Depression Treatment · Dallas, TX
You don't have to keep
feeling this way
You get out of bed, but nothing feels good. You feel empty, heavy, and disconnected — even when life looks fine from the outside. Depression is not a weakness and it is not "just a phase." It is a real brain condition, and at The Brain Performance Center® in Dallas, TX, we treat it at the source.
In-person & virtual appointments available.
Depressed brain → activated brain
What is depression?
When your brain gets stuck in low, flat, and disconnected patterns
Depression is not about attitude or willpower. It involves real, measurable changes in how your brain functions. Your mood, energy, motivation, and thinking all suffer as a result.
Feeling empty or hopeless
A heaviness that stays with you, even when nothing is "wrong."
No energy or motivation
Getting through daily tasks feels like lifting something very heavy.
Losing interest in things you loved
Hobbies, people, and activities that used to bring joy now feel flat.
Sleep problems
Sleeping too much, or lying awake unable to rest properly.
Trouble focusing
Foggy thinking, poor memory, difficulty making simple decisions.
Withdrawing from others
Pulling away from family and friends, feeling like a burden.
Physical symptoms
Headaches, body aches, stomach problems — depression affects the whole body.
Feeling worthless
Persistent self-blame and a sense that nothing will ever get better.
Brain science
Depression lives in the brain
When depression sets in, your prefrontal cortex slows down, your amygdala stays on high alert, and the networks that let different brain regions communicate weaken. This is why you feel stuck, foggy, and emotionally numb — even when you want to feel better.
At The Brain Performance Center®, we target these exact changes — and help your brain repair and rebuild itself. See all conditions we treat →
We treat all types of depression:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
- Treatment-Resistant Depression
- Depression with Anxiety
- Postpartum Depression
- High-Functioning Depression
- Depression with Trauma or PTSD
Why choose us
We treat the root cause — not just the symptoms
Most depression treatments give you a prescription and send you home. We do something different. We look at your brain directly, and build a treatment plan around what your brain actually needs.
Meet Dr. Leigh Richardson→Doctoral-Level Director
Dr. Leigh Richardson holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is BCIA-certified in both Neurofeedback and Biofeedback.
Years of Experience
Over three decades studying human behavior and brain health, with hundreds of patients helped.
Medication-Free Options
We offer proven brain-based treatments that work without medication — or alongside your existing care team.
Fully Customized Plans
No two brains are alike. Every treatment plan is built from scratch, around your unique neurological profile and goals.
Our approach
Depression treatment methods
We combine the most advanced brain-based tools available — customized to your brain, your history, and your recovery goals. View all treatment solutions →
Neurofeedback
Retrain your brain to feel better
Neurofeedback measures your brainwave activity and gently guides underactive brain networks toward healthier, more balanced patterns. We use whole-brain training including advanced LORETA Z-score training — one of the most targeted forms of EEG neurofeedback available. Patients often experience more energy, better mood stability, improved focus, and reduced emotional numbness.
LENS Therapy
Fast, gentle brain reset
The Low Energy Neurofeedback System delivers a very brief, very low-energy signal through a scalp electrode, helping your brain reset and reorganize itself. LENS is safe, painless, and requires no effort from you — your brain does the work. Many patients notice real shifts in mood and energy within just a few sessions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Break the cycle of negative thinking
CBT helps you identify the thought patterns that keep pulling you down, challenge them, and replace them with more balanced thinking. At The Brain Performance Center®, CBT is integrated with neurofeedback and other brain-based methods — so you get results that go deeper and last longer than standard therapy alone.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
For intense emotions and overwhelm
DBT is a skills-based therapy that helps you understand your emotions, accept them without judgment, and manage them with real, practical tools. It is especially helpful when depression comes with intense mood swings, emotional pain, or difficulty managing daily life.
Neuroplasticity Training
Rewire your brain out of depression
Depression physically weakens connections between brain regions. Neuroplasticity training helps your brain form new, healthier pathways through targeted exercises and integrated brain training. This is not a short-term fix — it is real, lasting brain change.
Neuromodulation
Stimulate your brain back to balance
Using gentle stimulation including pEMF, tDCS, and tACS, neuromodulation helps bring underperforming brain networks back into healthier activity levels. It supports improved mood, better sleep, sharper attention, and greater brain resilience — available right here in Dallas, TX.
Biofeedback (BRT)
Restore your body and brain together
Bioregulation Therapy uses gentle magnetic signals to help your body's regulatory systems come back into balance. Depression affects the whole body — your nervous system, sleep, digestion, and energy. BRT supports emotional resilience, reduces physical symptoms, and improves cellular communication throughout the body.
Performance Coaching
Rebuild your direction and drive
Depression takes away your sense of purpose. Performance Coaching helps you get clarity, rebuild momentum, and move forward with confidence. This is outcome-based, brain-informed coaching delivered alongside your clinical treatment — helping you go from feeling stuck to feeling purposeful again.
Understanding your options
Medication vs. brain-based treatment
Many patients come to us after antidepressants didn't fully work, or caused side effects they couldn't tolerate. Here is the key difference between the two approaches.
Antidepressants
- Adjusts brain chemistry to manage symptoms
- Does not retrain brain patterns
- Symptoms often return when medication stops
- Side effects vary and can be difficult to tolerate
- Does not address the underlying brain dysregulation
Brain-Based Treatment at TBPC
- Directly trains the brain to self-regulate
- Results can last even after treatment ends
- Non-invasive and medication-free options available
- Works alongside your existing care team
- Targets the exact brain networks driving your depression
We never tell patients to stop their medication. We work alongside their existing care team — giving the brain the tools it needs to heal from the inside out.
Depression rarely comes alone
We treat what comes with it too
Most patients we see are also dealing with one or more of these conditions at the same time. Our brain-based approach addresses all of them together — because we are treating your whole brain, not just one symptom.
Anxiety
Constant worry, panic attacks, and nervous system overactivation that comes alongside low mood. Learn about anxiety treatment →
Insomnia
Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up exhausted no matter how long you rest.
Brain Fog
Trouble thinking clearly, concentrating, or remembering things that should come easily.
Trauma & PTSD
Past experiences that keep the nervous system in survival mode and make depression harder to shift.
Low Motivation
Difficulty starting tasks, planning ahead, or following through — even when you know what needs doing.
Emotional Dysregulation
Intense mood swings or difficulty managing feelings that come and go without warning.
See all conditions we treat at The Brain Performance Center® →
My experience with Dr. Leigh and her team has been life changing. I received treatment for PTSD, anxiety and depression, and I have been given the clearest ability to think, regulate my emotions and stay present — through neurofeedback and biofeedback. This was a healing experience, not just mentally, but emotionally too.
— Jennifer Kaspar
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. At The Brain Performance Center®, we use proven brain-based methods — including neurofeedback, LENS, neuromodulation, CBT, and DBT — that work without medication. Many patients see lasting results. We do not ask patients to stop existing medication; we work alongside their care team.
Regular therapy addresses your thoughts and feelings. Our approach goes deeper — we measure and retrain your actual brainwave activity. We combine clinical therapy with advanced brain-based technology for results that standard therapy alone cannot achieve. See our treatment solutions →
Many patients notice real improvements in mood and energy within the first few sessions. A full treatment plan depends on your condition, history, and goals. We will give you a clear timeline during your free consultation.
Yes. Neurofeedback is non-invasive, painless, and drug-free. It is safe for adults and teens. Read more about Dr. Richardson's expertise →
Yes. Virtual appointments are available for qualifying services. You can begin your recovery from home, wherever you are in Texas or beyond.
Selected insurance coverage is available for counseling sessions. Call us at 214-329-9017 to check if your plan qualifies.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
You have been carrying this long enough. The heaviness, the emptiness, the feeling that things will never get better — that is not your future. That is your brain asking for help. Dr. Leigh Richardson and her team are ready to give it exactly that.
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In-Person and Virtual Appointments Available · Selected Insurance Accepted