BSM Specialties: Nightmare Syndrome
Ana Rachel Schafer, LCSW Featured
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I partner with those frustrated with their sleep & desperate for more restful nights. Treatment for insomnia typically only takes 6-8 sessions. Together, we can develop a treatment plan to you get the restorative sleep you need. During which we can also work with your prescriber to get you off of sleep aids. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) & other evidence-based techniques to identify and addressing the root causes of your insomnia. Nightmare treatment typically only takes 4 sessions.
I am currently accepting new clients who reside in Texas and Colorado. I accept insurance and private pay and offer a free 15 minute consultation. View my calendar to schedule with me on Centerforslumber.com
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Amanda Seavey, PhD, DBSM Featured
Amanda Seavey, Ph.D., DBSM is a Licensed Psychologist and Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist. Dr. Seavey earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville and completed her predoctoral clinical internship at Duke University Medical Center. She is the founder of Clarity Psychological Wellness, an outpatient psychology clinic offering therapy to adults and adolescents in the greater triangle area. She frequently offers trainings and supervision in the field of behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Seavey’s clinical work is focused on the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, and sleep-wake disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, hypersomnia, narcolepsy and parasomnias.
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Alissa S. Yamasaki, Ph.D. Featured
I have been offering CBT-I since 2016, and I have been licensed since 2008. I see self-referred clients for insomnia and nightmare treatment, as well as take clients who are referred from sleep physicians and other therapists. Because part of my practice is for the treatment of severe anxiety, I also tend to see clients who have both anxiety and insomnia, including those who have previously tried CBT-I and not completed treatment because of complex fators, such as needing treatment modifications due to trauma, medical illness, or other complicating factors.
I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Penn State University. More can be found about my background at https://www.ayamapsychotherapy.com/about-therapist
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Alex Snead Featured
Dr. Alex Snead, a compassionate and experienced clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of insomnia using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). With a deep understanding of the complexities of sleep disorders, Dr. Snead provides personalized and evidence-based interventions to help you overcome insomnia and achieve restful, rejuvenating sleep.
Using CBT-I, Dr. Snead works collaboratively with her clients to address the underlying causes of sleep disturbances and develop effective strategies for improving sleep quality. By targeting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to insomnia, she empowers her clients to regain control over their sleep and restore balance to their lives.
With a warm and empathetic approach, Dr. Snead creates a supporti ...
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Alaina Tiani, PhD, DBSM Featured
Dr. Alaina Tiani is a licensed clinical health psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist. Currently, she is staff at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center. Dr. Tiani completed her undergraduate training at the University of Pittsburgh (2011-2015), achieving a BS in psychology, and graduate school training at West Virginia University (2017-2022) where she obtained a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Tiani completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Medical/Health Psychology from 2021-2022 and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She is active in both clinical care and research endeavors and is a committee member of the Society of Behavioral Slee ...
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Dr. Vanessa Roddenberry is a trauma and PTSD specialist with extensive experience in addressing insomnia. She completed intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through the Center for Deployment Psychology in 2011. With a deep understanding of how trauma and sleep disturbances are closely linked, Dr. Roddenberry effectively integrates evidence-based approaches to help clients improve their sleep and overall well-being.
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I am trained in CBT for insomnia, both from direct training and supervision in residency as well as completing the Gregg Jacobs clinician certification program. I can provide basic treatment of circadian rhythm sleep disorders as well as general psychiatric problems that may interfere with sleep, while referring to sleep medicine in the area if there is evidence of other medical problems which may fragment sleep.
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My areas of specialty include insomnia and other sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression, often with chronic pain or stress-related issues. I trained with Donn Posner, Ph.D., at Brown University's School of Medicine in an internship and subsequently in my post-doctoral training as well. I've taught psychology full time in a liberal arts setting for much of the last two decades, but recently expanded my private practice, when I left teaching last year. I'm trained in behavioral and in Cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic, phobias, GAD, OCD, and stress-related disorders, as well as mood disorders. I typically see people with dual diagnoses of insomnia coupled with anxiety or depression. I have also addressed circadian rhythm disorders, Bipolar disorder, and chronic pain in ...
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Dr. Swift is a clinical psychologist trained in lifespan sleep related concerns from sleep learning/education protocols of infancy and early childhood through older adulthood. She has expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with a variety of individuals with comorbid medical and behavioral health diagnoses. She helps individuals with PAP adherence/acclimation to treatments for sleep apnea. Dr. Swift also works with folx who have circadian rhythm disorders, nightmares, parasomnias, RLS/PLMS, and central disorders of hypersomnia using evidence-based behavioral management techniques. She works in a collaborative, multidisciplinary sleep center and aims to take a humanistic approach with patients, inviting their expertise. Dr. Swift works in a training program as well, teaching ...
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My name is Nicole, and I am pre-licensed LPC in Alaska under supervision of Psychologist Dr. Ekstrom (#125200, #190603). I provide online CBTI to adults through individual and group therapy.
I earned my Master's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and work with LGBTQ2IA+, ADHD/Autism, and perinatal/postpartum populations.
I am passionate about helping people improve their sleep quality and find restful sleep!
Please visit my website for more information about the CBT-I services I provide, and more information about my professional background and training.
I hope to hear from you!
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Dr. Short earned her PhD in clinical psychology at Florida State University in 2019, where she gained extensive training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She completed her clinical internship at the Charleston Consortium (Medical University of South Carolina and Ralph H. Johnson Veteran Affairs Medical Center), where she received further training in behavioral sleep medicine, as well as anxiety and PTSD treatment. Dr. Short then completed her postdoctoral training at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she gained additional experience in the treatment of chronic pain and insomnia when comorbid with trauma- and anxiety-related disorders.
Her treatment philosophy is cognitive behavioral, with a focus on behavioral exposure-ba ...
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Michelle Drerup, Psy.D. DBSM, FSBSM is Associate Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center. She earned her doctorate in psychology from Indiana State University, completed her intership at the Cincinnati VA, and completed her post-doctoral fellowship in clinical health psychology at Cleveland Clinic. She is passionate about training, and mentoring others to help expand the field of behavioral sleep medicine. Her current research focuses on exploring the efficacy of web-based and innovative delivery models for interventions for sleep in complex medical populations and implementation of population health management strategies for insomnia. She was honored by the Society of ...
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Michael A. Tompkins, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed psychologist (PSY13822) and board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology. He is the co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy and a Faculty member for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and for the International OCD Foundation Training Institute.
He is the author or co-author of numerous scholarly articles and chapters on cognitive-behavior therapy and related topics, as well as sixteen books. His work has been highlighted by media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Learning Channel. Dr. Tompkins is a much sought after speaker and has presented to national and international audiences.
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Licensed psychologist with 22 years of experience in sleep medicine. Trained in CBT-I at the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, University of Pennsylvania, and obtained a diploma in Behavioral Sleep Medicine in Colombia, endorsed by FLASS (Federación Latinoamericana de Sociedades del Sueño). A specialization in anxiety disorders further enriches her education, with a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a postgraduate degree in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Psychology. Her expertise includes diagnosing, treating, and managing sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, and CPAP adherence in patients with sleep apnea. While she has contributed to the development of a digital tool for the treatment of insomnia in the USA and has trained and supervised psycho ...
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Dr. Meg Danforth grew up in Raleigh, graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School, and attended Appalachian State University as a Chancellor’s Scholar. She completed a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Purdue University in 2004, then returned to the Triangle to complete her clinical training at the Durham VA Medical Center.
In 2006, Dr. Danforth joined the faculty of Duke University School of Medicine, where she worked for 15 years as a clinician-educator. As the director of the Duke Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic, she provided advanced clinical care to adults with sleep disorders and comorbid conditions, such depression, anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain. She especially enjoys working with seniors, and more than half of her practice has been with adults ages 65+. Since 2007, she has ...
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