Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders are a growing concern as experts and the public become increasingly aware of the physical and emotional health problems associated with poor quality sleep. Insomnia, sleep deprivation, chronic early awakening, sleep-phase disorders, and sleep disordered breathing are some of the more common examples.
Jacqueline Kloss, Ph.D.
Dr. Kloss is a Sleep Disorder specialist with nearly two decades of research, teaching, and treatment (most specifically CBT-I) in the realm of sleep problems.
Dr. Kloss implements behavioral sleep medicine treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Services that are tailored to the specific referral situation may include a single consultation, adjunctive therapy (a few sessions to complement the work with your other providers), and/or a CBT-I program tailored to address a patient's unique sleep disturbances.
Did you know?
- Insufficient sleep and sleep disorders affect millions of Americans.
- Approximately 35% of Americans obtain less than 7 hours of sleep; 38% report falling asleep when they meant to be awake (in the prior month); nearly 5% report falling asleep while at the wheel (CDC).
- Nearly 10% of the population is affected by Insomnia Disorder.
- Nearly 80% of teens do not get the requisite 8-10 hours of sleep needed.
- Women, older adults, and those with psychological/medical conditions are at particular risk for insomnia.
- Over time, the effects of insufficient sleep take their toll on nearly every aspect of life: psychological and physical health, social, academic, athletic, occupational functioning, and even safety and longevity.
The good news is...
- Sleep difficulties are very treatable!
- Behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) is a growing discipline of sleep medicine that focuses on the assessment and treatment of the cognitive and behavioral aspects of sleep disorders.
- BSM strategies are evidence-based and shown to be effective with a number of sleep disorders, including Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disorders (e.g., delayed or advanced sleep patterns), as well as sleep-related challenges, including difficulty using CPAP, coping with Narcolepsy, overcoming nightmares, and “saying good night” to sleep deprivation.
- Treatment, such as the well-established insomnia treatment called CBT-I, is problem-focused and tends to be brief (8-10 sessions).