Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and practical help for sleep problems, in person or online.
Insomnia means trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, even when you have the chance to sleep, along with feeling tired, foggy or irritable during the day. When it happens at least three nights a week for three months or more, it is called chronic insomnia.
Insomnia often starts during a stressful period and then keeps going because of habits and worries about sleep itself. The good news is that it responds very well to the right therapy.
If poor sleep is affecting your mood, work or relationships, or has gone on for weeks, it is worth getting help. If you snore loudly, stop breathing during sleep, or feel sleepy while driving, talk to your doctor too, as these can be signs of a medical sleep condition.
At GearingUP, we treat insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the recommended first treatment for chronic insomnia. It is a short, structured program that retrains your sleep, usually over several sessions.
CBT-I includes keeping a sleep diary, setting a consistent sleep schedule, rebuilding the link between your bed and sleep, easing the racing thoughts and worry that keep you awake, and relaxation skills. mindfulness-based therapy can also help quiet an overactive mind at night.
Because sleep and mood are closely linked, we also treat anxiety, depression or stress that may be feeding your insomnia. Sessions are in person at our seven Dallas-Fort Worth offices or online.
CBT-I is recommended as the first treatment for chronic insomnia, and its benefits tend to last after treatment ends. If you take sleep medication, keep following your doctor’s advice and talk to them before making any changes.
CBT-I is short-term, often around six to eight sessions, though it depends on your needs.
Yes. CBT-I works well in online sessions, and much of the practice happens at home between sessions anyway.
We’re happy to offer treatment for issues related to Insomnia at the following locations.
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