Helping You Navigate Insomnia So You Can Enjoy Sleeping Again.

You used to take being a “good sleeper for granted”, but these days, you’re thrilled to be sleeping at all. In the past, you got into bed and fell asleep without a second thought, but now, the thought of lying in bed fills you with worry and dread.

Now, you have trouble turning your mind off at night, and can’t seem to fall asleep or stay asleep for more than a few hours. 

You’re tired, run down and on edge during the day because you never feel rested or refreshed from sleep. 

You’ve likely tried all of the conventional sleep habit changes like sleeping in a cool dark room, limiting caffeine and technology before bed, or having a regular routine, but nothing seems to help. 

Anxiety related sleep issues are complex, and don’t often respond well to basic DIY solutions.  

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia can help you address both the mental and behavioral challenges needed to finally get a good nights sleep. 

Hey! I’m Sam.

I’m a Cognitive Behavior Therapist, and I specialize in working with ambitious people with anxiety related disorders like Insomnia. Through Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I’ll teach you how to get back to sleep so you can start feeling like yourself again.

My Approach

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)  is short term, evidence-based intervention that has been clinically proven to treat insomnia (a very fancy way of saying that it’s proven to help people feel better fast).

CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts impact our feelings and behaviors. When I use CBT to treat insomnia, I start by assessing your current sleep patterns, and then we’ll develop a plan that will help you start sleeping normally again. This usually involves changing you thoughts and habits related to sleeping.

My approach is very collaborative and fun. I’m not a “smile and nod” therapist. I’ll actually talk to you, and give you tasks to do between sessions. I love working with clients who are new to therapy, and I take a really educational, goals-based approach. I’m really open to feedback, and my number one objective is to help you reach your goals as quickly as possible.

How it Works

After treatment is complete, you will feel more calm and in control, and you will have the tools necessary to maintain healthy sleep patterns.  

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m new to therapy. What’s it really like?
CBT for Insomnia sessions typically last 50-55 minutes. Sessions usually begin by reviewing your sleep diary and setting a goal or an intention for the session. Then, we will work together to develop solutions to the problems that brought you into therapy. We will close the session by summarizing what was discussed and assigning tasks for you to work on between sessions.

How often will we meet and how long will I be in therapy?
CBT for Insomnia lasts between 8 and 12 sessions. We’ll meet every other week and work on skills specific to sleep. At the end of the 8-12 sessions, you will likely have improved your sleep. Some clients choose to work on additional issues and extend therapy past these sessions, but others are ready to move forward after achieving their goals. Therapy may be shorter if symptoms are mild or longer for more complex issues.

Do I have to talk about my childhood? I’m really nervous to open up that can of worms!
CBT for Insomnia is a present focused form of therapy, meaning that we only need to talk about your current sleep habits to help you see improvements in your sleep. We can talk about your past if you want to, but it’s not necessary to start feeling better. You can do a lot by focusing solely on concerns that are in the present.

You can focus all of your energy on insomnia, or we can delve into deeper topics- it’s honestly up to you!

How do I make an appointment?
I offer 24/7 scheduling via the website. This allows you to schedule quickly at a time that is convenient to you. Once you've scheduled, I will follow up with a quick email containing the paperwork and the next steps.