Overcome Dental Anxiety, Pain and Sleep Issues With Therapy
If you suffer from TMJ pain, teeth grinding, dental anxiety, or sleep apnea, our therapy-based approach can help you reduce pain, improve sleep, and restore calm.
How Dental Anxiety, Jaw Pain & Sleep Issues Affect Your Body & Mind
Many people don’t realize that dental issues like TMJ, teeth grinding, and sleep apnea are connected to stress, anxiety, and poor sleep quality. Chronic pain and fear of dental procedures can lead to frustration, fatigue, and worsening symptoms.
If you experience dental anxiety, TMJ pain, chronic teeth grinding (bruxism), or sleep-related issues like insomnia or sleep apnea, you may feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of discomfort, fear, and exhaustion.
Dental Anxiety & Phobia – The thought of a dental visit may cause intense anxiety or panic, leading to avoidance of necessary care.
TMJ/TMD Pain & Jaw Tension – Chronic pain, jaw clenching, and tension headaches can disrupt daily life.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding & Clenching) – Often worsened by stress, bruxism can lead to jaw pain, worn teeth, and sleep disturbances.
Sleep Issues (Insomnia & Sleep Apnea Anxiety) – Poor sleep can be linked to jaw pain, snoring, or medical conditions like sleep apnea, leaving you exhausted and irritable.
Addressing the emotional and physical aspects of these conditions can lead to significant pain relief and better sleep.
How Therapy Can Help You Sleep Better and Reduce Pain & Anxiety
Many dental pain and sleep issues are worsened by stress, anxiety, and unconscious habits like jaw clenching or teeth grinding. Therapy provides strategies to manage pain, improve sleep, and reduce muscle tension caused by stress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain & Sleep (CBT-I & CBT-Pain)
Retrains the brain to improve sleep patterns and break negative pain cycles.
Reduces pain perception and emotional distress related to chronic discomfort.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Dental Anxiety & Chronic Pain
Helps clients accept discomfort without letting it control their emotions.
Encourages values-based actions so they can manage dental fears effectively.
Mindfulness & Stress Reduction for TMJ Pain & Dental Anxiety
Lowers stress & anxiety, reducing jaw clenching and muscle tension.
Teaches relaxation methods like progressive muscle relaxation (PMR).
Exposure Therapy for Dental Anxiety
Gradual, step-by-step approach to reducing fear of dental visits.
Helps clients practice relaxation techniques before and during appointments.
Hi, I’m Rachel Allen and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist.
I help individuals who feel trapped by dental anxiety, chronic jaw pain, or sleep disturbances finally break free from the cycle of stress, discomfort, and exhaustion. If you’ve tried everything—relaxation techniques, night guards, or avoiding the dentist altogether—but still feel anxious, tense, or unrested, you’re not alone.
With specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, I help clients uncover the root causes of their dental fears, pain-related stress, or sleep struggles and develop practical, lasting solutions. Together, we go beyond quick fixes and surface-level coping strategies to create real, sustainable change.
Therapy with me isn’t just about getting through a dental appointment, reducing jaw tension, or improving sleep—it’s about reclaiming your confidence, comfort, and quality of life.