Areas of specialization:

• Behavioral Sleep Medicine
• Mindfulness at Work and Home
• Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Credentials:

• Huntingdon College, BA Psychology and Mathematics
• University of Georgia, MS Psychology
• University of Georgia, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Executives come to me when they want to:

• Overcome insomnia and get better sleep
• Increase control over their energy or more energy
• Improve their focus throughout the day
• Get off sleep medications
• Develop strategies for resetting and recharging

The way I work is through:

Changing mindset by teaching balance and flexibility, relaxation hacks, and self-care. Examining not only what started the sleep problem, but also what maintains it. Giving concrete, actionable steps toward achieving a specific health-related goal, whether it's better sleep, less anxiety, increased motivation, weight loss, or any other wellness area.

What executive clients can expect from working with me/outcomes:

Better quality sleep, which in turn, can lead to improved mental and physical health. Specifically, clients who have successfully completed treatment have said they have little or no brain fog, along with increased patience, better tolerance of stressful situations, and better life satisfaction.

What executives say about working with me:

That I'm a great listener and can tailor my approach to each individual case. I have a calm, soothing demeanor that puts people at ease, but I'm also ambitious and driven enough to relate well to executives and others in high-pressure situations. I am devoted to helping executives reach their goal of living and working better through quality sleep and shedding attitudes that aren't useful.

Why I find this work so gratifying – a personal perspective:

Not sleeping well or enough is a miserable experience. It's immensely satisfying to help my clients improve their sleep because the rest of their lives also improve, whether through performance, ability to handle stress, or better overall life satisfaction. We know through research that insufficient sleep negatively impacts decision making, concentration, and healthy functioning. Since executives' thought processes and decisions affect so many others, I am gratified when they improve their focus, become better leaders and help themselves and others live more vibrant and fulfilling lives.

Length of typical coaching session and overall engagement:

The initial session is about 60 minutes, beginning with conversation to find out how the issue started and what maintains it. Depending on the case, follow-up sessions will be 30-45 minutes. I ask clients to keep sleep diaries and give relaxation techniques to use between meetings. A typical engagement is 4-6 sessions.