BSM Specialties: Insomnia
I take an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing a client-centered, humanistic lens and evidence-based treatment models, tailored to each client, including CBT-I. I became interested in CBT-I when my doctor recommended it to me, and I am a true believer!
I am a graduate of the Columbia School of Social Work, and experienced in Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, Trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (both CBT and CBT-I), Strengths-Based, and Complicated Grief Therapy, as well as Motivational Interviewing and relaxation and mindfulness techniques. I work with clients with a wide range of mental health needs and concerns, ages 28 and older.
I believe I am known for my empathy, warmth, and down-to-earth manner. My clients often note that I “get” them early on. I like to work colla ...
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist (OK #969), Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and professor of psychology. I specialize in treating sleep problems (nightmares, insomnia), posttraumatic stress disorder, and other consequences of traumatic experiences and major life stressors in adults.
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I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2007 and have over 20 years of counseling experience. I specialize in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and have completed intensive training and certification from leading experts Dr. Carney and Dr. Danforth. I continue to attend trainings and read research on the topics of insomnia and CBT-I to keep myself up to date with the best information to incorporate into my practice.
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I provide therapeutic sleep disorder coaching in a safe, supportive, and validating environment. I work together with my clients to assist them in making sustainable behavioral lifestyle changes to overcome their sleep concerns. I offer in-office and online video appointments.
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Master of Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota & North Dakota. (LPCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Board approved Clinical Supervisor in Minnesota & North Dakota
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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 d ...
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Dr. Dardeen spent her undergraduate and early graduate years working as an EMT for various paramedic services in Indiana and completed her first several years as a psychologist in the VA Healthcare system working with veterans returning from OEF/OIF/OND missions. She is uniquely placed to assist our first responders with resolving stressors and symptoms that result from their demanding work environments. She also serves as the clinical director for an embedded peer support team within the Crawfordsville Police Department, a state-wide peer support team for IU Lifeline, and a local 501c3 peer support team-6th Alarm Peer Support. Dr. Dardeen is trained in two evidence-based treatments for trauma: CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) and EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). ...
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I have delivered CBT-I to adolescent, adult and elderly clients for 30 years as well as training in CBT-I to clinical and counselling psychology trainees for more than the past decade. I look forward to providing CBT-I support to you with my credentials as follows:
• Doctoral training accredited by American Psychological Association (APA).
• Psychosomatic Specialist, International College of Psychosomatic Medicine (Europe).
• Fellow, British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Fellow, Singapore Psychological Society (SPS).
• Fellow, Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (US).
• Senior Practitioner, Register of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy (BPS).
• Distinguished Psychologist Award for Contributions to Psychology and Psychotherapy (2025) from APA (Divisi ...
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Dr. Kristen Faye Burda is a Board-certified sleep psychologist who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares. Sleep-focused therapy can improve sleep quality, boost daytime alertness, and enhance overall health. Dr. Burda practices behavioral sleep medicine, using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to provide relief for those navigating sleep disorders. Dr. Burda also treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as it impacts sleep, using cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to address sleep-interfering symptoms such as hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts. Dr. Burda collaborates with each client to use ...
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist and behavioral medicine researcher in health behaviors and health equity. For the past 15 years, I have been treating and learning from diverse people coping with insomnia. I have worked extensively with people with insomnia with cancer, and, more recently, in new parents. I have specialty training in CBT-I and Psycho-Oncology from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and conduct research, consulting, and training in health psychology in my role as Associate Professor at Rutgers University. I supervise students doing behavioral sleep treatment in my training clinic here https://gsapp.rutgers.edu/centers-clinics/center-psychological-services-cps/health-psychology-clinic and see clients through a small private practice here: https://www.psychologytoday ...
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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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Dr. Lauren Brenner is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the field of trauma and stressor-related disorders. She received her BS from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and MS and PhD in Clinical Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. Dr. Brenner conducted clinical training at the University of Chicago, Edward J Hines VAMC, James Lovell Federal Health Care Center, and an intensive DBT program. She completed her predoctoral internship at VA Boston Healthcare System, with a focus in cooccurring substance use and traumatic stress disorders, with additional training in General Mental Health and Urgent Care. Dr. Brenner attained fellowship training at the Home Base Program, where she now serves as a staff psychologist and Clin ...
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