A Treatment Option for Anxiety & Insomnia
That Deserves to Be on Your List
With 7 years of clinical experience in psychiatry, I've found Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) to be a valuable treatment option for anxiety and insomnia— FDA cleared since 1979, with a favorable safety profile and strong clinical outcomes.
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No side effects, allergies, or contraindications
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Can't overdose—safe for all ages
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Works alongside medications and therapy
By Tauna Young, FNP-C
Trusted by Thousands
Why CES Deserves to Be on Your Options List
When considering treatment for anxiety and insomnia, most people know about medications, counseling, and meditation. All valuable approaches. CES is another evidence-based option worth exploring.
Evidence-Based Research
I approached CES with healthy skepticism. After reviewing peer- reviewed research and clinical studies, I found compelling evidence supporting its effectiveness for anxiety and insomnia.
Favorable Safety Profile
CES has minimal side effects, no known contraindications, and no withdrawal concerns. It's safe across age groups—I've seen it work well for patients from children to a 101- year-old family member.
Observable Patient Outcomes
In my clinical experience, patients using CES show noticeable improvements—better affect, more engagement in treatment, and reduced anxiety symptoms over time.
Complements Other Treatments
I prescribe medications daily and value them. CES offers unique advantages—no side effects, no dependency—and integrates well with medications, therapy, and other modalities.
How CES Works
CES delivers gentle electrical signals that help calm the nervous system by modulating neural activity. The treatment targets specific cranial nerves involved in regulating anxiety and sleep.
You're in the Driver's Seat
I view myself as a partner in care. You determine the destination—your goals for feeling better. I'm here with the navigation, offering evidence- based guidance and support along the way.
Understanding the Treatment Gap
My path to psychiatric practice began with direct patient care, where I noticed mental health consistently impacting physical health outcomes...
This observation shaped my focus as a Family Nurse Practitioner. For 7 years, I've worked full-time in outpatient psychiatry, treating a wide range of mental health conditions—including anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and ADHD—on a daily basis.
I specialize in challenging cases patients who've tried multiple medications, experienced treatment failures, or struggled with medication intolerances. Many come to me feeling they've reached a dead end.
That's exactly why CES became significant to my practice. When I discovered it years into clinical work, my immediate reaction was: How can something this effective be so unknown?
Once I began using CES with patients, I saw it change not only individual outcomes but the overall baseline of calm in my patient population. The gap between CES's clinical effectiveness and its limited adoption is what drives this educational work.
This guide shares what I've learned from direct clinical experience—the research, the practical applications, and evidence based information to support informed treatment decisions.
What People Are Saying
Real experiences from individuals using CES for anxiety, insomnia, and stress management. (Names have been changed to protect privacy.)
"It literally brings me back to a calm state when I'm feeling any kind of anxiousness. When I have a hard time sleeping, I put it on and it completely relaxes me and just brings me back to centered and feeling myself again."
"I felt this very clear mind. There was no feeling of fear. It helped with decision-making in tough situations. I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I felt that way all the time."
"While it doesn't fully take away my anxiety, it does help me handle it. When I'm having overwhelming feelings that are disproportionate to the situation, it takes the edge off and gives me clarity. It feels very grounding."
"I notice a tranquil feeling. It's very soothing and very relaxing. If your brain is too active, this helps bring you back down to where you want to be. More relaxed."
"I can start to feel a panic attack coming on, and after one session, I am calmed, breathing normally, no longer experiencing physical symptoms. I was really skeptical at first, but this is what I use to help me manage stress."
"I have a better pause between thoughts—I can think about things a little better and I'm not spiraling. It puts a space between me and my challenges so I can address them effectively instead of being overwhelmed."
What You'll Discover in This Guide
Evidence-based insights from 7 years of clinical practice and thousands of patient outcomes
Clinical Evidence & FDA Clearance
Review peer-reviewed research and understand CES's FDA clearance history—approved since 1979 for anxiety, depression, and insomnia (updated 2019 to anxiety and insomnia).
Mechanism of Action
Understand how CES works at a neurological level, explained in accessible language with practical context for patients and practitioners.
Safety & Comparisons
Side-by-side comparison with conventional treatments, covering safety profile, contraindications, and tolerability data.
Clinical Protocols
Evidence-based protocols for using CES to address anxiety, insomnia, and related conditions, including expected timelines and outcomes.
Integration with Other Treatments
How CES complements medications, psychotherapy, and other evidence-based interventions in comprehensive treatment plans.
Clinical Outcomes
Patient outcome data and clinical observations from real-world practice with diverse patient populations.
About Tauna Young, FNP-C
Tauna Young is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatry, with 7 years of hands-on clinical experience treating patients with anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, ADHD, and other complex psychiatric conditions.
She practices full-time in an outpatient setting, where she evaluates patients daily, prescribes and monitors treatment plans, manages medication side effects, and adjusts care based on real-world response. Her experience is defined by managing challenging cases, including navigating treatment failures and medication intolerances. She specializes in working with individuals who feel they've reached a dead end after years of searching for effective treatments.
That perspective is exactly what led her to Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation. Years into clinical practice, Tauna discovered CES and had the same reaction many clinicians have: Why isn't something that works this well already part of standard psychiatric care?
"Once I began using CES, I saw it change not only individual outcomes, but the overall baseline of calm in my patient population as a whole. I'd spent years helping patients manage anxiety without knowing this tool existed. That gap in adoption and education needs to change."
Family Nurse Practitioner
Board Certified FNP-C
Founder, Neurovana
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