I am a clinical psychologist providing telehealth services specializing in health-related concerns, behavior change, adjustment, anxiety, depression, and disrupted sleep/ insomnia. I highlight the mind-body connection in sessions. I have been providing CBT-i for 10 years. I am licensed in Maryland, Connecticut, New York, Iowa, and can provide CBT-i and other psychological services throughout most of the rest of the US via PsyPact
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Dr. Elaine Hess is a clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology, licensed in Texas and PSYPACT certified and is able to see patients virtually and in-person at her office in Houston, TX. She is passionate about behavioral sleep treatment due to her own struggles with insomnia, and specifically uses CBT-I. She's also verse in the evidence-based therapies of CBT, ACT and mindfulness-based approaches. Dr. Hess received her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, completed an internship at Denver Health and a post-doc at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System with emphases in palliative care, rehab psych and behavioral sleep treatment. For additional information, please refer to the practice website at www.houstonhealthpsychology.com
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Sleep problems can impact every aspect of life. If you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, or you're unable to quiet racing thoughts at bedtime, I can help. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), a short-term, research-supported treatment. Together, we can transform fragmented sleep into restorative rest, you will learn techniques to quiet racing thoughts, and we will develop personalized sleep strategies, all without the need for medication. My practice also extends beyond sleep to help you handle stress, discover meaningful priorities, and adjust to new chapters in your life. I am a clinical psychologist with extensive training in and experience treating insomnia. I received my Ph.D. from Temple University and completed my clinical psychology i ...
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Dr. Kurlander is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping her patients, and often their caregivers, move forward successfully and fulfillingly—even when faced with challenges resulting from chronic illness, devastating injury and loss, or serious mental health conditions. She brings her innate ebullience, compassion, and resourcefulness to creating a warm, safe space in which to explore together past developments or traumas, present realities, and future possibilities. Her approach draws on her background in integrative health, her expertise in utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), CBT for Psychosis (CBTp), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Insomnia (CBT-I) and Dialectical Behavi ...
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Danielle Cooper, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Center of Behavioral Therapy and Consultation for OCD and Anxiety (CBTCOA). Dr. Cooper has unique expertise in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatments for OCD, PTSD and anxiety. Given the high comorbidity between sleep difficulties and anxiety-related disorders and the effectiveness of brief behavioral sleep medicine interventions, Dr. Cooper also specializes in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and nightmares (CBT-N). Prior to founding the CBTCOA, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship and was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and the Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pen ...
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For over 30 years I've treated insomnia and for over 20 years, I was affiliated with the Georgetown University Sleep Disorders Center as their Behavioral Consultant. For 6 years I taught CBT-I to medical psychology grad students at the Uniformed Services University - which was spread nationwide to Army Residents. Other Specialty Areas using CBT: Persistent Pain/Fatigue ... Healthy Lifestyle ... Anxiety ... Motivation/Procrastination ... Depression I offer CBT via telehealth in:  Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina ...
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Dr. Courtney Worley is an Alabama native who completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2012 at The University of Alabama (UA), with specialized coursework in health and geropsychology. Her internship was completed at The University of Florida Health Sciences Center in medical psychology. Prior to her graduate work in psychology, she completed a master’s degree in public health (M.P.H.) in health behavior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Worley is board-certified in clinical psychology under the American Board of Professional Psychology. She completed specialized training in behavioral sleep medicine and achieved a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) in 2024. She is the co-author of The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit: A Workbook to Help you Get so ...
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Treatment for psychological disorders is better than ever. CBT-I for insomnia is one of the most effective, research-supported treatments available across all disorders. Best of all, we can do it all from the comfort of home via videoconferencing. To help you get better faster, my practice is focused on results. I use a goal-oriented, measurement-based care approach that allows us to track your progress and make adjustments when needed. Sleep, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and physical health are vital components of mental wellbeing. I support holistic, integrated care and a team approach. My process is structured, yet collaborative and compassionate. I affirm neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, & cultural identities. I see you; I support you; and I use science to provide the highest quality ...
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It is understandable to feel frustrated and stuck when it comes to sleep difficulties. I regularly work with individuals who struggle with falling and/or staying asleep, inconsistent sleep schedules, and worry about sleep. I am a clinical and performance psychologist. Therefore, many individuals I work with also have concerns about the ways in which sleep might impact their ability to function and perform at their best. I hold a PhD in clinical psychology with training in health and performance psychology, as well as a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM). I have advance training in behavioral sleep medicine through the Sleep Research Society’s mentorship program under the guidance of Dr. Michael Grandner. I offer virtual services in over 40 states including Minnesota, New ...
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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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If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help. I'm licensed in California and Florida, and have a PSYPACT license, allowing me to work with clients who live in most other U.S. states. 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 uni ...
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience treating insomnia and sleep disorders. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I) in order to bring about the most restful nighttime experience possible. I also specialize in "CPAP Insomnia" with a focus on increasing CPAP adherence, tolerating the CPAP mask, reducing fragmented sleep and sleep disruption, and managing feelings of Claustrophobia or anxiety. Treatment approaches are tailored to your individual needs and address mental health symptoms such as racing thoughts, worried thoughts, panic attacks, PTSD, trauma, nighttime waking, nightmares, chronic pain, life transition, and life stress. I can be contacted at cognitivebehavioralcouns ...
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Marla Shapiro is a Developmental and Sports Neuropsychologist, Health Service Psychologist, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and Sports Neuropsychology Society, with board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Her private practice provides lifespan services that promote brain health and helping individuals to overcome acute or chronic challenges. Clinical services include neuropsychological testing, concussion management, and behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Shapiro also works with schools, sports organizations, and community groups providing general consultation, public and professional education, and program planning. She works with athletes of all ages from pee-wees to pros, consults with testing agencies, and p ...
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I’m a clinical psychologist who has been treating children, adolescents and adults in the Baltimore area for the past 10 years. I specialize in the treatment of sleep and anxiety disorders as well as adherence and adjustment problems related to chronic medical conditions. I completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Towson University in Towson, MD and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Howard University in Washington, DC. I completed an APA accredited internship and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Currently, I continue to work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital treatment children and adolescents with sleep disorder, and am a private practice owner in Timonium, MD where I treat children, adolescents and adults with proble ...
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I have been offering CBT-I since 2016, and I have been licensed since 2008. I see self-referred clients for insomnia and nightmare treatment, as well as take clients who are referred from sleep physicians and other therapists. Because part of my practice is for the treatment of severe anxiety, I also tend to see clients who have both anxiety and insomnia, including those who have previously tried CBT-I and not completed treatment because of complex fators, such as needing treatment modifications due to trauma, medical illness, or other complicating factors. I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Penn State University. More can be found about my background at https://www.ayamapsychotherapy.com/about-therapist
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Danielle Cooper, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Center of Behavioral Therapy and Consultation for OCD and Anxiety (CBTCOA). Dr. Cooper has unique expertise in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatments for OCD, PTSD and anxiety. Given the high comorbidity between sleep difficulties and anxiety-related disorders and the effectiveness of brief behavioral sleep medicine interventions, Dr. Cooper also specializes in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and nightmares (CBT-N). Prior to founding the CBTCOA, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship and was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and the Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for OCD at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pen ...
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Struggling with insomnia can leave you feeling drained, frustrated, and stuck in a cycle of sleepless nights and exhausting days. If you’re ready for a change, effective help is available. At Catalyst Psychology, I offer expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)—the gold standard for insomnia treatment—through a structured, personalized process designed to get you real results. This evidence-based approach helps you rebuild healthy sleep habits, calm racing thoughts, and finally get the deep, restorative sleep you need to feel like yourself again. Most clients experience meaningful improvements within just 7–10 sessions, including falling asleep faster, waking up less during the night, and feeling more energized and focused during the day. We’ll work together to create ...
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Dr. Cheney's approach to health psychology is collaborative and rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). He works with both patients and medical providers as needed on a wide range of health-related concerns. Dr. Cheney has successfully helped many people overcome, or cope with, insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, CPAP desensitization, nightmares, chronic pain, headaches, nicotine addiction, chronic illness, terminal illness, diabetes, obesity, nutritional difficulties, and more. Dr. Cheney received specialized postdoctoral training in health psychology, primary care psychology, and specialty mental health care at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. During his advanced training, Dr. Cheney mastered the use of CBT-I and CBT-CP as well as other health psychology interventi ...
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As a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), I help individuals overcome chronic sleep difficulties using evidence-based strategies tailored to their unique needs. My approach integrates CBT-I with principles from health psychology, lifestyle management, and behavioral medicine, supporting clients in improving sleep quality, reducing nighttime distress, and enhancing overall well-being. Beyond sleep disorders, my clinical expertise includes treating anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, and stress-related concerns, allowing me to address co-occurring conditions that impact sleep. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to make lasting changes. I offer virtual and in-person sessions, and my pract ...
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