Top Rated Sleep Disorder Therapists in Westport, CT

Sleep Disorder

Natalie Cometa

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

I specifically work with people who are having difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. This can often be a symptom of anxiety or depression. We discuss ways to improve sleep hygiene and specific steps to improve sleep habits.

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10 Years Experience

Online in Westport, Connecticut (Online Only)

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.

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20 Years Experience

In-Person Near Westport, CT

Online in Westport, Connecticut

Sleep Disorder

Lourie Bonsu

Therapist, LPC-A

In therapy, we'll work together to understand the root causes of your sleep disorder and develop personalized strategies to help you achieve restful and rejuvenating sleep. Whether you're dealing with insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or another sleep-related issue, there are effective treatments and techniques that can help.

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4 Years Experience

Online in Westport, Connecticut (Online Only)