
Rewire your brain through lifestyle changes.
Insomnia, Anxiety, and Depression
Living with a lack of sleep, constant worry, or ongoing depression can be draining and frustrating. It’s reasonable to want relief. Our brains respond to lifestyle changes we make, and cognitive behavior therapy helps to create new healthy patterns for our brains to follow. It’s then possible to feel better and make changes that stick.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is based on research showing how thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and actions connect. When they connect in the same ways over time, patterns are formed which our brains remember and react to automatically. Our brain’s patterns can make our lives difficult or healthy. CBT helps to identify and change these patterns, with a focus on practicing new skills throughout the week so the brain has a chance to learn the new patterns. As people practice consistently, they can experience shifts in their moods and reactions, leading to a happier and healthier life.
How The Therapy Works
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a short-term program that helps people with ongoing sleep problems. It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions affect how we sleep. CBT-I uses techniques such as changing negative thoughts about sleep, sleep scheduling to reset your sleep cycle, and controlling sleep-related cues. By adjusting these thoughts and behaviors, CBT-I teaches your body to sleep better and reduces sleep anxiety. The goal is to create a lasting sleep routine for a healthier, more restful night's sleep.
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Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for anxiety is a structured therapy that helps people understand and change their thought patterns and behaviors that keep their anxiety levels high. You will work on specific thought patterns, reactionary behaviors, relaxation techniques, and exposure plans (gradually engaging anxiety-provoking situations to reduce the body’s anxiety response). This approach gives you practical tools to navigate stressful situations and live your life without avoidance of anxiety.
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Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for depression focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors which cause low mood, energy, and motivation. People work on seeing how their thoughts affect their feelings and actions, allowing them to then develop healthier ways to cope. By using techniques like changing misleading beliefs, increasing positive activities, and running behavioral experiments (trying out new changes on a trial basis and evaluating them), you will learn to improve your mood. This process builds a sense of accomplishment, strength, and resilience.
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