What Types Of Sleep Problems Are Treated?

Nancy Nadolski evaluates and treats patients who have difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, or difficulty sleeping on a schedule that allows them to function best in their work.

She also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disturbances associated with chronic pain, cancer, depression and or anxiety.

What Happens At The Clinic?

A sleep evaluation will involve a series of steps. It begins with initial consultation with Ms. Nadolski during which the patient will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires and an extensive clinical interview. The information will help evaluate the factors that affect sleep and daytime functioning.

Following the assessment she will review her recommendations with you and your referring clinician.

What Kind Of Treatment Can A Patient Expect?

For patients with Insomnia, the first line of intervention is usually behavioral. Behavioral treatment is based upon the concept that chronic insomnia (greater than 4 weeks) is maintained by a variety of physical and behavioral factors that have little or nothing to do with acute insomnia (one or two days). The factors that maintain chronic insomnia are the ones targeted for treatment.

Five to eight weekly sessions are standard to get people restorative sleep and help them continue to sleep well.  Follow-up recommendations are made to ensure that the results are maintained.

In some cases, a laboratory sleep study may be arranged and/or medications may be recommended. In all cases, we will work closely with the referring clinician to ensure that all care is coordinated.

Contact us to schedule a consultation.