Mercedes Velan

Licensed psychologist with 22 years of experience in sleep medicine. Trained in CBT-I at the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, University of Pennsylvania, and obtained a diploma in Behavioral Sleep Medicine in Colombia, endorsed by FLASS (Federación Latinoamericana de Sociedades del Sueño). A specialization in anxiety disorders further enriches her education, with a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a postgraduate degree in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Psychology. Her expertise includes diagnosing, treating, and managing sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, and CPAP adherence in patients with sleep apnea. While she has contributed to the development of a digital tool for the treatment of insomnia in the USA and has trained and supervised psychologists in managing sleep disorders, she is also responsible for establishing and coordinating the Sleep Medicine Unit at Sanatorio Bernal. Member of the Sociedad Argentina de Medicina del Sueño (AAMS) and the Asociación de Psiquiatras Argentinos (APSA), she is involved in the chapters of Sleep Medicine and Chronobiology, and Mental Health, Physical Activity, and Sports. Currently, she serves as a member of the sleep unit at Fundación Favaloro and is engaged in private practice while providing teletherapy services.