Nestled in the heart of the Golden State, our clinic is
dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based
treatment for chronic insomnia using Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
As a highly
effective, drug-free approach backed by extensive research
and recommended as the first-line treatment by the American
Academy of Sleep Medicine, CBT-I is at the core of our
treatment philosophy.
Our team of experienced
sleep specialists is committed to helping you overcome
insomnia and improve your sleep quality, ensuring you wake
up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to embrace each
day with renewed vitality.
The recommneded first line of treatment for insomnia with lasting result and minimal side effects
CBTI is a structured, evidence-based treatment approach that addresses the psychological and behavioral factors contributing to insomnia. It combines cognitive therapy, which targets dysfunctional beliefs about sleep, with behavioral techniques aimed at improving sleep hygiene and modifying sleep habits.
CBTI has been shown to be highly effective in treating insomnia, often producing lasting improvements in sleep quality and duration. Research indicates that CBTI is as effective as or more effective than medication in the long term, without the potential risks of dependency or tolerance associated with sleep medications.
One of the key advantages of CBTI is its minimal side effects compared to pharmacological treatments. While some individuals may initially experience increased sleep disruption as they adjust to new sleep patterns, these effects are generally temporary and outweighed by the long-term benefits of improved sleep quality and duration.
Conditioned arousal in CBT for insomnia involves changing associations between the bedroom and wakefulness. Techniques like stimulus control aim to re-establish the bedroom as a place for sleep, reducing sleep-related anxiety and improving overall sleep quality.
CBT for insomnia targets ineffective sleep habits like irregular schedules and stimulating activities before bed. Techniques such as sleep restriction aim to improve sleep efficiency by promoting consistent routines and reducing time spent awake in bed.
Anxiety is addressed as a significant contributor to sleep difficulties. Therapeutic techniques focus on identifying and challenging anxious thoughts related to sleep, promoting relaxation strategies to reduce physiological arousal, and incorporating behavioral changes that foster a calm bedtime routine.
Address: 650 California Street,
Floor 7, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone number:
(628) 433 2505
Email:
[email protected]
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