Biofeedback Therapy: A Drug-Free Solution for ADHD

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects both children and adults, often disrupting attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Traditionally managed with stimulant medications, an increasing number of individuals and parents are seeking non-drug alternatives.

Biofeedback therapy is a non-invasive method that trains individuals to become more aware of and ultimately regulate their physiological responses. When applied to ADHD, biofeedback—particularly EEG neurofeedback—measures brainwave activity and uses real-time feedback to help patients cultivate focus and self-control.

Clinician’s Note:

While I practiced both biofeedback and neurofeedback therapy for over five years, I now focus exclusively on homeopathy. I’ve found homeopathic care to be much more effective long-term and sustainable for the complex mental health challenges I work with, including ADHD. I continue to write about biofeedback because so many people seek drug-free, holistic options without realizing the significant limitations of bio/neuro-feedback as a modality in the treatment of mental health challenges. Homeopathy has become the primary modality I use to support focus, behavior regulation, and emotional balance.

Unlike stimulant medications, which can come with side effects like insomnia, appetite suppression, and mood changes, biofeedback is a drug-free, long-term solution.

Whereas medication treats symptoms temporarily, biofeedback aims to retrain the brain—making its effects more sustainable in the long term. However, while biofeedback is effective for many, it can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.

At Healing Narrative, I now use homeopathy to address many of the same core challenges that biofeedback was once helpful for—offering a holistic, individualized approach with lasting results.

Studies have shown that EEG neurofeedback can lead to significant improvement in attention and impulse control in children with ADHD. One study published in the journal Pediatrics found that children who received neurofeedback had better outcomes than those in the control group even after six months.

While promising, research also emphasizes the need for consistent sessions over several months. For many families, this is not always feasible.

Homeopathy offers an equally holistic approach with fewer logistical demands, and my clients have often found the results to be even more transformative.

I practiced biofeedback and neurofeedback therapy for more than five years at integrative clinics in New Jersey. These tools are incredibly helpful for building awareness and self-regulation.

However, over time, I found that homeopathy created deeper and longer-lasting change — not just in symptom relief, but in my clients’ relationship to their bodies, stressors, and emotions. Homeopathy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing ability, helping resolve patterns that biofeedback could only manage.

While I no longer offer biofeedback at my practice, I still deeply value the insights and skills it provides, and I apply that understanding to every homeopathic case I take.