Red Light Therapy
Red Light Therapy (also known as photobiomodulation) is a gentle, non-invasive wellness treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to support cellular repair, circulation, and overall vitality. This therapy has been shown to promote relaxation, reduce inflammation, and assist the body in its natural healing and recovery processes.
At Calm and Centered Counseling, we utilize the MitoPRO™ X Red Light Therapy Panel, a professional-grade device designed to deliver safe, therapeutic light that nurtures both physical and emotional balance.
Sessions are 15 minutes in duration and provide a deeply restorative experience that complements psychotherapy and other holistic modalities.
How It Works
Red Light Therapy delivers light energy to the body at the cellular level. The red and near-infrared wavelengths gently penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the mitochondria—the energy centers of the cells—helping to increase cellular energy (ATP), reduce oxidative stress, and promote regeneration.
These effects can:
Enhance circulation and oxygen flow
Reduce inflammation and muscular tension
Support tissue repair and recovery
Improve energy levels and mood regulation
Encourage overall nervous system balance
While not a medical treatment, Red Light Therapy offers a powerful adjunct to psychotherapy and integrative wellness care by supporting both physiological calm and emotional resilience.
How Red Light Therapy Supports Mental Wellness
Red Light Therapy is increasingly recognized for its ability to influence the mind-body connection, making it an effective complement to talk therapy and trauma-informed care. The gentle light frequencies help activate the body’s parasympathetic nervous system—the “rest and restore” response—allowing the body to exit fight-or-flight mode and enter a state of deep calm.
This regulation of the nervous system can:
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Reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress
by calming overactive neural responses
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Support mood stability
through improved mitochondrial energy and serotonin regulation
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Ease chronic tension
held in the body, allowing emotional processing to feel safer and more accessible
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Enhance sleep quality,
focus, and emotional recovery
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Ground the body
after intense emotional or therapeutic work, helping clients integrate insights with greater ease
In this way, Red Light Therapy serves as a bridge between the physical and psychological aspects of healing, helping clients feel more present, steady, and connected within themselves.
What to Expect During a Red Light Therapy Session
Each 15-minute session is facilitated by a trained team member who ensures your comfort and safety throughout the process. You’ll be invited to lie down beneath the red light panel in a quiet, private space designed to promote relaxation and grounding.
Clients are asked to remain fully clothed, though you may choose to disrobe to areas such as shorts and a sports bra or tank top to allow greater light exposure to the skin—always based on your comfort level. Eye protection is provided and must be worn during the session.
Once you are comfortably positioned, your practitioner will assist in adjusting and turning on the panel above you. The light emits a warm, gentle glow as you rest, breathe, and allow your body to absorb the energy. Most clients describe the experience as peaceful, centering, and subtly energizing.
Integrating Red Light Therapy with Psychotherapy
When paired with psychotherapy, Red Light Therapy can:
Prepare the body for deeper emotional work by reducing physiological stress and grounding the client
Enhance body-based awareness in trauma processing
Promote nervous system stabilization between therapy sessions
Help maintain emotional regulation and reduce post-session fatigue
This combination allows for a more holistic therapeutic process—one that honors both emotional insight and bodily restoration, reflecting our commitment to treating the whole person.
Our Approach
Our Red Light Therapy sessions are trauma-informed, client-centered, and conducted with your safety, privacy, and consent at the forefront. Each session is designed to help your body and mind reconnect through rest, warmth, and stillness.
At Calm and Centered Counseling, we believe that mental health is supported most effectively when we engage the body as an ally in healing. Red Light Therapy offers a simple, evidence-informed way to promote nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and deep restoration—helping you feel calm, centered, and renewed from the inside out.
Red Light Therapy Session 15 minutes $25.00
