Sleep Disorder therapists in Chula Vista, California CA
Sleep Disorder
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, compassionate and client-centered. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs. Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
23 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Dr. Pamela Collman
Psychologist, PhD in Clinical Psychology
We are learning more about sleep disorders and the function of sleep every day. Children with apnea may be facing life or death consequences when not promptly screened for a sleep disorder. Sleep deprivation among parents of infants can be normal or signal an attachment disorder in need of therapy.
25 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Sleep is an an essential ingredient for mental and physical health. The right amount is necessary for the body and mind to relax, process and recover from the stresses of the day. Our current lifestyles make it difficult to turn off and turn in. The results contribute to regaining your health.
33 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Danielle LaRoche
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CCTP
Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other evidence based practices, I am able to assist clients in identifying underlying issues and negative thinking patterns which contribute to sleep disturbances. Client are able to find relief through changing thought patterns and finding new ways of coping will difficult emotions .
15 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic: “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia is a structured program that helps you identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen sleep problems with habits that promote sound sleep. Unlike sleeping pills, CBT-I helps you overcome the underlying causes of your sleep problems. To identify how to best treat your insomnia, your sleep therapist may have you keep a detailed sleep diary for one to two weeks. The cognitive part of CBT-I teaches you to recognize and change beliefs that affect your ability to sleep. This type of therapy can help you control or eliminate negative thoughts and worries that keep you awake. The behavioral part of CBT-I helps you develop good sleep habits and avoid behaviors that keep you from sleeping well.” Specific CBT-I techniques include the following:
Sleep Control: Removing factors that condition the mind to resist sleep.
Sleep Restriction: Reducing the time spent in bed to increase the mind-body willingness to sleep the following night. Once sleep has improved, the time in bed is gradually increased.
Sleep Hygiene: Changing basic lifestyle habits that influence sleep, such as smoking or drinking too much caffeine late in the day, drinking too much alcohol, or not getting regular exercise.
Relaxation Training: Calming the mind and body using meditation, imagery, and muscle relaxation.
20 Years Experience