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
Anxiety causes distressing bodily sensations and extreme worries. It can prevent you from living life to the fullest as you avoid situations and fear the worst. The “what if” and worse case scenario thoughts occupy your mind, making it difficult to focus. Feeling uncomfortable when not busy, overextending yourself to the point of feeling overwhelmed. Perfectionism can leave you constantly...
Through my own pain and mental health struggles, as well as my own healing journey, I have developed a passion for helping others experience wellness in all aspects of their lives. I have a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I am passionate about walking with others through their pain a...
One of the most important ingredients in successful therapy is a good therapeutic fit. My approach is to provide an empathic, supportive environment and work collaboratively to identify and make sense of your unique struggles and particular obstacles. I use both insight-oriented and skills-based approaches to find both short and long-term solutions to intercept the patterns that are interfering...
The decision to begin therapy is a courageous step–one that can be life-changing. Whether you are feeling anxious, sad, stressed, angry, confused or stuck, therapy can offer a safe space for you to explore your inner world and gain new insights and skills. I have helped clients across the lifespan manage difficult emotions, heal traumas, gain self-confidence, learn new skills for navigating...
When we battle consistent feelings of emotional pain all alone, a very heavy inescapable sense of hopelessness can take over. In this isolation with the world feeling so far outside of us, the idea of feeling better becomes impossible to grasp. I believe the human sense of hope is linked to our overall sense of health. With over 30 years of experience working as a medical doctor, I became...
Many of my clients are parents and professionals in high-stress careers who may also struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, insomnia, fatigue, headaches, back pain, digestive, and cardiac-related health problems. Working with diverse populations in a variety of health care settings has allowed me to develop a range of skills to integrate into therapy. My approach is...
Many of us wrestle to find hope in our lives, in moving forward, or even making it through our day. Depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and loss can take away motivation, causing struggle and suffering. This can change. Perhaps you're determining which life path to take or are dealing with the wounds of past trauma, abuse, or painful experiences. You don't have to carry this weight alon...
I have helped people overcome difficulties related to stress and anxiety, trauma, depression, and sleep difficulties. I have experience working with individuals with severe mental illnesses that impact their lives significantly. I also complete various psychological assessments for ADHD and cognitive functioning evaluations, risk (violence and stalking) assessments, forensic evaluations, and...
Do you find yourself currently struggling? Whether it be with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, general life, or work stressors, therapy is a safe space to explore and develop skills to cope with life’s stressors and work total personal goals. You don’t have to go through it alone, it is my passion to help you and/or your teen grow and learn ways to cope with and navigate life’s...
My ideal client is one that takes that first step to begin working towards improving their lives by seeking treatment services, so basically this means you! I know that this is often the hardest part of making positive life changes and attempt to make this process as comfortable as possible for my clients through education, support, and guidance during our therapeutic relationship. While receiv...
I believe in finding a way forward: through life changes, loss, anxiety, depression and other obstacles. I have worked with college students and adults for 20 years, offering optimism, understanding, and strategies for change. With a thorough background in evidence-based practices, current CBT-training, and focused training in OCD treatment, I have skills which can help clients move ahead. As a...
Offering video therapy sessions. __ I have worked with a broad spectrum of emotional problems that affect mental health and I have a perspective that includes the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit. I honor your uniqueness and approach this work together with curiosity. I am committed to providing a safe, respectful, empathic, nonjudgmental setting to explore your issues together....
**Now accepting CareFirst/BlueCross BlueShield Insurance** **Now providing teletherapy via a HIPPA compliant platform** At times we face challenging experiences which can cause us to feel intense and often painful emotions. When these experiences are unresolved and those emotions linger they often negatively impact how we feel about ourselves, our relationships, and our experiences past and...
It is my passion to help people lead fulfilling lives and cultivate nourishing relationships. Through mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and somatic interventions, I empower adults, children & teens with tools to navigate their lives and nourish their relationships. I offer couples counseling, parenting support and therapy for children & teens who are...
This is a period of great anxiety and uncertainty, and it's important to have extra support. Chances are, you are more compassionate towards other people than you are to yourself. Having an internal critic who never lets up on you can lead to depression, increased anxiety, and relationship problems. As my clients develop greater self compassion, they see amazing changes in many aspects of their...
