Anxiety, Depression & Sleep

Emotional stress and sleep problems are deeply interconnected - poor sleep worsens anxiety and depression, while stress and racing thoughts make quality sleep nearly impossible.

This cycle affects every aspect of your existence, from relationships and work to your fundamental sense of well-being.

Common Anxiety, Depression & Sleep Concerns

Sleep Issues

Chronic Insomnia • Difficulty Falling Asleep • Frequent Night Wakings • Restless Sleep • Sleep Anxiety • Racing Mind • Non-Restorative Sleep • Daytime Fatigue

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety • Panic Attacks • Social Anxiety • Phobias • Sleep-Related Anxiety

Depression & Mood

Depression • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Mood Swings •  Emotional Imbalance • Bipolar Support

Stress & Overwhelm

Chronic Stress • Work Burnout • Compassion Fatigue • Stress-Related Hypertension

Trauma & Recovery

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Trauma Recovery • Grief Processing • Addiction Recovery Support

Life Transitions

Adjustment Disorders • Relationship Stress • Major Life Changes

Circadian Disorders

Shift Work Sleep Issues • Jet Lag • Seasonal Sleep Changes

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How We Address Your Condition

Treatment addresses the interconnected nature of sleep and emotional health, working to calm your nervous system and restore both restful sleep and emotional balance.

Calms the mind and spirit, may support healthy melatonin regulation and neurotransmitter balance, including serotonin and dopamine.

Custom formulas nourish and calm the spirit, supporting the body’s natural neurotransmitter processes and emotional balance according to TCM principles. Essential oils provide immediate relaxation and emotional relief.

Calms energetic agitation and restores the peaceful energy foundation necessary for both deep sleep and emotional resilience. Releases stored trauma patterns and addresses emotional blockages at their energetic source.

Personalized sleep hygiene and stress management including mindfulness, breathing techniques, environmental factors, and lifestyle modifications supporting both sleep quality and emotional stability.

FAQ’s for Anxiety, Depression, & Sleep

We specialize in supporting the interconnected nature of sleep and emotional health. Treatments calm the nervous system while addressing both sleep disruption and the anxiety patterns that cause it.

Many patients report feeling calmer and sleeping better after 2-3 sessions. Results vary between individuals, and we work to support both immediate comfort and long-term resilience.

Acupuncture is generally well tolerated alongside psychiatric medications. We support your prescribing doctor’s treatment plan and encourage you to discuss any complementary care with your prescribing physician. We never recommend stopping or adjusting psychiatric medications – please consult your prescribing physician about any medication changes.

Our comprehensive approach combines multiple modalities to address sleep and stress from different angles. Many patients find success after other treatments have failed.

We support the body-mind connection using acupuncture and energy healing to address stored stress patterns while supporting natural sleep and emotional wellbeing.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Statements about Chinese herbs and essential oils have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making health decisions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

"Mari is amazing!"

— Meli R.

For sleep support and emotional wellness in the East Bay, Mari Kubota, L.Ac. combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with specialized approaches to support restful sleep and emotional balance.

Mental Health Emergency Resources

Crisis/Suicide Prevention: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

Emergency: 911

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Alameda County Crisis Line: (800) 309-2131

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