Desert Bolt® Behavioral
Insomnia in Phoenix, AZ
Having trouble falling asleep three or more days a week may signal insomnia. At Desert Bolt Behavioral in Phoenix, Arizona, diagnostic evaluations are available in-office and through the online teletherapy platform to identify the source of your insomnia. Valery Nkendong, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and the experienced medical providers create a treatment plan using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medications, and other strategies to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. They can also help you establish a healthy sleep schedule so you feel refreshed and alert throughout the day. Call the office to schedule an insomnia evaluation or book an appointment online today.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night. The lack of sleep can lead to persistent daytime tiredness, depression, and other mental health symptoms.
Risk factors for insomnia include:
Aging
Stress
Nicotine use
Poor sleep habits
Excessive use of caffeine
Family history of insomnia
Desert Bolt Behavioral offers diagnostic evaluations for insomnia in adults and children in the office and through an online teletherapy platform. The medical team provides counseling services and medications to improve sleep quality.
When should I seek medical help for insomnia?
Waking too early
Waking throughout the night
Difficulties falling asleep
Excessive use of caffeine
Persistent daytime sleepiness
Anxiety and depression can be side effects of insomnia. An evaluation is important because untreated chronic insomnia can increase your risk of physical health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), and coronary artery disease.
How is insomnia treated?
Your Desert Bolt Behavioral provider diagnoses insomnia by reviewing your medical history, lifestyle, and sleep habits. Initially, they may recommend you make lifestyle and diet changes and follow a consistent sleep schedule.
You may also benefit from:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you identify negative thoughts and behaviors that interfere with your ability to get good quality sleep. Your therapist provides tools to change your mindset and can recommend breathing techniques and other strategies to help you relax before bedtime.
Medications
When therapy alone can’t relieve insomnia symptoms, the team can prescribe medications. Many sleep aids are available for short-term use, and your provider can determine which medications are a good fit for your condition.
If you experience symptoms of anxiety or depression because of poor sleep, the specialists can also address these issues in your treatment plan.
Call Desert Bolt Behavioral to schedule an insomnia evaluation or book an appointment online today.
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At Desert Bolt®, we value the state of mind of our clients. Patients are often the first to detect a change in their wellbeing. We are here to listen to you, and help you maximize your full potential. Our Nurse Practitioner and therapists provide client-centered care. This means everything we do is about you, not us.
Appointments
We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule. Request an appointment today!
Office Hours
Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday: Closed
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We do offer after-hours appointments, give us a call to learn more.
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