Dr. Ruth M. Benca, MD, PhD

Dr. Ruth M. Benca, MD, PhD is a dedicated Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine at Wake Forest specializing in Sleep and sleep practices. Dr. Ruth Benca, MD, PhD is an internationally recognized authority on the interaction between sleep, depression, and neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Ruth M. Benca, MD, PhD provides compassionate, professional guidance to help clients ease anxiety, cultivate presence, and build sustainable daily calm habits.

Core Practice Methodologies & Modalities

• Sleep Integration: Structured Program, App sessions delivered Online to foster deep relaxation, body-mind awareness, and stress resilience.
• Neurodegenerative Sleep & Depression & REM: Practical, evidence-informed techniques targeted at calming an overactive mind and restoring emotional equilibrium.
• Flexible Delivery & Format: Accessible online engagement tailored for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Specialized Focus Areas & Client Benefits

• Targeted support for Neurodegenerative Sleep, Depression & REM, Sleep Architecture.
• Effective tools for managing overthinking, insomnia, nervous system dysregulation, and daily burnout.
• Clear session structure with rates starting at Available on Request.