Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Research shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can improve the timing and quality of sleep. You may fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and get better sleep [1].

Dr. McMahon can help you learn to overcome insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Unlike medications, CBT-I does not interfere with normal restful sleep, prevent you from awakening if needed, or leave you groggy.

By working with Dr. McMahon, you can learn to:

Recognize and change beliefs that interfere with your ability to sleep. For example, learning how to control or eliminate negative thoughts or worries that keep you awake.
Develop good sleep habits and avoid behaviors that keep you from sleeping well.

CBT-I can benefit most people with insomnia including older adults. The effects of CBT-I are long lasting and there is no evidence of negative side effects.

In addition to CBT-I, Dr. McMahon also teaches self-hypnosis for insomnia and helps people with a variety of other issues, including anxiety.

For more information, call Dr. McMahon at 1-415-625-3565 or see Insomnia Treatment Without Medication.

References

[1] Lovato N, et al. Evaluation of a brief treatment program of cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia in older adults. Sleep. 2014 Jan 1;37(1):117-26. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24470701