Serving clients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Vermont

When you’re more than tired…

Therapy for people with Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy

 A place to explore the challenges of Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy, where your sleepiness will be taken seriously, and you won’t be dismissed as “lazy” or “unmotivated.”

Find Support in coping with physical, social, psychological and emotional impacts of Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia 

Does this sound familiar?

Even with a diagnosis, you still feel like you have to apologize for being tired. Often people in your life don’t take it seriously, People assume you’re “lazy” “unmotivated” or “antisocial” even though the sleepiness overpowers you - it’s not a choice


It’s not that you don’t want to participate, it’s just too hard to stay awake.

Friends, family, even coworkers make well-meaning but unhelpful suggestions. Perhaps they think that they can relate to your sleepiness because they stayed up late on a project or pride themselves on getting a lot done and not sleeping much as they say “I’m so tired too.”

But here’s the thing, they’re not falling asleep at awkward moments or many different places. 


Although for many years, you thought it was just what everyone dealt with, you now realize You’re more than just “tired”

Yet you’re worried you’ve somehow made it all up in your mind. If you’re like most people, it was a journey to get a correct diagnosis spanning many years. All the while losing trust in the medical system.


Over time, you start to feel like you’re a burden, even though you’d never say that about a friend in your shoes. 


Maybe you’re falling asleep at inconvenient times and places, in the car or transit, in public or while watching a movie, even when you really really don’t want to fall asleep.

Or maybe the medication you’re prescribed keeps you up so much that it somehow feels like you have insomnia- despite still battling excessive sleepiness and fatigue 

The activities that make you happy are replaced by the need to sleep.

It can be isolating, frustrating and our medical system often misses the mark.

You have so much to do, and you’ve got big dreams but you’re worried you’re missing important moments and terrified of sleeping your life away.

Therapy for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia 

Support in accepting and working with the energy ebbs and flows while maximizing your awake time to focus on what matters most to you.
It’s not about doing everything but doing the right things.

You’re still sleepy, but you’ve got strategies and tools that build a meaningful life. You’ve identified what matters most to you, and you’re moving toward your values, with support along the way.

You have more confidence than ever, and you’ve found people you can relate to who know you care who never assume you’re “unmotivated” or “lazy.” They are understanding and supportive when you when you need breaks.

You’ve learned your natural energy ebbs and flows to get the most of your awake time.

Think about it like swimming. You can doggy paddle from one end to the other but it takes more effort and energy than learning to swim with a clean streamlined stroke.

When you work with the flow, rather than against it, you can get where you want to go faster.


You may not have more energy but you’re maximizing the energy you’ve got to get the most out of life and feeling more at peace with the hand life has dealt you. 

Therapy for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia can help you…

  • Work with your body rather than fighting it

  • Build a meaningful values-driven life 

  • Increase self-understanding

  • Build a network of support

  • Boost your self-advocacy tool kit

Frequently asked questions about Therapy for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia

  • No. This treatment focuses on lifestyle factors.
    Many clients do take medication while doing this therapy, but it is not required.
    If you’re interested in medication for this sleep disorder, I can help you get connected with a prescriber who is familiar with your specific condition and can help.

  • That’s completely okay. You won’t be judged or made to feel embarrassed. I understand that excessive sleepiness is part of your condition, not a sign of disinterest or disrespect. If you accidentally doze off, we’ll pause and pick up when you're ready.

    Therapy is a place where you can show up exactly as you are, even on your most exhausted days.

  • Yes, with your permission, I’ll coordinate closely with your treatment team to make sure we’re on the same page to best support you.

You don't have to miss out on what matters most.