Doctor

Peyman Tashkandi

disordrs of sleep

Disorders of sleep For Children, Adolescents, and Adults

I’ve seen how sleep problems affect entire families in Los Angeles. When your child can’t sleep, nobody sleeps. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Beverly Hills, I treat sleep disorders that impact young people’s daily lives. Poor sleep can significantly affect mood, behavior, and academic performance. Therefore, addressing sleep issues early can prevent more significant mental health challenges down the road. I work with children, teens, and adults experiencing insomnia, nightmares, night terrors, and sleep-related anxiety. My approach combines medication management when needed with practical sleep hygiene strategies families can use at home.

Sleep disorders often connect to underlying psychiatric conditions like ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Many Beverly Hills families don’t realize their child’s behavioral problems stem from poor sleep quality. I conduct thorough evaluations to understand what’s disrupting your child’s rest. Is it racing thoughts? Fear of the dark? Screen time habits? Once we identify the root cause, we create a personalized treatment plan tailored to each individual’s specific needs. For adolescents juggling academic pressure and social media, sleep problems can spiral quickly. I help teens develop healthy sleep routines that fit their lives while addressing the psychological factors keeping them awake.

My training in both pediatric and adult psychiatry provides me with unique insight into sleep patterns across various life stages. Consequently, I understand how childhood sleep issues evolve into adult insomnia if left untreated. Los Angeles families appreciate my evidence-based approach that doesn’t rely solely on medication. Instead, we explore therapy techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) alongside lifestyle changes. For younger children, I involve parents in creating calming bedtime routines. With teenagers, I address late-night anxiety and stress management. Many adolescent psychiatry cases improve dramatically once sleep stabilizes.

I serve families throughout Beverly Hills and the greater Los Angeles area, seeking compassionate and comprehensive sleep disorder treatment. My practice offers same-day appointments because I know sleep problems can’t always wait. Moreover, I coordinate with your child’s school and other providers to make sure that you have consistent support. Whether your child struggles with separation anxiety at bedtime or your teen battles chronic insomnia, I’m here to help your family rest easier. Sleep is fundamental to mental health, and every child deserves a peaceful night’s sleep. Let’s work together to restore healthy sleep patterns for your whole family.