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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Dr. Sari Chait is a Clinical Psychologist based in MA who provides online therapy throughout MA, NY, FL, and CT. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with additional expertise in health psychology. She has worked with people struggling with insomnia and sleep difficulties for the last 20 years and also often works with people coping with anxiety, fertility and postpartum struggles, adjustment to chronic illness and cancer, depression, and stress management. Dr. Chait works with her clients to develop a toolbox of skills to help them manage their sleep better and any other mood or stress concerns that are impacting their sleep. Before working in private practice, Dr. Chait worked in several medical settings including two VA ...
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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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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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Dr Chris James is the Founder and Clinical Director of ChangeUp Psychology and a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience across NHS services and private practice. He has worked across a broad range of clinical settings, including community mental health teams, hospital services, and a specialist sleep medicine service. He previously ran a NHS behavioural sleep medicine service, providing CBT-I and psychological support for individuals experiencing a broad range of issues relating to living with sleep disorders, including overcoming CPAP-related anxiety issues, learning to live a meaningful life with narcolepsy, and managing nightmares. In 2020 he founded Sleep Athletic, which offers specialist sleep support and training to professional athletes, sports ...
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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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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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Check out my website: Centerforslumber.com I partner with those frustrated with their sleep & desperate for more restful nights. Treatment for insomnia typically only takes 6-8 sessions. Together, we can develop a treatment plan to you get the restorative sleep you need. During which we can also work with your prescriber to get you off of sleep aids. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) & other evidence-based techniques to identify and addressing the root causes of your insomnia. Nightmare treatment typically only takes 4 sessions. I am currently accepting new clients who reside in Texas and Colorado. I accept insurance (you'll get an estimate of your session cost before our appointment) or pay out-of-pocket ($150/session). View my calendar to schedule with an appoin ...
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Dr. Grinberg specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders including insomnia, nightmares, sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Grinberg is a subject matter expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the 'gold standard' treatment for insomnia and is a national consult for the VA national CBT-I roll out program. Dr. Grinberg received his board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine from SBSM in 2021. Dr. Grinberg also has extensive experience in assisting patients in reducing or discontinuing the use of hypnotic sleep medications.
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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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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health (LPC-MH) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) 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 Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. I ...
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Dr. Joanna Chen is a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and licensed psychologist. She specializes in behavioral treatments of insomnia, nightmares, and circadian rhythm misalignments. She offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), using evidence-based strategies to help clients improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime anxiety, and re-establish healthy sleep patterns. She also supports individuals who wish to safely taper off sleep medications through structured behavioral strategies that promote restorative sleep that is sustainable. In addition to her specialty in sleep, Dr. Chen has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders. She integrates trauma-informed ...
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience treating insomnia and sleep disorders. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I) in order to bring about the most restful nighttime experience possible. I also specialize in "CPAP Insomnia" with a focus on increasing CPAP adherence, tolerating the CPAP mask, reducing fragmented sleep and sleep disruption, and managing feelings of Claustrophobia or anxiety. Treatment approaches are tailored to your individual needs and address mental health symptoms such as racing thoughts, worried thoughts, panic attacks, PTSD, trauma, nighttime waking, nightmares, chronic pain, life transition, and life stress. I can be contacted at cognitivebehavioralcouns ...
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Dr. Jessica Klement is a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and behavioral sleep interventions. She works with individuals experiencing chronic insomnia, anxiety-related sleep disturbances, trauma-related sleep difficulties, and sleep challenges related to medical conditions. Her training includes experience in sleep medicine across pediatric and adult populations, with clinical work in hospital-based sleep clinics, biofeedback-assisted relaxation therapy, and health psychology at institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, Children’s Health in Dallas, and the University of Houston. Dr. Klement’s approach is science-backed and client-centered, integrating evidence-based techniques such as CBT-I, biofeed ...
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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 affirms diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, and is trauma-informed. 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 o ...
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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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Andy Berkowski, MD of ReLACS Health is a physician double-board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in Adult Neurology and Sleep Medicine. ReLACS Health is direct specialty care sleep clinic operating via telemedicine to those in or near Arizona, Florida, Michigan, or Ohio, that can provide the full scope of care for sleep conditions including chronic insomnia disorder. By not accepting payment from insurance, Dr. Berkowski is one of the rare handful of sleep physicians who can offer cognitive and behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) himself without having to outsource the treatment to other providers. All patients new to ReLACS Health start with a 90 minute Comprehensive Consultation to establish care and thoroughly assess health and sleep status. ReLACS Health of ...
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Dr. Sarah Lowell is a licensed clinical psychologist in Virginia and New York, with expertise in clinical health psychology services, including evidence-based interventions for insomnia and nightmares. Dr. Lowell offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), and Exposure, Rescripting, and Relaxation Therapy (ERRT) for nightmares, and CPAP Adherence Coaching. She also provides evidence-based interventions for stress-related concerns, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and chronic illnesses, allowing her to address co-occurring conditions that impact sleep. Dr. Lowell has extensive clinical and training experiences across various settings, including primary care, behavioral sleep medicine, outpatient pain rehabilitation, bl ...
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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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