Insomnia & Sleep Disorder Treatment in Glendale, Arizona
Shamlock Behavioral Health provides insomnia and sleep disorder treatment in Glendale, Arizona and throughout Arizona, led by Dr. Kerubo Nyachieo, PhD, MSN, PMHNP-BC. Care may include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, behavioral treatment, and treatment of mental health conditions that may be contributing to your sleep problems.
If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting enough restful sleep, professional treatment can help identify what is affecting your sleep and determine the right approach for better sleep. In person and telehealth consultations are available.
What is Insomnia and What Causes it?
Insomnia is a sleep problem that makes it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or return to sleep after waking. It can occur for a short period or continue for weeks or longer. When insomnia continues, a psychiatric evaluation can help determine what may be contributing to the problem and whether treatment for insomnia, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or another condition may be appropriate.
Causes You Are facing Trouble Sleeping
Insomnia can have more than one contributing factor. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, changes in routine, medications, and other mental health concerns can all affect sleep. During an evaluation, Dr. Kerubo from Arizona can look at your sleep pattern and overall mental health to identify factors that may be interfering with your ability to sleep. This helps create a treatment approach based on the reason your sleep is being affected rather than treating sleep problems in isolation.
Depression and Insomnia
Depression can cause difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, early morning waking, or sleeping more than usual. If you are experiencing depression and insomnia together, a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation can help identify how the two problems are connected and guide a treatment plan that addresses both.
ADHD and Sleep Problems
People with ADHD may experience difficulty maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, trouble settling down at night, or difficulty falling asleep. ADHD treatment and appropriate sleep management can be considered together when both are affecting daily functioning.
Anxiety and Insomnia
Anxiety can make it difficult to quiet persistent thoughts at night or relax enough to fall asleep. When anxiety is contributing to insomnia, treating the underlying anxiety may be an important part of improving sleep.
Insomnia During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can affect sleep because of physical discomfort, hormonal changes, anxiety, frequent urination, and changes in normal sleep patterns. If insomnia during pregnancy is persistent or significantly affecting your daily functioning, professional evaluation can help determine appropriate next steps. Medication decisions during pregnancy require careful consideration and should be made with qualified healthcare professionals who understand your individual circumstances.
Insomnia Evaluation and Diagnosis
An insomnia evaluation looks beyond the number of hours you sleep. Dr. Kerubo can review your sleep pattern, how long the problem has been occurring, your daytime symptoms, medications, mental health symptoms, and other factors that may be affecting your sleep.
An evaluation can help determine whether your sleep problems are primarily related to insomnia or are occurring alongside anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or another condition. A clear understanding of these factors allows treatment to be tailored to your specific needs.
Insomnia Treatment in Glendale, and all Across Arizona
Insomnia treatment depends on what is causing or maintaining the sleep problem. At Shamlock Behavioral Health, treatment may include behavioral approaches, psychotherapy, medication management, and treatment of an underlying psychiatric condition when appropriate.
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, commonly called CBT-I, is a structured approach designed specifically for persistent sleep problems. It focuses on the thoughts, behaviors, and sleep patterns that can interfere with healthy sleep.
When appropriate, CBT-I or related behavioral treatment can be incorporated into a patient’s overall care plan or coordinated with a qualified therapist.
2. Medication Management for Insomnia
Medication may be considered when clinically appropriate. Dr. Kerubo can review your symptoms, current medications, mental health conditions, and other factors before determining whether medication management has a role in your care.
Medication is not the same for every patient. The goal is to use an appropriate treatment approach based on your individual symptoms and clinical needs.
3. Treating the Underlying Cause of Sleep Problems
When insomnia is connected to depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or another psychiatric condition, treating that condition may also improve sleep.
Your care can therefore address both the sleep problem and the mental health factors that may be contributing to it.
Your Insomnia Treatment Plan
Your treatment plan may include one or more approaches depending on your symptoms and evaluation. Dr. Kerubo can monitor your response to treatment and make appropriate adjustments as your needs change. We aim to help establish healthier sleep habits and improve the daytime effects associated with persistent sleep problems.
When You Can’t Sleep Despite Trying Everything
If you have tried changing your bedtime, sleep habits, or routine but continue to struggle with insomnia, it may be time for a professional evaluation. Persistent insomnia does not always have a single obvious cause. A psychiatric evaluation can look at the broader picture and determine whether anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, medication, or another factor may be contributing to the problem.
With the right evaluation and treatment plan, care can focus on the factors interfering with your sleep rather than leaving you to manage the problem on your own.
Get Online/In-person Insomnia Treatment Throughout Arizona
Shamlock Behavioral Health provides psychiatric care for patients in Glendale and throughout Arizona. Depending on your location and clinical needs, care may be available through telepsychiatry and other appropriate treatment options.
You can discuss your sleep concerns with Dr. Kerubo and determine whether an evaluation is appropriate for your situation.