Dr. Curtis Schindeler
PhD LMHC ChT
​Neurotherapy Director and Advanced Clinician
​​Diagnostic Challenges
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With extensive experience in treating some of the most challenging mental health disorders, such as severe trauma and bipolar disorder, Dr. Curtis is a master diagnostician. He brings strong expertise in accurately diagnosing and treating complex mental health conditions.
Treating Bipolar Disorder and Other Complex Mental Health Disorders
Using advanced neurofeedback techniques. These techniques are instrumental in regulating brain function, improving emotional stability, and enhancing overall mental well-being. Getting to the root cause of these disorders is one of the most crucial elements of successful treatment, ensuring that even the most complex cases receive the targeted and effective care they require.​​​
Trauma can take many forms, from a single catastrophic event like a violent incident, or service in combat to a series of ongoing traumatic experiences such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Individual levels of resilience vary, which is why one person may overcome a traumatic event without significant psychological impact, while another may develop maladaptive behaviors such as substance abuse, anger issues, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts.
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Research indicates that traditional talk therapy may not effectively resolve trauma due to several factors. One concern is the potential for retraumatization by repeatedly discussing the event. Additionally, trauma is stored in the brain differently because of the heightened fight-or-flight response. The brain remains on high alert for triggers, which explains the flashbacks and reliving of traumatic experiences seen in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) sufferers. Dr. Curtis is trained in multiple modalities specifically designed for trauma resolution, and is confident in their effectiveness because of the research to support the modalities and extensive experience.
Treating Bipolar Disorder and Other Complex Mental Health Disorders
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With extensive experience in treating some of the most challenging mental health disorders, such as bipolar disorder, Dr. Curtis brings over a decade of expertise in using advanced neurofeedback techniques. These techniques are instrumental in regulating brain function, improving emotional stability, and enhancing overall mental well-being. Getting to the root cause of these disorders is one of the most crucial elements of successful treatment, ensuring that even the most complex cases receive the targeted and effective care they require.
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Treating Anxiety
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Anxiety and chronic stress are pervasive issues in our society today. Anxiety releases enzymes that suppress the immune system, leading to a host of physical ailments, including gastrointestinal issues, ulcers, cancers, heart disease, obesity, and depression. The standard solutions often involve medications like benzodiazepines. However, CIT has successfully helped over 95% of clients achieve an anxiety-free life without the need for drugs.
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A Comprehensive Approach to Couples' Therapy
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At CIT, we believe that the divorce rate could be significantly reduced if couples were more proactive about their relationships. Maintaining a healthy relationship is challenging, and it requires effort and care. Unfortunately, many couples only seek help when one partner is already contemplating leaving the relationship. By investing in regular relationship maintenance, couples can enjoy the long, fulfilling partnerships they deserve. Often times one or both of the couples are suffering from a the complex mental health challenges as well, making it difficult to achieve marital harmony when the individuals are suffering. Caring for each partner in the relationship and then the marriage creates sustainable change.
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