Ashley Wilk, Psy.D - Psychologist
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N)
Break Free from Recurring Nightmares
If you experience recurring nightmares related to trauma, stress, or anxiety, you know how deeply they can impact your sleep and overall well-being. Nightmares can leave you feeling exhausted, anxious, and fearful of going to bed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N) is a proven, structured treatment designed to reduce both the frequency and intensity of distressing dreams—helping you regain control over your nights.
How CBT-N Works
CBT-N is a short-term, evidence-based therapy that reframes the way your brain processes nightmares, leading to significant improvements in sleep quality. Over the course of six therapy sessions, Dr. Ashley Wilk will guide you through targeted strategies such as:
1. Nightmare Rescription – A technique that helps rewrite the script of your nightmares, reducing their emotional impact.
2. Cognitive Restructuring – Identifying and changing thought patterns that contribute to recurring distressing dreams.
3. Relaxation & Stress Management – Teaching deep breathing, mindfulness, and muscle relaxation to ease nighttime anxiety.
4. Sleep Hygiene & Routine Optimization – Strengthening healthy sleep habits to improve overall restfulness and reduce nightmare occurrence.
What Can I Expect from CBT-N?
✔ Fewer Nightmares – Reduce the frequency, intensity, and emotional distress caused by recurring bad dreams.
✔ Better Sleep Quality – Experience deeper, more restorative sleep without fear of nighttime disturbances.
✔ Decrease Distress – Develop coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and trauma-related sleep disruptions.
✔ Lasting Relief Without Medication – CBT-N provides long-term results without relying on prescription sleep aids.
✔ Convenient Online Therapy – All sessions are conducted virtually, so you can receive expert sleep therapy from the comfort of your home.
Is CBT-N Right for You?
CBT-N may be beneficial if you:
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Experience frequent or distressing nightmares, especially those linked to past trauma
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Have difficulty falling back asleep after waking from a nightmare
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Feel anxious, fearful, or exhausted due to bad dreams
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Struggle with PTSD-related sleep disturbances
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Want a research-backed, non-medication approach to improving sleep
Start Your Journey to Peaceful Sleep Today
You don’t have to let nightmares control your nights. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N) can help you find relief and reclaim your sleep. Click below to schedule your first session with Dr. Ashley Wilk and take the first step toward restful, nightmare-free nights.