About

JoAnne McFarland O'Rourke, Ph.D., LMSW

As a therapist, my goal is to help clients achieve sustained and lasting improvement. I have studied human behavior my entire life and found different techniques very useful. However, neurofeedback (NFB) was such a life-changer for me that I learned to do it myself.

After suffering from migraine headaches for more than 20 years, NFB eliminated them from my life. Other therapies helped – but nothing impacted my life like NFB.

That’s why I believe the most powerful transformation comes from examining brain, behavior, and personality patterns in order to holistically address issues that stand in the way of a fuller life. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals.

JoAnne

Background and Experience

Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from Western Michigan University (WMU)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with an MSW degree with honors from the University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, magna cum laude, from WMU.
Completed neurofeedback training at the Institute for Applied Neuroscience in Asheville, NC.
25 years as a researcher, including 16 years at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research and 2 years as Director of Research at WMU’s College of Health and Human Services.

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