Poor sleep affects everything — your mood, focus, immune system, and relationships. Our mental health team addresses the psychological roots of sleep problems, including insomnia, nightmares, and sleep anxiety, using evidence-based treatments that create lasting change.
Sleep disorders are among the most underrecognized contributors to mental and physical health struggles. Insomnia, sleep anxiety, nightmares (including PTSD-related night terrors), and irregular sleep patterns can both cause and worsen depression, anxiety, irritability, and cognitive difficulties.
The most effective treatment for chronic insomnia is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) — a structured, short-term program that outperforms sleep medications for long-term outcomes. CBT-I addresses the thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate poor sleep, teaching your brain and body to associate bed with rest again. It works for most people in 6–8 sessions.
Our therapists guide you through sleep restriction, stimulus control, relaxation techniques, and sleep hygiene optimization. You'll develop a personalized sleep plan and learn to dismantle the anxious "I must sleep" thinking that makes insomnia worse.
When sleep disorders are connected to underlying anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other conditions, our integrated team addresses both simultaneously. If short-term medication support is appropriate during treatment, our psychiatrists can discuss options as part of a comprehensive plan.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a structured, short-term program that addresses the thoughts and behaviors perpetuating poor sleep. Unlike medication, CBT-I produces lasting change — and research consistently shows it outperforms sleep aids for long-term outcomes.
Yes — CBT-I is effective even for chronic, long-standing insomnia. It works by resetting the learned associations between your bed and wakefulness, and by addressing the anxiety around sleep that makes insomnia worse over time.
When sleep disorders are connected to anxiety, depression, or PTSD, our integrated team addresses both simultaneously. Treating the underlying condition alongside CBT-I produces the best outcomes. Our therapists and psychiatrists work together to coordinate your care.
Most people see meaningful improvement within 6–8 sessions of CBT-I. The structured nature of the program means you'll have clear tools and strategies to take home after each session — no indefinite commitment required.
Short-term medication can sometimes help during the initial phase of CBT-I treatment. Our psychiatrists can evaluate whether medication support is appropriate for your situation as part of a comprehensive sleep plan.
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