Insomnia

Still awake at 3 AM? You don't have to go through this alone

Sleepless nights can feel isolating—and exhausting. But chronic insomnia isn't something you're stuck with. As a psychologist specializing in sleep and health, I guide clients through proven, natural strategies to restore restful nights and vibrant days.

Here are things I often hear from individuals with insomnia:

“I don’t think my body is capable of sleeping.”

“I can’t shut my brain off to go to sleep.”

“I dread going to bed.”

“Why can’t I be like my partner and fall asleep the second my head hits my pillow?!”

“I have tried everything for sleep - ambien, melatonin, lunesta, sleep masks, blackout curtains, exercise, ear plugs, sound machines, special pillows, and more and I STILL can’t sleep.”

“I am so tired of staring at the clock in bed.”

“I think there is something wrong with my brain that makes it so I can’t sleep.”

"I don't want to have to rely on a sleeping pill to fall asleep."

"I feel like a zombie during the day."

Does this sound like you?

What is Insomnia?

Some people think of insomnia as a nighttime disorder. However, I think of insomnia as a 24/7 disorder because it seriously impacts your daytime life too. Insomnia Disorder is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. While most people experience difficulties with sleep at some point in their lives, especially during times of stress, individuals with insomnia experience sleep problems at least 3 nights per week for the past 3 months. With each night of disrupted sleep, frustration and anxiety about sleep builds. Most people with insomnia also know how important sleep is to everyday functioning, which is why it can be such a great place to start making a change in your life. 

What is the treatment for insomnia?

Both the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based, structured treatment that helps individuals overcome chronic sleep difficulties. Unlike sleep medications, which only address symptoms, CBT-I targets the underlying thoughts, behaviors, and habits that contribute to insomnia. CBT-I typically involves 6 - 8 sessions, during which time, clients are asked to keep a sleep log to monitor their sleep and track improvements. 

What You'll Get at Restwell Therapy

• • A personalized insomnia plan that fits your goals and meets you where you are—no one-size-fits-all.

  • Gold standard, first-line treatment for insomnia that is found to be more effective long-term than sleep medication.

  • Compassionate, expert support from a sleep specialist who understands how insomnia affects every part of your life—and how to help you get back in sync.

Schedule a free consultation today - the first step towards better sleep and the ripple effects in your mood, relationships, work, eating habits, and energy to engage in life.