Jesús Parra, M.A., M.Div., LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 23 years of clinical experience, specializing in the treatment of insomnia and trauma-related conditions. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through the Stanford Sleep Health Insomnia Program. His work focuses on identifying and addressing the behavioral, cognitive, and physiological factors that maintain insomnia, particularly in the context of trauma and relational stress. Jesúsintegrates a neurobiological, evidence-based approach to help clients restore sleep by working with sleep drive, reducing conditioned arousal, and rebuilding healthy sleep patterns. He works with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related distress, compulsive b ...
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If a medical doctor has ruled out medical causes of your sleep difficulties, it is likely that I am in a good position to help you. Sleep problems can stem from such wide-ranging causes as depressed mood, grief, intrusive distressing thoughts that won't leave you alone -- even if you don't really believe them, traumatic events in your past, life stress, how much coffee/caffeine you drink, pain, and unhelpful sleep habits or thoughts about sleep. I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Certified Gottman Couples Therapist who has specialized expertise in identifying the root of your sleep problem and related difficulties and in treating these problems using specific interventions for each of the above causes that scientific research has demonstrated to be effective in reducing your sleep d ...
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Human beings need sleep. And whether you have insomnia for an unclear reason - or can point to varieties of anxiety, depression or fear - CBT-I is an excellent tool to help you get back on the path of a solid night sleep. I provide telehealth therapy for insomnia (for those located in Oregon and Washington state) - and provide therapy for those who have reoccurring nightmares - and used to have a group for people with re-occuring nightmares. My education is CBT-I - and also includes Image Rehearsal Therapy IRT) for nightmares AND Exposure, Relaxation, and Re-scripting Therapy (ERRT) which is a cognitive behavioral treatment for trauma-related nightmares. My webpage: https://heatherackles.com/insomnia-sleep/
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Christine Ashmore, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience as a clinician. Her approach to therapy is very client-driven. She often employs CBT and evidence-based practices but sometimes clients need empathic listening and lots of rapport building before we can get to CBT. Christine has received additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and enjoys helping clients achieve improved sleep.
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We all experience trying times throughout our lives and we all deserve to live a life of joy and peace. Deciding to ask for help is not always easy, especially when it comes to mental health. I believe clients are the experts in their own experiences and a mental health provider's job is to support clients while they navigate different trials and tribulations. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, comfortable environment where clients can express themselves and work through their experiences, feeling supported and cared about. I have experience working in and around the Deaf community and am fluent in ASL. I have been trained in CBT-I to support people with chronic insomnia. I am taking new clients, both in person and through telehealth. I would love to talk to you to discuss h ...
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I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and psychotherapist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). I focus on evidence-based treatment for insomnia, chronic pain, and stress-related concerns, drawing on clinical experience with individuals navigating complex health conditions and major life transitions. I offer CBT-I via telehealth across Alabama and in person in the Birmingham area. My approach is structured and collaborative, supporting clients as they work toward their sleep and wellness goals using personalized, evidence-based strategies. I often work with individuals who have struggled with sleep for years and are looking for a clear, research-backed path forward.
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In my current role, I provide training and consultation on evidence-based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Brief Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia (BBTI) and for circadian-rhythm sleep wake disorders, as well as other health psychology treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain. I became interested in behavioral sleep medicine including insomnia treatment in graduate school, and completed research and training under the supervision of both a sleep medicine physician and a clinical health psychologist. I continued this training in internship, and served in the Air Force. I hold a diplomat in behavioral sleep medicine from the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and an assistant faculty appointment under the Uniformed Services Un ...
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