Therapy for Night Terrors

With every night of peace, you are reclaiming rest.
Night terrors can disrupt your sleep and your life, leaving you feeling exhausted and anxious. At Zenith Counseling, based in the Raleigh, NC area, we offer specialized therapy for night terrors to help you find the rest and calm you need. Our experienced therapists provide support and practical tools to help reduce the frequency and intensity of night terrors, so you can regain peaceful, restorative sleep. Together, we’ll guide you on a journey toward restful nights and peaceful mornings.
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Working with a therapist for night terrors is about finding peace at night and calm during the day.

Restoring Restful Sleep

Therapy helps you address the underlying causes of night terrors, providing tools and techniques to restore restful, uninterrupted sleep so you can wake up feeling refreshed.

Reducing Fear and Anxiety

Night terrors often leave you feeling fearful and on edge. Therapy helps reduce anxiety, allowing you to feel more at ease during the day and less likely to experience night terrors.

Improving Sleep

Through therapy, you’ll learn how to create healthier sleep habits and environments that support deep, restful sleep and minimize the occurrence of night terrors.

From the chaos of night terrors, we’ll help you find peaceful, restorative sleep.

Night terrors can be deeply distressing, both for those who experience them and their loved ones. Unlike nightmares, night terrors occur during non-REM sleep and can involve intense fear, thrashing, screaming, or even sleepwalking. While you may not remember the episodes upon waking, they can leave you feeling drained and anxious about going to bed.

Therapy for night terrors provides a safe and supportive space to explore the causes of your sleep disturbances and work toward a solution. Whether night terrors are related to underlying anxiety, trauma, or other sleep disorders, our therapists will work with you to identify triggers and develop personalized strategies to help you regain peaceful sleep.

Step by step, we’ll help you find calm and comfort at night, restoring balance to your days and nights.

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Common Symptoms a Night Terror Therapist Can Help You Address:

  • Intense fear or panic during sleep
  • Screaming, thrashing, or crying out in the middle of the night
  • Sleepwalking or other physical actions during sleep
  • Difficulty calming down after an episode
  • Increased heart rate, sweating, or rapid breathing
  • Confusion or disorientation upon waking
  • Frequent sleep disruptions or insomnia
  • Fatigue or exhaustion during the day
  • Fear of falling asleep or anxiety around bedtime
  • Difficulty remembering the episodes
  • Nightmares or other sleep disturbances
  • Emotional distress or irritability during the day
  • Bedwetting 
  • Difficulty concentrating or performing daily tasks due to lack of sleep

Every night of restful sleep brings you closer to peace.

Night terrors can be disruptive and frightening, not only for those experiencing them but also for family members or partners who witness these episodes. Night terrors often result in screaming, thrashing, and intense fear, and while the person experiencing the terror may not remember it, the emotional and physical toll can leave them feeling drained. For children, night terrors are more common, but adults can also experience them due to stress, trauma, or other sleep disorders.

At Zenith Counseling, we provide specialized therapy for individuals dealing with night terrors. Our therapists help you explore the root causes of your sleep disturbances, whether they stem from unresolved trauma, stress, or anxiety. Some common causes we address in therapy include:

  • Stress and anxiety: High levels of stress or unresolved anxiety can trigger night terrors, making it difficult to find peace during sleep.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Those who have experienced trauma may have night terrors as a response to unresolved emotional pain.
  • Substance use: Alcohol or medication use can impact sleep patterns and lead to episodes of night terrors.

Therapy for night terrors may include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps you identify and reframe negative thought patterns that contribute to sleep disturbances. Relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing exercises and mindfulness, can also help calm your body and mind before bedtime. For those whose night terrors are linked to past trauma, trauma-focused therapy or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can provide healing and reduce the frequency of episodes.

With the right support and treatment, you can find relief from night terrors and enjoy peaceful, uninterrupted sleep. We’re here to help you every step of the way, as you reclaim your nights and wake up feeling rested and refreshed.

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

We believe quality therapy should be within reach, which is why we offer flexible options to fit your needs. Zenith Counseling is in-network with top insurance providers, and we provide private pay options to ensure you can focus on your healing with peace of mind. No matter where you are on your journey, we’re here to support you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes night terrors?
Night terrors can be triggered by stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders, or even certain medications. Genetics can also play a role, as parasomnias like night terrors can run in families.
Are night terrors more common in children or adults?
Night terrors are more common in children, but adults can also experience them, especially if they are dealing with high levels of stress, trauma, or other sleep disorders.
How does therapy help with night terrors?
Therapy helps by addressing the root causes of night terrors, whether they are related to anxiety, trauma, or other underlying conditions. Techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and relaxation exercises are used to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.

Reclaim peaceful sleep and find relief from night terrors with compassionate therapy.

“At Zenith Counseling, we believe in the power of therapy to transform your nights and your days. If night terrors are disrupting your sleep and your life, we are here to help. Through evidence-based therapy, we’ll guide you in addressing the root causes of your night terrors, reducing their frequency, and reclaiming restful, uninterrupted sleep. Don’t let another sleepless night go by—reach out today and take the first step toward relief.”

Contact us now to start your journey toward peaceful nights.

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Johanna Sozio

Johanna Sozio, Founder & Lead Therapist