Sleep & Insomnia Treatment
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Evidence-based therapy for insomnia, sleep disruption, and nightmares in Arlington, MA and across Massachusetts
Difficulty sleeping can feel like it affects every part of your life—your mood, focus, health, and resilience. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, wake too early, sleep too much, or experience distressing nightmares, effective, evidence-based treatment is available. At Integrative Psychology, we offer specialized sleep and insomnia treatment for adults in Arlington, Massachusetts, and via secure telehealth across Massachusetts.
Sleep Therapy That Helps You Rest More Deeply and Reliably
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Sleep problems can take many forms. You may benefit from sleep and insomnia treatment if:
• You have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking at the right time
• Your sleep feels light, restless, or unrefreshing
• Anxiety or racing thoughts keep you awake at night
• You struggle to use your PAP device
• You experience frequent nightmares or distressing dreams
• Sleep problems began during a stressful life period, illness, shift work, or trauma
• Poor sleep feels like it is affecting your mood, health, or work performance
• You’ve tried sleep medications, supplements, or “sleep hygiene” tips with limited success
Many people who seek sleep therapy are highly motivated, functional during the day, but exhausted internally.
Who This Therapy Is For
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At Integrative Psychology, we understand sleep as a mind-body process—influenced by stress, nervous system regulation, habits, health conditions, and emotional experiences.
Our effective approach to sleep treatment is:
• Evidence-based
• Individualized
• Trauma-informed
• Focused on long-term improvement
Rather than relying solely on medication or surface-level strategies, we address both the mechanisms that disrupt sleep and the factors that maintain insomnia over time.
Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Anxiety and stress regulation strategies
• Nightmare treatment (CBT-N, IRT-NT) and other techniques (ERRT, EMDR)
• Trauma-informed approaches when sleep is trauma-related
• Behavioral medicine and circadian rhythm education
• Biofeedback or neurofeedback, when appropriate
The goal is not just “more sleep,” but more restorative, predictable sleep and reduced fear or frustration around bedtime.
Our effective approach to sleep treatment is:
• Evidence-based
• Individualized
• Trauma-informed
• Focused on long-term improvement
Rather than relying solely on medication or surface-level strategies, we address both the mechanisms that disrupt sleep and the factors that maintain insomnia over time.
Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Anxiety and stress regulation strategies
• Nightmare treatment (CBT-N, IRT-NT) and other techniques (ERRT, EMDR)
• Trauma-informed approaches when sleep is trauma-related
• Behavioral medicine and circadian rhythm education
• Biofeedback or neurofeedback, when appropriate
The goal is not just “more sleep,” but more restorative, predictable sleep and reduced fear or frustration around bedtime.
Our Integrative Approach to Sleep & Insomnia Treatment
How Sleep Therapy Works
1. Initial Consultation
Our fully licensed clinicians begin with a thorough assessment of your sleep patterns, routines, health history, stressors, and any contributing anxiety or trauma. If you’ve had a recent sleep study, that data is helpful for us to have.
2. Personalized Treatment Plan
Your therapist develops a tailored plan that may include CBT-I strategies, nervous system regulation, and targeted interventions for nightmares or nighttime anxiety.
3. Active Treatment Phase
Sessions focus on improving sleep efficiency, reducing nighttime arousal, strengthening your sleep drive, addressing unhelpful sleep beliefs, and stabilizing circadian rhythms.
4. Consolidation and Maintenance
As sleep improves, therapy shifts toward maintaining gains, preventing relapse, and supporting sleep during future stressors.
Treatment is collaborative and paced carefully to avoid worsening fatigue or distress.
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We provide therapy for a range of sleep-related concerns, including:
• Chronic insomnia
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Frequent nighttime awakenings
• Early morning waking
• Stress-related sleep disruption
• Sleep problems related to anxiety or depression
• Trauma-related sleep disturbance
• Nightmares and distressing dreams
• Hyperarousal at night
• Sleep issues related to chronic pain or illness
If your sleep difficulties don’t fit neatly into a category, we’re happy to explore them with you.
• Chronic insomnia
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Frequent nighttime awakenings
• Early morning waking
• Stress-related sleep disruption
• Sleep problems related to anxiety or depression
• Trauma-related sleep disturbance
• Nightmares and distressing dreams
• Hyperarousal at night
• Sleep issues related to chronic pain or illness
If your sleep difficulties don’t fit neatly into a category, we’re happy to explore them with you.
Sleep Concerns We Commonly Treat
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Nightmares are a common but often overlooked sleep concern. They may occur alongside insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, medical trauma, or periods of intense stress
Nightmare treatment may focus on:
• Reducing nightmare frequency and intensity
• Addressing fear or anticipatory anxiety around sleep
• Reworking distressing dream content using evidence-based techniques
• Calming the nervous system before and during sleep
Nightmares are treatable, even when they have been present for many years.
Nightmare treatment may focus on:
• Reducing nightmare frequency and intensity
• Addressing fear or anticipatory anxiety around sleep
• Reworking distressing dream content using evidence-based techniques
• Calming the nervous system before and during sleep
Nightmares are treatable, even when they have been present for many years.
Nightmare Treatment
• Sessions are typically weekly or bi-weekly for a defined treatment period
• Appointments are in-person in Arlington, MA and via telehealth across Massachusetts
• Treatment is structured, collaborative, and goal-oriented
• We emphasize sustainable changes rather than quick fixes
Many clients notice meaningful improvements within weeks, particularly when using CBT-I–based approaches.
• Appointments are in-person in Arlington, MA and via telehealth across Massachusetts
• Treatment is structured, collaborative, and goal-oriented
• We emphasize sustainable changes rather than quick fixes
Many clients notice meaningful improvements within weeks, particularly when using CBT-I–based approaches.
What to Expect in Sleep Therapy
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Integrative Psychology is a specialized group practice, including Harvard-trained clinicians, with expertise in evidence-based, mind-body approaches to mental health and chronic health conditions.
What sets us apart:
• Deep experience with anxiety and stress-related conditions
• Integration of psychological and physiological approaches
• Trauma-informed, non-judgmental care
• Skilled pacing and individualized treatment
• Care for the whole person—not just symptoms
Our experienced clinicians work closely with each client to create treatment that feels both personalized and effective.
What sets us apart:
• Deep experience with anxiety and stress-related conditions
• Integration of psychological and physiological approaches
• Trauma-informed, non-judgmental care
• Skilled pacing and individualized treatment
• Care for the whole person—not just symptoms
Our experienced clinicians work closely with each client to create treatment that feels both personalized and effective.
Why Choose Integrative Psychology
If sleep problems or nightmares are affecting your quality of life, effective help is available.
We offer sleep and insomnia treatment for adults in Arlington, Massachusetts, and telehealth therapy throughout Massachusetts.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your sleep concerns, ask questions, and determine whether our approach is a good fit.
Better sleep is possible—with the right support.
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