Nicholas Dogris, PhD, BCN, QEEG-DL
Dr. Nicholas Dogris, Ph.D., BCN, QEEG-DL is a psychologist, neuroscientist, and neurotechnology innovator with more than 25 years of experience in EEG based neurotherapy. He is the CEO and co-founder of NeuroField, Inc., where he has helped advance EEG informed neuromodulation and neurostimulation platforms used by clinicians and researchers worldwide. Dr. Dogris trained in neurofeedback in the 1990s under pioneer Margaret Ayers, and also serves as Director of the Neurorehabilitation Department at FHE Health. He practices in Santa Barbara, California at NeuroField Neurotherapy alongside his wife, Dr. Tiff Thompson.
Dr. Nicholas Dogris owns NeuroField. Dr. Dogris is an Co-Founder and CFO of The School of Neurotherapy, which hosts the Neurotherapy Conference; NeuroField may potentially benefit financially from the research findings presented therein.
Presenting: “The Use of Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety and PTSD in First Responders.”
In this session Dr. Dogris will discuss his ongoing research using neurostimulation modalities to for the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia in first responders. This talk will cover a paper that is being submitted for publication in 2026. The paper will be reviewed along with an in-depth look at EEG, ERP and survey data that shows significant changes in the subject pool. First responders who suffer from PTSD, TBI, Depression, Anxiety and Insomnia present complex clinical profiles that are very difficult to treat due to imbalances in the CNS and ANS. This population experiences significant ANS arousal and CNS hyper-vigilance that is exacerbated by traumatic brain injury sustained in the line of duty. A multi-modal approach that combines Vagus nerve (tVNS) and tDCS/tACS stimulation appears to reduce hypervigilance and sympathetic activation that is observable in the heart and in the brain that have sustained effects over time.
Education Level: INTroductory
Content is designed for psychologists who may have little to no background in a specialized skill or content area. Through this level of programming, the learner can become acquainted with the theoretical underpinnings, principles, methods, and perspectives of a content area. An introductory level program also may serve as the foundation for subsequent intermediate and advanced learning. Introductory level programming may also be related to an emerging area of knowledge or practice. Although this content can be used as a foundation for more advanced learning, an introductory level program may simply focus on breadth, enrichment, or general knowledge. The primary goal of this particular program is to broaden the clinical, consultative, and research knowledge bases of attendees and was deemed intermediate, by the definition above. For those psychologists using the modality of biofeedback and interested in efficacy, science, and latest clinical applications. This conference presents research relevant to psychological practice, education, and science; (2) it is our intention to host an offering to help psychologists to keep up with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, intervention, and education; and (3) we believe that this program would allow psychologists to increase competencies to improve services to patients. This conference is IN NO WAY a substitute for the basic academic education and training needed for entry into the field of psychology.