Hi, I’m Nathan Becker, a Professional Counselor Associate based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in working with adults navigating Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, BFRBs, and Insomnia. My approach to insomnia treatment is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and is grounded in a compassionate understanding of how sleep difficulties often intertwine with stress, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re dealing with trouble falling asleep, frequent waking, or racing thoughts that make rest feel impossible, I offer a structured and supportive space to help you rebuild your relationship with sleep. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies that are tailored to your needs and aligned with your goals—so you can move toward more ...
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You just want to scream. It’s torture to feel bone-tired in your whole body, but be utterly unable to sleep. You are exhausted, frustrated, and tired. Will this ever end?! There is hope! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the “gold standard” in the treatment of insomnia. CBT-I is an effective treatment for chronic sleep problems. Ready to start waking feeling rested and refreshed? Call me today at (503) 915-4906 to schedule a free 20-minute consultation.
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I enjoy supporting individuals with sleep disturbances and insomnia, primarily drawing from CBT for Insomnia, Interpersonal Neurobiology and DBT. My experience also includes working with trauma, anxiety and depression, in cross-cultural and community systems. I strive to be LGBTQ+ affirming and intentional about cultivating a perspective of cultural/racial humility and curiosity. I am a member of the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine. I have completed EMDRIA approved EMDR basic training Levels 1-3 through the Parnell Institute.
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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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