Insomnia
We all have sleepless nights sometime. Things like temporary work stress, jet-lag or too much caffeine can cause a short-term bout of insomnia that will usually resolve itself within a couple of days or weeks. People who suffer from insomnia have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Symptoms include not feeling well rested during the day, sleepiness, irritability, headaches, digestive problems, trouble concentrating and feelings of anxiety about sleep. When someone experiences insomnia more than three nights a week for at least a month, it can be considered chronic. Chronic insomnia can be influenced by a number of different factors such as pain, ongoing stress, depression or anxiety. A mental health professional can help you identity the root causes of your insomnia and help you find ways to improve the quality of your sleep, including behavioral and lifestyle changes.
Local experts in Insomnia
Heather Ackles (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LCSW
I have many 'tools' in the toolbox to help people experiencing sleep difficulty and recurrent nightmares. I am trained with CBT-I for insomnia and was the Facilitator/Creator of ReScript Nightmare Group - a closed group for those experiencing recurrent traumatic nightmares. I have experience/training with Exposure, Relaxation, & Rescripting Therapy (ERRT).
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Katherine Chiba, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (cbt-i) is an evidence based, six- to eight-session treatment that quite simply helps people achieve more satisfactory sleep. I have been extensively trained in this modality, and also help patients with CPAP machines increase their tolerance and improve adherence to treatment plans. You can learn the tools to sleep well without medications!
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Isaac Rider (He/His)
Licensed Professional Counselor
C7567
I have received specific training in providing CBT-I services. Additionally, I have personal experience with both managing insomnia and the struggle of finding providers who can effectively support folks who have insomnia concerns. My goal is to provide you with effective, evidence-based tools that help you develop personalized and life-long healthy sleep habits.
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THRIVE Clinic
Clinical Psychologist
At THRIVE, we believe in the power of sleep and have formed a knowledgeable team of sleep treatment providers who practice gold-standard interventions that improve sleep. In fact, recent guidelines by the American Medical Association designate CBT for Insomnia as the first-line treatment for insomnia. We also treat CPAP difficulties and recurrent nightmares using evidence-based protocols.
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Joy Oelfke (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
Insomnia and sleep disturbance, including difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, waking early and non-restorative sleep can be both distressing and get in the way of life. Sleep challenges can also exacerbate stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as be related to chronic pain, TBI, circadian rhythm disorders, movement-related sleep disorders (i.e. 'restless leg') and sleep apnea.
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Brittany Neighbours (she/her/hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, LPC
I work with clients to make adjustments to lifestyle and behaviors that interfere restful sleep. We also explore thoughts and beliefs that impact sleep by increasing anxiety and frustration.
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Cornelia Taubmann (she/her/hers)
Somatic Practitioner
PGDip, SEP
Sleep difficulties can manifest in various forms, including difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. It’s crucial to rule out sleep apnea as a potential cause. Often sleep problems do arise when we are stuck in high energy levels of fight or flight. As a result, our ability to transition into resting states is blocked. Through hypnosis, mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing, you can learn to navigate the natural waves of activation your body goes through.
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