BSM Specialties: Nightmare Syndrome
I focus my work at the intersection of sleep and mental health. If sleep isn’t restful, usually our mood, thinking, and day-to-day activities are affected. And vice versa–if we’re stressed or not feeling good, we may not be sleeping well. I can help you make changes to your sleep that will improve your mental health, and I can support you in managing your mental health so you can sleep better. No meds required--I only use cognitive and behavioral strategies that work.
- Specialities:
Insomnia
Nightmares
Early-bird/Night-owl problems
Negative loops between bad sleep and mental health problems
PTSD-related sleep problems
Details:
- Individual therapy
- Adults ages 18 and up
- Telehealth in Arizona, PSYPACT available when appropriate
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