Sleep Disorder therapists in Kingsford, Michigan MI
Sleep Disorder
Jackie Ma
Psychologist, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
I am competent in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is a gold standard treatment for this condition. As a result of my training experiences, I have also worked with individuals with sleep apnea who are struggling to use their CPAP/BiPAP machines consistently due to anxiety or fear. I utilize a treatment called CPAP desensitization to address such concerns. I have also worked with individuals with circadian rhythm disorders and hypersomnia.
1 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
Alicia Townsend
Psychologist, PhD, BCN
Good sleep is vital to our functioning. Without it, our mental and physical performance suffers. Oftentimes, once our sleep gets disrupted, it gets increasingly harder over time to fix it. I have many resources and strategies to help you improve your sleep through education, relaxation skills, and behavior modifications.
19 Years Experience
Sleep Disorder
Barbara J. Biggs
Professional Christian Counselor, M.A., LLPC
As a therapist specializing in sleep disorders, my primary goal is to help individuals achieve restful and restorative sleep patterns. I understand the profound impact that sleep has on overall well-being, and I am dedicated to assisting clients in overcoming the challenges associated with sleep disturbances. Through a personalized and evidence-based approach, I work closely with clients to identify the underlying causes of their sleep problems, whether they're related to insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or other sleep disorders. Together, we develop tailored strategies and lifestyle adjustments to promote healthier sleep hygiene and improve the quality and duration of sleep. My mission is to empower clients to regain control over their sleep, enhance their physical and mental health, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives.
12 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