BSM Specialties: Insomnia
Anissa Bell Featured
My goal is to help you understand and manage your insomnia so that you can thrive. You are here because you are ready! Let's discuss your goals so we can take proactive steps together towards positive change.
Maintaining mental health requires conscious effort and investment, similar to maintaining physical health. You may be more reluctant to tend to your mental health needs. Treating both the mind and body is an integral part of overall wellbeing, so give yourself permission to take good care of yourself and seek support through therapy.
All sessions are currently online. This means starting therapy right now is very easy and convenient. I invite you to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your goals and find out more about how I can help. I’m excited to connect with you! Ou ...
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Michelle Jonelis Featured
Dr. Michelle Jonelis is the founder and medical director of Lifestyle Sleep, a lifestyle-focused sleep medicine clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. Michelle is board certified in sleep and lifestyle medicine with additional training in behavioral sleep medicine. Her clinical focus is on the non-pharmacologic management of sleep disorders using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, bright light therapy, circadian rhythm optimization, and Lifestyle Medicine.
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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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Michael Bergman Featured
General psychotherapy practice with CBTI specialization.
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Cara Tucker MSc OT Featured
I am a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist having qualified in 2010 with a Masters degree. The focus of my private practice is on improving quality of life and one of the most impactful occupations for this is sleep. I spent nearly 9 years working in the National Health Service with specialism in neurology before moving to work in private practice. I am also trained in Health Coaching and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which I combine with my Occupational Therapy approach to support adults to live a healthy, fulfilled life through sleep and lifestyle interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia.
Sleep is fundamental to health, wellbeing and daytime functioning. Quality sleep is associated with improved mood, cognitive function, physical performance and life s ...
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Annie Miller Featured
Annie Miller, LCSW-C, LICSW, is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice in the Washington, DC area. She is the owner and founder of DC Metro Therapy. Annie specializes in treating sleep disorders, chronic pain, and trauma. She employs a variety of evidence-based techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for chronic pain. Annie received her BA from the University of Pennsylvania and her MSW from the University of Chicago. She holds licensure as a clinical social worker in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
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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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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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Zehavah Handler Featured
I am an integrative psychotherapist and member of the UKCP, BACP (Snr. Accred) and BSS. I also trained at the Royal London Hospital for Integrative Medicine as a CBT-i practitioner, working with people who struggle to sleep.
Aside from my private practice, I worked at an NHS service in London and a low-cost service and volunteered at a mental health charity for adults, and continue to volunteer at a charity for struggling mothers.
I am trained in, and practice, different approaches to individual and couples therapy, based on my client’s needs and wishes. My Masters is in Psychotherapy Studies, and my dissertation focused on treating anxious insomnia. I work with clients from a many different backgrounds, experiences and struggles and adapt my approach based on the individual need. ...
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Andrés Román-Jarrín Featured
Dr. Andrés Román Jarrín is a distinguished psychiatrist and the only therapist in Ecuador specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). His solid training and international experience, which includes Europe and the United States, reflect his commitment to high-quality care and the well-being of his patients.
He graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil and completed a specialization in Adult Psychiatry at the University Clinic of Navarra in Spain, where he also collaborated as a lecturer. His career continued in the United States, where he completed a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, further enriching his therapeutic approach with cutting-edge practices.
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Veronica Yazigi Featured
¿Te sientes agotado durante el día, pero en la noche tu mente se activa y no logras descansar? Ese ciclo de cansancio, desvelo y frustración puede parecer interminable. Si esto refleja tus noches, te entiendo—yo también lo viví. Y sí, hay un camino hacia adelante.
Soy Psicóloga titulada en Chile y actualmente me desempeño como Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) en Estados Unidos, donde resido y ofrezco sesiones virtuales. Tengo formación avanzada en Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual para el Insomnio (CBT-I), incluyendo un programa intensivo y basado en competencias de seis meses en la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Stanford.
Además de mi experiencia clínica, también convivo con apnea del sueño y en el pasado sufrí de insomnio crónico. Conozco de primera mano lo desafiante que ...
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Daniele Levy, PhD, MBA Featured
Dr. Daniele Levy is a Stanford-trained licensed clinical psychologist whose background uniquely combines leading edge training in behavioral sciences with deep expertise coaching and mentoring working professionals in dynamic organizations. Together, these perspectives inform her warm, collaborative, and effective care in adult mental health.
Dr. Levy specializes in providing cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) to adults struggling with an array of emotional and interpersonal concerns including stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, work problems, and relationship difficulties. She employs empirically validated treatments to deliver meaningful symptom reduction through brief interventions. She is a Level 5 Master Clinician and Trainer in TEAM-CBT, an innovative framework for deliv ...
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Caroline Jennings Featured
Dr. Jennings is a clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. She provides short-term, evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for adults, adolescents, and children across California through telehealth.
She works with individuals who struggle to turns off their minds at night, spend too long trying to fall asleep, or find themselves wide awake at odd hours. Some wake up too early, others can't get out of bed in the morning, and many feel sluggish throughout the day. Nightmares and vivid dreams disrupt sleep for some and make them dread going to bed at night. Most have tried hard to solve their sleep problems and may worry that sleeping pills are their only option, or they have found ...
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Dr Zoe Gotts Featured
Daniel Crow Featured
Daniel Crow, LCMHC, LPC, is a therapist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in NC, SC, and TX. He earned his Master’s in Counseling from Wake Forest University and is the owner of Crossroads Counseling, where he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). He provides CBT-I both virtually (to clients in NC, SC, and TX) and in person in Charlotte.
Daniel is currently completing advanced certification in CBT-I through the Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP) at Stanford University, with ongoing supervision as part of his training. He is in-network with Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield, with UnitedHealthcare participation in progress
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Reuben Brody Featured
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. I trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) under Dr. Donn Posner and am currently pursuing the Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) credential. I’m a member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM).
At Brody Wellbeing, PLLC, I treat adults with chronic insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption, nightmare disorder, and CPAP adherence challenges. I also work with patients whose insomnia presents alongside anxiety, depression, or ADHD — and I’m experienced in adapting CBT-I protocols for these comorbid presentations. My approach integrates sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, and sleep hygiene education within a structured but indiv ...
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Wen Pei Lee Featured
Psychiatrist based in Selangor, Malaysia, trained in IPT, IPSRT, EMDR, and CBT-I. Passionate about psychotherapy especially dynamic psychotherapy and holistic mental health care.
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Virginia Lindahl Featured
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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Nicholas Nissen, M.D. Featured
Dr. Nissen is a board certified psychiatrist and Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He started his concierge clinic after seeing patients and families disillusioned with the behavioral healthcare model commonly available: short, infrequent, med-focused visits with minimal impact. Nissen Clinic was created to provide personalized, holistic treatment to create real change.
Dr. Nissen is passionate about the mind-body connection and takes a bio-psycho-social approach with each person, implementing evidence-based biological (e.g., medical, sleep, diet, exercise), psychological (e.g., therapy, exposure, learning) and social (e.g., relationships, career, spiritual) interventions.
Dr. Nissen attended Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School and trained in p ...
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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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