[email protected] | 703-437-6311

[email protected] | 703-437-6311
Contact
  • 703-437-6311
    [email protected]

    • Insomnia

    DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING?
    I CAN HELP YOU CONQUER YOUR INSOMNIA.

    Insomnia is defined as insufficient, inadequate, or poor-quality sleep due to one or more of the following reasons:

    • Difficulty falling asleep
    • Difficulty staying asleep during the night
    • Waking up too early in the morning
    • Feeling overtired and unrefreshed in the morning

    According to the National Sleep Foundation, one third of adults experience difficulty sleeping every night.  Are you one?

    THERE IS SOMETHING THAT WORKS TO TREAT INSOMNIA.

    It’s called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -Insomnia (CBT-I).  CBT-I will teach you to:

    • Modify stressful, inaccurate thoughts about sleep
    • Modify negative sleep behaviors
    • Improve skills to relax body and mind
    • Improve lifestyle practices that affect sleep

    Using Hypnosis combined with CBT-I  techniques can accelerate your progress.  That’s why I use both.  According to one study published by the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, combining clinical hypnosis and CBT increases the efficacy of treatment.

    Read More About CBT
    Read More About Hypnosis

    HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

    “I started noticing a difference in my sleep after the first session. I put into practice everything I learned and it worked!  I loved doing hypnosis. It really helped me learn to let go of my worries. ” 
    ~Terri M.   September 2018 

    “I am so happy to finally be sleeping. My sleep improved rapidly once I started seeing Dr. Linda.  I highly recommend you work with her if you are having sleep issues.” 
    ~Gail K.   January 2019 

    Insomnia is caused by learned thoughts and behaviors that can be unlearned.  Insomnia is a habit of not sleeping.  Habits can be changed.  Using CBT-I techniques and Hypnosis, I will show you how to overcome your insomnia and sleep when you want to sleep.

    CBT-I focuses on the connection between the way you think, the things you do, and how you sleep.  CBT-I will help you identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to the symptoms of insomnia.  CBT-I sessions will include cognitive, behavioral, and educational components.

    Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of concentration and focused attention.  It allows a person to be more open to discussion and suggestion.   It can improve the success of treatment for insomnia.

    FAQs

    Does CBT-I have risks?

    To be effective, it is important to be open to confronting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.  If there are painful experiences, thoughts, and feelings contributing to your symptoms of insomnia, it may cause temporary stress and discomfort.

    What will I have to do outside of the session?

    This is a collaborative process and you will need to practice the skills learned in session between sessions.

    What is Hypnosis?

    Hypnosis is a state of absorption and focused attention. It is a state of heightened receptivity in which you are able to focus your mind and body to achieve the results you desire. It is an integrative process of rebuilding habits and behaviors, as well as emotions, beliefs, and feelings.

    Can anyone be hypnotized?

    Yes! Anyone wanting and willing to be hypnotized can experience the state of hypnosis. The only exception would be someone with severe cognitive impairments.

    Will I lose control in hypnosis?

    No! Hypnosis is a collaborative process. You must consent to the process. You will be aware of what I am saying during the session and your responses. You cannot be made to do anything against your own morals. You will not tell secrets or reveal any information you do not knowingly wish to during hypnosis.

    Will I be asleep?

    No. You will actually be in a heightened state of awareness during hypnosis. You will be aware of your surroundings and will hear not only my voice but all the other sounds around you. You will remember as much of the hypnosis session as you do a regular conversation. However, the hypnosis will help you learn to relax and learn to drift into sleep.

    Can I drive after hypnosis?

    Yes. You will leave the hypnosis session fully alert and feeling refreshed.

    Is hypnosis dangerous?

    No. Hypnosis is a natural ability of the mind that we all experience daily. It is completely safe when practiced by an experienced, professional hypnotherapist. There is no evidence at all of hypnosis doing harm to a person.

    What does hypnosis feel like?

    Hypnosis is not relaxation but…I often help you create a profoundly relaxed state to assist you in making the changes you desire. This is especially true when working with clients experiencing insomnia. Many people are a bit surprised at how normal they feel during the experience. Your mind will be alert and your focus will be on your experience and the suggestions you are receiving.

    What if it doesn’t work?

    Sometimes there are physical reasons for not being able to sleep. I can’t promise this approach will overcome actual physical issues. However, using the techniques I teach you can achieve a deeper level of relaxation and rest. Most people find that these techniques are the missing link to being able to sleep when they want to sleep.

    How many sessions does it take?

    Rapid change is possible with the use of CBT-I and Hypnosis. Most clients with insomnia issues find they need only a brief series of sessions. My goal is to provide you with the most effective customized process in the most efficient use of your time. Treating insomnia is a process although most people begin to experience the benefits from the very first session. An effective brief series of sessions provides continued reinforcement. Your treatment is completely customized for your individual and unique needs.

    GET HELP NOW!

    SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

    TEXT OR EMAIL NOW

    703-437-6311

    [email protected]

    The Gold Standard of Treatment for Insomnia 

    • The National Institutes of Health cite CBT-I as the gold standard and preferred first line treatment for insomnia because 90 percent of people treated with CBT-I report improved sleep.
    • CBT-I puts people to sleep fast than sleeping pills.  American Journal of Psychiatry, (January, 2020)
    • CBT-I works as well or better than sleeping pills. Journal of Family Practice, (November, 2007)
    • CBT-I is the preferred treatment for chronic insomnia.  National Institutes of Health, New England Journal of Medicine review, Lancet review, American Psychological Association, Consumer Reports.
    • In three major studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Archives of Internal Medicine that directly compared CBT-I to sleeping pills, CBT-I was more effective than sleeping pills.

    HERE'S WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

    “The hypnosis was really helpful in helping me learn to relax and let go of my anxiety.  Dr. Ritchie is the only one I know who uses both CBT and Hypnosis to help with insomnia.  I have experience significant changes in my ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.” 
    ~David W.   January 2021 

    “I used to need medication in order to sleep at night.  By working with Linda I have been able to get off the medication totally and I now sleep very well most of the time. Very few nights do I ever have problems sleeping.  I didn’t think I could be hypnotized but…I was wrong.” 
    ~Amanda T.  July 2019 

    CBT-I + HYPNOSIS = FAST EFFECTIVE RESULTS

    GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT

    Our sessions are going to be different from anything you’ve done before. What I do is unique because it is designed to use both your conscious and your unconscious mind. Hypnosis is a specialized technique, NOT a therapy itself.  By using hypnosis I help you amplifies and accelerate the effect of CBT-I.  Who doesn’t want faster results?

    “ Hypnosis can be used to amplify whatever it is about therapy that makes it therapeutic. It permits a wide range of choices regarding where and how to intervene…” Ng BY, Lee TS. Hypnotherapy for sleep disorders. Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. 2008 Aug;37(8):683-8. PMID: 18797562.

    GET HELP NOW!

    SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

    TEXT OR EMAIL NOW

    703-437-6311

    [email protected]