BSM Experience: 5 -10 Years
Marla Shapiro, PhD, HSP, NCSP, DBSM Featured
Marla Shapiro is a Developmental and Sports Neuropsychologist, Health Service Psychologist, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and Sports Neuropsychology Society, with board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Her private practice provides lifespan services that promote brain health and helping individuals to overcome acute or chronic challenges. Clinical services include neuropsychological testing, concussion management, and behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Shapiro also works with schools, sports organizations, and community groups providing general consultation, public and professional education, and program planning. She works with athletes of all ages from pee-wees to pros, consults with testing agencies, and p ...
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Daisy Vélez, Psy.D., DipACLM, PMH-C Featured
As a clinical health psychologist, I specialize in addressing the intricate connection between psychological factors and medical conditions in adults (18+). My focus areas include:
• Perinatal mood, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment disorders and infertility
• Psychological trauma from physical injury or hospitalization
• Insomnia/circadian rhythm disorders
• Chronic pain and gastrointestinal concerns
• Adjustment to illness/ related changes in physical abilities
• Behavioral weight management, binge-eating, night eating syndrome
• Preparation for/adjustment following surgical procedures (e.g., bariatrics/transplants)
I tailor evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness, and Schema Ther ...
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Suzanne Bergmann Featured
What keeps you up at night? Is it stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or life events? Do you want to try to address an old problem in a new way?
My specialties include: insomnia, dreams/nightmares, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, Veterans, life transitions
I have seen evidence-based practices for insomnia, nightmares and trauma begin to alleviate debilitating symptoms in a very short amount of time. Whether you have been suffering for 3 months or 3 decades, I have witnessed people recover and regain a quality of their lives they thought was lost.
I am currently able to provide therapy to clients in New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida. ...
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Larissa Tate, PhD Featured
Dr. Larissa Tate is a licensed clinical psychologist and received her first Master's Degree in Clinical Psychological Science from the University of Maryland. She then attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for her Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Clinical Psychology. She completed her APA-accredited internship with the University of Alabama-Birmingham VA Medical Center Consortium. Dr. Tate is licensed in New York, Maryland, and Alabama and is a registered telehealth provider in Florida.
Dr. Tate has extensive experience and training in a variety of settings, including sleep clinics, primary care, hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and inpatient medical units. In 2024, she ventured into private practice and specializes in the treatment of sleep disor ...
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Megan Hoch Featured
My name is Megan Hoch and I am licensed clinical psychologist in California (PSY36007). I have a small private practice that I am launching, and also work for a group practice (Santa Monica Psychology Group) and the UCLA Insomnia Clinic. I specialize in behavioral sleep medicine and provide treatment for insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and nightmare disorder, and I can also provide PAP adherence/desensitization training for individuals who are facing difficulties using their PAP devices.
I completed my PhD in clinical psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I completed my pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral residency at the Sepulveda VA, part of the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. With the VA, I spent much of my training with the Behavioral Sl ...
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BSC-Kyle Yamasaki Featured
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with 20 years of experience. My practice is called the Behavioral Sleep Center (BSC) has focused on sleep full time for over 5 years. I have helped numerous Silicon Valley professionals with chronic insomnia, sleep anxiety, and other sleep disorders.
I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) based on an 8 session protocol and completed advanced training and Mini-Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania. At BSC, clients are able to obtain remission in 5.5 sessions on average.
I can work with individuals with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions.
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Anissa Bell Featured
My goal is to help you understand and manage your insomnia so that you can thrive. You are here because you are ready! Let's discuss your goals so we can take proactive steps together towards positive change.
Maintaining mental health requires conscious effort and investment, similar to maintaining physical health. You may be more reluctant to tend to your mental health needs. Treating both the mind and body is an integral part of overall wellbeing, so give yourself permission to take good care of yourself and seek support through therapy.
All sessions are currently online. This means starting therapy right now is very easy and convenient. I invite you to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your goals and find out more about how I can help. I’m excited to connect with you! Ou ...
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Elise McDonald, LICSW Featured
Insomnia and sleep difficulties can have devastating effects on your mood, energy level, focus, and overall health. Quality sleep therapy can transform your life by reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function, strengthening your immune system, and enhancing emotional regulation. CBT for Insomnia specifically offers long-lasting results without medication side effects, addressing the root causes rather than just symptoms. Elise is trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and is a member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Elise is highly trained and has unique expertise in sleep and insomnia treatment, rooted in research but customized to your individual needs to maximize improvement in your quality of life. Her approach combines evidence-based techniq ...
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Ellen Wermter Featured
Ellen Wermter is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and was awarded a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Virginia and her Masters of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University and is a member of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Ellen is a dedicated sleep professional who practices full time, offering both in-person and telehealth options. She provides CBT-i and CBT-H, as well as specialty care for other sleep concerns. In addition to her clinical work, she is a regular contributor to media about the science of sleep and healthy rest.
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Andrew Keenan Featured
Dr. Andrew Keenan is a licensed psychologist who is Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He sees clients in-person in New Jersey, as well as virtually in NJ and other states that are a part of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).
Throughout his career, he has treated clients with both a primary diagnosis of insomnia, as well as insomnia comorbid with various physical and mental health diagnoses. Dr. Keenan specializes in the areas of insomnia, depression, anxiety (including social anxiety), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP or ERP), Acceptance and Com ...
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Jessica Payne-Murphy, PhD, ABPP Featured
Dr. Jessica Payne-Murphy is Director of the Insomnia and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic in the University of Florida's Department of Clinical and Health Psychology. Before joining the faculty team in 2016, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship and internship in clinical health psychology at the University of Florida. She received her doctorate in clinical health psychology at the University of Colorado Denver and her bachelor’s degree from Smith College. Her prior work includes neuropsychological assessment for older adults with mild cognitive impairment/dementias and working with patients with chronic pain, mood and somatization disorders.
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Rachel Silverman, LMHC Featured
Rachel is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in treating sleep concerns. She earned a Bachelors degree in psychology from Brown University and a Masters in Counseling from Salve Regina University. Prior to starting RI Sleep Therapy, Rachel trained and worked as a research and clinical therapist at Butler & Newport Hospitals, and in college counseling and addiction treatment settings. In each of these clinical settings she has seen that when sleep is not going well, it is a great struggle, if not impossible, to make progress in other areas of life. For this reason, sleep has been an area of ongoing clinical interest, focus and specialized training throughout her counseling career. In addition to Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Rachel’s training and clinical app ...
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Austin Grinberg Featured
Dr. Grinberg specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders including insomnia, nightmares, sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Grinberg is a subject matter expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the 'gold standard' treatment for insomnia and is a national consult for the VA national CBT-I roll out program. Dr. Grinberg received his board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine from SBSM in 2021. Dr. Grinberg also has extensive experience in assisting patients in reducing or discontinuing the use of hypnotic sleep medications.
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Sara Crocker Featured
Sara Crocker is a Clinical Psychologist and CBTi provider based in Brisbane. Sara works in a quaternary multidisciplinary sleep disorders service and has clinical experience in managing a variety of sleep disorder presentations including insomnia, hypersomnolence conditions, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, and OSA treatment adherence. Sara has a particular interest in sleep and women's health. Sara is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
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Amanda Kutz Featured
I completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia through the VA Healthcare system. While working at the VA, I coordinated the behavioral sleep treatment program which included running CBT-I groups and offering individual CBT-I and CPAP desensitization interventions. Additionally, I am a level 2 iRest Yoga Nidra teacher. iRest Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation. I use iRest as a complimentary practice to CBT-I to address physiologic hyperarousal.
I see clients in person in Salt Lake City, Utah and virtually in 40+ states.
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Lauren Reeves, Ph.D. Featured
Sleep problems can impact every aspect of life. If you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, or you're unable to quiet racing thoughts at bedtime, I can help. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), a short-term, research-supported treatment. Together, we can transform fragmented sleep into restorative rest, you will learn techniques to quiet racing thoughts, and we will develop personalized sleep strategies, all without the need for medication. My practice also extends beyond sleep to help you handle stress, discover meaningful priorities, and adjust to new chapters in your life.
I am a clinical psychologist with extensive training in and experience treating insomnia. I received my Ph.D. from Temple University and completed my clinical psychology i ...
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Michelle Lyons Featured
I'm Dr. Michelle Lyons and I treat insomnia and co-occurring anxiety in adults throughout CA and FL. It feels like your nights have become a battlefield where the harder you fight for rest, the further away it slips. You’re likely exhausted from laying awake for no good reason, watching the clock tick through the odd hours while tossing and turning in frustration. Whether it’s the disruption of repeated nightmares or the constant, nagging worry about whether you’ll get “enough” sleep to function, insomnia has a way of shrinking your world. You’ve likely tried everything, advice from doctors, suggestions from family, and every "trick" the internet has to offer, yet you still wake up feeling fatigued, with your mind stuck in a loop of thinking about sleep when you’d rather be thinking about ...
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Daniel Conybeare Featured
I am Board Certified in Clinical Psychology and an expert in evidence-based therapy and assessment. As a primary care psychologist for over 8 years, I have helped hundreds of clients improve their sleep using the science of sleep psychology. I am certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold standard treatment for chronic insomnia. I'm also trained in Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Imagery Rehearsal Therapy, CPAP desensitization, and a host of other approaches that can treat problems underlying sleep difficulties (such as anxiety and depression).
Licensed in Minnesota and serving the entire state via telehealth.
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Marissa Alert, PhD Featured
Marissa Alert, PhD, is a licensed clinical health psychologist who works with busy professionals and high-achieving individuals who have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. She focuses on issues such as insomnia, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Alerts delivers evidence-based treatments for these conditions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for insomnia, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to ensure the highest quality of care for her clients. She tailors her approach to address her clients’ unique needs while honoring their experiences, values, culture, and preferences.
A key part of her practice is ensuring her clients feel safe and supported. She has a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental therapeutic style an ...
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