BSM Specialties: Pediatric Sleep Disorders
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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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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Mattea LeWitt Featured
Are you overwhelmed, anxious, and burned out? Are you having difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up too early, or even all of the above? Maybe you struggle to keep up with work and family responsibilities, maybe your emotions feel out of control, or maybe you want to have better relationships. Many people have great ideas about how to solve their own problems, but then feel frustrated when these strategies aren't working consistently. As a clinician, I use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach tailored to people's individual needs. I collaborate with my clients to find concrete, practical solutions so they feel calmer, happier, more organized, and more present in their lives. When people complete their course of therapy with me, they are more empowered to cope with daily ...
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Patricia Wong Featured
Many of Dr. Patricia Wong's patients arrive with a frustrating sense that they’ve ‘tried everything.’ If you feel that way, it’s usually because your sleep difficulties have been treated as separate parts rather than a connected system. Rather than telling you to "just try harder" or "relax," Dr. Wong works with you to effectively improve your sleep by addressing the intersection of sleep biology, behavior, and psychological well-being.
Dr. Wong is a licensed Clinical Health Psychologist specializing in Behavioral Sleep Medicine who works with individuals across the lifespan, ranging from children to older adults. She operates a small clinical practice dedicated to helping individuals struggling with sleep difficulties and chronic pain in the Greater Boston community (office in Sharon) a ...
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Erin Henley Featured
Erin is a seasoned mental health therapist with a decade of experience in the field and five years of specialized expertise in sleep therapy. She focuses on treating insomnia, chronic nightmares, and trauma, offering a comprehensive and empathetic approach to her clients' needs.
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Romelia Rubio Featured
Romelia Rubio, MS, is a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist.
She is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her expertise includes Pediatric Behavioral Sleep Medicine, certified by The School of Sleep Medicine, and a Mini Fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, focusing on adolescents and adults.
Romelia utilizes evidence-based approaches, including the 8-session CBT-I protocol developed at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, to help individuals of all ages achieve better sleep and improve their quality of life.
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Stephanie Silberman Featured
Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D, DABSM, FAASM, is a licensed psychologist who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Silberman is the author of The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need, a self-help guide for people with insomnia and a reference tool for health-care professionals. Her book has been translated into Spanish (Combatir el insomnio: Una guía práctica), Danish, and Korean.
Dr. Silberman is active in professional organizations and legislative activities affecting psychology and sleep disorders and served twice as president of the Broward Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association. Due to her expertise in sleep medicine, she regularly appears on television news, radio ...
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Caroline Jennings Featured
Dr. Jennings is a clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. She provides short-term, evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for adults, adolescents, and children across California through telehealth.
She works with individuals who struggle to turns off their minds at night, spend too long trying to fall asleep, or find themselves wide awake at odd hours. Some wake up too early, others can't get out of bed in the morning, and many feel sluggish throughout the day. Nightmares and vivid dreams disrupt sleep for some and make them dread going to bed at night. Most have tried hard to solve their sleep problems and may worry that sleeping pills are their only option, or they have found ...
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Jessica M. Meers, PhD DBSM Featured
Sleep difficulties like insomnia can affect every facet of your life, which is why it is so stressful when sleep isn't going right. I specialize in helping my clients learn strategies for lasting sleep improvements. As a licensed clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine, I treat insomnia, hypersomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and CPAP adherence issues in adults and children. I have a special interest in helping women navigate their own unique sleep challenges, such as menstrual disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, and menopause.
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Sarah Kate McGowan Featured
I specialize in the treatment of insomnia, nightmares, circadian rhythm disorders, PAP adherence, and other sleep disorders that would benefit from a behavioral approach. Sleep difficulties are often overlooked and yet they undermine our mood, productivity, creativity, memory, and overall health. Whether you recently started having difficulty with sleep or it's been a long standing problem, there are highly effective treatments that do NOT involve the use of medications. In fact, if you are currently taking medications for sleep but would like to reduce or eliminate them, I can help. If anxious thoughts are interfering with your sleep, we can find ways to reduce the impact that anxiety has on your sleep.
With over a decade of experience, I help individuals reach their goals by adapting ...
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Christine Mason, PhD, DBSM Featured
Dr. Mason is a Sleep Psychologist and is board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She received her Ph.D. in Health Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, completed an internship in Clinical Health Psychology from Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan, and concluded her training with a postdoctoral fellowship in Health and Bariatric Psychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
She has years of specialized clinical and research training in sleep disorders under the supervision of experts at Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Henry Ford Health System. Specific areas of clinical and research interest and expertise include sleep and circadian rhythm disorders in adults, women's he ...
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Dr. Emily Harrington Featured
I specialize in therapy for insomnia and other sleep difficulties across the lifespan. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and behavioral sleep medicine in English and Spanish.
I work with people who struggle with insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption, sleep anxiety, co-occurring insomnia and sleep apnea, and sleep difficulties related to chronic pain and medical conditions. My practice is an inclusive and affirming space for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent individuals.
My interest in sleep medicine grew from training and working in medical settings with patients whose lives were shaped by chronic pain, illness, and medical conditions. I saw how disrupted sleep could worsen pain, mood, attention, and daily functioning, and how improving sleep often helped ...
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Julie Boergers, PhD Featured
You're tired of the way things are - perhaps literally. I’m a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of specialty experience in behavioral sleep medicine, as the co-director of a pediatric sleep practice at an academic medical center. In my private practice, I provide telehealth services throughout MA and RI to support children, teens, young adults and parents with sleep problems (including difficulty falling and staying asleep, anxiety about sleep, nighttime fears and nightmares, co-sleeping issues, and daytime sleepiness.
I blend cutting-edge, solution-focused approaches with a compassionate and non-judgmental style to collaborate with you on the best ways to help you and your family. My approach is flexible and tailored to you and your goals. I use treatments that are supported b ...
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Dr. Roth is a clinical health psychologist board-certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, specializing in treatment for a range of sleep disorders, including: insomnia, nightmare disorders, circadian rhythm disorders, and hypersomnias. She utilizes empirically-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI), Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares (IRT), CBT for Circadian Rhythm Disorders, and CBT for Hypersomnia.
Dr. Roth is able to see adults and adolescents (14 yrs and older) both in person and for telehealth (telehealth is available for OH residents only at this time)
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I'm a neurologist, practicing sleep medicine since 2012. I have an active RPSGT credential and also am an international sleep disorders specialist (by world sleep society).
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Seride Samurkaş is a Sleep Health Specialist based in Istanbul, working with adults experiencing chronic insomnia, circadian rhythm difficulties, and behavioral sleep challenges. She is the first CBT-I provider from Turkey to be listed in the International Directory of CBT-I Providers. With more than 15 years of experience in sleep health, including her pioneering work in pediatric sleep coaching in Turkey, she brings a broad lifespan perspective to sleep difficulties.
Her approach is structured, individualized, and evidence-informed. She combines CBT-I principles with a broader understanding of sleep timing, daily routines, environmental factors, nutrition-related patterns, lifestyle habits, and possible underlying contributors to sleep problems.
For adults struggling with insomnia, ...
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Dr. Simon works with infants, children, adolescents, and their families on behavioral management of sleep problems, including insomnia (difficulty falling and/or staying asleep), circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea.
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My practice is limited to the behavioral treatment of sleep disorders including: insomnia, sleep phase disorders, nightmare disorders, and difficulties adapting to CPAP usage. I work with children (and their parents), adolescents, and adults. I have a special interest in working with patients whose sleep is compromised by chronic pain or chronic illness. i have worked with many patients who experience insomnia secondary to Long Covid. While my primary treatment approach is CBT-I, I also integrate elements of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and mindfulness based interventions into my patients' treatment plans, as indicated. I also treat hypersomnia and narcolepsy ( typically in coordination with a sleep physician) utilizing CBT-H.
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