Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. Rather than relying on medication, CBT-I helps retrain the brain and body to restore healthy sleep patterns by addressing sleep habits, thoughts about sleep, and behaviors that unintentionally keep insomnia going.

Sleep medications may help in the short term, but they often do not address the underlying patterns that cause insomnia. CBT-I focuses on the root causes of sleep disruption and teaches strategies that help the brain return to natural, restorative sleep. Many people experience lasting improvement without relying on medication.

Boutique sleep therapy combines evidence-based CBT-I with personalized psychotherapy support. In addition to improving sleep patterns, we also explore the stress, life transitions, anxiety, or emotional factors that may be contributing to insomnia. This approach allows treatment to be tailored to your unique circumstances.

Traditional CBT-I programs are often highly structured and focused primarily on sleep behaviors. Boutique sleep therapy still incorporates the core CBT-I strategies but allows space for a more individualized and relational approach. We can address both sleep patterns and the broader life context that may be affecting your ability to rest.

CBT-I is typically a short-term therapy of 6-8 sessions. Many people begin to notice improvements in sleep within the first few weeks as their sleep schedule and patterns begin to reset.

CBT-I can help with many forms of insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night and struggling to fall back asleep, waking too early, and sleep anxiety. It is also helpful for people whose sleep difficulties are connected to stress, burnout, or life transitions.

Research consistently shows CBT-I to be the most effective long-term treatment for insomnia. Many professional sleep organizations recommend CBT-I as the first-line treatment before medication.

CBT-I is highly effective for many people with insomnia, but it may not be the best fit for everyone. This approach may not be appropriate for individuals experiencing active alcohol or substance misuse, untreated psychiatric conditions, or certain untreated sleep disorders such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. If another condition may be contributing to sleep difficulties, I may recommend coordinating with a medical or sleep specialist first.

At this time, I provide CBT-I and sleep therapy for adults only. Sleep challenges in children and adolescents often require different treatment approaches that are tailored to their developmental stage and family context.

Yes. CBT-I works best when clients actively engage with the process between sessions. This often includes keeping a simple sleep diary, practicing specific behavioral strategies, and experimenting with changes to sleep habits. These exercises are an important part of helping the brain and body reset natural sleep patterns.

I am a private-pay provider and do not bill insurance directly. However, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.

There are also apps and telehealth companies that offer CBT-I through insurance. These programs are often highly structured and focused specifically on the CBT-I protocol.

Working with me offers the opportunity for more personalized care. In addition to the evidence-based CBT-I framework, we can expand support to address the stress, life transitions, anxiety, or other factors that may be contributing to sleep difficulties. This allows treatment to be tailored to you as a whole person, not just your sleep patterns.