If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help. As a specialist in insomnia, I provide you with a clear understanding of how sleep works, how insomnia develops, and how to finally get past it. Whether you’ve struggled with sleep for 3 weeks or 30+ years, you can sleep well again. I will help you to implement powerful changes to your sleep behaviors, and key shifts in your thinking, to break the pattern of poor sleep, eliminate sleep anxiety, and restore quality sleep. I can help you get off sleep aids (including medications and over the counter remedies) even if you’ve been taking them for years. I have the unique perspective of both a clinical psychologist and former insomnia sufferer, having overcome insomnia 10 years ago with the strategies I tea ...
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When you’re struggling with insomnia, it can affect your mood, concentration, energy, relationships, work, and overall quality of life. And the worry about not sleeping can sometimes make sleep even harder. I work with people to understand what is getting in the way of better sleep and develop practical strategies that fit their individual needs. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you feel more confident and in control of your sleep. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These evidence-based approaches can help address both the habits and thought patterns that keep insomnia going, while reducing the frustration and anxiety that can develop around sleep. I also wor ...
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Dr. Elaine Hess is a clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology, licensed in Texas and PSYPACT certified and is able to see patients virtually and in-person at her office in Houston, TX. She is passionate about behavioral sleep treatment due to her own struggles with insomnia, and specifically uses CBT-I. She's also verse in the evidence-based therapies of CBT, ACT and mindfulness-based approaches. Dr. Hess received her PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, completed an internship at Denver Health and a post-doc at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System with emphases in palliative care, rehab psych and behavioral sleep treatment. For additional information, please refer to the practice website at www.houstonhealthpsychology.com
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Dr. Donewar is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults with sleep difficulties. She provides in-person services in Chapel Hill, NC, and telehealth services throughout North Carolina and to patients in PsyPact participating states.
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Katie Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of insomnia and anxiety related sleep problems with the use of CBT-I. In addition, she specializes in treating anxiety including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder and panic attacks, nightmares, health anxiety, traumatic experiences, or those who struggle with chronic stress, overthinking, and perfectionism. Treatment is tailored to each client's individual needs and Katie blends a variety of evidenced-based practices including CBT-I, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. She is compassionate and practical while she helps her clients create meaningful change. CBT-I is offered as a stand alone treatment or in conjunction with ad ...
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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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Are you finding it impossible to turn off a racing mind at night after high-stakes days? As a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and anxiety, panic, and fear-based difficulties, I treat high-achieving professionals—including executives, elite athletes, medical specialists, military special operations, attorneys, and creative leaders in music, acting, and social media—to restore deep, reliable sleep. When demanding careers and constant hyperarousal make winding down feel out of reach, standard sleep hygiene advice rarely works. If you are also experiencing panic attacks or significant anxiety during the day or night, we can seamlessly integrate evidence-based approaches to reduce and eliminate panic alongside our work on your sleep. I off ...
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Behavioral Sleep Specialist with over 2 decades of clinical experience in the differential diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and related conditions.
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Dr. Jessica Payne-Murphy is Director of the Insomnia and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic in the University of Florida's Department of Clinical and Health Psychology. Before joining the faculty team in 2016, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship and internship in clinical health psychology at the University of Florida. She received her doctorate in clinical health psychology at the University of Colorado Denver and her bachelor’s degree from Smith College. Her prior work includes neuropsychological assessment for older adults with mild cognitive impairment/dementias and working with patients with chronic pain, mood and somatization disorders.
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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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We all know that sleep is absolutely imperative for overall well being. When you are not sleeping well, it is normal to struggle in other areas of your life. As a clinical health psychologist, I have a decade of experience helping you get the rest you deserve. I work with all people struggling with their sleep and have expertise in dealing with people struggling with other health issues too! Whether you are pregnant, struggling with pain, or dealing with a health diagnosis , you deserve to feel well rested and rejuvenated. Let's quiet your mind and get you back to sleep!
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I help adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, powerless, or unsure where to begin with therapy. As a licensed clinical psychologist, my approach is warm and grounded in evidence-based care. I specialize in sleep, trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and chronic pain. We’ll work together to find an approach that feels both effective and manageable for you. I am trauma-informed, kink- and poly-aware, and gender-affirming. I was trained and certified in bCBT-I at the New Jersey VA Healthcare Center. Our work may draw from CBT, DBT, and ACT, as well as trauma-focused therapies such as CPT and PE. We may also incorporate exposure-based strategies, like ERP, or tools to improve sleep, like CBT-I. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing and develop practical strategies y ...
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Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor offering telemedicine CBT-I sessions to patients in Alaska, Oregon and Connecticut. As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Izakson believes in treating the whole person. Her practice includes general medical primary 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, and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through Stanford University's Sleep Health and Insomnia Program. In Alaska she accepts most insurance.
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If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help. I'm licensed in California and Florida, and have a PSYPACT license, allowing me to work with clients who live in most other U.S. states. As a specialist in insomnia, I provide you with a clear understanding of how sleep works, how insomnia develops, and how to finally get past it. Whether you’ve struggled with sleep for 3 weeks or 30+ years, you can sleep well again. I will help you to implement powerful changes to your sleep behaviors, and key shifts in your thinking, to break the pattern of poor sleep, eliminate sleep anxiety, and restore quality sleep. I can help you get off sleep aids (including medications and over the counter remedies) even if you’ve been taking them for years. I have the uni ...
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I am a retired firefighter/paramedic, who has extensive experience working with first responders as a certified recovery coach, recovery specialist, peer support specialist, and CBT-I clinician. I am also a Master Instructor for the International Association of Fire Fighters and have presented multiple times on firefighter sleep deprivation and how to get better sleep s as a first responder. While I am not limited to working only with first responders, I do enjoy coaching first responders and their families. I bring a level cultural competence and lived experience to the relationship that other clinicians may not possess.
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I am a psychotherapist in private practice serving the states of California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida. I received insomnia psychotherapy training in CBT-I from the University of Arizona Sleep & Health Research Program and the Center for Deployment Psychology. More broadly, I am a relational and experiential psychotherapist utilizing somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), and internal family systems (IFS). When working in short-term insomnia focused therapy, I occasionally integrate experiential methods, particularly from somatic experiencing. I have worked with clients who have reached out exclusively to do CBT-I, and I have also worked with my existing long-term clients with CBT-I. I accept certain insurance plans in MA and am an OO ...
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Jenae is passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being and regain hope. She believes the physical, mental, and spiritual bodies are intrinsically connected and incorporates mind/body techniques to treat the whole person. Jenae’s work has been informed by her training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Board Certification in Biofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Combining these practices, she is particularly interested in helping clients significantly improve sleep. By exploring beliefs and nervous system dysregulation that may be hindering sleep, she assists clients in gaining incredible benefits in not only sleep performance but also decreased anxiety, improved mood, and increase ...
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Behavioral sleep medicine and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with emphasis on midlife and older adults
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Struggling with insomnia can leave you feeling drained, frustrated, and stuck in a cycle of sleepless nights and exhausting days. If you’re ready for a change, effective help is available. At Catalyst Psychology, I offer expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)—the gold standard for insomnia treatment—through a structured, personalized process designed to get you real results. This evidence-based approach helps you rebuild healthy sleep habits, calm racing thoughts, and finally get the deep, restorative sleep you need to feel like yourself again. Most clients experience meaningful improvements within just 7–10 sessions, including falling asleep faster, waking up less during the night, and feeling more energized and focused during the day. We’ll work together to create ...
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