Heather Turgeon
I am a psychotherapist specialized in helping people with anxiety and sleep issues. I have over 10 years of experience supporting clients with both solution-focused, brief coaching and consultations, as well as longer-term therapy. I meet clients where they are and my style is collaborative.
I've co-authored 3 books on sleep, parenting, and empathic communication, and have written articles for publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.
I've co-authored 3 books on sleep, parenting, and empathic communication, and have written articles for publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.
First session
In the first session, I do a lot of listening and gathering information. I want to understand your goals, whether they relate to career, improving relationships, feeling better, sleeping better -- My job is to help you reach those goals. If we're working on sleep, I ask a lot of questions about your daily routines, as well as what kinds of thoughts and feelings you have around sleep, so we can unlock the solution and map out a treatment course. I listen carefully, so I know how to individualize my recommendations. Depending on the situation, I may use CBT-I, which is the research-backed treatment for insomnia.
Strengths
It's a priority for me to create a non-judgmental and open space for my clients.
Ideal clients
Adolescents (ages 12 and older) and adults. I can help with anxiety, life transitions such as parenthood, the perimenopause/menopause transition and trouble sleeping.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based, short-term program - typically six to eight weekly sessions - to improve sleep. CBT-I consistently outperforms sleeping pills in both the short and long term, improving sleep onset, total sleep time, and next-day functioning. I have worked with clients on sleep for many years, and am currently in an ongoing CBT-I training program through Stanford University.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 47021