Shari Levine ^Featured

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of insomnia and poor-quality sleep, with training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through the University of Pennsylvania and specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I). I have worked across hospital, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings with adults whose sleep difficulties are closely connected to anxiety, medical conditions, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, with a strong focus on gentle, concrete tools that support better sleep.

I integrate CBT-I with ACT-I to tailor treatment to your unique experience, including how you relate to wakefulness, worry, and the effort to control sleep. Along the way, I also incorporate relaxation strategies and practical sleep hygiene recommendations that are realistic and sustainable.

I have a subspecialty in insomnia related to perimenopause and menopause. Sleep problems are very common during the menopausal transition and can significantly affect energy, mood, work, and relationships; when they persist, they may develop into chronic insomnia. Perimenopause and menopause can bring challenges such as nighttime awakenings, hot flashes, night sweats, and racing thoughts. I use evidence-based psychological treatments to help with menopause-related insomnia and can coordinate care with your primary care physician or menopause specialist when medical treatments, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), are part of your care.

While insomnia deserves treatment in its own right, it occurs within the context of the whole person. In our work together, we make room not only for better sleep, but also for the deeper concerns, anxiety, or low mood that may be contributing to sleeplessness.