BSM Specialties: Insomnia
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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Alexis McLeod-Hall Featured
My journey in social work began with a strong sense of purpose and a commitment to advocacy. I pursued my graduate studies in Social Work and then additional training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including insomnia. Together we will collaborate on a tailored treatment plan that includes re-evaluating thought patterns, developing healthy coping strategies for sleep, and cultivating a sense of self-efficacy in managing insomnia and related concerns.
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Melissa Serafin Featured
Struggling with sleep? Constantly feel tired but wired, or that your sleep is broken? Have you tried everything, from sleep hygiene to melatonin?
As a behavioral sleep therapist, I work with clients to improve sleep quality and quantity, helping them feel more rested and renewed. I use evidence-based interventions that are typically brief (6-8 sessions) and do not rely on medication. In addition to poor sleep quality, I also work with clients to address frequent, distressing nightmares.
I work with adults exhausted from poor sleep. They are often frustrated with medications that stop working and standard sleep hygiene advice. Many have been struggling with sleep problems for years. My work is tailored to you, your sleep history, and your goals to restore your sleep and ensure susta ...
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Eric Zhou Featured
Dr. Eric Zhou has helped patients sleep better for 15 years. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and on faculty in the Division of Sleep Medicine. In 2021, he was 1 of only 9 national experts invited to serve on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's task force to develop clinical practice guidelines for the behavioral-psychological treatment of insomnia, and the only clinical psychologist in the Northeastern US to have this privilege. Currently, he is helping the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's develop clinical practice guidelines for the combination (behavioral-psychological plus medication) treatment of insomnia, and is 1 of only 3 psychologists in the entire country to be on this panel.
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Do you find yourself lying awake at night, despite trying to do everything right to sleep well? Are you worried about the impact of sleeplessness on your health, relationships and career? Are you wanting to get off sleeping medication (or avoid starting it in the first place), but worried you can't sleep without it?
Whether you’ve been struggling to sleep for years or you’re experiencing insomnia for the first time - you are in the right place.
I love to help clients discover consistent, quality rest using CBT-I. Together we will use a set of structured techniques and strategies to break the pattern of insomnia and establish a new healthy pattern of sleep that allows your body to repair its natural sleep mechanism in 6-8 weeks. (1)
Compassion is central to my work.
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Colby Mills, Ph.D. Featured
Dr. Mills works with adults and adolescents. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), he is trained in specialty techniques for PTSD (Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy) and anxiety. He is also experienced with diagnostic and psychological assessment. Dr. Mills brings acceptance and a sense of humor to the therapy relationship, as well as a pragmatic focus on helping you achieve the results that matter most to you. Outside of the office, he provides training and consulting to agencies and in academic settings.
Dr. Mills has a background in crisis intervention, forensic assessment, and neuropsychology. Since 2011, he has worked extensively with first responders and military personnel, as well as their family members.
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Joanna Chen, PhD Featured
Dr. Joanna Chen is a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and licensed psychologist. She specializes in behavioral treatments of insomnia, nightmares, and circadian rhythm misalignments. She offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), using evidence-based strategies to help clients improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime anxiety, and re-establish healthy sleep patterns. She also supports individuals who wish to safely taper off sleep medications through structured behavioral strategies that promote restorative sleep that is sustainable.
In addition to her specialty in sleep, Dr. Chen has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders. She integrates trauma-informed ...
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Misty Smith Pilgrim Featured
I specialized in anxiety disorders, OCD-related disorders, and also treat primary insomnia and BFRBs. I have a master's degree in Educational Psychology, a master's degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy, and a Masters of Social Work. I have over 15 years experience in the mental health field. I am licensed as a provider in the states of Washington, New Mexico, and Hawaii in the US.
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Shantha Gowda Featured
Virginia Runko, PhD, CBSM, DBSM Featured
Virginia Runko, PhD, CBSM, DBSM is a licensed psychologist and holds the highest credentials as Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM). Within BSM, her specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). She completed her BSM fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She has practiced BSM in various settings, including sleep clinics and a group mental health practice. In 2019, she started her own practice, DC Psychology and Sleep Services, where she treats sleep disorders as well as provides supportive psychotherapy and conducts CBT for anxiety, depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulty, and adjustment issues in adults. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Runko provides consultation for clinicians working towards their certification in BSM and ...
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Orna Izakson ND, PRFMHP, RH(AHG) Featured
Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor offering telemedicine CBT-I sessions to patients in Connecticut, Oregon and Alaska.
As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Izakson believes in treating the whole person. Her practice includes general medical primary care as well as specialized support for women's health, functional mental health and chronic disease. She has added CBT-I to help the many people who struggle with sleep, which is foundational to all health.
Dr. Izakson is a alumna of National University of Natural Medicine, and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through Stanford University's Sleep Health and Insomnia Program.
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Kasey McCracken, MPH, DNP, PMHNP-BC Featured
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP), with a special focus on the treatment of insomnia. Since completing my doctorate over 10 years ago, my clinical practice has included working with individuals with a broad range of mental health disorders at both the VA and in the community using medication management and psychotherapeutic strategies (ACT and DBT). Throughout my time as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have been struck by the relationship between sleep and mental health, across disorders, and the importance of addressing sleep to improve functioning and overall well-being. This interest led me to focus my practice on the treatment of insomnia, with specialized training in behavioral sleep medicine. In addition to CBT-I, I provide consultation on the effect of medications o ...
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Steven Orma Featured
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help.
As a specialist in insomnia, I provide you with a clear understanding of how sleep works, how insomnia develops, and how to finally get past it. Whether you’ve struggled with sleep for 3 weeks or 30+ years, you can sleep well again.
I will help you to implement powerful changes to your sleep behaviors, and key shifts in your thinking, to break the pattern of poor sleep, eliminate sleep anxiety, and restore quality sleep. I can help you get off sleep aids (including medications and over the counter remedies) even if you’ve been taking them for years.
I have the unique perspective of both a clinical psychologist and former insomnia sufferer, having overcome insomnia 10 years ago with the strategies I tea ...
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Richard E. Schultz, Ph.D. Featured
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Emily Hylton Jean, PhD, MPH Featured
I'm a clinical psychologist based out of Atlanta, GA, specializing in CBT-I for insomnia and CBT-N/IRT for nightmare disorder. I offer appointments through telehealth in Georgia and beyond (I have PSYPACT authorization to practice telehealth in 43 states and territories*.) I also provide evidence-based psychotherapy for other disorders that can impact sleep, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. I am in-network with Aetna (for those living in Georgia) and am considered an out-of-network provider with many other insurance policies. Please do not hesitate to reach out - I'd love to discuss working together. You can also book a free 15-minute consultation call on my website (listed below).
*Therapy via telehealth is available for residents of the followin ...
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Brad Wolgast Featured
I am passionate about healthy sleep and helping people sleep better. I've been treating patients for sleep problems and training health professionals about sleep since 2000. Currently, I work via Telehealth from my office in Media, PA with patients from all over the US. Let's connect to make your sleep healthier!
The more mundane details: My training in sleep was completed in 2012 through supervision with Philip Gehrman, PhD, CBSM, a sleep researcher and clinician at the University of Pennsylvania. I completed an APA-Accredited Psychology Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. I worked at the University of Pennsylvania's Counseling and Psychological Services as a psychologist for seven years. Then I worked at the University of Delaware Center ...
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B Collins Featured
B Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina with a Bachelor in Social Work from NC State University and a Master in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
B provides individual therapy via Telehealth to adults in North Carolina 18+ experiencing insomnia, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain and illness, stress and life transitions. B has completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and enjoys supporting clients to improve their sleep and overall well-being. Therapy is a collaborative process in which B works with clients to identify treatment goals and create a personalized treatment plan.
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