Information & Resources to Help you Live Your Best Life.
What is a Health Psychologist?...And do I need one?
A health psychologist is a person with a doctoral degree and specialized training to help people address mental barriers that get in the way of them living their best and healthiest life. If you are coping with an illness, want to make changes to improve your health, or want to prevent future health problems, then it might be a good idea to consult with a health psychologist.
Why Can’t I Sleep?
If you’ve ever spent the night tossing and turning or staring at the ceiling while your brain does it’s best impression of a hamster running on a wheel, you are not alone. Studies estimate that 33% to 50% of adults have trouble sleeping and 7% to 18% meet the diagnostic criteria for insomnia. The good news is that you can reteach your mind and body good habits to improve your sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) tackles the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in the way of good sleep to improve the quality and quantity of sleep.