Sleep Psychology
When we are not sleeping well, everything is harder. We feel out of focus, out of energy, and sometimes out of patience. It’s not uncommon for us to feel more on edge, anxious, or even depressed if we are not getting enough quality sleep. Alternatively, good sleep has been linked to better mood, lower anxiety, better cognitive functioning, heart health, and even how long you might expect to live!
If you are interested in reaping the many benefits of improved sleep, sleep psychology is for you. Cognitive and behavioral methods to improving sleep are the gold standard for improving sleep quality and sleep quantity.
Methods used are backed by cutting edge science and include cognitive behavioral therapy, stimulus control and environmental changes.
Sessions may include:
A virtual assessment and recommendations for your bedroom
Review of sleep data and current habits
Use of ongoing sleep logs and monitoring sleep patterns
Creation of science-backed sleep routines
Tools to help you fall asleep faster
Tips for what to do if you wake up in the middle of the night
Step by step guidance to shift your sleep schedule
Sleep psychology FAQs
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During a virtual sleep consult you will receive feedback about ways you can improve your bedroom to promote better quality sleep. This call will occur over zoom and will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Yes. If you have smart/wearable data you may send me that. You may also send me anything you have tracked and logged into your phone or a notebook. I'll assist you in determining patterns that contribute to good/poor quality sleep. I'll likely ask you to log some additional data for me as we go along so that we can uncover even more variables.
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I do not prescribe sleep medication. I am happy to have a conversation with you about specific types of medication and pros and cons of different sleep medication classes. I can also refer you to a medical provider who may be able to prescribe you medication based upon your health and history.