Sleep Disorder therapists in South Bel Air, Maryland MD
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
Sleep Disorder
Ben Dickstein
Psychologist, PhD
In addition to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), I also provide imagery rehearsal therapy (aka nightmare rescripting) to address problems with recurrent, distressing dreams. Because sleep issues often co-occur with other mental health problems, such as mood and anxiety concerns, I am able to integrate CBT-I with therapies targeting these concerns. When working on improving sleep with clients, I carefully track their progress week-to-week, and typically observe noticeable improvements within a relatively short timeframe.
11 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Bill Hoekstra
Psychologist, Psy.D., LP DBSM
With over 24 years of experience, I help individuals overcome sleep challenges and improve their overall well-being. I'm a board-certified diplomate in sleep disorders, specializing in treating insomnia, nightmares, and difficulties with sleep routine and timing. I utilize evidence-based CBT-I therapy to achieve long-lasting results. Treatment often can be accomplished within 3-5 sessions.
26 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Taylor Allie
Licensed Professional Counselor, LGPC
To address sleep disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may involve identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to sleep disturbances, along with implementing relaxation techniques and sleep hygiene practices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) could be beneficial for individuals with sleep disorders by helping them regulate emotions and manage stressors that impact their sleep quality. Integrative approaches may combine elements of CBT, DBT, and somatic therapy to address the multifaceted nature of sleep disorders, considering both psychological and physiological factors while tailoring interventions to the individual's needs.
5 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I provide CBT-I, or cognitive-behavioral therapy designed for insomnia, to help you clear your mind and get the sleep you need. This approach is powerful, proven, and does not take long for meaningful results. We can also mix in other techniques, depending on the likely cause of your insomnia. Insomnia can affect so many areas of your life, and therapy can help you address It quickly.
23 Years Experience