Therapy

Interactive Metronome™ Therapy

Have you ever tried to clap your hands to the beat of a song?

That’s kind of what Interactive Metronome™ is — a brain-training game that helps you practice timing.

You wear headphones and hear a steady beat, then you clap, tap, or move your hands and feet to match the sound. A computer tells you how close you are to the beat, almost like a video game score.

By practicing, your brain gets better at focusing, paying attention, remembering things, and even moving your body more smoothly. It’s like giving your brain a workout, but with rhythm!

Whole-Person Healing, Rooted in Hope

At Foster the Mind, we use the most advanced, non-invasive tools available to gently recalibrate brain function and unlock healing. Each therapy is carefully chosen and customized to meet the unique needs of every patient and family we serve.

Understanding an Interactive Metronome

At Foster the Mind, we use Interactive Metronome™ (IM) to strengthen timing, focus, and coordination in the brain. This fun, game-like training helps kids, teens, and adults improve attention, memory, and self-control without medication.

What is Interactive Metronome?

Interactive Metronome (IM) is a brain-based therapy that uses rhythm and timing exercises to strengthen neural connections. By training the brain’s timing, IM improves focus, attention, self-regulation, and coordination—helping children and adults with ADHD, learning differences, brain injury, or developmental delays achieve lasting progress.

How Does Interactive Metronome Work?

A computer measures how closely the person stays “on beat” and gives instant feedback, almost like a video game score. Over time, the brain learns how to stay in rhythm, which strengthens attention, focus, and self-regulation.

Benefits of Interactive Metronome

Improved Focus and Attention

By practicing with rhythm, IM helps clients stay focused longer and pay attention to tasks.

Stronger Memory and Learning Skills

Timing practice supports better organization, recall, and problem-solving.

Better Coordination and Self-Control

IM improves body movement, balance, and the ability to stay calm and on track.

Who Can Interactive Metronome Help?

Interactive Metronome for Children

Kids with ADHD, learning differences, or developmental delays can improve focus, self-control, and coordination through IM.

Interactive Metronome for Teens

Teens struggling with attention, school performance, or anxiety often build confidence and sharper cognitive skills with IM.

Interactive Metronome for Adults

Adults use IM to recover from brain injuries, reduce stress, and strengthen focus, memory, and daily performance.

Why Choose Foster the Mind for Interactive Metronome

A Fun, Engaging Way to Train the Brain

IM feels like a game but delivers powerful improvements for focus, timing, and self-control.

Personalized Brain Training

We use Interactive Metronome as part of a tailored plan designed to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.

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!

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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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