BSM Specialties: Sleep in Older Adults

I specialize in therapy for insomnia and other sleep difficulties across the lifespan. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and behavioral sleep medicine in English and Spanish. I work with people who struggle with insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption, sleep anxiety, co-occurring insomnia and sleep apnea, and sleep difficulties related to chronic pain and medical conditions. My practice is LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming. My interest in sleep medicine grew from training and working in medical settings with patients whose lives were shaped by chronic pain, illness, and medical conditions. I saw how disrupted sleep could worsen pain, mood, attention, and daily functioning, and how improving sleep often helped people feel and function better. Sleep is not se ...
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A specialist in neuropsychological rehabilitation, Dr Wanping Huang 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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Ashley Miles specializes in sleep medicine and behavioural interventions for insomnia and sleep disorders for teens, adults and older adults. Her expertise encompasses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I), CPAP desensitization, comprehensive sleep education, circadian rhythm optimization, and the integration of sleep technology with evidence-based clinical practice. Ashley welcomes clients with treatment-resistant insomnia, including those who have previously tried CBT-I without achieving their desired results.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have been in the mental health field for 11 years and providing psychotherapy for 8 years. I provide individual therapy via Telehealth to adults in California experiencing insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, addictions, and life transitions. I primarily use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in therapy sessions and have completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. CBT-I will help you learn about sleep and address behaviors that perpetuate sleep problems. EMDR can be used to treat the negative memories and beliefs associated with insomnia or ot ...
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Hi! I'm Dr. Sarah, Stanford-trained holistic sleep specialist and insomnia expert. If you've been having any trouble falling or staying asleep, then you're in the right place. I specialize in the gold standard treatment approach for adults with chronic insomnia, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I is like "sleep training" for adults, teaching you how to sleep soundly without relying on sleeping pills. I offer a truly integrative and compassionate approach to sleep—one that goes beyond quick fixes to address the underlying root cause of your restless nights. CBT-I is a short-term, skills-based treatment and way more effective than general “sleep hygiene” advice. Sleep isn't one-size-fits-all. You deserve a customized plan, tailored to your unique sleep needs and health go ...
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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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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? I help adults who are on their umpteenth night of crappy sleep, heal their natural sleep mechanism and finally get consistent sleep again, usually in just 6-8 weeks. [ Ready to get started right away? Book your first session or ask a question here: https://www.bodymindalliancecc.com/get-in-touch ] Clients often come to me desperate, anxious and tired. They’ve tried lots of other things already so they’re looking for an expert, not a generalist who just knows a little about sleep. They want someone who can take their unique health and sleep challenges into acc ...
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Medical Doctor registered in the UK (GMC) and Ireland (IMC). I provide sleep enhancement services (including CBT-Insomnia) in the UK and France, whether face-to-face (my preference) or via Zoom. My philosophy is to look at the patient as a whole person and working in full collaboration to achieve desired outcomes. I have significant experience in managing sleep concerns and any co-morbidities (mental or physical). These include anxiety, depression, pain, low testosterone, obesity, OSA, restless feet, hypertension... Specifically in terms of pain, I use medications, joint injections, manual therapy and hypnosis. I graduated from Brighton and Sussex Medical School (UK) in 2019. I trained with the Institut Francais de Hypnose and I am a certified Masseur Sportif. I am also a ...
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Dr. Miodownik is a clinical psychologist board certified in Geropsychology whose practice focuses on insomnia, chronic pain, trauma, and adjustment to illness, particularly among older adults. Following his internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center–Zucker Hillside Hospital, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Geropsychology at the Brooklyn VA and trained in CBT-I within the VA system. Dr. Miodownik offers CBT-I tailored to the changes in sleep that often accompany aging, as well as to the needs of individuals managing complex medical conditions. His prior roles in VA primary care, long-term care, and hospice settings involved treating sleep disturbance alongside chronic pain, PTSD, depression, cancer, and other medical illness. He is committed to helping patients restore restfu ...
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Dr. Miller is a Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist, educator, and speaker. She completed her PhD at Kent State University, her medical psychology residency at WVU School of Medicine/ Charleston Area Medical Center, and a clinical health psychology/ specialty medicine fellowship at the Louis Stokes Cleveland DVAMC. She specializes in the non-medication treatment of a wide variety of sleep disorders and she is passionate about helping individuals restore, or perhaps even develop for the first time, a healthy relationship with their sleep. Dr. Miller is based in Ohio where she provides comprehensive behavioral sleep medicine treatments via telehealth to patients in Ohio and all PSYPACT participating states
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Mónica Grey, MS, LCPC, NCC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor and the founder of Grey Wellness, a virtual private practice based in Maryland. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and is currently completing a CBT-I consultation program through Stanford University. Mónica takes a structured, evidence-based approach to helping clients overcome chronic insomnia without medication, addressing the cognitive and behavioral patterns that maintain poor sleep. Beyond insomnia, Mónica works with clients navigating anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress, issues that frequently co-occur with and fuel sleep difficulties. She draws from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Unified Protocol to treat the full clinical picture rather than the sle ...
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I am a clinical psychologist with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I). I draw from both approaches to tailor treatment to your individual needs. ACT-I can be particularly helpful when anxiety, heightened arousal, frustration, or agitation become part of the struggle with sleep. I have a background in clinical psychology and neuropsychology, with experience across hospital, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. I have worked with adults whose sleep difficulties are closely connected to anxiety, medical conditions, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, with a focus on gentle, concrete tools that support better sleep. While insomni ...
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Dr. Miodownik is a clinical psychologist board certified in Geropsychology whose practice focuses on insomnia, chronic pain, trauma, and adjustment to illness, particularly among older adults. Following his internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center–Zucker Hillside Hospital, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Geropsychology at the Brooklyn VA and trained in CBT-I within the VA system. Dr. Miodownik offers CBT-I tailored to the changes in sleep that often accompany aging, as well as to the needs of individuals managing complex medical conditions. His prior roles in VA primary care, long-term care, and hospice settings involved treating sleep disturbance alongside chronic pain, PTSD, depression, cancer, and other medical illness. He is committed to helping patients restore restfu ...
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