Dr. Karin Voelker is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. She learned about sleep from the ground up as a sleep research technician at Stanford University after graduating from college. Therefore, wherever you find yourself with your concerns about sleep, she can walk you through how sleep works and help demystify the messages that so often play into our anxiety about being "good sleepers." She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Sleep & Circadian Health Program in the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, among the largest and most prominent sleep clinics and laboratories in the world. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy, Dr. Voelker utilizes a client-centered, strength-based, integrative approach drawing from evidence-bas ...
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Dr. Kate Kaplan is a nationally-recognized expert in the behavioral treatment of adult and adolescent sleep disorders, including insomnia, hypersomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. She has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy across a variety of settings, including hospitals, community clinics, university medical centers and as part of federally-funded research programs. She is one of a handful of psychologists in the Bay Area who is board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Dr. Kaplan has published widely on sleep treatments and the interplay between sleep and mental health. Dr. Kaplan’s enthusiasm for sleep began at Stanford University where she received her B.A. and M.A., followed by a Ph.D. at the University of California Berkeley and two postdoctoral fellowships at ...
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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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I have extensive training and experience in providing CBT-I to adults and older adults. As a staff psychologist at the Indianapolis VAMC, I completed the VHA's CBT-I certificate program. Additionally, I have trained students and clinicians in CBT-I. I also am trained in CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N). Now in private practice, I remain passionate about helping individuals aged 18 years and older with their sleep.
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I have extensive training and experience in providing CBT-I to adults and older adults. As a staff psychologist at the Indianapolis VAMC, I completed the VHA's CBT-I certificate program. Additionally, I have trained students and clinicians in CBT-I. I also am trained in CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N). Now in private practice, I remain passionate about helping individuals aged 18 years and older with their sleep.
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I have a masters degree (MS) in clinical psychology with an emphasis on health psychology. I worked at the Mayo Clinic for 13 years in their Behavioral Medicine/Health Psychology section of the Dept of Psychiatry and Psychology. While at Mayo, Peter Hauri, PhD was my supervisor and I was therefore informally trained in CBT-I over the many years we worked together before his retirement. I have also attended CBT-I lectures over the past 25 years. I specialize in working with adults who have chronic medical conditions (pain, diabetes, seizures, stroke, gastrointestinal disorders, etc), anxiety disorders, stress and sleep (primarily insomnia and CPAP adherence) and use CBT and Motivational Interviewing approaches to treatment. I have been in private practice since 2011. I am currently 10 ...
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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. 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. 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 Maryland, New York, 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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As a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Johnson specializes in helping older adolescents and adults navigate life’s challenges while cultivating fulfilling and meaningful lives. With a deep commitment to supporting her clients, she works collaboratively to help them uncover new perspectives, live in alignment with their values, and experience joy and gratitude, even amidst chronic health conditions or life-changing injuries. Dr. Johnson believes in approaching therapy with openness, curiosity, and a personalized touch, forging a strong therapeutic alliance with each client. She views every person as a multi-dimensional individual and tailors each treatment plan to address their unique needs. She employs evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Comm ...
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Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist with nearly a decade of experience helping individuals improve their sleep and overall well-being. Dr. Wakayama specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and other sleep-related disorders, with clinical and supervisory experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and Stanford Health Care. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based, personalized care to support restorative sleep and healthier daily functioning.
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Dr. Lindsey Ross-Bailey is a licensed clinical health psychologist with experience helping adults to make changes in their thinking and behavior to improve their health or prevent their health from getting worse. Dr Ross-Bailey is trained in providing individual and group health interventions and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as her primary approaches to treatment. She has expertise in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulties related to sleep/insomnia ( including CBT-i and OSA/CPAP adherence training), quitting nicotine, transitioning between stages of life, coping with or managing a chronic illnesses, seeking to better manage their weight or create new habits for a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Ross-Bailey earned her bachelor’s degree ...
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Thank you so much for your interest in my practice. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 617-731-4837 (voice only). Serving patients in Massachusetts. Conducting all sessions via telehealth. ***************** Lisa Strauss is a licensed psychologist in private practice in the Boston area. She specializes in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of sleep disorders, and subspecializes in the anxious insomniac and disorders of circadian rhythms. She has worked with several thousand sleep patients over the years, often integrating principles gleaned from her other practice: psychotherapy with adults. Her philosophy is that what really matters is what works for someone in all their individuality. Lisa holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, where she attended o ...
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Dr. Lisa Wright is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in health psychology, licensed in California, and is able to see patients via telehealth throughout the state of California or in-person in her office in Orinda, CA. She is passionate about the treatment of sleep problems and in using gold standard treatment, such as CBT for Insomnia that are offers quick, effective, and long-lasting results. Dr. Wright specializes in using evidence-based approaches to help adults with stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, work problems, burnout, and health issues (chronic pain or chronic illness). She is also well versed in CBT, ACT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches and incorporates these modalities throughout treatment as appropriate.
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Hi, my name is Lorraine Irlam. I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor in Vancouver, BC and the founder of Insomnia Help Canada. If struggling to fall asleep, tossing and turning at night, or waking up too early has become your norm, you are not alone. Like you, I felt hopeless and desperate about my inability to sleep. And after a 20-year battle with chronic insomnia, I found a way to reclaim my life. Enter cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (or CBT-I), a practical, drug-free approach backed by decades of research that addresses the causes of your sleep problems. I also find acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and mindful self-compassion (MSC) to be invaluable additions to help people improve their sleep – and their quality of life. There’s nothing more rewarding ...
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As a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), I help individuals overcome chronic sleep difficulties using evidence-based strategies tailored to their unique needs. My approach integrates CBT-I with principles from health psychology, lifestyle management, and behavioral medicine, supporting clients in improving sleep quality, reducing nighttime distress, and enhancing overall well-being. Beyond sleep disorders, my clinical expertise includes treating anxiety, OCD, chronic pain, and stress-related concerns, allowing me to address co-occurring conditions that impact sleep. I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel empowered to make lasting changes. I offer virtual and in-person sessions, and my pract ...
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Mark Thomas, PhD, DBSM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist who is passionate about improving patients' sleep. Dr. Thomas earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his clinical internship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He received specialized behavioral sleep medicine training and experience during his postdoctoral fellowship at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where he addressed a wide range of sleep issues in Veterans. He is the founder of Restore Sleep Health, a telehealth private practice offering evidence-based therapy to adults with sleep disorders. Dr. Thomas’ clinical work is focused on the treatment of sleep issues including insomnia, PAP adherence, ...
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Marla Shapiro is a Developmental and Sports Neuropsychologist, Health Service Psychologist, and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and Sports Neuropsychology Society, with board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Her private practice provides lifespan services that promote brain health and helping individuals to overcome acute or chronic challenges. Clinical services include neuropsychological testing, concussion management, and behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Shapiro also works with schools, sports organizations, and community groups providing general consultation, public and professional education, and program planning. She works with athletes of all ages from pee-wees to pros, consults with testing agencies, and p ...
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My name is Megan Hoch and I am licensed clinical psychologist in California (PSY36007). I have a small private practice that I am launching, and also work for a group practice (Santa Monica Psychology Group) and the UCLA Insomnia Clinic. I specialize in behavioral sleep medicine and provide treatment for insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and nightmare disorder, and I can also provide PAP adherence/desensitization training for individuals who are facing difficulties using their PAP devices. I completed my PhD in clinical psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). I completed my pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral residency at the Sepulveda VA, part of the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. With the VA, I spent much of my training with the Behavioral Sl ...
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