BSM Specialties: Nightmare Syndrome
Sarah G. Lowell Featured
Dr. Sarah Lowell is a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia and New York, with expertise in clinical health psychology services, including evidence-based interventions for insomnia and nightmares. Dr. Lowell offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), and Exposure, Rescripting, and Relaxation Therapy (ERRT) for nightmares, and CPAP Adherence Coaching. She also provides evidence-based interventions for stress-related concerns, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and chronic illnesses, allowing her to address co-occurring conditions that impact sleep.
Dr. Lowell has extensive clinical and training experiences across various settings, including primary care, behavioral sleep medicine, outpatient pain rehabilitation, bl ...
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Tracy Hannigan Featured
I'm Tracy Hannigan, an insomnia therapist practising exclusively online via Zoom. I specialise in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) and ACT-I (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia) for adults with chronic insomnia. I'm also an ACE Certified Health Coach with a specialism in Behavioural Change, offering a coaching support to those in the process of working through their insomnia. Clinically, I'm a registered osteopath.
I work with people who have been struggling with sleep for months or years -- those who have tried sleep hygiene, apps, and medication and are still not sleeping. My approach addresses the conditioned arousal and psychological patterns that maintain insomnia, not just the surface symptoms.
Who I work with:
Adults with chronic insomnia (d ...
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Larissa Tate, PhD Featured
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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Ilana Jackson PsyD Featured
I specialize in providing compassionate, expert treatment for insomnia, as well as other concerns such as anxiety and pregnancy and postpartum concerns. My approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offering evidence-based strategies to help you feel better.
I am proud to be an in-network provider with Johns Hopkins EHP and USFHP insurance plans and Lyra Health EAP (for those employed at Starbucks or T. Rowe Price, for example). If you’re paying directly for services, I’m happy to handle out-of-network insurance claims on your behalf, making therapy a little more convenient and affordable.
In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I work at a local hospital, providing psychiatric evaluations to patients in the emergency department. I teach undergraduate and graduate ...
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Katherine Belon Featured
Dr. Belon is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) specializing in evidence-based approaches within the domains of behavioral sleep medicine, health psychology, and trauma. She received her PhD from the University of New Mexico in 2016 and went on to a postdoctoral fellowship focused on pain and sleep.
Dr. Belon is extensively trained in and achieved proficiency and consultant status in CBT-I. She also provides the broader array of behavioral sleep medicine interventions, including PAP desensitization/adherence, Imagery Rehearsal Therapy and CBT-N for nightmares, behavioral treatments for circadian rhythm disorders, and cognitive behavioral interventions to support adjustment to chronic sleep disorders (narcolepsy, hypersomnia). Addit ...
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Tony Ho Featured
Trouble sleeping? You're not alone, and sleep therapy is considered the best first-line treatment for chronic sleep problems like insomnia by organizations like the American College of Family Practice and the Academy of Sleep Medicine.
I offer virtual counselling and therapy services anywhere in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada, via secure online video chat. With over a decade of experience as a social worker and therapist, I can help you reestablish a healthier, less stressed relationship with sleep and cultivate gentle, effective ways to manage and cope with everyday stresses or complex mental health issues.
I specialize in treating chronic insomnia with proven non-drug behavioural therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Acceptance and Commitment T ...
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Janet K. Kennedy, PhD Featured
Janet Krone Kennedy, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with two decades of specialized experience treating sleep disorders. She is the founder of NYC Sleep Doctor, providing psychotherapy, coaching and consulting services. Dr. Kennedy spent eight years at the Manhattan VA Hospital as a Health Psychologist and Assistant Director of the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, where she developed and implemented the multi-site Sleep Disorders Treatment Program. Dr. Kennedy is the author of The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby (and You). She is also a sought-after speaker, has been featured widely on television, podcasts, and in print and online publications. In addition to treating sleep disorders, Dr. Kennedy provides short-term, problem-focused therapy for anxiety and mood d ...
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Chris Chiros Featured
Sleep is foundational to everything we do. When you aren't sleeping well, handling life’s daily stressors can feel overwhelming.
I provide skills-focused, evidence-based treatments for sleep problems including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This is the gold standard treatment for insomnia. Whether you've struggled with your symptoms for years or this is a relatively new problem; this treatment can help you get consistently better sleep, usually in about six sessions.
Nightmare Therapy. Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) can reduce recurring, distressing nightmares, usually in about four sessions.
CPAP Adherence. If you are struggling to use your prescribed PAP equipment for sleep apnea I can help you gain the skills to adjust to using it regularly, usually i ...
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Stephanie Dorsey Featured
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have been in the mental health field for 11 years and providing psychotherapy for 8 years. I provide individual therapy via Telehealth to adults in California experiencing insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, addictions, and life transitions. I primarily use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in therapy sessions and have completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
CBT-I will help you learn about sleep and address behaviors that perpetuate sleep problems. EMDR can be used to treat the negative memories and beliefs associated with insomnia or ot ...
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Melissa Serafin Featured
Struggling with sleep? Constantly feel tired but wired, or that your sleep is broken? Have you tried everything, from sleep hygiene to melatonin?
As a behavioral sleep therapist, I work with clients to improve sleep quality and quantity, helping them feel more rested and renewed. I use evidence-based interventions that are typically brief (6-8 sessions) and do not rely on medication. In addition to poor sleep quality, I also work with clients to address frequent, distressing nightmares.
I work with adults exhausted from poor sleep. They are often frustrated with medications that stop working and standard sleep hygiene advice. Many have been struggling with sleep problems for years. My work is tailored to you, your sleep history, and your goals to restore your sleep and ensure susta ...
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Joanna Chen, PhD Featured
Dr. Joanna Chen is a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and licensed psychologist. She specializes in behavioral treatments of insomnia, nightmares, and circadian rhythm misalignments. She offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), using evidence-based strategies to help clients improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime anxiety, and re-establish healthy sleep patterns. She also supports individuals who wish to safely taper off sleep medications through structured behavioral strategies that promote restorative sleep that is sustainable.
In addition to her specialty in sleep, Dr. Chen has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders. She integrates trauma-informed ...
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James Scholl Featured
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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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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Danielle Akason, PMHNP-BC Featured
For more than a decade, I have delivered comprehensive psychiatric care across diverse clinical settings, including inpatient facilities, community-based outpatient programs, and private practice. I am now excited to specialize in CBT-I and to extend this focused expertise to Rapid City, South Dakota and the surrounding areas.
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Shantha Gowda Featured
Austin Grinberg Featured
Dr. Grinberg specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders including insomnia, nightmares, sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Grinberg is a subject matter expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the 'gold standard' treatment for insomnia and is a national consult for the VA national CBT-I roll out program. Dr. Grinberg received his board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine from SBSM in 2021. Dr. Grinberg also has extensive experience in assisting patients in reducing or discontinuing the use of hypnotic sleep medications.
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Danielle Cooper, PhD Featured
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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Mariam Daneshgar Featured
Hello, my name is Mariam Daneshgar and I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. My practice exclusively focuses on supporting individuals struggling with Insomnia and related sleep challenges, as well as Anxiety disorders.
I provide assessments and treatments virtually to adults across Ontario and Nova Scotia.
My practice is to gain a deep understanding of your sleep profile and why you are sleeping poorly through a comprehensive assessment. My primary approach to treating insomnia involves Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). You will be provided with practical tools to readjust and reset your sleep and to effectively manage general or sleep-related anxieties to prevent them from taking over. The overall goal of the treatment will be to resolve sl ...
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Christopher J. Wendel, PhD, DBSM Featured
Dr. Wendel is a clinical health psychologist board-certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He obtained his PhD from the University of Alabama and completed his post-doctoral fellowship training in behavioral sleep medicine, chronic pain, and trauma at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment of the full range of sleep disorders, including: insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, central disorders of hypersomnolence (narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia), nightmare disorders, and parasomnias. He utilizes empirically-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Hypersomnia (CBT-H), Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares (IRT), and Chro ...
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Robert N. Glidewell, PsyD, DBSM Featured
Robert N. Glidewell, PsyD, CBSM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and one of less than 200 psychologists world-wide to be awarded certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine.
He has extensive advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including a mini fellowship at the Duke University insomnia and sleep research program. With 20 years of experience in the field of behavioral sleep medicine, he has evaluated and treated thousands of individuals with chronic and complex insomnia, dependence on sleeping pills, fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, and a range of other sleep and associated problems.
His clinic, The Insomnia Clinic, is a specialty psychology clinic focusing exclusively on assessment and management of sle ...
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