Therapeutic Applications
AlterMedX Health Systems offers treatment for a broad range of disorders, problems, and human behavioral difficulties. We emphasize helping the whole person, not a collection of disorders. However, research and experience indicate that several specific types of problems corresponding to medical and psychological diagnoses can be effectively treated with the specialty treatments we offer. AlterMedX also offers a variety of treatment approaches, including specialization in brainwave biofeedback (neurofeedback or EEG biofeedback). The alphabetical list indicates some areas we can provide help with, specifically with the use of neurofeedback. A much broader range of human problems can be successfully diagnosed in order to make referrals to other medical specialists. Additionally, there is a large body of literature that discusses the benefits of psychotherapy, including hypnotic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, therapeutic approaches also offered by AlterMedX.
Note: This site includes results which have been obtained in a clinical setting, as well as controlled experimental designs. Please contact Dr. Greg Alter at (510) 545-6463 (MIND) (California Licensed Psychologist PSY7422) regarding specific considerations that may apply to your own use of neurofeedback or the other specialty treatments offered by AlterMedX Health Systems.
 Addiction |
Epilepsy |
| Anxiety |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
| Attachment Disorder |
Learning Disabilities |
| Attention Deficit (ADD & ADHD) |
Migraine |
| Autism |
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
| Autoimmune Dysfunction |
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome |
| Chronic Pain |
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Sleep Disorders |
| Conduct Disorders |
Stroke |
| Depression |
Tourette's Syndrome |
| Eating Disorders |
Traumatic Brain Injury |
Therapeutic applications also may be grouped in terms of the level of current evidence that indicates therapeutic benefit. This list will be revised, based on both research findings the current clinical experience of other practitioners, and my own clinical experience with my patients.
Evidence of effectiveness based on published research:
| Addiction |
Learning Disabilities |
| Anxiety |
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder |
| Attention Deficit (ADD & ADHD) |
Relaxation Training |
| Depression |
Sleep Disorders |
Evidence of effectiveness based on clinical reports of effectiveness:
| Attachment Disorder |
Eating Disorders |
| Autoimmune Dysfunction |
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Tourette's Syndrome |
| Chronic Pain |
Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Borderline Personality Disorder |
Dissociative Identity Disorder |
| Cognitive Decline in the Elderly |
Parkinson's Disease |
Evidence of effectiveness based on experimental observations:
| Autism |
Learning Disabilities |
| Conduct Disorders |
Migraine |
| Epilepsy |
Pre-menstrual syndrome |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
Stroke and High Blood Pressure |
Testing and Psychological Assessment Services
Dr. Alter provides both adult and child I.Q., Academic Achievement, Cognitive, and Emotional Function assessment using a variety of standardized tests. The tests used are compatible with the requirements of California school districts and are consistent with the needs of other professionals who may require psychological assessment. Comprehensive written reports are provided, as requested by the individual or family. Dr. Alter has been conducting psychological evaluations since 1981.