Treating Insomnia & Sleep Disturbance

Sleep plays a vital role in emotional balance, concentration, and physical health—but for many people, rest doesn’t come easily. Insomnia and other sleep disturbances often develop gradually, beginning with periods of stress, worry, or physical discomfort that lead to restless nights. Over time, the body and mind can become conditioned to associate bedtime with effort and frustration rather than rest; a pattern that often persists even when the original stressors fade.

Psychological factors such as anxiety, rumination, and inconsistent sleep habits commonly sustain these difficulties. The more someone tries to force sleep, the more alert and frustrated the mind becomes. Therapy helps interrupt this cycle by identifying the thoughts and behaviors that maintain insomnia, retraining the body’s natural sleep–wake rhythm, and cultivating a calmer relationship with rest itself.