Build Regulation and Day-to-Day Follow-Through with EXOMIND†
Individual brain mapping and adaptive stimulation aimed at calming hyperarousal, reducing shutdown/avoidance cycles, and supporting attention and planning for people navigating trauma histories or neurodevelopmental differences.
Trauma can leave the nervous system on high alert—startle, intrusions, poor sleep, and swings between hyperarousal and shutdown. Neurodevelopmental differences can add executive-function challenges: time blindness, difficulty starting tasks, sensory overload, and hard transitions. EXOMIND applies individualized mapping and precise, noninvasive stimulation intended to nudge cognitive-control and stress-regulation networks toward a calmer, more flexible baseline. We coordinate with therapy, skills work, and environmental supports.
EXOMIND at a Glance
Personalized targeting informed by symptoms, sleep/circadian patterns, and history
Awake, noninvasive, drug-free sessions (no anesthesia or recovery downtime)
Typical course: brief weekday sessions over a few weeks with session-by-session tuning
We track clinical outcomes throughout your treatment journey
Who It May Help
- Trigger-linked hyperarousal (startle, racing thoughts) or shutdown/avoidance
- Executive-function bottlenecks: task initiation, working memory, planning
- Sensory overwhelm and transition difficulty that disrupt routines at home or work/school
- Partial response or sensitivity to prior treatments and desire to add a non-pharmacologic adjunct alongside therapy and skills programs
How EXOMIND Works
After a focused intake and mapping session, EXOMIND delivers patterned magnetic pulses to cortical hubs involved in stress regulation and cognitive control. Parameters are adjusted across visits to encourage healthier network connectivity and a steadier autonomic set point.
What to Expect
You remain awake and laying down. Most people feel rhythmic tapping on the scalp; mild, brief sensitivity or headache can occur and typically resolves quickly. Early changes may include improved wind-down at night, fewer spikes in reactivity, and easier recovery after stressors.
Candidacy & Safety
We screen for medical contraindications (e.g., specific metal implants, seizure history). EXOMIND is generally well tolerated. If you use medications or therapy, we can coordinate care; changes are not required to begin unless advised for safety.
Important Information
This page is educational and not a guarantee of benefit. Individual results vary, and risks and uncertainties exist with any medical intervention. All patients complete a thorough evaluation and an informed-consent process reviewing potential benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Before Your Visit
- ✓Track triggers, reactivity (0–10), and recovery time for 1–2 weeks
- ✓Note sleep timing/quality, sensory overload contexts, and hardest transitions
- ✓Share therapy approaches (e.g., skills, exposure, EMDR), supports, and sensitivities
- ✓Choose 2–3 concrete goals (e.g., shorter freeze/avoidance after triggers, start one planned task by a set time, smoother morning/evening transitions)
Frequently Asked Questions
1When might I notice change?
Over a few weeks, early shifts are often practical and modest: trigger reactivity feels ~1–2 points lower, the pause before reacting is slightly longer, transitions are easier to start, and sleep settles a bit. People also describe fewer derailments from sensory overload and a small lift in task follow-through. These gains can build across the series and may continue to consolidate afterward while you maintain therapy skills, routines, and environmental supports.
2How many sessions are typical for EXOMIND?
Courses commonly involve brief weekday sessions over a few weeks. The exact number and schedule are personalized after your mapping and consultation; some patients consider additional sessions if benefits wane.
3Can EXOMIND be combined with my current treatment?
Yes. EXOMIND is non-pharmacologic and can be coordinated with existing medications and psychotherapy. Changes to medication are not required to begin unless advised for safety.
4What side effects are most common?
Mild scalp discomfort or headache can occur and typically resolves on its own or with simple measures. We review safety and comfort strategies during consent.
5How do you select brain targets?
We are able to identify the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC), based on your unique anatomy, within minutes.
6What if I don’t feel progress?
Results will vary. For refractory cases, we suggest a multi-modal approach and will explore your individualized treatment plan for further performance optimization.
7Can I work or drive after sessions?
Most people resume normal activities immediately. If you experience a headache or unusual fatigue, brief rest is recommended before driving.
8How are payments handled?
EXOMIND Santa Monica is a direct-pay practice.
Ready to Build Regulation and Cognitive Flexibility?
We’ll confirm candidacy and outline a personalized EXOMIND plan aimed at calming hyperarousal, supporting attention and planning, and smoothing daily transitions—alongside your therapy and supports.