BSM Experience: 10 - 20 Years
Christine Mason, PhD, DBSM Featured
Brian Berman, PsyD Featured
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience treating insomnia and sleep disorders. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I) in order to bring about the most restful nighttime experience possible. I also specialize in "CPAP Insomnia" with a focus on increasing CPAP adherence, tolerating the CPAP mask, reducing fragmented sleep and sleep disruption, and managing feelings of Claustrophobia or anxiety.
Treatment approaches are tailored to your individual needs and address mental health symptoms such as racing thoughts, worried thoughts, panic attacks, PTSD, trauma, nighttime waking, nightmares, chronic pain, life transition, and life stress. I can be contacted at cognitivebehavioralcouns ...
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Justin La Rose, M.Psy, RP Featured
Do you ever feel like bedtime isn't a relief, but a punishment? Like you're walking toward the gallows instead of toward rest?
Do you wake up in the middle of the night, stare at the ceiling, and mutter—"Not again"?
Maybe you've tried the teas, the blackout curtains, the apps, the influencers' rituals. And yet… still awake.
If so, you're in good company. I've specialized in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for over 10 years, and I've seen this exact pattern hundreds of times—in clients who now sleep soundly.
Renowned clinical psychologist, Marsha Linehan, once said that when we're distressed, we really only have three choices: change the way we think, change the way we act, or remain utterly miserable. And if you've struggled with insomnia for any length of time ...
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Beth Hoh Featured
I am a clinical social worker who came to sleep disorders work through a colleague, Wilfred Pigeon, PhD At the University of Rochester Medical Center. I was trained and supervised by him to be the sleep interventionist in 2 randomized clinical trial studies. This hooked me, because as a therapist for 25+ years at the time I met Wil, I never knew anything more that sleep hygiene tips to share with clients, but with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia, I now have evidence based practice skills to help my clients + psychotherapy skills-a game changer for many! Now, 10+ years after my initial training, I have helped over 1,000 clients at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Sleep Disorders Clinic as well as in my private practice. Feel free to reach out to me if you reside in New ...
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Eric Zhou Featured
Dr. Eric Zhou has helped patients sleep better for 15 years. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and on faculty in the Division of Sleep Medicine. In 2021, he was 1 of only 9 national experts invited to serve on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's task force to develop clinical practice guidelines for the behavioral-psychological treatment of insomnia, and the only clinical psychologist in the Northeastern US to have this privilege. Currently, he is helping the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's develop clinical practice guidelines for the combination (behavioral-psychological plus medication) treatment of insomnia, and is 1 of only 3 psychologists in the entire country to be on this panel.
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Virginia Runko, PhD, CBSM, DBSM Featured
Virginia Runko, PhD, CBSM, DBSM is a licensed psychologist and holds the highest credentials as Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM). Within BSM, her specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). She completed her BSM fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She has practiced BSM in various settings, including sleep clinics and a group mental health practice. In 2019, she started her own practice, DC Psychology and Sleep Services, where she treats sleep disorders as well as provides supportive psychotherapy and conducts CBT for anxiety, depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulty, and adjustment issues in adults. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Runko provides consultation for clinicians working towards their certification in BSM and ...
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Raquel Osorno, PsyD, DBSM Featured
I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, serving as a member of the Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP) and the Sports Psychology team. I also serve as a research clinician and clinical supervisor in the Stanford University CoPsyN Sleep Lab. I have 12 years of experience providing CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard for chronic insomnia, and am credentialed by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
My approach is client-centered, meaning treatment is tailored to your specific needs and life circumstances, rather than strict adherence to a treatment manual or protocol. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have complex medical and psychiatric histories or who are ...
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Lindsey Ross-Bailey Featured
Dr. Lindsey Ross-Bailey is a licensed clinical health psychologist with experience helping adults to make changes in their thinking and behavior to improve their health or prevent their health from getting worse. Dr Ross-Bailey is trained in providing individual and group health interventions and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as her primary approaches to treatment. She has expertise in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulties related to sleep/insomnia ( including CBT-i and OSA/CPAP adherence training), quitting nicotine, transitioning between stages of life, coping with or managing a chronic illnesses, seeking to better manage their weight or create new habits for a healthier lifestyle.
Dr. Ross-Bailey earned her bachelor’s degree ...
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Brad Wolgast Featured
I am passionate about healthy sleep and helping people sleep better. I've been treating patients for sleep problems and training health professionals about sleep since 2000. Currently, I work via Telehealth from my office in Media, PA with patients from all over the US. Let's connect to make your sleep healthier!
The more mundane details: My training in sleep was completed in 2012 through supervision with Philip Gehrman, PhD, CBSM, a sleep researcher and clinician at the University of Pennsylvania. I completed an APA-Accredited Psychology Internship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. I worked at the University of Pennsylvania's Counseling and Psychological Services as a psychologist for seven years. Then I worked at the University of Delaware Center ...
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Miriam Rubin Featured
Miriam Rubin, PhD, CBSM, DBSM is a board certified behavioral sleep specialist and clinical psychologist specializing in treatment of adult sleep disorders currently offering both in person and telehealth appointments in Arlington, Massachusetts. She established the sleep disorders program at the Worcester VA Clinic, providing evidence-based interventions to veterans and supervision and staff trainings in BSM, including treatment of insomnia, nightmares, circadian dysregulation, sleep paralysis, and sleep apnea / PAP desensitization. She has presented at professional conferences on research and interventions for treating trauma-related nightmares and co-led national provider trainings for CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N). Currently she offers consultation for CBT-N and CBT-I in collaboration w ...
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Lisa Wright, PhD Featured
Dr. Lisa Wright is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in health psychology, licensed in California, and is able to see patients via telehealth throughout the state of California or in-person in her office in Orinda, CA. She is passionate about the treatment of sleep problems and in using gold standard treatment, such as CBT for Insomnia that are offers quick, effective, and long-lasting results. Dr. Wright specializes in using evidence-based approaches to help adults with stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, work problems, burnout, and health issues (chronic pain or chronic illness). She is also well versed in CBT, ACT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches and incorporates these modalities throughout treatment as appropriate.
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Dr. Courtney Worley is an Alabama native who completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 2012 at The University of Alabama (UA), with specialized coursework in health and geropsychology. Her internship was completed at The University of Florida Health Sciences Center in medical psychology. Prior to her graduate work in psychology, she completed a master’s degree in public health (M.P.H.) in health behavior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Worley is board-certified in clinical psychology under the American Board of Professional Psychology. She completed specialized training in behavioral sleep medicine and achieved a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) in 2024. She is the co-author of The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit: A Workbook to Help you Get so ...
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Karen H. Clark Featured
I currently provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to private practice clients through both telehealth and in-person visits. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, health psychologist, and PSYPACT provider, with specialized experience working with clients who have co-occurring physical health conditions.
My formal CBT-I training was completed through the Veterans Health Administration, and I have worked in VA sleep clinics delivering CBT-I as part of integrated behavioral sleep care. I have been practicing CBT-I for over 10 years.
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Pamela Brody, Ph.D. Featured
Dr. Pamela Brody is a clinical psychologist and founding partner of Heart Bloom Therapy. She has held academic positions as a a Senior Clinical Instructor with the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the Departments of Psychiatry and Family Medicine. She was previously the Associate Director of Behavioral Health in Family Medicine and the Director of Psychotherapy Services for The Depression Center in the Department of Psychiatry. She was a founding partner of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Associates of Denver. She has extensive clinical experience with CBT for Insomnia, mood and anxiety disorders, women’s issues, trauma, and abuse. She works with adults, adolescents, and families. In addition to insomnia, she has extensive experience in the treatment of depression, trauma, and pos ...
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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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Kathryn E. (Kathy) Angell Featured
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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Steven Orma Featured
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help.
I'm licensed in California and Florida, and have a PSYPACT license, allowing me to work with clients who live in most other U.S. states.
As a specialist in insomnia, I provide you with a clear understanding of how sleep works, how insomnia develops, and how to finally get past it. Whether you’ve struggled with sleep for 3 weeks or 30+ years, you can sleep well again.
I will help you to implement powerful changes to your sleep behaviors, and key shifts in your thinking, to break the pattern of poor sleep, eliminate sleep anxiety, and restore quality sleep. I can help you get off sleep aids (including medications and over the counter remedies) even if you’ve been taking them for years.
I have the uni ...
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Kate Kaplan Ph.D. DBSM Featured
Dr. Kate Kaplan is a nationally-recognized expert in the behavioral treatment of adult and adolescent sleep disorders, including insomnia, hypersomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. She has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy across a variety of settings, including hospitals, community clinics, university medical centers and as part of federally-funded research programs. She is one of a handful of psychologists in the Bay Area who is board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Dr. Kaplan has published widely on sleep treatments and the interplay between sleep and mental health.
Dr. Kaplan’s enthusiasm for sleep began at Stanford University where she received her B.A. and M.A., followed by a Ph.D. at the University of California Berkeley and two postdoctoral fellowships at ...
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Timothy Billings PhD DBSM Featured
I’m a clinical psychologist who has been treating children, adolescents and adults in the Baltimore area for the past 10 years. I specialize in the treatment of sleep and anxiety disorders as well as adherence and adjustment problems related to chronic medical conditions. I completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Towson University in Towson, MD and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Howard University in Washington, DC. I completed an APA accredited internship and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Currently, I continue to work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital treatment children and adolescents with sleep disorder, and am a private practice owner in Timonium, MD where I treat children, adolescents and adults with proble ...
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Kyle Davis Featured
I am Dr. Kyle Davis, a licensed clinical psychologist. I moved to Boise, Idaho in 2013 after completing a PhD program in clinical psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder and have focused my career on helping people improve their physical and psychological well-being.
In 2021, I launched Confluence Health Psychology to provide effective, efficient, and timely services to help people manage sleep disorders. At this time, my practice is primarily focused on helping people manage insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. chronic pain, and weight. I also have extensive experience helping people manage chronic pain, weight, stress, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression and bipolar spectrum disorders.
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