Sleep Problems & Insomnia Treatment & Evaluation in Austin and Surrounding Areas
Living with insomnia feels like being trapped in a loop—exhausted at night, wired when you need rest, and dragging yourself through the next day in a fog. Many people think poor sleep is “just part of getting older” or something they have to live with, but in reality, insomnia is a treatable condition with proven strategies that work. With the right evaluation and treatment, you can move from restless nights and groggy mornings to deep, restorative sleep that powers your days.
Understanding Sleep Problems & Insomnia
Plain-English definition: Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early—despite having the opportunity to rest—often leaving you feeling unrefreshed.
Adults vs. stereotypes: Insomnia isn’t just lying awake all night; for many adults, it’s inconsistent sleep, tossing and turning, or waking up feeling like you didn’t sleep at all.
Common symptoms:
Trouble falling asleep despite feeling tired
Waking up frequently during the night
Early morning awakenings without returning to sleep
Daytime fatigue, irritability, or brain fog
Why it’s often missed: Many people try to “push through” or blame lifestyle stress, not realizing that chronic insomnia can be linked to anxiety, depression, hormonal changes, or other medical issues.
My Diagnostic Process
Comprehensive intake — uncovering your sleep habits, health history, and environmental factors.
Evidence-based assessments — tools like sleep diaries and validated insomnia scales.
Differential diagnosis — ruling out sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, depression, anxiety, or medication effects.
Personalized plan — targeting root causes, not just symptoms.
Treatment Tailored to You
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): Proven first-line approach to retrain your brain and body for better sleep.
Lifestyle optimization: Sleep hygiene, light exposure management, and relaxation techniques.
Medication support: When appropriate, short-term or adjunctive medication while behavioral changes take root.
Ongoing support: Adjusting strategies as your life circumstances and sleep patterns evolve.
Why My Practice is Different
Most advice about sleep problems boils down to “go to bed earlier” or “drink less coffee.” I provide science-backed, actionable strategies that go far beyond generic tips, so you:
Understand the deeper causes of your insomnia
Learn techniques that actually reset your sleep system
Build sustainable habits for lifelong healthy sleep
Actionable self-reflection you can try tonight:
Before bed, write down tomorrow’s to-do list in detail. This externalizes mental clutter and signals to your brain it’s safe to rest.
Sleep Problems Often Come with Company
Insomnia often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, and hormonal changes. Treating sleep problems effectively means addressing the full picture, not just the bedtime routine.
Serving Austin and Beyond
I provide insomnia and sleep problem treatment for clients in:
Austin, Barton Creek, Bastrop, Bee Cave, Bertram, Blanco, Briarcliff, Brushy Creek, Buda, Burnet, Cedar Park, Circle C, Creedmoor, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Florence, Georgetown, Granger, Great Hills, Hays, Hutto, Jarrell, Johnson City, Jonestown, Jollyville, Kyle, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Leander, Liberty Hill, Lockhart, Luling, Manor, Marble Falls, Martindale, Meadowlakes, Mountain City, Mustang Ridge, New Braunfels, Niederwald, Pflugerville, Point Venture, River Place, Rollingwood, Round Rock, San Marcos, Smithville, Steiner Ranch, Sunset Valley, Taylor, The Domain, The Hills, Thrall, Volente, Webberville, Weir, West Lake Hills, Wimberley, Woodcreek, Zilker, and throughout all of Texas!