Counseling for Insomnia in Alexandria, VA (Franconia)—Counselors and Therapists
Sleep deprivation and disturbances are often accompanied by a host of unpleasant symptoms, including…
- Poor performance at work
- Short temper, irritability, and negative attitude
- Weight gain and decrease in physical fitness
- An increase in accidents, especially while driving, because of drowsiness
- Decreased sex drive
Some who suffer from insomnia can fall asleep easily, but they wake up early—long before their alarm. Instead of starting their day at 6:00 a.m., the rooster crows for them at 1:00 a.m.
Insomnia can be rooted in physical health. Sleep habits are affected by diet and exercise. Unfortunately, many other health problems cause insomnia or are linked to it. Insomnia often accompanies diabetes, hyperthyroidism, chronic pain, and menopause.
Insomnia can also be rooted in mental health. Insomnia can trigger depression and anxiety disorders, but the reverse is true. Anxiety disorders and depression’s symptoms include insomnia. Life changes and the stress they bring may trigger insomnia as well.
Whether insomnia is chronic or pops into your life for a few weeks or months at a time, insomnia counselors at Alexandria, VA have helped many clients reclaim the sleep they need.
Alexandria, VA (Franconia) Insomnia Counseling
How do the professionals at Alexandria, VA help their clients battle insomnia? Our counselors focus on important lifestyle habits that promote sleep and help their clients discover any underlying causes that may be triggering the insomnia. With this thorough approach, our counselors have helped many people start dreaming again.
Lifestyle Habits
Things people do every day can either promote healthy sleep patterns or inhibit them. Our therapists often help their clients adjust these lifestyle habits, working to eliminate certain habits, or cultivating new habits.
Our professionals know what it takes to optimize sleep patterns, and they work with their clients to come up with a sleep plan—habits that work for the client’s daily life and also promote sleep.
Alexandria, VA counselors may help their clients to…
- Keep a sleep journal
- Set consistent sleep and wake times
- Restrict sleep to nighttime only
- Monitor caffeine and alcohol intake
- Exercise more
- Assess their sleeping environment
- Learn relaxation exercises
Being awake in the middle of the night can feel overwhelming, and sometimes people’s thoughts can feel out of control. However, developing a sleep plan with the help of our professionals can help clients feel more in control of their thoughts. Instead of anxiety creeping into their thoughts when they wake up or cannot fall asleep, a sleep plan provides clients with practical steps to take and solutions to try for better sleep.
Insomnia counseling provides practical solutions, but it also explores any possible causes of insomnia. Insomnia can arise without any complicating mental or physical health problems, but often, sleep disturbances are symptoms for other, deeper health issues.
Scheduling an Appointment
Regular, restorative sleep lays the foundation for good mental and physical health. Call Alexandria, VA (Franconia) to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists or psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Alexandria, VA has insomnia counseling appointments available. Call to schedule a time today, or go online to get started.
