SleepDisorders

The Counseling Center's Sleep Disorders Program is led by Stephen C. Ellen, MD,
Medical Director and Clinical Director of this program. Dr. Ellen's clinical practice at The
Counseling Center of Nashua focuses on the diagnosis and management of sleep-related
clinical conditions, including circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Ellen is a national speaker on
sleep disorders for a variety of pharmaceutical companies, and he brings national
expertise on sleep disorders to The Counseling Center's local sleep program. His
specialty includes the clinical assessment, polysomnographic evaluation and treatment of
sleep disorders including insomnias, disorders of excessive sleepiness (e.g. narcolepsy),
sleep related breathing disorders (such as obstructive sleep apnea), parasomnias, REM
behavior disorder, circadian rhythm disorders, sleep related movement disorders
including restless leg syndrome (RLS), periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), and
other conditions pertaining to the sleep-wake cycle. Polysomnography (PSG) sleep
studies are provided in partnership with St. Joseph's hospital in Nashua, N.H. when
indicated during diagnostic workups. His special interest is in the pharmacology of energy
and fatigue dysfunction related to sleep disorders, psychiatric illness and medical
co-morbidities. Dr. Ellen and The Counseling Center's eight other Adult Board Certified
Psychiatrists provide treatment for co-occurring psychiatric disorders, such as major
depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, psychotic
disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, and substance abuse disorders. The Sleep Disorders
Program also provides sleep disorder focused cognitive behavioral therapy provided by
doctoral level psychologists with training in behavioral medicine.