We all know that getting good sleep is important. It is foundational to our well being. When we’re not getting the rest we need, it can feel like we’re running on empty - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just affect our energy levels; it impacts our mood, memory, and even our ability to handle stress. As a therapist, I  bring over 20 years of experience to help people with various life issues. I specialize in helping individuals get their sleep back on track, let go of constant worry, and feel more at peace using the proven techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This approach is short-term, usually lasting about 6-8 sessions." For many years, I struggled with insomnia. I finally found the help I needed in CBT-I which ...
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Based in the United Kingdom, I practice exclusively online via Zoom and have sleep-related training and experience in CBTI, ACTI, and imagery rehearsal for nightmares.
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Do you find yourself exhausted during the day, only to become wide awake with racing thoughts when you lay down to sleep? Have you tried various supplements, sleep hygiene practices, gadgets, and medications for sleep, only to find that they provide only temporary relief? Do you feel like the more effort you put into trying to sleep, the worse it becomes? Despite being a licensed mental health clinician since 2005, I wasn't able to improve my sleep until I learned Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) as a clinician. That's why I'm passionate about helping others - I don't want you to suffer as long as I did. Together, we'll identify the factors perpetuating your insomnia and work on the thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of your sleep. I am fluent in Portuguese ...
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If trying to sleep has become something you dread—lying awake with a racing mind, watching the clock, bracing for another day of exhaustion—you’re not alone. And more importantly: you don’t have to keep living this way. I’m a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people break free from patterns that feel impossible to change. I love helping people overcome insomnia and offer a collaborative, compassionate, and structured approach that’s backed by decades of research. Whether sleep is your main struggle or part of a larger picture of anxiety, stress,, or life transition, we’ll work together to understand what’s keeping you stuck and gently shift the thoughts and habits that are standing in the way of a good night's sleep. CBT-I is a short-term treatment that h ...
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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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A specialist in neuropsychological rehabilitation, Dr Huang Wanping helps individuals navigate the psychological, cognitive, and emotional challenges following traumatic brain injury, stroke, and neurological conditions. Recognising the critical role of sleep in overall well-being, she has expanded her expertise into behavioural sleep medicine to support patient recovery and quality of life. In 2008, she was awarded the Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) scholarship by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to pursue postgraduate studies in Clinical Neuropsychology at Macquarie University, Sydney. Her doctoral research examined the impact of pre-injury factors on neuropsychological outcomes in severe traumatic brain injury, deepening her expertise in brain recovery and cognitive resilience. ...
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