tDCS

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

Why tDCS can make a difference for you.

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Choosing the right treatment for your brain health is important. Here’s why many people turn to Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS):

Non-Invasive & Gentle – No surgery, no needles, no medication. Just a mild electrical current you may barely feel.

Safe & Well-Studied – Backed by years of clinical research and widely used in hospitals, universities, and clinics worldwide.

Drug-Free Option – Ideal for those who prefer alternatives to medications or want to complement their current treatment plan.

Versatile Benefits – Shown to support mood, focus, memory, recovery after stroke or injury, pain relief, and more.

Affordable & Accessible – Compared to other brain stimulation technologies, tDCS is cost-effective and easy to integrate into your care.

Personalized Care – Each session is tailored to your unique goals, whether that’s improving well-being, boosting cognitive performance, or aiding rehabilitation.

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Holistic & Tailored Therapy

At TouchBrain Counselor, we combine gentle brain-based tools with creative therapies to support an individual’s growth. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) helps “prime” the brain by boosting focus, mood, and learning capacity.

Trust Science

Your brain works through billions of neurons communicating with tiny electrical signals. When these signals become unbalanced, it can affect mood, focus, memory, and even pain.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) delivers a very mild, constant electrical current through small electrodes on the scalp. This current doesn’t “force” brain cells to fire — instead, it changes their resting activity level, making them more or less likely to activate.

Anodal stimulation → increases cortical excitability, often linked to improvements in mood, learning, and attention.

Cathodal stimulation → decreases overactivity, which may help reduce anxiety, pain, or unwanted brain patterns. Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) delivers a very mild, constant electrical current through small electrodes on the scalp. This current doesn’t “force” brain cells to fire — instead, it changes their resting activity level, making them more or less likely to activate.

Over time, repeated sessions can strengthen healthy neural connections through neuroplasticity — the brain’s natural ability to adapt and rewire itself.

What the Research Shows

Depression: tDCS has shown promise as a treatment option for major depressive disorder, particularly when combined with therapy or medication (Brunoni et al., 2017; Nitsche et al., 2008).

Cognitive Enhancement: Studies suggest tDCS may improve working memory, attention, and learning (Kuo & Nitsche, 2012).

Chronic Pain: Evidence supports its use in reducing neuropathic and fibromyalgia-related pain (Fregni et al., 2006).

Stroke Rehabilitation: tDCS has been used to promote motor recovery and language function after stroke (Hummel & Cohen, 2006).

A Holistic Approach with Touch Brain Counselor

At Touch Brain Counselor, we believe true healing goes beyond treating symptoms.

We combine tDCS with a holistic wellness approach, integrating:

  • Counseling and emotional support

  • Mindfulness and relaxation strategies

  • Cognitive and behavioral therapies

  • Lifestyle guidance for overall brain and body wellness

This whole-person, non-invasive approach ensures you receive care that supports both your brain and your overall well-being — helping you feel balanced, empowered, and resilient.

  • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, or tDCS, is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that uses a very low electrical current to help support healthy brain function. Small electrodes are placed comfortably on the scalp, delivering a steady flow of stimulation that helps “rebalance” activity in targeted areas of the brain.

    Unlike medications, tDCS does not alter brain chemistry. Instead, it works by encouraging brain cells to communicate more efficiently, either boosting or calming activity depending on your needs.

  • Research has shown that tDCS can be helpful for a variety of conditions, including:

    • Mood Support – depression, anxiety, and emotional regulation

    • Pain Relief – chronic pain and fibromyalgia

    • Cognitive Rehabilitation – after stroke or brain injury

    • Cognitive Enhancement – memory, focus, and mental clarity

    • Other Applications – tinnitus, sleep, and neurological conditions

    • Safe & Non-Invasive – no surgery, no medication

    • Gentle & Comfortable – most people feel only a mild tingling sensation

    • Affordable & Accessible – compared to other brain stimulation options

    • Personalized – sessions can be tailored to your goals and condition

  • tDCS is considered very safe when administered by trained professionals. The most common effects are mild and temporary, such as tingling or redness where the electrodes are placed. Sessions are quick, relaxing, and easy to fit into your schedule.

Shiva Sherkat, Founder

What truly inspires me is the joy of making a real difference in people’s lives. I am passionate about helping individuals shift their perspective toward their strengths, celebrate their accomplishments, and reflect on progress rather than setbacks

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