Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends behavioral and psychological treatments as a first-line approach for chronic insomnia in adults. CBT-I is the most well-studied intervention. I integrate CBT-I with ACT informed strategies for insomnia (or ACT-I) to tailor treatment to your unique experience.
CBT-I is a structured, practical treatment that helps reset the patterns that keep insomnia going. Many people get stuck in a cycle of inconsistent sleep timing, spending long stretches awake in bed, and compensating during the day (sleeping in, napping, extra caffeine) that unintentionally keeps the problem going. CBT-I helps you rebuild a steadier sleep rhythm and retrain your brain to associate bed with sleep rather than alertness.
ACT targets the struggle with insomnia—racing thoughts, clock-watching, and pressure to sleep. Rather than getting pulled into “what if” worries, you learn to step back from them so they’re less activating and refocus on sleep-supporting habits.
ACT targets the struggle with insomnia—racing thoughts, clock-watching, and pressure to sleep. Rather than getting pulled into “what if” worries, you learn to step back from them so they’re less activating and refocus on sleep-supporting habits.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that can be especially helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in worry, self-criticism, or avoidance. ACT helps you develop a different relationship with your inner experience so thoughts and feelings don’t have to run the show. Rather than getting pulled into arguments with your mind or waiting to feel better before you act, you learn how to make room for what’s happening inside while still moving forward.
In our work, you’ll learn to step back from anxious or self-critical thoughts, tolerate uncomfortable emotions, and respond intentionally rather than on autopilot. We’ll also clarify what matters most to you, including your values and the kind of person you want to be, so you can take practical, meaningful steps in the direction you want your life to go.