Do you have trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, or falling back to sleep once you’ve awoken in the wee hours? You are not alone! I have overcome an intense and prolonged chronic sleep disorder and I can help you get the sleep we all deserve. One caveat: the first step in addressing sleep problems is ruling out a medical disorder such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and physical pain. I can’t do that part, a medical professional has to.
Once that’s ruled out – we can get to work. I am trained in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is a structured program backed by research that helps identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen sleep problems, combined with developing habits that promote sound sleep. Unlike sleeping pills, CBT-Insomnia helps overcome the underlying causes of sleep problems.
Even some people who think they sleep well aren’t getting the quality of sleep they need. Do you feel like you sleep all night but feel tired and sluggish all day? A medical professional should rule out issues such as metabolic problems (low thyroid hormone, for example). If your blood-work is fine, you may benefit greatly from CBT-I to make sure you’re getting the deepest, most restorative sleep you can!
