I specialize in evidence-informed, mind-body therapy for sleep difficulties across the lifespan. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and behavioral sleep medicine for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, in English and Spanish. My interest in sleep medicine grew from training and working in medical settings with patients whose lives were shaped by chronic pain, illness, and neurological conditions. Again and again, I saw how disrupted sleep amplified suffering by worsening pain, mood, attention, and daily functioning, and how restoring sleep often became a turning point in healing. Sleep is not separate from health. It is foundational to it. I completed my doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Profe ...
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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 know firsthand the devastating effects insomnia can have on mood, well-being, and your most important relationships. My goal is to help you achieve restorative sleep and to develop confidence in your ability to get the rest you need. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering CBT-I sessions in- person from my San Francisco office in Pacific Heights. I also provide teletherapy sessions online with clients residing in the state of California. CBT-I treatment is six to ten sessions. I am happy to collaborate with your medical providers if you are working to reduce or eliminate your use of prescription sleep medications or have other ongoing physical health concerns. Together we will find and reframe the habitual behaviors and patterns of thinking that contribute ...
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering counseling support in California online. With over 12 years of experience, I offer a blended, yet present-focused approach to healing and well-being. I am a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and have been professionally trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, insomnia, couples, alcoholism/addiction, parents with neurodivergent children, and adults diagnosed with ADHD later in life. I currently offer virtual therapy sessions in the state of California. I am happy to provide a free, 15-minute ph ...
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Dr. Joanna Chen is a licensed psychologist specializing in behavioral treatments for 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 and mindfulness-based approaches to address factors underly ...
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Dr. Karin Voelker is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. She learned about sleep from the ground up as a sleep research technician at Stanford University after graduating from college. Therefore, wherever you find yourself with your concerns about sleep, she can walk you through how sleep works and help demystify the messages that so often play into our anxiety about being "good sleepers." She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Sleep & Circadian Health Program in the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, among the largest and most prominent sleep clinics and laboratories in the world. Along with bringing a multicultural perspective to therapy, Dr. Voelker utilizes a client-centered, strength-based, integrative approach drawing from evidence-bas ...
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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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Kristen Howerton is a seasoned therapist with 20 years of experience in private practice, specializing in treating insomnia through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Drawing from her extensive background in therapy, she employs evidence-based techniques to address the underlying causes of sleep disturbances. With compassionate and personalized care, she guides clients in developing effective strategies to improve sleep quality and restore overall well-being. In addition to CBT-I Kristen also uses mindfulness-based interventions, acceptance and commitment therapy and traditional CBT to reduce general anxiety that might be contributing to insomnia, as well as psychodrama to address trauma that can also hinder sleep. Kristen has a compassionate but direct approach to therapy. ...
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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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Dr. Lisa Wright is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in health psychology, licensed in California, and is able to see patients via telehealth throughout the state of California or in-person in her office in Orinda, CA. She is passionate about the treatment of sleep problems and in using gold standard treatment, such as CBT for Insomnia that are offers quick, effective, and long-lasting results. Dr. Wright specializes in using evidence-based approaches to help adults with stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, work problems, burnout, and health issues (chronic pain or chronic illness). She is also well versed in CBT, ACT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches and incorporates these modalities throughout treatment as appropriate.
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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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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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As a neurologist, Dr. Meredith Broderick offers a spectrum of services that bridge allopathic sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine including; home sleep apnea testing, actigraphy, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and sleep wellness plans.
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* 13 years providing CBT-I * 27 years specialist for the treatment of Anxiety and Depression. * Stanford University CBTi competency certified * Insomnia, Nightmares, CPAP adherence * Telemedicine. * Out-of-network benefits
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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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I'm Dr. Michelle Lyons and I treat insomnia and co-occurring anxiety in adults throughout CA and FL. It feels like your nights have become a battlefield where the harder you fight for rest, the further away it slips. You’re likely exhausted from laying awake for no good reason, watching the clock tick through the odd hours while tossing and turning in frustration. Whether it’s the disruption of repeated nightmares or the constant, nagging worry about whether you’ll get “enough” sleep to function, insomnia has a way of shrinking your world. You’ve likely tried everything, advice from doctors, suggestions from family, and every "trick" the internet has to offer, yet you still wake up feeling fatigued, with your mind stuck in a loop of thinking about sleep when you’d rather be thinking about ...
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I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in providing compassionate and effective evidence-based treatment for insomnia. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), an extremely effective, time-limited treatment that does not involve the use of medication. Often, people find that their sleep significantly improves within 6 sessions of treatment. I also specialize in treating anxiety, trauma, and mood difficulties. I view therapy as a true partnership where I aid individuals in identifying challenges, solutions, as well as key areas of strength. I believe deeply in the resilience of the human spirit and I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients build practical skills and tools to become aware of, and move away from, unhelpful thoughts, behavio ...
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I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, serving as a member of the Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP) and the Sports Medicine team. I also serve as a research clinician and clinical supervisor in the Stanford University CoPsyN Sleep Lab. I have 11 years of experience providing CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard for chronic insomnia, and am credentialed by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. My approach is client-centered, meaning treatment is tailored to your specific needs and life circumstances, rather than strict adherence to a treatment manual or protocol. We will work collaboratively to come up with a treatment plan that is personalized to your specific sleep goals. I p ...
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