After completing her PhD at Yale University and clinical internship at Harvard Medical School's McLean Hospital in 2001, Dr. Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell moved to the Portland area where she is a professor of psychology and a clinical psychologist who provides insomnia treatment to adults. Dr. Detweiler-Bedell’s 25+ years of clinical training and practice have focused on providing clients with care that is carefully tailored to their needs, while being grounded in evidence of what works best. At Sleep Better PDX, you will find the guidance and support necessary to remind your body how to fall asleep and stay asleep naturally. Dr. Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell is a licensed psychologist in Portland who works with adults in Oregon who have ongoing trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting go ...
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Hi, I’m Nathan Becker, a licensed professional counselor based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and insomnia. My approach to insomnia treatment is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, while also honoring the very real ways sleep difficulties often overlap with stress, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and nervous system activation. Whether you are struggling to fall asleep, waking throughout the night, lying awake with racing thoughts, or feeling anxious about sleep itself, I offer a structured and supportive space to help you rebuild your relationship with rest. Together, we will identify the patterns keeping insomnia in place and develop practi ...
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I enjoy supporting individuals with sleep disturbances and insomnia, primarily drawing from CBT for Insomnia, Interpersonal Neurobiology and DBT. My experience also includes working with trauma, anxiety and depression, in cross-cultural and community systems. I strive to be LGBTQ+ affirming and intentional about cultivating a perspective of cultural/racial humility and curiosity. I am a member of the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine. I have completed EMDRIA approved EMDR basic training Levels 1-3 through the Parnell Institute.
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You just want to scream. It’s torture to feel bone-tired in your whole body, but be utterly unable to sleep. You are exhausted, frustrated, and tired. Will this ever end?! There is hope! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the “gold standard” in the treatment of insomnia. CBT-I is an effective treatment for chronic sleep problems. Ready to start waking feeling rested and refreshed? Call me today at (503) 915-4906 to schedule a free 20-minute consultation.
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I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP), with a special focus on the treatment of insomnia. Since completing my doctorate over 10 years ago, my clinical practice has included working with individuals with a broad range of mental health disorders at both the VA and in the community using medication management and psychotherapeutic strategies (ACT and DBT). Throughout my time as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have been struck by the relationship between sleep and mental health, across disorders, and the importance of addressing sleep to improve functioning and overall well-being. This interest led me to focus my practice on the treatment of insomnia, with specialized training in behavioral sleep medicine. In addition to CBT-I, I provide consultation on the effect of medications o ...
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Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor offering telemedicine CBT-I sessions to patients in Oregon and Alaska. She accepts most insurances. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Izakson believes in treating the whole person. Her practice includes general medical care as well as specialized support for women's health, functional mental health and chronic disease. She has added CBT-I to help the many people who struggle with sleep, which is foundational to all health. Dr. Izakson is a alumna of National University of Natural Medicine. She has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through Stanford University and functional psychiatry through PsychiatryRedefined.
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