Insomnia is the difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. But many people who don’t have insomnia (sleeplessness at least three days a week for at least three months) may still have sleep issues. Lack of sleep affects people in their everyday lives and can be detrimental to their physical and mental health.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include cognitive, behavioral, and emotional strategies depending on each person’s individual needs. A therapist may examine a person’s thought patterns related to sleep. Are there unhelpful thoughts that are inhibiting the ability to go to sleep? Therapists and counselors also may use behavioral tactics, such as stimulus control or establishing bedtime routines. Additionally, if the insomnia is related to a trauma disorder, the therapist may attempt to help the person process the emotions and concerns related to the trauma.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Sleep or Insomnia
Hello! My name is Dr. Amanda S. Hanko and I am a clinical psychologist in Branford, Connecticut. I work with older adolescents, adults and older adults. While I enjoy working with people on a variety of topics, I specialize in trauma and anxiety as well as depression and mood related difficulties. I thoroughly enjoy helping people find peace and balance in their life when everything around us...
We work with a wide range of mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, autism, OCD, ODD, anger management, learning disabilities, depression, emotional/affect regulatory issues, panic, trauma, PTSD, sleep, sensory processing issues, TBI/Concussions, cognitive fog, among others. We also work with peak performance in athletic and professional contexts. We are increasingly working with...
I believe in meeting clients where they are at in their healing process. There are circumstances that can throw someone off track - recovery is the journey of getting back on track. I am a very compassionate person and I walk through this journey with my clients and assist them in getting back on track to a life worth living. I wholeheartedly believe the past is necessary to explore, because in...
I strive to help individuals struggling with distressing emotions, dysfunctional relationships, uncertainty, and the overwhelming demands of life. I see a wide range of clients, including those suffering from anxiety, depression, low motivation, relationship issues, and trauma. In therapy, I will help you to develop an understanding of how past experiences influence your current struggles. As y...
**Accepting New Clients** Research shows that the number one key factor to living a long life is directly related to one’s feeling of connectedness with others. Yet, a quarter us feel as though we have no one to talk to. It’s biologically imperative to know that we belong, matter and feel seen and heard. Therapy helps people (sometimes for their first time ever) to feel understood and have thei...
Do you have difficult relationships? Do you put everyone's needs before your own? Do you wonder why do don't get as good as you give? Do you suffer from overwhelm? Do you experience a lack of motivation? Do you ruminate over the little things? Do you have trouble sleeping because you can't stop your thoughts? Do you feel frequently tired? If you have answered "yes" to any or all of these...
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When we think and act in ways that don’t align with the person we know we are, it can cause us to treat ourselves or others badly. In other words: who you are is not who you’re being. It can feel directionless when we want to feel like ourselves again, but don't know where to start. I have felt this way myself and know how defeating it can feel -this is why I want to help. If you have been feel...
*Accepting New Clients* *Individual and Couples counseling* Are you struggling with uncertainty and find yourself feeling irritable or sad? Are you having difficulty finding motivation and energy to carry out life demands? Do you feel alone and find yourself wanting isolate from others. Do the people you love seem to have a hard time understanding what you are going through? Do you find yoursel...
We all need a little help in our lives. Recognizing that therapy may be something you need in your life is the first step to taking time and consideration for you. Therapy can be helpful for all individuals in an array of ways. If you are struggling with transitions, coping with loss or grief, have a new or continuing disease…you are not alone. The individuals I work with come from all walks of...
My expertise is helping clients who are experiencing health challenges. These include chronic pain, sleep problems, cancer, obesity, diabetes, women's health conditions, high blood pressure, stroke, infertility, HIV, and many other health concerns. I can also help with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship changes that often come with health challenges. The primary therapy I use ...
I believe therapy is a place where each person involved can be real and share honestly about their unique human experience. It is as if we are each travelers, encountering each other’s world for a time. We decide what path to take based on your needs, desires, and abilities; we work collaboratively and check in with one another frequently to ensure your needs are being met. We do not take one s...
Often times, people find that they experience unhappiness, anxiety, or repeated obstacles to getting what they want. This can lead to problems with relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. Through a cooperative, supportive relationship with the right therapist, you can learn how to cope with what the "universe" throws your way, and which of your own behaviors and conflicts are...
Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed? Want better ways of coping? Are you having trouble connecting with others? Are you part of the LGBTQIAP+ community? Interested in developing a deeper understanding of who you are, how you work, and how to make things work better in your life? If so, I can help. Our work together will be a collaborative process that focuses on figuring ...
Are you tired of struggling with anxiety or depression? Have your best attempts at feeling better failed in the long-run? Change is necessary, but it is hard to improve unhealthy behavior patterns alone. Isolating, substance use, sleeping, shopping, gambling and eating no longer help escape the pain. At Cognitive Behavioral Counseling we use cutting edge treatments to end your suffering and get...
