Sleep issues
Poor sleep can have a profound impact on nearly every aspect of your daily life. When you’re not getting the rest you need, it can lead to persistent daytime fatigue, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. You may find it harder to concentrate, remember things, or stay engaged in activities that normally bring you joy.
Over time, this can erode your overall sense of well-being, leaving you feeling more stressed, irritable, or disconnected from others. We understand how frustrating and draining this can be, and we are here to help you regain control over your sleep, so you can feel more energized, focused, and emotionally balanced.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep. Insomnia contributes to fatigue, mood disturbances, impaired concentration, and decreased overall performance. Chronic insomnia exacerbates stress, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, creating a vicious cycle that impairs one’s ability to function effectively in daily life.
Trauma-related nightmares
Nightmares are vivid, distressing dreams that usually wake the sleeper and cause intense fear, anxiety, or sadness. They often occur during the REM stage of sleep and can significantly disrupt a person’s rest, leading to daytime fatigue, anxiety, and avoidance of sleep. Nightmares are commonly linked to stress, anxiety, PTSD, or other psychological conditions.
Why treatment is important
Insomnia
Insomnia can have a serious impact on both your physical and mental health, increasing the risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, heart disease, and cognitive decline. We understand how troubling this can be, especially as research shows that chronic insomnia can make you more vulnerable to developing mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Restoring healthy sleep habits can make a meaningful difference in your quality of life, allowing you to feel more balanced, energized, and better equipped to manage the challenges you face.
Trauma-related nightmares
Untreated nightmares can significantly impact your sleep, reducing both its quality and quantity, and may even lead to avoiding situations that you associate with sleep. If you're living with PTSD, we understand how distressing nightmares can be, but addressing them can make a real difference. Many people who work through their nightmares report not only better sleep, but also a reduction in other trauma-related symptoms and an overall improvement in their quality of life.
Our approach
Insomnia
We use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), mindfulness-based techniques, and sleep hygiene education to address the perpetuating factors of insomnia. CBT-I helps patients reframe negative thoughts about sleep, establish healthier sleep habits, and reduce anxiety around sleep. Our empathetic, tailored approach ensures that each patient receives the support needed to break free from insomnia’s cycle and reclaim restorative sleep
Trauma-related nightmares
Treatment for nightmares requires patients to rewrite and reimagine their nightmares in a less distressing way. It also emphasizes relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring, and mindfulness to reduce the frequency and intensity of nightmares. By addressing the underlying causes of nightmares, treatment empowers patients to regain restful sleep and improve their mental and emotional resilience.