CBT-I Archives

Sleep Therapist (CBT-I) in New York

August 8, 2023 by Amoha Bajaj-Mahajan, Ph.D.

Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you feel sleepy throughout the day? This article will explain the different types of problems that a sleep therapist can help with.

Sleep Therapy: Important Information For You To Know

For the most part, sleep-related difficulties are treatable. Sleep therapy focuses on helping you modify your behavior, thinking, and lifestyle to increase your likelihood of sustained and restful sleep. Sleep therapy is recommended by physicians as the first option for long-term benefit, regardless of whether you use medication or not.

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Do I Have Insomnia?

March 15, 2021 by Justin Arocho, Ph.D.

How can you tell if your sleep troubles are insomnia? It can be complicated, but Justin Arocho, Ph.D., explains how you can tell if you have insomnia or not.

Insomnia is the term used for not being able to sleep enough, or well enough, despite having the chance to get a full night’s sleep. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about one third of adults experience insomnia at least occasionally. So, it’s a relatively common experience many of us go through. Insomnia can happen to anyone, at any age — from children through older adults.

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Put Insomnia To Bed with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT-I)

December 29, 2019 by Amoha Bajaj-Mahajan, Ph.D.

As we enter the new year and find ourselves reflecting, it is our hope that this article helps you sleep Woman in need of CBT-I and rest better if you have been struggling with insomnia. People with insomnia often experience irregular sleep times, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early awakening, daytime fatigue, excessive napping”.and the list goes on. In fact, current statistics show that [Read more…]

Sleep Hygiene: How to Sleep in a City That Never Does

November 18, 2019 by Amoha Bajaj-Mahajan, Ph.D.

Woman sleeping illustrating good sleep hygiene

In the fast-paced streets and schedules of New York City, it is no surprise that many New Yorkers find it difficult to get a restful night of sleep. To help you snooze successfully, here are some scientifically supported sleep hygiene tips to help you fall and stay asleep:

Maintain regular bed and rise times. Try to go to sleep and to wake at regular times each day, including weekends. Given that weekend routines can often deviate from weekday routines, a good rule of thumb is to rise no more than 2 hours later on a weekend morning compared to weekday mornings. A second rule of thumb is to maintain strict rise times no matter the bed times. So that means no matter how late the party ended on Saturday night, you must still rise and shine as close to your regular rise time on Sunday morning! These two simple rules reset our circadian clock each morning and allow us to achieve consolidated sleep at bedtime throughout the week.

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