Sleep Disorder & Insomnia Therapy in Maryland — Art Therapy & Walk-and-Talk
Specialized Support for Nocturnal Explores with Insomnia, Nightmares, and Restless Sleep
Struggling with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, or unsettling dreams can feel isolating and exhausting. While medications may offer temporary relief, they often don’t address the underlying causes of insomnia or nightmares—and their effects can wear off over time. As a licensed art therapist in Maryland, I provide a compassionate and creative approach to help you reconnect with restful sleep and peace of mind. Whether through art therapy, walk-and-talk sessions, or evidence-based techniques, we’ll work together to ease anxiety around sleep and develop tools that support lasting rest.
How Sleep Disorders Affect Your Life
Sleep disorders like insomnia and frequent nightmares don’t just steal your nights—they impact your mood, focus, and overall well-being during the daytime. When your nights are restless, days become foggy and overwhelming. You might find it harder to manage stress, maintain positive social relationships, or enjoy daily hobbies. Understanding these effects is the first step toward healing and reclaiming restful nights.
If restless nights are wearing you down, I’m here to support you in finding restful, restorative sleep through compassionate, creative therapy.
Recognizing Sleep Disorder Symptoms and Finding Support in Maryland
Sleep difficulties can look different for everyone — and often don’t show up in the ways you'd expect. You might experience:
Lying in bed for hours, mind racing with to-do lists, worries, or past conversations
Waking up multiple times a night and struggling to fall back asleep
Feeling groggy or unrested, even after a full night in bed
Using alcohol, cannabis, or sleep aids just to get some rest
Having intense or recurring nightmares that make you dread going to sleep
Noticing brain fog, low energy, or trouble focusing during the day
Feeling more irritable, anxious, or emotionally on edge
Avoiding bedtime altogether because sleep has become a source of stress
Therapy Approaches to Support Better Sleep and Healing
When sleep feels out of reach, it can affect every part of your life. I offer gentle, effective therapy methods designed to ease your mind and body, helping you find more restful nights and peaceful days.
Art Therapy for Nightmares
What to expect:
In art therapy, we use drawing, painting, or other creative activities to gently explore the emotions and images that come up around your sleep struggles. You don’t need to be “artistic” — the focus is on expression, not perfection.
How it helps:
This process can uncover hidden fears or stress that may be keeping you awake or triggering nightmares. It helps calm your mind, release tension, and build a soothing bedtime routine that feels personal and healing.
Outdoor Walk-and-Talk Therapy for Sleep Struggles
What to expect: We meet outdoors and walk at a comfortable pace while you share what’s on your mind. The natural setting combined with gentle movement supports a calming and grounding experience.
How it helps:
Research shows that outdoor activity reduces stress hormones and helps regulate the nervous system, making it easier to unwind before bed. Walking outside also boosts serotonin, which improves mood and sleep quality, helping quiet the restless mind that keeps you awake.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
What to expect:
CBT-I is structured and practical. Together, we’ll identify habits and thoughts that disrupt your sleep and develop a personalized plan. This might include adjusting your bedtime routine, managing worries about sleep, and changing behaviors that keep you awake.
How it helps:
CBT-I targets the root causes of insomnia by breaking the cycle of negative sleep patterns. Over time, it helps retrain your brain and body to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, improving overall sleep quality.