Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, also known as CBT-I, is a short-term, evidence-based therapy model for individuals experiencing chronic insomnia. CBT-I is the first-line treatment for insomnia and focuses on cognitive restructuring, sleep hygiene, mindfulness techniques, and sleep restriction to help patients improve their sleep efficiency and overcome the underlying causes of sleep disturbances.
Psychotherapy for Vestibular Disorders
Another specialty of mine is working with patients who suffer from vestibular disorders, specifically vestibular migraines and Persistent Perceptual Postural Dizziness (PPPD). These conditions can cause significant emotional and physical distress, often affecting nearly every aspect of daily life. I was diagnosed with PPPD in 2019, and at the time, feared I would never get better. However, after receiving vestibular rehabilitation at the Dizziness and Vertigo Institute, along with psychotherapy, I was able to recover successfully.
Through a three-pronged psychotherapy approach—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR), I help my patients develop tools to manage symptoms and triggers while also addressing the anxiety, depression, and trauma that can accompany chronic vestibular conditions. I work closely with the patient’s vestibular rehab team in order to achieve the best outcome.