Energy

Therapies help lift emotional heaviness and restore energy for daily life.

Improved Focus and Motivation

Clients often notice clearer thinking, better focus, and more interest in activities.

Lasting Emotional Balance

By working with the brain and mind together, clients gain long-term tools for emotional stability.

Who Can Our Services Help?

Children with Depression or Mood Challenges

Gentle therapies help children manage emotions, reduce sadness, and feel more confident.

Teens with Mood Disorders

Teen-focused care supports healthy coping skills, confidence, and resilience during key developmental years.

Adults with Depression and Mood Disorders

Adults benefit from drug-free options for reducing symptoms, restoring balance, and improving quality of life.

Why Choose Foster the Mind

Safe, Natural Brain-Based Therapies

We use noninvasive, evidence-based treatments that support the brain without heavy side effects.

Personalized, Compassionate Care

Our plans are tailored to each individual, helping clients find relief and hope for the future.

Types of Therapies & Treatments

Quantitative EEG (Brain Mapping)

Neurofeedback Therapy

Neuromodulation (Neurostimulation)

Interactive Metronome™ 

Therapy and Counseling

EMDR

Photobiomodulation – Infrared

Hemoencephalography (HEG)

Proven Change, One Family at a Time

"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."

Simple 3 Step Process

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.

Ready to get started?

Meet our Founder

Bryan Butler

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as TMS?

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.

How is your brain training different from neurofeedback?

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.

How long is each session?

Treatment sessions last for an hour (including setup time).

How often are treatments done?

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.

How many sessions will it take to see results?

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.

How much does treatment cost?

Treatment sessions at the clinic are $250. In-home sessions are billed at a higher rate.

Does insurance cover neuromodulation therapy?

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!

Ready to experience lasting change?

Our Operational Model

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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