I'm often asked as a psychologist: "Why do you use exposure therapy? It sounds torturous to ask us to face what we've feared and avoided for so long! Isn't there an easier way to have the fear go away?" Exposure therapy is a name for one of the most powerful techniques in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Exposure is the systematic, planned ... Continue Reading
CBT-I: An Effective Treatment for Both Insomnia and Depression
It is encouraging to know that recent research has indicated that successful treatment of insomnia in a person who suffers from depression often eliminates their depression. In a recent New York Times editorial, the editors reported on the results of a recent study of depressed patients with insomnia. The study participants were ... Continue Reading