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I am a retired firefighter/paramedic, who has extensive experience working with first responders as a certified recovery coach, recovery specialist, peer support specialist, and CBT-I clinician. I am also a Master Instructor for the International Association of Fire Fighters and have presented multiple times on firefighter sleep deprivation and how to get better sleep s as a first responder. While I am not limited to working only with first responders, I do enjoy coaching first responders and their families. I bring a level cultural competence and lived experience to the relationship that other clinicians may not possess.
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Betsy Stade, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and research scientist at Stanford University. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Stade earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pennsylvania where she completed training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). She has a small private practice in San Francisco and offers virtual therapy throughout California. Dr. Stade completed her predoctoral residency at the VA Palo Alto, and received advanced postdoctoral training at Stanford University. She also holds a Bachelor's degree from Barnard College of Columbia University. She is the author of numerous academic articles on cognitive and behavioral processes in the mood and anxiety disorders.
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I take an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing a client-centered, humanistic lens and evidence-based treatment models, tailored to each client, including CBT-I. I became interested in CBT-I when my doctor recommended it to me, and I am a true believer! I am a graduate of the Columbia School of Social Work, and experienced in Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (both CBT and CBT-I), Strengths-Based, and Complicated Grief Therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing and relaxation and mindfulness techniques. I work with clients with a wide range of mental health needs and concerns, ages 28 and older. I believe I am known for my empathy, warmth, and down-to-earth manner. My clients often note that I “get” them early on. I like to work colla ...
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Do you find yourself lying awake at night, despite trying to do everything right to sleep well? Are you worried about the impact of sleeplessness on your health, relationships and career? Are you wanting to get off sleeping medication (or avoid starting it in the first place), but worried you can't sleep without it? Whether you’ve been struggling to sleep for years or you’re experiencing insomnia for the first time - you are in the right place. I love to help clients discover consistent, quality rest using CBT-I. Together we will use a set of structured techniques and strategies to break the pattern of insomnia and establish a new healthy pattern of sleep that allows your body to repair its natural sleep mechanism in 6-8 weeks. (1) Compassion is central to my work. Dealing with i ...
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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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Rachel is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in treating sleep concerns. She earned a Bachelors degree in psychology from Brown University and a Masters in Counseling from Salve Regina University. Prior to starting RI Sleep Therapy, Rachel trained and worked as a research and clinical therapist at Butler & Newport Hospitals, and in college counseling and addiction treatment settings. In each of these clinical settings she has seen that when sleep is not going well, it is a great struggle, if not impossible, to make progress in other areas of life. For this reason, sleep has been an area of ongoing clinical interest, focus and specialized training throughout her counseling career. In addition to Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Rachel’s training and clinical app ...
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Mark Thomas, PhD, DBSM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist who is passionate about improving patients' sleep. Dr. Thomas earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his clinical internship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He received specialized behavioral sleep medicine training and experience during his postdoctoral fellowship at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where he addressed a wide range of sleep issues in Veterans. He is the founder of Restore Sleep Health, a telehealth private practice offering evidence-based therapy to adults with sleep disorders. Dr. Thomas’ clinical work is focused on the treatment of sleep issues including insomnia, PAP adherence, ...
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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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Dr. Jennifer Bradtke is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience and advanced training in CBT-I. She provides online sessions to clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally (where permitted), helping busy professionals regain control of their sleep and well-being.
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As a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Johnson specializes in helping older adolescents and adults navigate life’s challenges while cultivating fulfilling and meaningful lives. With a deep commitment to supporting her clients, she works collaboratively to help them uncover new perspectives, live in alignment with their values, and experience joy and gratitude, even amidst chronic health conditions or life-changing injuries. Dr. Johnson believes in approaching therapy with openness, curiosity, and a personalized touch, forging a strong therapeutic alliance with each client. She views every person as a multi-dimensional individual and tailors each treatment plan to address their unique needs. She employs evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Comm ...
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I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Newport Beach, California, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). I work with adults struggling with chronic insomnia, sleep anxiety, nighttime overthinking, stress-related sleep disruption, and persistent sleep difficulties. I offer in-person services in Newport Beach and telehealth throughout California. What sets my practice apart is the integration of gold-standard CBT-I with psychotherapy. In addition to helping clients change the thoughts and behaviors that maintain insomnia, I help them address the stress, anxiety, and life transitions that can contribute to hyperarousal and interfere with restful sleep. My approach is warm, collaborative, and highly individualized. I tailor evidence-based CBT ...
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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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I know firsthand the devastating effects insomnia can have on mood, well-being, and your most important relationships. My goal is to help you achieve restorative sleep and to develop confidence in your ability to get the rest you need. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering CBT-I sessions in- person from my San Francisco office in Pacific Heights. I also provide teletherapy sessions online with clients residing in the state of California. CBT-I treatment is six to ten sessions. I am happy to collaborate with your medical providers if you are working to reduce or eliminate your use of prescription sleep medications or have other ongoing physical health concerns. Together we will find and reframe the habitual behaviors and patterns of thinking that contribute ...
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Kimberly Schildbach Therapy - Insomnia Solutions: I help adults overcome insomnia, persistent sleep difficulties, and nightmares. I provide structured, evidence-based treatment using CBT-I for insomnia and CBT-N and IRT for nightmares, including those connected to past stressful or traumatic events as well as nightmares with no clear origin. My focused 6–8 week programs are practical, supportive, and designed to create real change - so you can fall asleep more easily, stay asleep through the night, and wake feeling truly rested. Restful sleep is possible. I help adults take back their sleep in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington, and Florida.
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Kristen Howerton is a seasoned therapist with 20 years of experience in private practice, specializing in treating insomnia through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Drawing from her extensive background in therapy, she employs evidence-based techniques to address the underlying causes of sleep disturbances. With compassionate and personalized care, she guides clients in developing effective strategies to improve sleep quality and restore overall well-being. In addition to CBT-I Kristen also uses mindfulness-based interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy and traditional CBT to reduce general anxiety that might be contributing to insomnia, as well as psychodrama to address trauma that can also hinder sleep. Kristen has a compassionate but direct approach to therapy. ...
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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) 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.
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Hi, I’m Rayni Collins—a behavioral sleep specialist and Brainspotting certified therapists helping adults who are tired of being tired. I work with people who feel wired at night, groggy in the morning, and stuck in survival mode. My main specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold standard for treating chronic sleep issues without medication. I’m also actively working toward my DBSM (Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine) credential, which represents the highest level of clinical training in this field. CBT-I is a structured, short-term approach that helps you retrain your brain and body to sleep again—naturally. It’s more than sleep hygiene. We get into what’s really disrupting your sleep—habits, stress, anxiety, unhelpful patterns—and make targeted chang ...
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I am a psychotherapist focusing on the treatment of adults with sleep problems as well as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stressors, and other mental health concerns that commonly coincide with sleep symptoms. I offer cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) independently as well as in conjunction with other therapies to meet individual client needs. Services are currently via telehealth to clients who reside in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Vermont. I found my way to treating sleep issues when I had the opportunity to take a long-term clinical training in CBT-Insomnia. Like many of the therapies I utilize, once I began treating clients it became a joy to witness how significantly their circumstances improved as the result of this short-term therapy. I prioritize taking ...
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering counseling support in California online. With over 12 years of experience, I offer a blended, yet present-focused approach to healing and well-being. I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and have been professionally trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, insomnia, couples, alcoholism/addiction, parents with neurodivergent children, and adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life. I currently offer virtual therapy sessions in the state of California. I am happy to provide a free, 15-minute ph ...
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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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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with practice locations in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, California and a Clinical Associate Professor at the UCLA Psychology Department. My practice is focused on providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. I treat individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and relationship concerns, among other issues. I am deeply committed to helping people live healthy, rich, lives in ways that are scientifically backed and proven to succeed.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in helping people sleep better. I tailor CBTI-I to your needs by taking into account what works for your specific nervous system. This can include addressing a mind that won't turn off, a body that feels panicky or on high alert, or feeling awake for no known reason at all. I also offer general therapy incorporating CBT, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches for anyone who overthinks, overanalyzes, and has trouble "shutting off their brain" - whether it's day or night. You can choose to do CBT-I only, general psychotherapy only, or some combination of the two. Reach out for a free consultation and we can discuss what might work best for you. I'm currently accepting new telehealth clients throughout the state of Virginia. Please note tha ...
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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 ...
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Following a Ph.D.. degree from Hofstra University's Department of Psychology in New York, Dr. Levine completed a 2-year Poist Doctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Therapy at Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia. He was appointed as Chief Psychologist at Mt Sinai South Nassau Medical Center in New York and as a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry. After moving to California in 2012 he became a clinical psychologist at the UCLA School of Medicine in Los Angeles and opened a private practice in Beverly Hills and at the Cedars Sinai Medical Tower in Los Angeles. He is licensed in CA, HI, NY, FL and KS.
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I am a psychotherapist focusing on the treatment of adults with sleep problems as well as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stressors, and other mental health concerns that commonly coincide with sleep symptoms. I offer cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) independently as well as in conjunction with other therapies to meet individual client needs. Services are currently via telehealth to clients who reside in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Vermont. I found my way to treating sleep issues when I had the opportunity to take a long-term clinical training in CBT-Insomnia. Like many of the therapies I utilize, once I began treating clients it became a joy to witness how significantly their circumstances improved as the result of this short-term therapy. I prioritize taking ...
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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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Master of Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota & North Dakota. (LPCC) National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Board approved Clinical Supervisor in Minnesota & North Dakota
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I have extensive training and experience in providing CBT-I to adults and older adults. As a staff psychologist at the Indianapolis VAMC, I completed the VHA's CBT-I certificate program. Additionally, I have trained students and clinicians in CBT-I. I also am trained in CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N). Now in private practice, I remain passionate about helping individuals aged 18 years and older with their sleep.
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Dr. Larissa Tate is a licensed clinical psychologist and received her first Master's Degree in Clinical Psychological Science from the University of Maryland. She then attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for her Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Clinical Psychology. She completed her APA-accredited internship with the University of Alabama-Birmingham VA Medical Center Consortium. Dr. Tate is licensed in New York, Maryland, and Alabama and is a registered telehealth provider in Florida. Dr. Tate has extensive experience and training in a variety of settings, including sleep clinics, primary care, hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and inpatient medical units. In 2024, she ventured into private practice and specializes in the treatment of sleep disor ...
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Are you overwhelmed, anxious, and burned out? Are you having difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, waking up too early, or even all of the above? Maybe you struggle to keep up with work and family responsibilities, maybe your emotions feel out of control, or maybe you want to have better relationships. Many people have great ideas about how to solve their own problems, but then feel frustrated when these strategies aren't working consistently. As a clinician, I use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach tailored to people's individual needs. I collaborate with my clients to find concrete, practical solutions so they feel calmer, happier, more organized, and more present in their lives. When people complete their course of therapy with me, they are more empowered to cope with daily ...
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I specialize in working with high-functioning adults struggling with anxiety and sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, overthinking, stress, and PTSD symptoms. My approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in research. I provide personalized and targeted evidence-based care to calm the nervous system, restore sleep, and build sustainable skills. My goal is to work efficiently and strategically so clients experience meaningful results as quickly as possible while creating sustainable change. I've been trained in gold standard treatments for insomnia and nightmares (CBT-I and CBT-N), and I incorporate ACT, mindfulness and meditation, and standard CBT principles in my work with clients. Additionally, I use CPT in my work with PTSD. While my approach is evidence-based, struct ...
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Dr. Rachel Freund has a passion for helping adults restore their sleep health and move forward to what is most meaningful to them. She has extensive and specialized training in contemporary, evidence-based therapies that target insomnia, nightmares, and CPAP anxiety/compliance. Additionally, Dr. Freund specializes in treating individuals with post-traumatic stress, anxiety disorders, and substance use problems, whether in the context of sleep disturbances or not. She provides care in WA and via telehealth to individuals in PSYPACT states.
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