- Mindfulness and ACT
- Behavioral sleep focus
- Collaborative goal setting
About Nancy
Dr. Nancy Michuda brings 28 years of clinical experience to people facing sleep struggles and related concerns. She holds a PhD from the University of Miami and is a licensed psychologist in Florida and Illinois. Her style is warm and down-to-earth, focusing on practical steps that make daily life easier.
Her sessions blend several well-regarded approaches. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of rest. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help calm the body and mind before sleep. Dialectical behavior and attachment-informed ideas are added when emotion regulation or relationship patterns interfere with sleep and routines.
Dr. Michuda emphasizes collaboration. She checks in often to make sure the work matches what a person wants to change. That means setting short-term goals, trying simple strategies at home, and adjusting plans based on what helps.
She commonly helps people who are coping with anxiety, stress, grief, mood concerns, ADHD, trauma histories, or parenting-related strain that affects sleep and daily functioning. She also addresses eating and body-image issues, career stress, and life transitions that disrupt routines.
Sessions aim to build practical skills for better nightly rest and daytime functioning. People can expect clear explanations, breath-based and grounding practices, and behavioral changes designed to fit ordinary family and work schedules.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values; it can help reduce worry that interrupts sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems in place and teaches practical changes, such as adjusting bedtime routines and unhelpful sleep habits. Mindfulness Therapy draws attention to breath and body sensations to lower arousal and promote calmer states before bed.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to a person's goals, preferences, and daily schedule. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and tweaking plans together rather than following a fixed script.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow practice of sleep strategies in real-life routines. Some sessions may focus on short skills training, guided mindfulness practice, or problem-solving for nighttime disruptions, all aimed at improving rest and daytime functioning.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people dealing with sleep and rest problems alongside stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, ADHD, eating and body-image concerns, and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach is practical and collaborative, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance-oriented work, mindfulness, DBT skills, and attachment-informed ideas to address daily routines and sleep-related habits.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 28 years of clinical experience and a background in developmental and pediatric psychology from the University of Miami.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a psychologist licensed in Florida and Illinois and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options when you schedule.
How does payment or cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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