Trusted by Thousands of Parents. Proven to Calm Kid's Brains Naturally.

When your child struggles with big emotions, focus, or behavior, there is hope—and a way forward.
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

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Feeling like you’ve tried everything and nothing works?

You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options.

As a mental health expert, bestselling author, and mom of wired uniquely kids, I understand the heartbreak of watching your child struggle with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, or behavior issues—and not knowing what to do next.

That’s exactly why I created the BrainBehaviorReset® Method—a science-backed, natural system that’s helped thousands of families calm the nervous system, improve focus and behavior, and restore peace at home.

No matter what the stressors are—tantrums, school refusal, emotional outbursts, or constant meltdowns—there is a path forward.

It’s gonna be OK!

And it starts with a calm brain—and then everything else follows. I can show you how. 

Take the free 3-minute Solution Matcher to discover the best next step for your child’s emotional and behavioral regulation needs.

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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge conducts a Brain Behavior Reset Program with a pink arrow on a black background.

Because figuring out what your child needs shouldn’t be this hard.

Dr. Roseann® is changing the way we view and treat emotional and behavioral challenges in kids—by starting where it matters most: the brain.

When a child is constantly overwhelmed, melting down, anxious, defiant, or emotionally reactive, it’s not just “bad behavior”—it’s nervous system dysregulation.


As a
mental health expert and mom of neurodivergent kids, Dr. Roseann understands how heartbreaking it is to feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing sticks. That’s why she created her trademarked BrainBehaviorReset® Method—a proven, natural approach that helps calm the brain first, so kids can learn to regulate emotions, focus, and behavior.

She’s helped thousands of families address deep-rooted challenges like ADHD, anxiety, OCD, executive dysfunction, Lyme, and PANS/PANDAS—by getting to the root cause: nervous system dysregulation.

If your child is struggling, there is a way forward—and it starts with a calm brain.

Find Out Why Parents Trust
Dr. Roseann

“Before we found Dr. Roseann, we spent six years trying every medication, therapy, and everything under the sun. Dr. Roseann gave us game-changing solutions that helped James go from unfocused and floundering in school to focused and productive in a matter of weeks.” – PARENT OF A TEEN WITH ADHD

How We Help – In Person or
Anywhere You Are

Emotional dysregulation can make everyday life feel overwhelming—for your child and for you.

That’s why we support families both in-person at our Connecticut center and virtually around the world.

Whether you need remote neurofeedback, parent coaching, or in-office care, our expert team will create a personalized plan using Dr. Roseann’s proven, brain-based methods.


With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Roseann helps families find real, lasting solutions—no matter where they live.

Wherever you are, real change is possible—and it starts here.

The BrainBehaviorReset® Difference

brain-based support for child anxiety

Calm the Brain

QEEG | Neurofeedback | PEMF

Train the Brain

Coping Skills | Emotional Regulation Tools

child experiencing emotional dysregulation

Support the Family

Coaching | Routines | Supplements

 

Our step-by-step system addresses the root causes of emotional dysregulation
—not just the symptoms.

Our Brain-Based Approach to
Emotional Dysregulation

You’ve probably tried reward charts, consequences, or maybe even therapy—but if you’re not calming the brain first, nothing sticks. Our trademarked BrainBehaviorReset™ Method is a science-backed, drug-free approach to helping kids with emotional dysregulation.

We use proven tools to regulate the nervous system and support lasting regulation:

QEEG Brain Mapping

Neurofeedback

PEMF Therapy

Nutrients & nutrition for nervous system regulations

Co-regulation and other parenting techniques

It’s not just about managing symptoms—it’s about rewiring the brain for better focus, behavior, and emotional control.

When the brain is regulated, everything gets easier—and we’ll show you how to get there.

What Is Emotional Dysregulation in Children?

Emotional dysregulation is more than just big feelings—it’s when a child’s nervous system gets overwhelmed and they can’t manage their emotional responses in a healthy way.

Meltdowns, defiance, anxiety, and being unfocused often aren’t behavior problems… they’re signs of a dysregulated brain.

Sometimes, that dysregulation comes from overstimulation—too much sensory input, noise, or pressure. Other times, it’s from understimulation, when the brain isn’t getting enough input to stay alert and regulated. In both cases, the nervous system gets thrown off balance, and emotional control becomes much harder.

At its core, emotional dysregulation is a brain-based issue—and that means there are science-backed ways to calm and support it.

The good news? With the right tools, your child can learn how to self-regulate—and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Frequently Asked Questions About
Emotional Dysregulation in Kids

When your child is stuck in emotional dysregulation, it impacts everything—how they think, feel, and respond.
You might see:

  • Explosive behavior over small things
  • Trouble focusing or sitting still
  • Anxiety that spirals into shutdowns or avoidance
  • Mood swings that seem to come out of nowhere

That’s because a dysregulated nervous system makes it hard for the brain to access executive functioning, emotional control, and rational thinking. We help you get to the root of these behaviors—so your child can learn to stay calm, focused, and connected.

Signs of emotional dysregulation include frequent meltdowns, big mood swings, trouble calming down, or extreme reactions to small things. It’s not misbehavior—it’s a nervous system response.

Emotional dysregulation can be caused by stress, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, sensory processing issues, infections and toxins, parent dysregulation or brain-based conditions. It’s often a sign that a child’s nervous system isn’t properly regulating emotional input.

Absolutely! When the brain is emotionally dysregulated, it can’t access the parts needed for attention, memory, and problem-solving. That’s why calm must come first before learning can happen.

Start by calming the brain. The science-backed strategies we use such as, brain-based therapies, neurofeedback, CALM PEMF®, magnesium, co-regulation, and consistent routines can support emotional regulation and reduce nervous system activation and overwhelm over time.

Questions we love to answer

We DO NOT participate with any insurance companies as an in-network provider. If you have health insurance with “out of network” benefits, we are happy to provide you with detailed insurance receipts for reimbursable services. Learn more

Neurofeedback is a safe and effective technology that calms the brain so a person can pay attention, learn, and regulate behavior. Click here to learn more. 

Every child is unique. No two brains are exactly alike. But whether your child is struggling with behavior, anxiety, or learning, the underlying root cause is often the same—a dysregulated nervous system. Click here to learn more. 

Yes! We loan our clients an EEG neurofeedback  machine so they can do neurofeedback in the comfort of their own home. Our team will guide you every step of the way. Read our at-home-neurofeedback guide for full information, click here.

BrainBehaviorReset™ is Dr. Roseann's 1-on-1 exclusive program for families who want to get the best possible care for their children’s mental health. You’ll receive 6-months of personalized care tailored to the unique needs of your child and family. Read more about the program here. 

Dr. Roseann takes a limited amount of clients every month. To book a slot, click here to apply. 

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