Experience LENS Neurofeedback in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado at Monarch

A nexus letter is a medical document written by a At Monarch Counseling, we view mental health through a whole-brain lens. LENS Neurofeedback (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) is a gentle, non-invasive approach designed to support the brain’s natural ability to regulate, adapt, and heal.

Rather than asking you to actively train your brain, LENS works passively. Your brain does the work. We simply provide information that helps it function more efficiently.

During a session, small sensors are placed on the scalp to read your brain’s electrical activity. Based on those readings, the LENS system sends back a very brief, extremely low-energy signal—far weaker than everyday electronics.

This signal acts as feedback, allowing the brain to recognize patterns that may be stuck, inefficient, or over-activated. With that information, the brain can begin to reorganize itself toward greater balance and stability.

Sessions are short, require no effort or concentration, and are often well tolerated even by individuals with high nervous system sensitivity.

• No active participation or training required
• Very low-energy, non-stimulating feedback
• Brief sessions with minimal cognitive demand
• Designed to work with the brain, not push it

Because of its gentle nature, LENS is often appropriate for individuals who find traditional neurofeedback or talk therapy difficult or overwhelming.

LENS Neurofeedback is not medication and is not talk therapy. At Monarch Counseling, it is offered as a focused neurological support service designed to complement, not replace, other forms of care.

We regularly coordinate with your existing counselor, psychologist, or medical provider when appropriate. This collaborative approach helps ensure that LENS Neurofeedback fits within your broader care plan and supports the work already being done elsewhere.

Our role is to help reduce neurological interference and support more stable brain functioning, particularly for individuals whose symptoms have not fully responded to traditional approaches alone. By addressing brain regulation directly, LENS can help create a more supportive foundation for ongoing therapeutic or medical treatment.

LENS uses extremely low-level electromagnetic signals, far below the strength of everyday devices such as cell phones or Wi-Fi. It does not stimulate the brain or force change. It provides information, allowing the brain to respond naturally. LENS has been used clinically for many years and is generally well tolerated when administered appropriately.

Most people feel very little during the session itself. Some notice mild sensations such as relaxation, fatigue, or increased alertness afterward. Responses vary, and changes can be subtle or gradual, especially early on.

No. LENS is a passive process. There are no tasks, exercises, or concentration required. You can sit comfortably while the system gathers information and provides feedback to the brain.

Sessions are brief and last between 15 and 20 minutes each. The actual feedback is delivered in seconds, although appointments allow time for setup, symptom check-ins, and observation. This makes LENS accessible even for individuals who fatigue easily or have difficulty tolerating longer interventions.

We begin with a thorough intake and review of history, symptoms, and current care. Our goal is to ensure that LENS is appropriate, well-timed, and responsibly integrated into your broader health picture.