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
As a therapist I first begin by meeting my clients where they are. My second aim is to understand the client as a whole and not just their diagnosis/issue. I don't focus on the diagnoses/issues, i like to assist my clients in being the best version of themselves. I believe that everyone is an individual, even in sharing the same diagnosis or life issues, I strive to treat every client as an...
In this stressful and unprecedented time, processing feelings in a safe and healing environment can assist with lessening anxiety, better sleep, and finding a feeling of safety and security. I have extensive experience working with patients and families during times of illness and at end of life. As a medical social worker, I have also been supporting medical professionals during this pandemic....
Are you searching for someone that can help you overcome the obstacles you're facing? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Maybe you can't seem to shake the feeling of unworthiness. Do you feel like you keep making the same mistakes over and over? We can work through these issues together so you can become your full and best self - a step closer to living the life you've always dreamed of. I k...
Do you feel burned out? Feeling stressed, lost, worried, exhausted, or angry? Are you repeating the same old relationships, patterns, or situations, and wishing you could break the endless cycle? Maybe little things feel more frustrating or overwhelming than usual. Sometimes, we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or...
PRACTICE FULL - I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing upheavals in life due to transitions, family conflict, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and stress. My style is direct and interactive, exploring connections between the issues you are facing now and older behaviors and patterns of coping that might no longer be working for you. Our work can also draw on...
Is life feeling heavy? Are you in a dark place? Life events can have a major impact on us as humans. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, identity struggles, and much more can be results of these events. Most importantly, we want to make sense of these things and why this is happening to us. What comes next is the need for a safe, warm, and nonjudgmental...
Welcome! My name is Heather Swisher and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and organic. I specialize in individual therapy for both adults and teenagers, couples therapy, and EMDR. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and tailor treatment according to the needs of each client. It is my goal to ensure your comfort and to create a...
My ideal client is someone who has struggles with attention difficulties, trauma, anxiety, mood and depression. I also assist clients with career counseling for those looking for help with career change. Far too often people struggle and suffer for too long, whether emotionally or in a unsatisfying career. It is my firm belief change for the better is possible. I offer neurofeedback therapy and...
“The value of emotions comes from sharing them, not just having them.” I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families for a number of years. I am fluent in English and Portuguese and I enjoy helping individuals from all cultural backgrounds. Clinically, I implement psychodynamic, person-centered, strength based and cognitive-behavior...
I can teach you practical ways to reduce your anxiety and depression through breath, movement, and talk therapy. Let's face it, stress is high right now. Our lifestyles have changed dramatically, we are lacking in social interactions, and, maybe worst of all, we're in a period of the unknown. Luckily, many insurance providers are allowing Telehealth/Tele-counseling to be covered during this tim...
I’ve heard people say we are in the End Times and I’m beginning to entertain the idea that they may be right. Everyone is affected by the circumstances going on in our world right now in some way. No one knows when things will return to “normal” nor do we have any idea what “normal” will look like when it happens. Work is uncertain and many are unemployed. Living situations are threatened....
I find it effective to combine behavioral solutions with depth work. Since the unconscious ripples into all aspects of life, I have found that relational therapy addressing unconscious motives can help with most psychological difficulties. In addition to working with individuals, couples & families, I am adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies where I teach in the Master...
** Accepting New Clients** Do you find yourself repeating the same mistakes? Are you frustrated in your career and/or overwhelmed with grief or transitions in your life? Please know that you are not alone. Beacon Life Coaching & Community Resources, L.L.C., is here to help you move forward with a life that consists of coping skills and an arsenal of tools that address present issues and help ea...
I see therapy as a great opportunity for growth and to add new skills for coping with stressors. Having gone through therapy myself I know that counseling is something that can be beneficial and deeply personal. I believe that counseling provides the unique experience of having an outside and secure avenue to explore personal areas of life. I believe you are the expert on yourself. . I will...
I believe therapy can be transformative. Not the kind of transformation where something totally new is created out of thin air, but rather the kind of transformation where what is already there gets to grow, expand, and take comfortable shape. For me, the goal of therapy is to be more authentically yourself and to feel comfortable in your own skin. It is to feel those intense emotions without...
