Sleep Psychology

When we are not sleeping well, everything is harder. We feel out of focus, out of energy, and sometimes out of patience. It’s not uncommon for us to feel more on edge, anxious, or even depressed if we are not getting enough quality sleep. Alternatively, good sleep has been linked to better mood, lower anxiety, better cognitive functioning, heart health, and even how long you might expect to live!

If you are interested in reaping the many benefits of improved sleep, sleep psychology is for you. Cognitive and behavioral methods to improving sleep are the gold standard for improving sleep quality and sleep quantity.

Methods used are backed by cutting edge science and include cognitive behavioral therapy, stimulus control and environmental changes.

Sessions may include:

  • A virtual assessment and recommendations for your bedroom

  • Review of sleep data and current habits

  • Use of ongoing sleep logs and monitoring sleep patterns

  • Creation of science-backed sleep routines

  • Tools to help you fall asleep faster

  • Tips for what to do if you wake up in the middle of the night

  • Step by step guidance to shift your sleep schedule

Sleep psychology FAQs

  • During a virtual sleep consult you will receive feedback about ways you can improve your bedroom to promote better quality sleep. This call will occur over zoom and will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Yes. If you have smart/wearable data you may send us data. You may also send anything you have tracked and logged into your phone or a notebook. Your clinician will assist you in determining patterns that contribute to good/poor quality sleep. You will likely be asked to log some additional data as we go along so that we can uncover even more variables.

  • Desert to Peaks does not prescribe sleep medication. Someone on our team can have a conversation with you about specific types of medication and pros and cons of different sleep medication classes. We can also refer you to a medical provider who may be able to prescribe you medication based upon your health and history.