Michael A. Tompkins, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed psychologist (PSY13822) and board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and a Faculty member for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and for the International OCD Foundation Training Institute. He is the author or co-author of numerous scholarly articles and chapters on cognitive-behavior therapy and related topics, as well as sixteen books. His work has been highlighted by media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Learning Channel. Dr. Tompkins is a much sought after speaker and has presented to national and international audiences.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist with a robust scientific background and specialized expertise in neuroscience, sleep research, and chronobiology. I adopt a multidisciplinary approach in my works, combining chronobiological protocols, neuroimaging techniques, and cognitive testing to assess how circadian rhythmicity and sleep homeostasis affect cognition. As sleep expert and psychologist, I highlight the importance of establishing correct sleep hygiene and routines by applying a structured program (CBT-I) to achieve a good night’s sleep and overcome sleep difficulties.
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My educational background is in Psychology, in which I have a Bachelor's degree, but I am also a massage therapist, certified clinical hypnotherapist and am qualified in the application of cognitive behavioural therapy for sleep issues (CBT-i). All of these qualifications have been crucial in learning how to help myself improve my own sleep and are now invaluable in helping other adults with sleep issues make positive changes in their lives too.
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