Mr. Ruan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 20 years of experience in mental health and behavioral treatment. He currently offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), and Image Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) to individuals via telehealth in Washington. He has worked with individuals with complex conditions including substance use disorders, chronic pain, and serious mental illness. Mr. Ruan has previously served as Program Manager of the Co-occurring Disorders Program in VA Puget Sound Health Care System, as well as Quality Improvement consultant for various VA hospitals throughout the Northwest.
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I am a clinical social worker who came to sleep disorders work through a colleague, Wilfred Pigeon, PhD At the University of Rochester Medical Center. I was trained and supervised by him to be the sleep interventionist in 2 randomized clinical trial studies. This hooked me, because as a therapist for 25+ years at the time I met Wil, I never knew anything more that sleep hygiene tips to share with clients, but with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia, I now have evidence based practice skills to help my clients + psychotherapy skills-a game changer for many! Now, 10+ years after my initial training, I have helped over 1,000 clients at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Sleep Disorders Clinic as well as in my private practice. Feel free to reach out to me if you reside in New ...
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Savannah Hipes is a licensed therapist and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine who helps highly driven, sleep-deprived professionals who feel exhausted and on edge to finally sleep through the night. She is trained in the treatment of Insomnia and Nightmares, as well as other conditions commonly co-occurring with sleep disorders such as Anxiety and Eating Disorders. Savannah works with clients in-person in Central Florida, and virtually throughout FL, NY & NJ. She values using evidence-based practices and thorough interdisciplinary collaboration and consultation to provide a premium therapy experience.
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Erika Lundgren is a licensed independent clinical social worker based in New Hampshire, working with adults across the lifespan, with a focus on helping those who struggle with sleep difficulties. Her clients come to her having issues falling asleep and waking up in the middle of the night who have tried medication, relaxation, new mattresses with no long term success. Erika is particularly sensitive to clients facing moments of transition like a move to a new city, job loss, break up, life stress, and symptoms of anxiety that can have negative impacts on sleep. Erika’s approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, an evidenced based treatment that focuses on helping patients understand the root cause of their sleep, learn new strategies to manage sleep anxieties, and ...
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Luisa Palloni is a clinical social worker with diverse experience in implementing evidence-based interventions to address complex social, emotional and behavioral challenges for both adults and children. Luisa owns Behavioral Sleep Services LLC, a Washington, DC telehealth private practice where she provides convenient and effective treatment to adults who are looking for a solution to their sleep problems. Luisa is board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). As someone who has personally experienced insomnia and participated in CBT-I treatment, she approaches treatment through the lens of both the client and the therapist.
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Has sleep been stressful instead of restful? Do you find yourself dreading bedtime or lying awake for hours just waiting and waiting for sleep to come? To top it all off, you're so tired during the days fighting the desire to nap and yet still can't seem to sleep well at night. No matter if these struggles are new or something you've experienced for some time, I've got your back. Using CBT-I, I love helping people achieve consistent, quality rest regardless of what is going on in life. Through this modality, we will work together to unlearn your current sleep habits and hone new skills and strategies to have a truly positive relationship with sleep. In doing this, many people notice benefits in their stress levels, relationships, work life, and so much more. If you're looking for hea ...
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Insomnia and sleep difficulties can have devastating effects on your mood, energy level, focus, and overall health. Quality sleep therapy can transform your life by reducing anxiety, improving cognitive function, strengthening your immune system, and enhancing emotional regulation. CBT for Insomnia specifically offers long-lasting results without medication side effects, addressing the root causes rather than just symptoms. Elise is trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and is a member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Elise is highly trained and has unique expertise in sleep and insomnia treatment, rooted in research but customized to your individual needs to maximize improvement in your quality of life. Her approach combines evidence-based techniq ...
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What keeps you up at night? Is it stress, anxiety, sleep disturbances, or life events? Do you want to try to address an old problem in a new way? My specialties include: insomnia, dreams/nightmares, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, Veterans, life transitions I have seen evidence-based practices for insomnia, nightmares and trauma begin to alleviate debilitating symptoms in a very short amount of time. Whether you have been suffering for 3 months or 3 decades, I have witnessed people recover and regain a quality of their lives they thought was lost. I am currently able to provide therapy to clients in New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida. ...
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Sarah Hines, MSSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker embedded within the UT Erlanger Neurology clinic in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She provides psychotherapy for patients living with neuropsychiatric conditions, acquired brain injuries (including stroke and traumatic brain injury), and neurological disorders influenced by psychological stressors. Sarah also supports individuals with psychogenic or functional neurological symptoms and offers counseling for caregivers navigating the emotional and practical challenges of supporting loved ones with neurological illness. Sarah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy (with a concentration in ethics) from Wake Forest University and her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, where she completed her cl ...
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Annie Miller, LCSW-C, LICSW, is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in the Washington, DC area. She is the owner and founder of DC Metro Therapy. Annie specializes in treating sleep disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. She employs a variety of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for chronic pain. Annie received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and her MSW from the University of Chicago. She holds licensure as a clinical social worker in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
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Are you a mom or caregiver who is always putting others before yourself? Libby Hayes is a therapist and social worker dedicated to working with stressed out moms in all seasons. If you have been experiencing insomnia acutely during pregnancy or postpartum or for years after having children, during perimenopause or menopause, CBT-I can improve your sleep and your life. Libby provides therapy online in Virginia and Washington, DC. She is also a certified Run, Walk, Talk therapist and provides sessions in nature in Arlington, VA for moms managing the overwhelm of parenting, marriage, and work.
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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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I accept Insurance: Aetna, Carelon, Cigna & Evernorth, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Providence, United Medical Resources (UMR), and United (UHC/UBH). Check out my website: Centerforslumber.com 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 (you' ...
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I am a psychotherapist in private practice serving the states of California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida. I received insomnia psychotherapy training in CBT-I from the University of Arizona Sleep & Health Research Program and the Center for Deployment Psychology. More broadly, I am a relational and experiential psychotherapist utilizing somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), and internal family systems (IFS). When working in short-term insomnia focused therapy, I occasionally integrate experiential methods, particularly from somatic experiencing. I have worked with clients who have reached out exclusively to do CBT-I, and I have also worked with my existing long-term clients with CBT-I. I accept certain insurance plans in MA and am an OO ...
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