Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Petaluma
Sil Machado, Ph. D has been dedicated to transforming lives through holistic mental health care for over two decades. Our practice integrates cutting-edge neurofeedback, biofeedback, and depth psychotherapy to address anxiety, trauma, depression, and neurodevelopmental challenges. With expertise in somatic and mind-body modalities, we provide personalized treatment for clients aged 5 to 95 across Petaluma. Our trauma-informed approach combines evidence-based methods with compassionate care to resolve nervous system dysregulation and emotional pain. We specialize in treating post-concussion symptoms, ADHD, PTSD, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions using non-invasive, drug-free solutions.Our team's extensive experience in clinical psychology and somatic therapy creates a safe space for clients to achieve lasting transformation. We maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing clinical consultation and supervision. Client testimonials consistently highlight dramatic improvements in quality of life after completing our programs. Our services are designed to help individuals reconnect with their innate capacity for resilience and self-acceptance. We offer specialized protocols for peak performance optimization and long-COVID recovery. Our practice bridges scientific innovation with traditional therapeutic wisdom to support sustainable mental wellness.
Services
Neurofeedback Therapy
Biofeedback Treatment
Depth Psychotherapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma Recovery
ADHD Management
Chronic Pain Relief
Peak Performance Training
Autism Support
Gut-Brain Connection Therapy
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical psychology experience
- Specialized trauma-informed neurofeedback protocols
- Evidence-based somatic therapy integration
- Personalized treatment for all age groups
- Proven success with anxiety and trauma recovery
What people say
Immediate results
Saved her life
Changed my life
Rapid effect
Dramatic improvement
Services
Neurofeedback Therapy
Neurofeedback therapy uses real-time brain activity monitoring to treat anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. This non-invasive treatment helps regulate nervous system dysregulation through personalized protocols. Clients experience improved emotional stability and cognitive function after completing our evidence-based programs.
Depth Psychotherapy
Depth psychotherapy explores unconscious patterns and emotional wounds to promote lasting transformation. Our approach integrates somatic awareness with traditional psychotherapy techniques. This method helps clients achieve self-acceptance and resolve long-standing psychological issues through structured, trauma-informed care.
Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy addresses trauma and chronic pain through body-mind integration. Our practitioners use gentle touch and movement techniques to release stored tension. This approach effectively treats anxiety, depression, and nervous system dysregulation across all age groups.
Trauma Recovery
Trauma recovery programs combine neurofeedback, somatic therapy, and depth psychology to resolve PTSD symptoms. Our trauma-informed care addresses both recent and historical trauma. Clients develop resilience and emotional regulation through our comprehensive, evidence-based approach.
ADHD Management
ADHD management utilizes neurofeedback technology to improve attention and impulse control. Our drug-free approach reduces reliance on medication while enhancing cognitive performance. Personalized protocols help children and adults develop sustainable focus and organizational skills through non-invasive brain training.
People
Sil Machado
Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Sil Machado is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience in neurofeedback and somatic therapy. Specializing in trauma recovery and nervous system regulation, he has developed evidence-based protocols for anxiety, ADHD, and chronic pain management across all age groups.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with neurofeedback?
We treat anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, chronic pain, and neurodevelopmental disorders using neurofeedback. Our protocols also address insomnia, migraines, and long-COVID symptoms through brain regulation techniques.
Is neurofeedback covered by insurance?
Insurance coverage varies by provider. We provide documentation for out-of-network mental health benefits. Many clients use flexible spending accounts to cover neurofeedback sessions.
What age groups do you work with?
Our services are available for children aged 5+, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We offer specialized protocols tailored to developmental needs across the lifespan.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Most clients complete 20-40 sessions for lasting results. Progress is monitored through regular assessments to ensure optimal outcomes while minimizing treatment duration.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
We provide hybrid in-person and remote neurofeedback options. Virtual sessions use portable equipment for home-based treatment with remote practitioner guidance.
What makes your approach unique?
Our integration of neurofeedback, somatic therapy, and depth psychology creates comprehensive treatment plans. This mind-body approach addresses symptoms at their source through evidence-based, personalized care.
