Insomnia 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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4 Science-Based Hacks That Will Help You Sleep Better

July 13, 2020 by Dr. Paul Greene

Has sleep become a source of frustration and dread? Try these four sleep hacks to maximize your chances of sleeping well.

Sleep Hack #1: Keep a Regular Wake Time

If you suffer from insomnia, you may be making a common strategic mistake. It involves your approach to waking up in the morning. If it takes you several hours to fall asleep, once you get to sleep you want to get all you can! Who wouldn’t? The real problem begins when your alarm goes off.

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How to Find the Right Psychotherapy for You in NYC

April 26, 2020 by Dr. Paul Greene

Deciding to seek help is a big first step. From there, it’s important to find the right therapist. But with so many psychotherapy options in New York, how can you know what to look for?

The best therapist for you has the appropriate training and expertise to treat the issues you want to work on.

When to seek therapy: It can be difficult to decide if and when psychotherapy would be helpful. A general guideline that we recommend is called the interference rule: if a problem is significantly interfering in your ability to live your life in the way you’d like, then psychotherapy may be helpful.

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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 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…]