BSM Specialties: Insomnia
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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Richard Blackburn Featured
Dr. Rick Blackburn is a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and is board certified by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has been practicing behavioral sleep medicine since 2011. He is the Insomnia and Behavioral Health Sleep Medicine Director for Nystrom and Associates, and in addition to his clinical practice, runs the department and trains new clinicians. He treats all behavioral sleep disorders ages 6+.
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Do you find yourself lying awake at night, despite trying to do everything right to sleep well? Are you worried about the impact of sleeplessness on your health, relationships and career? Are you wanting to get off sleeping medication (or avoid starting it in the first place), but worried you can't sleep without it?
Whether you’ve been struggling to sleep for years or you’re experiencing insomnia for the first time - you are in the right place.
I love to help clients discover consistent, quality rest using CBT-I. Together we will use a set of structured techniques and strategies to break the pattern of insomnia and establish a new healthy pattern of sleep that allows your body to repair its natural sleep mechanism in 6-8 weeks. (1)
Compassion is central to my work.
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Ryan F.P. Robertson Featured
I take a scientific and person-centered approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), neurocounseling, and other evidence-based practices (EBPs) to help you achieve restorative, lasting sleep.
CBT-I is recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as the gold standard for chronic insomnia, including when insomnia occurs alongside other conditions. The American College of Physicians also recommends CBT-I as the first-line treatment for insomnia before medication. Research shows that most people experience noticeable improvement in four to eight weeks, and the benefits are long-term — unlike sleep medications, which are intended for short-term relief and show limited lasting effect.
My work is grounded in the science of neurobiology, mental health, ...
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Daniel Kim Featured
Daniel Kim, LCSW, DBSM, is a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and offers telehealth CBT-I services in California and Illinois. He utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), as well as related modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I), Brief Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia (BBTI), and Mindfulness Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI), to create customized sleep treatment plans tailored to clients' needs and goals.
Daniel has been a CBT-I practitioner since 2015 and has extensive experience in behavioral sleep therapy, including conducting individual/group therapy, facilitating workshops, program development, research participation, and professional presentations. He has worked with clients across a wide range of occupation ...
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Gina Prindle Featured
I am a Family Nurse Practitioner currently working as a Psychiatric Provider. I have a diverse background including Women's Health, Primary Care and Holistic health care approaches. I am also a retired Navy Reservist. As a medical provider I have a unique perspective on sleeping issues. Along with behavioral health issues, I am able to evaluate whether medications or chronic conditions are contributing to insomnia. Mental disorders such as PTSD, anxiety and depression commonly effect sleep patterns. I believe that sleep is the cornerstone to mental and physical health as well as healthy aging.
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Alissa S. Yamasaki, Ph.D. Featured
I have been offering CBT-I since 2016, and I have been licensed since 2008. I see self-referred clients for insomnia and nightmare treatment, as well as take clients who are referred from sleep physicians and other therapists. Because part of my practice is for the treatment of severe anxiety, I also tend to see clients who have both anxiety and insomnia, including those who have previously tried CBT-I and not completed treatment because of complex fators, such as needing treatment modifications due to trauma, medical illness, or other complicating factors.
I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Penn State University. More can be found about my background at https://www.ayamapsychotherapy.com/about-therapist
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Orna Izakson ND, PRFMHP, RH(AHG) Featured
Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor offering telemedicine CBT-I sessions to patients in Oregon and Alaska. She accepts most insurances.
As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Izakson believes in treating the whole person. Her practice includes general medical primary care as well as specialized support for women's health, functional mental health and chronic disease. She has added CBT-I to help the many people who struggle with sleep, which is foundational to all health.
Dr. Izakson is a alumna of National University of Natural Medicine. She has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through Stanford University and functional mental health through PsychiatryRedefined.
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Ellen Hsu, MFT, PCC Featured
I believe that sleep is a crucial component of overall health and well-being. My approach is rooted in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), focusing on identifying and modifying the cognitive and behavioral factors that perpetuate insomnia. By using tailored interventions, I aim to help you develop healthier sleep patterns, improve sleep quality, and enhance your daily functioning.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic environment where you can feel supported and understood. Together, we will work to identify the underlying causes of your sleep issues and develop a personalized treatment plan. My goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies needed to achieve long-lasting improvements in your sleep and overall qual ...
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Amanda Parmley Featured
Are sleepless nights and restless thoughts leaving you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get a good night’s sleep? I understand the profound impact that insomnia can have on your daily life and overall well-being. Without quality sleep, everything feels more difficult than it should. Are you ready to make a change?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) may be a good fit for you.I understand just how debilitating not sleeping well can be. I actively collaborate with my clients to help them achieve a better night’s sleep.
CBT-I is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that addresses the underlying thoughts and behaviors contributing to sleep difficult ...
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Sherry Grismer Featured
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (IA), Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health (SD) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (SD) with 30 years of experience, specializing in addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. In recent years, I have completed extensive training in sleep disorders and have become particularly passionate about providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares (IRT). These evidence-based interventions are highly effective—often producing meaningful improvements in about two months—and provide long-term benefits that can serve as an alternative to medication for many clients.
I am among the first in the nation to earn the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Credential (CBTI-C) from the Boar ...
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Andrea Reinhardt, LCSW Featured
I am a psychotherapist focusing on the treatment of adults with sleep problems as well as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stressors, and other mental health concerns that commonly coincide with sleep symptoms. I offer cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) independently as well as in conjunction with other therapies to meet individual client needs. Services are currently via telehealth to clients who reside in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Vermont.
I found my way to treating sleep issues when I had the opportunity to take a long-term clinical training in CBT-Insomnia. Like many of the therapies I utilize, once I began treating clients it became a joy to witness how significantly their circumstances improved as the result of this short-term therapy. I prioritize taking ...
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Graeme Thompson Featured
Let's face it. You've probably tried it all: mindfullness practices, reading self-help books, taking melatonin, using prescribed sleep medication, maybe you've even enlisted Chat-GPT. Some of it's worked, maybe for awhile. But today, your sleep is not where you'd like it to be. You're still fatigued, drowsy, and generally dreading attempting to sleep tonight.
Let's change this. Since you're here, you probably have heard of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), you might even know that it is the first line recommended treatment for Insomnia (due to the strong research evidence supporting it's effectiveness and safety). CBT-i can help you change your relationship with sleep so that the struggle is stopped and sleep can become your friend. You can wake up feeling rested and ...
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Aviva Gaskill Featured
I attended Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology for a PhD in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis and graduated in 2011. While there, I learned about health psychology and received lectures on CBT-I from doctoral level providers at Montefiore Hospital and researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I continue to work with children, young adults, adults, and older adults utilizing CBT-I. Because I often work with individuals managing chronic pain and fatigue (and a variety of medical conditions where sleep is directly impacted such as multiple sclerosis and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), these skills have served me well and been incredibly useful in my practice. I am a practitioner listed through the Penn MS Center as well as many other clinics and receive re ...
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Daniel Hall, PhD Featured
Dr. Hall is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. He is the Co-Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Director of Program Utilization and Evaluation in the MGH Health Promotion and Resiliency Intervention Research Center, and a staff psychologist in the MGH Cancer Center's Center for Psychiatric Oncology and Behavioral Sciences. He also provides clinical services and consultation in private practice (www.danielhallphd.com).
Dr. Hall's training includes:
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Integrative Medicine Research (3 year, NIH T32), Harvard Medical School
Postdoctoral Fellowship, MGH Psychiatry (BMED), Harvard Medical School
Certificate Program in Clinical Effectiveness, T.H. Chan Harvard School o ...
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Ayala Ofek, Psy.D. Featured
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with practice locations in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, California and a Clinical Associate Professor at the UCLA Psychology Department. My practice is focused on providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. I treat individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and relationship concerns, among other issues. I am deeply committed to helping people live healthy, rich, lives in ways that are scientifically backed and proven to succeed.
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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 resolv ...
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Patty Von Steen, Ph.D., LCMHC Featured
I am the founder of Von Steen Counseling & Consulting, PC, a telehealth practice serving adult clients in NC. I have over 35 years of experience in providing evidence-based, mental health counseling and 5 years of specialized experience in the delivery of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). I will collaborate with you to develop an individualized plan that is data-driven and addresses the thought patterns, behaviors, and sleep practices that are contributing to your insomnia. I am in-network with BCBS and Aetna plans. I welcome your call. More information can be found at my website: consultdrpatty.com.
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Brenda Logan Featured
As a Counselling Therapist and Registered Nurse with a focus on ADHD, Sleep Problems, and Mindfulness, I offer professional and confidential support tailored to those navigating ADHD (formerly known as ADD), sleep disturbances, and a wide spectrum of personal, relationship, and social challenges.
My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) and CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N), with mindfulness and attachment theory practices. This integrated method is designed to assist individuals, couples, and groups in achieving better sleep, effectively managing ADHD symptoms, enhancing communication, addressing parenting challenges, and overcoming depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, loss, and other life hurdles.
In addition to private p ...
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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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