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
Navigating daily life is challenging enough. With the addition of anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, or life transitions, you may need support in enhancing your coping strategies and managing difficult emotions that arise during periods of stress. I work with clients from a collaborative, strength-based lens and have experience working with a range of populations from 0-5 year olds and...
Your reason for seeking counseling may be varied or focused on only one or two painful issues. Maybe you have kept your true feelings locked inside. With genuine concern for you and in complete partnership we create goals based on your innate strengths, talents, skills, and interests. Typically, natural healing occurs when using techniques based on your unique needs and personality. I use a...
Jourdan Travers is a well-respected psychotherapist who has experience working at premier treatment facilities, including Promises Treatment Center and Malibu Vista. Her therapy style is a blend of various techniques with a holistic and coaching twist. She assists clients in moving through distressing thoughts, managing overwhelming emotions and urges, and focusing on their strengths to achieve...
Brene' Brown once wrote "The magic is in the mess". Owning your story is one of the most challenging, yet courageous adventures that we live. You don't have to do it alone. My goals as a therapist are centered around helping you improve your resiliency, acceptance/contentment with life, reconcile loss/grief, and improve the overall balance of mind/body/spirit needed to enjoy life. Utilizing...
You’re not sure when your health started deteriorating and interfering with your relationships, but you’re tired of feeling like an outcast, or “the problem,” in your own family and friend group. It’s terrifying and heartbreaking to think that one day your health problems might take over your entire life. You’re able to ignore the fears for days or weeks on end until you have another symptom...
***Current waitlist*** My primary areas of practice include depression, anxiety, chronic illness, grief and loss, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+ and trauma. My approach is eclectic, but based primarily in Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with inclusions of motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques. When appropriate, I love to incorporate creative interventions such as ar...
Patty Hickham, MS, LCMHCA, NCC. Life experiences, particularly traumatic events and relationships, impact all facets of life (all the way down to the nervous system), but we continue to move naturally towards healing and growth. I want to work with you to help facilitate that process! Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion are some of the essential foundations of wellness. I'm...
I focus on treating emotional issues such as anxiety; depression; trauma; alcohol and substance abuse; and relationship issues. Navigating life’s challenges can leave us feeling unsure of how to move forward, or that we are not our best selves, or that we are not living in a way we want to be living. Each of our paths through life are different, and each of our challenges are different. Some of...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the District of Columbia. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers ages 5-18, as well as adults 18+. I have worked with individuals who experience grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, anger outbursts, and stage of life transitions. I also have experience working with...
If you're struggling with overcoming anxiety, resolving past trauma, and want to feel more at peace, it is important that you know there are many effective solutions. As a licensed Psychologist, I have specialized in all forms of anxiety, stress and trauma for over 20 years. Since everyone has a different experience in life and has unique strengths, I tailor therapy to help clients realize the...
Change is possible and I believe you have the ability to create positive changes that will allow healing throughout your journey in life. Thoughts, emotions, and perceptions shape the way we interact with others, and in turn, how others interact with us. My approach is to create a safe, non-shaming, compassionate therapeutic environment coupled with a strong emphasis on collaboration. As an...
My work at Terrace House is focused on partnering with adolescents, adults, and families as they seek to create change in their lives. It’s difficult to find words to express the possibility and potential that can be found in therapy. So much is possible. It won’t always be easy, but it will be your unique journey. A journey towards a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and yo...
Feeling anxious? Lonely? Depressed, stuck and scared to move forward? Having difficulties in communicating your emotions and needs? Struggling with relationships? We can help you to find inner peace and confidence! Our clinicians utilize modern, warm and compassionate approaches to serve your needs. We provide services to both children and adults. Thank you for taking this step forward and...
Whether you are seeking help with a major transition or ways to manage the problems of every day life, choosing the right therapist is a very important decision. My counseling style is very welcoming and non-judgmental. I provide therapeutic mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. The services provided cover a wide range of topics from depression and anxiety to child reari...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of experience working with people who suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression. My approach is deeply personalized and tailored for each individual. Often, the root cause of distress is related to trauma or neglect. I work with individuals holistically through painful memories, helping them to unveil false beliefs about themselves and...
