We all know that sleep is absolutely imperative for overall well being. When you are not sleeping well, it is normal to struggle in other areas of your life. As a clinical health psychologist, I have a decade of experience helping you get the rest you deserve. I work with all people struggling with their sleep and have expertise in dealing with people struggling with other health issues too! Whether you are pregnant, struggling with pain, or dealing with a health diagnosis , you deserve to feel well rested and rejuvenated. Let's quiet your mind and get you back to sleep!
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Chronic insomnia is very debilitating. During bouts of disrupted sleep, it can feel like your sleep system is broken and it will never work again. When you haven’t slept well in many weeks, it becomes difficult to think of anything else except “how can I or when will I sleep again?” ​ Unfortunately, during these periods of poor sleep we tend to engage in behaviors that may feel good in the short term (napping, spending excessive time in bed, going to bed very early, resting a lot, conserving energy, delaying living) but these coping behaviors actually perpetuate insomnia. ​ During CBTi, I will ask you to complete daily sleep diaries so I can get a very clear understanding of how you are currently sleeping and I want to know your “sleep story” – how your insomnia began, and what thoug ...
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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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I’m a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and a licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist in Italy. During my PhD I had the opportunity to work in Salzburg, in the Lab for Sleep, Consciousness and cognition research and deepen my knowledge on Electrophysiology, Chronobiology and Sleep, sleep problems and consequences of bad sleep across the whole life span. I'm a licensed Psychotherapist and I'm I’m also a trained psychologist for CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) in Italy and at the University of Freiburg. I’m a freelance researcher at the University and in Private Organizations and I’m medical area leader in an Insomnia clinic delivering CBT-I. I deliver CBT-I in individual as well as in group sessions in combination with light therapy intervention when needed. I deliver CBT- ...
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Dr. James Scholl is a clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of adults. Dr. Scholl subscribes to a scientist-practitioner model, which involves using empirical research to direct their applied practice; while simultaneously, allowing their clinical experience to shape future research questions. James has experience in outpatient, community, hospital, and academic settings; providing therapeutic and evaluation services for those with trauma-related disorders, sleep disturbances (i.e., insomnia, post trauma nightmares), mood, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, Dr. Scholl has specialized training and experience working with Veterans, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, the gender diverse community, and individuals impacted by violence. Prior to opening their privat ...
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Dr. Cali Anne Caughie is a clinical psychologist with specialty training in neuropsychology and behavioral medicine. She currently offers cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to individuals and groups via telehealth.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of concerns or goals, including sleep difficulties, particularly insomnia. I provide evaluation, consultation, and psychotherapy, and am certified to provide individual and group CBT-I. I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY) and have trained in many settings including hospitals and university counseling centers. I currently work as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry and Staff Psychologist at the World Trade Center Program, and also see patients through the Faculty Practice Associates at Mount Sinai. I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, and a registered out-of-state telehealth prov ...
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If trying to sleep has become something you dread—lying awake with a racing mind, watching the clock, bracing for another day of exhaustion—you’re not alone. And more importantly: you don’t have to keep living this way. I’m a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people break free from patterns that feel impossible to change. I love helping people overcome insomnia and offer a collaborative, compassionate, and structured approach that’s backed by decades of research. Whether sleep is your main struggle or part of a larger picture of anxiety, stress,, or life transition, we’ll work together to understand what’s keeping you stuck and gently shift the thoughts and habits that are standing in the way of a good night's sleep. CBT-I is a short-term treatment that h ...
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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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I work with young adults and adults, offering sessions via telehealth. I specialize in treating chronic insomnia through CBT-I, which is a short, structured, effective and evidence-based treatment for insomnia. I also specialize in working with anxiety disorders and depression, and I often see these co-occurring with insomnia. Perhaps you have been trying to work through this on your own or hoping it would just resolve itself, but you have reached a point where you need some extra support. I'm always honored when a client chooses me to help them, and I take the responsibility very seriously.
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Karen is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist with over 22 years of experience providing evidence-based treatment to adults. Based in San Diego, California, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Karen has completed specialized training in CBT-I and helps adults experiencing chronic insomnia, difficulty staying asleep, nighttime worry, and sleep-related anxiety. Her approach focuses on identifying and changing the behavioral and cognitive patterns that perpetuate sleep difficulties, using practical, research-supported strategies to improve sleep quality and restore confidence in the ability to sleep. In addition to insomnia, Karen has extensive experience treating generalized ...
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I support people with sleep disturbances and insomnia via telehealth in Oregon. I completed training in CBT-I at the Sleep Health & Insomnia Program at Stanford University. The treatment I provide is collaborative, structured, and focused on restoring consistent, reliable sleep without medication. Most clients see measurable improvement within several weeks. I offer a free 15-minute consultation, which can be booked through my online portal.
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Brittany received her Masters Degree from UW-Madison in Clinical Social Work. She obtained her LCSW in 2020 and has been working as a therapist since 2009. She is recently trained in CBT-I and started practicing in behavioral sleep medicine. She is currently practicing in WI and MN at Nystrom and Associates and currently treating Insomnia, CPAP adherence, and circadian rhythm disorder shift worker type. She is working to gain more education and experience to address additional behavioral sleeping disorders.
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Sarah Gray, Psy.D. is an instructor at Harvard Medical School, where she is Assistant Director for Behavioral Sleep Medicine for an affiliated hospital. She also is Director at Integrative Psychology, PC (www.integrativepsychology.com) in the Boston area, where she employs three excellent clinicians, all of whom are trained in and provide CBT-I for insomnia, including one clinician with her Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) and who also offers treatment for nightmares, PAP adherence, circadian issues, and more.
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Dr. Nicole Moshfegh is a clinical and health service psychologist in California. She is the Founder and Director of We Rise Psychology, Inc. and the author of, “The Book of Sleep.” Dr. Moshfegh specializes in providing culturally responsive, evidence-based care to adults and teenagers struggling with anxiety, insomnia, burnout, as well as chronic fatigue and stress. She has extensive training and experience in evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Dr. Moshfegh completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and received her doctoral and master's degrees in clinical psychology from Pepperd ...
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I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in providing compassionate and effective evidence-based treatment for insomnia. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), an extremely effective, time-limited treatment that does not involve the use of medication. Often, people find that their sleep significantly improves within 6 sessions of treatment. I also specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and mood difficulties. I view therapy as a true partnership where I aid individuals in identifying challenges, solutions, as well as key areas of strength. I believe deeply in the resilience of the human spirit and I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients build practical skills and tools to become aware of, and move away from, unhelpful thoughts, behavio ...
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After completing her PhD at Yale University and clinical internship at Harvard Medical School's McLean Hospital in 2001, Dr. Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell moved to the Portland area where she is a professor of psychology and a clinical psychologist who provides insomnia treatment to adults. Dr. Detweiler-Bedell’s 25+ years of clinical training and practice have focused on providing clients with care that is carefully tailored to their needs, while being grounded in evidence of what works best. At Sleep Better PDX, you will find the guidance and support necessary to remind your body how to fall asleep and stay asleep naturally. Dr. Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell is a licensed psychologist in Portland who works with adults in Oregon who have ongoing trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting go ...
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Natalie Rolle, MOT, OTR/L, developed and serves as Director of the Sleep Services Program within the Center for Community Partnerships at Colorado State University. She is a member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and has advanced training in CBT-I along with other experience in behavioral sleep medicine. She is also part of the University of Pennsylvania CBT-I JEDIS group, which recognizes expert-level CBT-I providers nationwide. For the past 11+ years, Natalie has provided direct sleep services using CBT-I and other behavioral strategies to support individuals with chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, and other sleep-related conditions. She is nationally recognized for her work in CBT-I and provides training and supervision to other CBT-I pr ...
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Dr. Kristen Stone is a behavioral sleep specialist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She has over twenty years of experience treating individuals with sleep and circadian disorders and is licensed in RI and MA and authorized to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology in PSYPACT-participating states. Learn more on the web at stonepsyc.com. Follow Dr. Stone @sleeplovewell.
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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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