For more than a decade, I have delivered comprehensive psychiatric care across diverse clinical settings, including inpatient facilities, community-based outpatient programs, and private practice. I am now excited to specialize in CBT-I and to extend this focused expertise to Rapid City, South Dakota and the surrounding areas.
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Ellen Wermter is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and was awarded a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Virginia and her Masters of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University and is a member of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Ellen is a dedicated sleep professional who practices full time, offering both in-person and telehealth options. She provides CBT-i and CBT-H, as well as specialty care for other sleep concerns. In addition to her clinical work, she is a regular contributor to media about the science of sleep and healthy rest.
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I am a Family Nurse Practitioner currently working as a Psychiatric Provider. I have a diverse background including Women's Health, Primary Care and Holistic health care approaches. I am also a retired Navy Reservist. As a medical provider I have a unique perspective on sleeping issues. Along with behavioral health issues, I am able to evaluate whether medications or chronic conditions are contributing to insomnia. Mental disorders such as PTSD, anxiety and depression commonly effect sleep patterns. I believe that sleep is the cornerstone to mental and physical health as well as healthy aging.
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I use evidenced based CBT-I to achieve rapid and lasting benefit for insomnia. I am a Ph.D. prepared board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that combines the clinical expertise of psychiatry while providing the compassionate and holistic approach of a psychiatric nurse. I offer a personalized path to achieve restful nights of sleep and overcome insomnia. My approach is comprehensive, grounded by empathy, and rooted in evidence based science. I will be your guide and support you through gaining control over your insomnia. I’m confident we can restore balance in your busy days and resolve sleepless nights. Be well.
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I am a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Clinical Counsellor serving clients across British Columbia. With 20 years of nursing experience, I bring a strong foundation in health education, behaviour change, and mind–body care to my counselling practice. My CBT-I training included adaptations for individuals experiencing trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and perimenopause/menopause-related sleep disturbances. I’m particularly interested in how emotional patterns and nervous system regulation can affect sleep. I work collaboratively with clients to address unhelpful sleep patterns, reduce cognitive and physiological arousal, and build sustainable habits that support restorative sleep. I welcome adults who are looking for structured, skills-based support for chronic insomnia within a ...
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Lizzy is a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Her practice offers cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) along with integrative psychiatric care. She is able to de-prescribe sleep medications when appropriate and loves helping people find restful sleep after months or even years of struggling with insomnia. Lizzy completed her training in basic CBT-i at the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Washington. Lizzy accepts Premera, Regence, Lifewise, Aetna, and Cigna insurance, as well as most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.
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Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep can be exhausting and discouraging. You may have tried the usual recommendations, only to find that nothing truly works. Night after night, sleep feels unpredictable, and mornings don’t feel restorative. Insomnia is frustrating, but it’s not something you’re stuck with. With the right evidence-based approach tailored to how your mind and body respond, sleep can improve in a meaningful and lasting way. As a Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Madison has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of sleep disorders. Her clinical focus is on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which she considers the gold standard, first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. She is passionate about helping patients improve sleep wi ...
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About Me I'm a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience in primary care, general psychiatry, and women's health. I'm certified in CBT-I and offer online sleep coaching, helping people overcome insomnia through a collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based approach. Whether insomnia is a new problem or you had it for decades, we'll work together to understand what's keeping you awake and gently address the root causes standing in the way of a good night's sleep. Together, we'll focus on: improve your ability to fall asleep faster Improving your sleep efficiency Reduce night time awakenings Reducing the worry and anxiety that builds around bedtime Creating lasting behavioral changes that support deep, restorative rest—not just now, but for year ...
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