Kelsi Gerwell Ph.D., PLLC

01/24/2023

Check out some new research recently published by a team I worked with about sleep disorders in military personnel.

AbstractStudy Objectives. The aim of this study was to characterize the sleep disorders of insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and comorbid insomnia and OS

06/24/2022

Researching the best ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat the psychological wounds of war.

05/18/2022

It’s not uncommon during times of overwhelming stress or trauma to have gaps in your memory or parts you don’t remember. Sometimes, through appropriate processing, you remember certain details, but sometimes those details don’t come back. Either way, you do not have to remember every detail of a trauma to recover from it.

03/25/2022

If you’re having trouble sleeping, you might want to check your caffeine intake and timing. Did you know it can take up to 10 HOURS for caffeine to completely clear your bloodstream? Try skipping the afternoon coffee ☕️ and opt for decaf or herbal tea instead.

03/18/2022

It's ! Here are some simple tips to help you improve your sleep. If you are noticing that you are having persistent difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep, or you are not feeling rested in the mornings, you may want to speak with your medical provider. There are treatments that can help! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the gold standard treatment for insomnia and doesn't require medications.

03/02/2022

Here are some recommendations that can help make the Daylight Saving Time adjustment more tolerable.

Daylight Saving Time is right around the corner. While we go through this time change twice per year, it can really effect our internal clock. When it occurs, many experience a disruption to their...

02/17/2022

You’ve probably heard people refer to trauma and PTSD, whether in popular culture or in your daily life. You might hear someone say, “Oh my gosh, getting in trouble at work was so traumatic!” or “I have PTSD from being embarrassed in gym.” As a psychologist specializing in the treatment of...

11/12/2021

10/26/2021

Lately, it can feel like things are very unclear and uncertain. It is important during these times to try to focus on the things you CAN control and work on letting go of the things you can’t. There are also some simple changes you can make to improve your coping or improve the situation.

Findings from the APA Stress in America Survey highlight common ways that uncertainty stresses us out.

06/02/2021

Today is World Eating Disorders Action Day! 🌎 We’re proud to be uniting with Butterfly Foundation, NEDIC - National Eating Disorder Information Centre, and Beat to champion .
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We know that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have been struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns—a significant increase in our helpline and support services is a testament to that. Now more than ever, we want to ensure anyone in need can easily access support.⁣
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Visit worldeatingdisordersday.org to learn more.