About Us
The Director/Founder of the Brain Therapy Center is Harold Burke, Ph.D., M.S.C.P., ABMP, BCIA-EEG. Dr. Burke holds an M.S. and a doctorate in General Experimental Psychology with a Major in Clinical Psychology and a Minor in Neuropsychology/Physiological Psychology from the University of New Mexico. In addition, Dr. Burke earned a postdoctoral Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Alliant International University. Dr. Burke is a diplomate of the American Board of Medical Psychology and is board certified in EEG Biofeedback. He has specialties in clinical psychology, medical psychology, and clinical neuropsychology.
Dr. Burke has published in the areas of laterality and psychoneuroimmunology and has taught courses at Alliant International University, at California State University at Northridge, and at Cambridge College. He gives national and international lectures to health professionals on neuroanatomy, neuropathology, neurophysiology, neurofeedback, psychopharmacology, and medical psychology. Dr. Burke serves as Chief Science Officer and Director of Training for EEG Spectrum International, Inc. (ESII), teaches courses for ESII, is an advisor to The Foundation for Neurofeedback and Applied Neuroscience, and consults with universities and other researchers in designing studies concerning neurofeedback.
For the past 20 years, Dr. Burke has been working with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly who have disorders of the central nervous system that affect cognition, emotion, and behavior. His unique educational background and experience have allowed him to work collaboratively with physicians who are treating patients with nervous system and other medical problems, and his expertise in medical psychology and psychopharmacology have allowed him to consult on issues concerning psychotropic medications. His expertise has also been sought in forensic cases to help evaluate extent of injury and dysfunction and to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a given patient.
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Teresa (Tara) Andreoli, Psy.D., recently moved to California from Philadelphia, PA, and joined the Brain Therapy Center in September 2005. A recent graduate from LaSalle University, an APA-accredited program, Dr. Andreoli has specialized training in neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapy, biofeedback therapy and neurofeedback therapy. She completed a one-year internship in geropsychology at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), an APA-accredited program. Professionally, she was a psychotherapist in New Jersey for over ten years and a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1999, providing individual psychotherapy with a specialization in pain management and cognitive rehabilitation.
Dr. Andreoli’s theoretical orientation is best represented by the biopsychosocial model which views individuals within the context of their psychological makeup and perception of their world, the environmental demands placed upon them, and the neurobiological and physiological response that mediates the two. Psychotherapy, therefore, is conducted within that framework and will often include components that address the whole person.
Dr. Andreoli will be providing neuropsychological assessments, psychotherapy and biofeedback/neurofeedback therapy under the supervision of Dr. Harold Burke. She is also available for providing psychoeducational, community-based lectures and training in the area of healthy aging, stress management, and psychological wellness. Please contact her at 805-449-8777.
Psychology Assistant License #PSB 31633, BCIA-C #3949 Fellow.
Please contact her at 805-449-8777 or by email