I offer behavioral sleep assessment and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and CBT for commonly co-occurring problems like anxiety and depression. I offer CBT-I in person in Richmond, Virginia and via secure videoconferencing to patients in Georgia and Virginia and 40+ other states. NOTE: I am an out-of-network provider and I don’t accept Medicare or Medicaid.
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Dr. Christi Ulmer completed her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Louisville (2004), a pre-doctoral internship in Behavioral Medicine at the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Palo Alto, California (2006), and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Louisville (2006). She is designated as a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Dr. Ulmer has extensive experience assessing and treating a range of sleep disorders using behavioral approaches delivered via telehealth, individual and group formats. She works with clients using a collaborative approach, with a focus on the clients’ priorities and values. She prioritizes research-supported approaches in her work, and she enjoys integrating meditation and spirit ...
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Professor Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold, Ph.D., MBA, BCB, BCN, FRSM Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold is the Co-Founder of the Virtual Reality Medical Center (VRMC) and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA, VA, and Belgium) with a doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology. With board certifications in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, she integrates advanced physiological monitoring with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat complex stress and sleep-related disorders, phobias, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain. In her private practice and as a member of the Medical Staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Dr. Wiederhold applies CBT-I principles to help patients overcome insomnia by addressing the intersection of cognitive patterns and autonomic arousal. Her extensive background in treating anxie ...
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Professor Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold, Ph.D., MBA, BCB, BCN, FRSM Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold is the Co-Founder of the Virtual Reality Medical Center (VRMC) and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA, VA, and Belgium) with a doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology. With board certifications in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback, she integrates advanced physiological monitoring with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat complex stress and sleep-related disorders, phobias, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain. In her private practice and as a member of the Medical Staff at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Dr. Wiederhold applies CBT-I principles to help patients overcome insomnia by addressing the intersection of cognitive patterns and autonomic arousal. Her extensive background in treating anxie ...
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of PA with 20 years of experience working with Individuals, Couples and Families. Completed Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania courses: Penn Basic CBT-I (Oct. 2025) Behavioral Sleep Medicine Mini-Followship Program (Feb. 2026)
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Dr. Kristen Faye Burda is a Board-certified sleep psychologist who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares. Sleep-focused therapy can improve sleep quality, boost daytime alertness, and enhance overall health. Dr. Burda practices behavioral sleep medicine, using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to provide relief for those navigating sleep disorders. Dr. Burda also treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as it impacts sleep, using cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to address sleep-interfering symptoms such as hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts. Dr. Burda collaborates with each client to use ...
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I'm a physical therapist that specializes in sleep. I'm trained in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral therapy for Insomnia) to address sleep deficits, and can incorporate pain management techniques which often co-exists with poor sleep. I treat clients virtually, in DC and VA.
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Dr. Swift is a clinical psychologist trained in lifespan sleep related concerns from sleep learning/education protocols of infancy and early childhood through older adulthood. She has expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia with a variety of individuals with comorbid medical and behavioral health diagnoses. She helps individuals with PAP adherence/acclimation to treatments for sleep apnea. Dr. Swift also works with folx who have circadian rhythm disorders, nightmares, parasomnias, RLS/PLMS, and central disorders of hypersomnia using evidence-based behavioral management techniques. She works in a collaborative, multidisciplinary sleep center and aims to take a humanistic approach with patients, inviting their expertise. Dr. Swift works in a training program as well, teaching ...
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Dr. Rickards is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with a special interest in CBT-I.
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Are sleepless nights and restless thoughts leaving you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get a good night’s sleep? I understand the profound impact that insomnia can have on your daily life and overall well-being. Without quality sleep, everything feels more difficult than it should. Are you ready to make a change? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) may be a good fit for you. I get just how debilitating not sleeping well can be. I actively collaborate with my clients to help them achieve a better night’s sleep. CBT-I is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that addresses the underlying thoughts and behaviors contributing to sleep difficulties. Th ...
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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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