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My go-to approach for helping people in insomnia therapy is to address both emotional/cognitive underlying core issues that may be contributing to their insomnia which addressing lifestyle issues and rule-out any medical issues that may be contributing to their insomnia.
I teach clients in insomnia therapy to identify the true source of cognitive/emotional issues that may be contributing to their insomnia, and teach client the necessary lifestyle skills to promote healthy sleep, which may include specific nutritional, sleep hygiene, exercise, and breath work.
I know when a client is making meaningful progress in insomnia therapy when they verbalize an increase in number of hours of quality sleep and/or number of days of quality sleep.
Clients can supplement their time in insomnia therapy with doing the homework, making the lifestyle changes necessary for positive sleep, and listening to assigned podcasts.
To prepare for their first insomnia therapy, an individual should prepare themselves for a progression to improvement and to commit to making lifestyle changes to support healthy sleep. Insomnia is not cured overnight. It takes time and it takes commitment to change.
Insomnia therapy is a tailored form of treatment that addresses chronic sleep disturbances, which can include problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep. The goal of Insomnia therapy is to enhance sleep quality, establish healthy sleep routines, and, in turn, improve an individual’s overall well-being by mitigating and reducing the adverse effects of persistent sleep deprivation.
Insomnia therapy combines therapeutic approaches, with a central focus on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors, integrating techniques like stimulus control, sleep restriction, and relaxation training. Thriveworks Charlotte therapists will also emphasize sleep hygiene education and may include mindfulness and relaxation exercises to improve sleep quality, equipping individuals with effective strategies to enhance their sleep and overall well-being.
Common symptoms of insomnia include:
Symptoms of insomnia often look different for everyone; however, there are some warning signs that can signal the need for insomnia therapy. These include feeling anxious about bedtime, bedtimes getting later and later, energy peaking at night rather than during the day, and drastic caffeine consumption in order to stay awake.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is one of the most effective forms of therapy for treating insomnia, working to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors through strategies like sleep hygiene and sleep restriction.
Insomnia therapy at Thriveworks Charlotte is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of insomnia therapy can vary based on the individual’s needs and progress in treatment. Typically, it involves a short series of sessions over a few weeks to a couple of months, with the number and length of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist. Some experience better sleep within this time, while others choose longer therapy to address complex sleep issues or maintain good sleep habits.
Many people start to see improvements in their sleep patterns after about two to three weeks of CBT-I. However, the duration and effectiveness will differ for everyone, so don’t worry if it takes a bit longer to have a strong effect.
Counseling for insomnia is a treatment that Thriveworks Charlotte can offer you, and it has the potential to finally allow you to sleep soundly again. Many residents in the Charlotte area have worked with us on their insomnia problems, and we would be happy to help you as well.
To find out more about our insomnia therapy options, please give us a call at your convenience.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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