NEUROTHERAPY OF COLORADO SPRINGS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- CHC Neurotherapist, Nutritionist, & Health Coach
Briana is currently a Neurotherapist, Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. She completed her Associates of Science in Psychology and with nursing prerequisites from Reading Area Community College, in Reading, PA. Briana changed her passion for psychology into a passion for healing without the use of pharmaceuticals. This new lens of healing led her to study under Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Mark Hyman, Deepak Chopra, Dr. Walter Willet, Sally Fallon Morell, Dr, Neal Barnard, David Wolfe, and many more. She became a certified nutritionist and health coach in 2009 from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since then, Briana has continued to explore natural and holistic healing modalities. An interest in breathwork and nervous system regulation advanced to taking online courses from master breath work practitioners, Emma Alta and Eleanor Mann play therapist, founders of The Reconnected. Briana plans to build on this interest by completing a certification program through the HeartMath Institute. She completed her neurofeedback training under Chris Edwards and Dr. Steven Stockdale. Briana, while focusing on a skill set in a trauma sensitive manner, hopes to help others build resilience and capacity for emotional regulation following trauma.
"As a mother, I see the importance of learning and teaching emotional regulation, as well as healthy balanced eating and living habits, at a young age in order to foster fortitude in our toxic world. My deep passion for nature, learning, and well-being started later in life than what I hope for my children. At the same time, my own journey of healing from my childhood trauma is what led me to nutrition and other holistic practices, such as my love for gardening, cooking, yoga, and breathwork. More so than any of my passions and interests, it has been my children that were the catalyst for lasting change on many levels. I now know that providing tools and practices for emotional and physical health can be attainable, with the support of a lens or focus - meaning, we focus inward on what we can control, as opposed to only looking outward to conditions and environments out of our control. I also recognize the role of epigenetics and its role in governing our lives, and how this can play out not only within the context of our own lives, but on a generational scale. And so, it is both our relationship with our own selves and with our greater community that supports our capacity for vitality. My ultimate aim is to create space for myself, my children, and my clients, to step out of the shadows of generational trauma and disease, and step into a life that is nourishing and deeply lived."
Job Titles:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Chris Edwards is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado, Neurotherapist, and the Director of Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. He completed his undergraduate studies (B.S.) in Psychology, in 1992, at the State University of New York College at Oneonta. He completed his Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University at Buffalo in 1994. He has 27+ years of experience in the fields of mental health and research as well as over 25,000+ direct client hours in the field of neurotherapy. In addition, Chris is certified in Alpha-Stim and Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP). He is traveling nationwide to teach the unique methodology he has honed during his career, to clinics using neurofeedback and qEEG testing. He is highly educated in integrative healthcare, psychopharmacology, trauma and attachment, somatic integration, cognitive behavioral therapy, and neuroanatomy.
Job Titles:
- Clinical & Consulting Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist in the State of Colorado
Dr. Steven Stockdale is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Colorado. He began his career, as a psychologist, in private practice, specializing in child and family psychology and has held appointments at the University of Colorado and Chapman University. In 1991, Dr. Stockdale established a research and treatment facility for Lexicor Medical Technology and began researching the application of neurofeedback with various mental health issues and closed head injuries.
Throughout his career he has garnered extensive experience in clinical and research applications of Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG) technology and has spent the last 33 years, treating patients in Colorado using neurofeedback. Currently, he is the Clinical Director of The Neuro-Health Center in Colorado Springs, CO. At the center, Dr. Stockdale specializes in qEEG evaluations, data analysis, and training. He is highly sought after and consults with professionals from around the world regarding qEEG. Dr. Stockdale is also an internationally known speaker on qEEG and neurofeedback and is a teacher providing coursework credits for professionals interested in certification for neurofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). He is the past president of The International Society for Neurofeedback and Research (ISNR), a professional society dedicated to the advancement of qEEG and neurofeedback through research.
In addition to using his skills with various mental health issues and traumatic brain injury, Dr. Stockdale has also applied his expertise in neurofeedback to professional athletes, in both Japan and the United States, seeking performance enhancement training. Dr. Stockdale now focuses his time and energy on consultation and training professionals interested in learning the application of qEEG and neurofeedback.
Edward is currently a Neurotherapist and Coach at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. He has worked at the intersections of human potential and development, applied neuroscience, coaching, and education for his entire career. He holds numerous certifications and credentials, the most notable being his Master Certified Coach credential with the ICF (International Coach Federation) and his NeuroPositive Coach Licensure from the Applied Neuroscience Institute under the direction of Dr. William Larkin, Ph.D. (Harvard) and Dr. Donald Johnson, Ph.D. (Yale), with whom he also completed a multi-year fellowship. He has attained his certifications in Basic Brain Anatomy, and Foundations in EEG & Neurofeedback Training from Dr. Steven Stockdale, Ph.D., Alpha-Stim and Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation, along with in-depth Counselor Training through Caring for the Heart, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Psychology.
Edward has worked with hundreds of clients, from students and young professionals to executives and seasoned entrepreneurs. He loves working with any clients who are willing to really dig deep and lean into the exciting unknown of major life transitions and transmuting trauma into perspective, wisdom, and growth.
He is a natural and gifted trainer and teacher, who excels at using examples, analogies, and word pictures to make complex concepts click. He is a passionate learner himself, and is always researching something new. He is fascinated by the theory of neuroplasticity - the concept that the brain has infinite potential to grow, heal, and change - and the research that is being done on the neuroscience of awareness and insight. He is thrilled to get to combine the conversational models of coaching with the science of neurofeedback to help his clients gain increased levels of awareness. Underpinned by his belief in neuroplasticity and that his clients are inherently capable, resourceful, and whole, he knows that this work has the power to impact human potential in new ways.
A serial entrepreneur and life-long learner, Edward enjoys learning, building, developing, and maximizing just about anything, from old cast iron and cars to Shakespeare and painting to spreadsheets and organizational systems. He currently operates several businesses with his wife and life partner, Brittany, who is also an MCC coach.
He resides with Brittany and their daughters, Sophia and Olivia and their big, red dog, Lexie in Colorado Springs, where they enjoy the food scene, as well as never-ending places to adventure in the mountains.
Emily is currently working as a Neurotherapist at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. She completed her undergraduate studies (B.A.) in Psychology and a minor in History from Central Connecticut State University. She completed her Master of Science degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Nutrition and Injury Prevention at the Pennsylvania Western University. Initially, Emily became interested in the field of Psychology because she wanted to understand and gain insight on how to help people form healthy behavioral changes.
In 2017, while attending undergraduate school, Emily first took an administrative position at The Reynolds Clinic in Middletown, CT. The clinic was owned and operated by Dr. Robert Reynolds, a Clinical Psychologist who worked closely with one of the early pioneers of neurofeedback training, Dr. Barry Sterman at UCLA. Emily was fascinated with the concept of Neurofeedback and the changes she saw first-hand. Dr. Reynolds couldn't help but notice her "natural abilities and intuitive sense". In 2018, he offered her a position as a Neurofeedback Technician, which included qEEG testing. It was at this point she began her mentorship with Dr. Steven Stockdale. Emily has used this amazing opportunity to work with adolescents and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, TBI, PTSD and those on the spectrum. Emily also has extensive training in the administration and scoring of various psychological tests. In addition, Emily received her certification in Alpha-Stim and Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation, the HeartMath Interventions Program, and the Pain-Free Performance Specialist. She has continued to hone her skills by attending multiple educational trainings in qEEG & neurofeedback guided by her mentor, Dr. Stockdale and is looking forward to utilizing the integrative neurotherapy approach pioneered at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs.
Emily enjoys watching football and staying up late to watch Lakers games (huge Lebron fan!). She has a life-long love and passion for sports, and being a former college athlete herself, she looks forward to using neurofeedback training to work with premier athletes here in Colorado Springs. She became intrigued with the power of brain-based treatments and the field of Neuroscience in terms of performance enhancement training as well as recovery from symptoms resulting from concussions and/or repetitive concussive syndrome.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Master Scheduler / Administrative Assistant
Olivia Cerda is currently the Master Scheduler and Administrative Assistant at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. She is the person that will greet you on the phone and when you first walk into our office. Olivia is fluent in Spanish and helps us provide our services to our Spanish speaking clients. She is pursuing her degree in psychology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Prior to her work here, she had years of experience in customer relations which helps our ever-evolving scheduling process. Olivia has always been outgoing, loves putting a smile on everyone's face, and has a way with making people happy when they are around her. She has lived in Colorado Springs for eight years and loves everything about it from the mountains to the nostalgic history. She enjoys being in nature, her two cats, her large collection of plants and spending time with friends. She loves antiquing, art history, and thrifting whenever she gets the chance, to find that diamond in the rough. Since joining the team, she has been able to apply the various healing modalities at the office to herself, which is deepening her interest in psychology studies at school.
Skylar Smith is currently a Neurofeedback Technician at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. She is a student at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in psychology. Her goal is to get her master's degree in counseling and mental health. She began working at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs as an intern in September of 2021 after being referred to us by a former coworker of Dr. Steve Stockdale. From her first interview with Chris Edwards, Skylar was immediately interested in neurofeedback and eager to learn more. As she continued to learn about neurofeedback therapy, she fell in love with the practice and has had a passion for it ever since. Chris and Alexa were impressed enough with her abilities as an intern and she was later hired on as a neurofeedback technician. She completed her training in neurofeedback under Chris Edwards and Dr. Steve Stockdale and is certified in the fundamentals of EEG and Neurofeedback Therapy. In addition, Skylar received her certification in Alpha Stim and Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation. Skylar's interest in mental health has grown into a passion for psychology and aiding others in their own journey.
When Skylar is not studying or working, she loves the outdoors, spending time with loved ones, and painting in her free time. She believes wholeheartedly in the methodologies we bring to each client and values "walking the walk" and not just "talking the talk".
Job Titles:
- Administrative Manager
- Coach
- Administrative Manager / Life Coach
Tanya Johnson is currently the Administrative Manager and Coach at Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. Tanya has spent much of her life in service to others through mentorship, peer mentoring with TAPS organization, and being the one that many often look to for guidance. She completed her Associate of Arts degree in Business, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from University of Phoenix. She attended Walden University in pursuit of a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, where she discovered that she wanted to help others but not in that capacity. This began her journey of pursuing life coaching. Tanya obtained her Master Certified Life Coach certification through Certified Life Coach Institute and will continue the process of credentialing to become an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). In addition, she received her certification in Alpha-Stim and Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation. Tanya served in the United States Army as a medic, learning everything from giving IV's and taking blood to making appointments and maintaining patient charts. After an Honorable Discharge, Tanya went on to work in many different fields, and like a sponge soaked up a wealth of knowledge and skills on the way.
Tanya loves working with clients who are ready to do the work and step into the unknown to get through whatever obstacle they are facing. She sees this as a collaborative experience and hopes to empower her clients and help them recognize how capable they are. She is often heard saying "there is a process of unbecoming that takes place in healing, the unbecoming to become". Tanya has also experienced trauma and understands firsthand the importance of having someone hold space for you, this is an important part of her work. She believes that everyone has the capability to change their course and create the life that they deserve and desire.
Even as a child, Tanya has shown a genuine love for and desire to be of service to others and has always had the unique ability to connect with people. Often, people will start talking with her with ease and comfort without knowing why or how. Tanya's friends and family say that it is her energy that invites people to be comfortable and share. Also, the personal challenges that she has faced and has overcome allow her to be compassionate and empathic to others. Tanya can often be heard saying, "people just want to be heard and seen" and "being present in that person's moment can make a difference in their day". Ultimately, this journey has led her to Neurotherapy of Colorado Springs. "I feel like I finally found the place I was meant to be, coming to work does not feel like work, and I truly look forward to each day".
When Tanya is not working, she is spending time with her 3 wonderful children. She has a host of close friends and family here and makes it a point to spend time. Family is very important to her. Tanya is also a writer, loves to read, listen to music, and travel.