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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 Psychology team. I also serve as a research clinician and clinical supervisor in the Stanford University CoPsyN Sleep Lab. I have 12 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. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have complex medical and psychiatric histories or who are ...
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I am a psychotherapist in private practice serving the states of California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida. I received insomnia psychotherapy training in CBT-I from the University of Arizona Sleep & Health Research Program and the Center for Deployment Psychology. More broadly, I am a relational and experiential psychotherapist utilizing somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), and internal family systems (IFS). When working in short-term insomnia focused therapy, I occasionally integrate experiential methods, particularly from somatic experiencing. I have worked with clients who have reached out exclusively to do CBT-I, and I have also worked with my existing long-term clients with CBT-I. I accept certain insurance plans in MA and am an OO ...
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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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have been in the mental health field for 11 years and providing psychotherapy for 8 years. I provide individual therapy via Telehealth to adults in California experiencing insomnia, nightmares, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, addictions, and life transitions. I primarily use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) in therapy sessions and have completed training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. CBT-I will help you learn about sleep and address behaviors that perpetuate sleep problems. EMDR can be used to treat the negative memories and beliefs associated with insomnia or ot ...
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Betsy Stade, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and research scientist at Stanford University. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Dr. Stade earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Pennsylvania where she completed training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). She has a small private practice in San Francisco and offers virtual therapy throughout California. Dr. Stade completed her predoctoral residency at the VA Palo Alto, and received advanced postdoctoral training at Stanford University. She also holds a Bachelor's degree from Barnard College of Columbia University. She is the author of numerous academic articles on cognitive and behavioral processes in the mood and anxiety disorders.
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I specialize in therapy for insomnia and other sleep difficulties across the lifespan. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and behavioral sleep medicine in English and Spanish. I work with people who struggle with insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption, sleep anxiety, co-occurring insomnia and sleep apnea, and sleep difficulties related to chronic pain and medical conditions. My practice is LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming. My interest in sleep medicine grew from training and working in medical settings with patients whose lives were shaped by chronic pain, illness, and medical conditions. I saw how disrupted sleep could worsen pain, mood, attention, and daily functioning, and how improving sleep often helped people feel and function better. Sleep is not se ...
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Has sleep been stressful instead of restful? Do you find yourself dreading bedtime or lying awake for hours just waiting and waiting for sleep to come? To top it all off, you're so tired during the days fighting the desire to nap and yet still can't seem to sleep well at night. No matter if these struggles are new or something you've experienced for some time, I've got your back. Using CBT-I, I love helping people achieve consistent, quality rest regardless of what is going on in life. Through this modality, we will work together to unlearn your current sleep habits and hone new skills and strategies to have a truly positive relationship with sleep. In doing this, many people notice benefits in their stress levels, relationships, work life, and so much more. If you're looking for hea ...
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Insomnia often persists even after anxiety or mood symptoms have been successfully treated. CBT-I offers highly effective strategies to help you achieve the restful, quality sleep you desire. As a seasoned therapist, I am delighted to add CBT-I to my well-curated toolbox. Seeing patients' lives improve when they no longer struggle with their sleep is an absolute joy! If falling asleep when you want to or sleeping through the night feels challenging (or even impossible!), please reach out. Together we will make a specific, tailored plan to fit your needs and clear the way for the great nights of sleep you deserve. My experience and education, including supervised training with the Stanford University Sleep Health and Insomnia Program, affords us several treatment options, including longer-t ...
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I am a psychotherapist in private practice serving the states of California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida. I received insomnia psychotherapy training in CBT-I from the University of Arizona Sleep & Health Research Program and the Center for Deployment Psychology. More broadly, I am a relational and experiential psychotherapist utilizing somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), and internal family systems (IFS). When working in short-term insomnia focused therapy, I occasionally integrate experiential methods, particularly from somatic experiencing. I have worked with clients who have reached out exclusively to do CBT-I, and I have also worked with my existing long-term clients with CBT-I. I accept certain insurance plans in MA and am an OO ...
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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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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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Sandra Olkowski is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist offering personalized, collaborative CBT-I treatment in-person in Sacramento and by telehealth throughout California. She specializes in providing compassionate care for individuals and couples struggling with sleep problems, anxiety, and menopause.
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Ben Tabak is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Miami, completed five years of postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychology at UCLA, and was an Associate Professor of Psychology at Southern Methodist University. He is currently the co-owner of Welcome in Psychology Group in Newport Beach, CA and serves as a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at UC Irvine. Dr. Tabak helps adults improve sleep by changing the behaviors and thought patterns that interfere with consistent, restorative rest. He also offers therapy for anxiety, stress, and related concerns that often impact sleep and overall functioning. He commonly works with clients who experience dif ...
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Dr. Joanna Chen is a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and licensed psychologist. She specializes in behavioral treatments of 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 ...
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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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Dr. Donn Posner is the Founder and President of Sleepwell Consultants and has been consulting to organizations and individuals on a wide variety of sleep health issues including insomnia, circadian dysrhythmia, CPAP adherence, and parasomnias. He continues to operate a small clinical practice in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and is a licensed psychologist in California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. He is also currently an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a consulting psychologist, for the Palo Alto VA. He is working on a number of grants exploring the effects of CBT-I in Gulf War Veterans and Veterans with insomnia and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. He is ...
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I am a psychotherapist in private practice serving the states of California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida. I received insomnia psychotherapy training in CBT-I from the University of Arizona Sleep & Health Research Program and the Center for Deployment Psychology. More broadly, I am a relational and experiential psychotherapist utilizing somatic experiencing (SE), accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), and internal family systems (IFS). When working in short-term insomnia focused therapy, I occasionally integrate experiential methods, particularly from somatic experiencing. I have worked with clients who have reached out exclusively to do CBT-I, and I have also worked with my existing long-term clients with CBT-I. I accept certain insurance plans in MA and am an OO ...
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If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help. As a specialist in insomnia, I provide you with a clear understanding of how sleep works, how insomnia develops, and how to finally get past it. Whether you’ve struggled with sleep for 3 weeks or 30+ years, you can sleep well again. I will help you to implement powerful changes to your sleep behaviors, and key shifts in your thinking, to break the pattern of poor sleep, eliminate sleep anxiety, and restore quality sleep. I can help you get off sleep aids (including medications and over the counter remedies) even if you’ve been taking them for years. I have the unique perspective of both a clinical psychologist and former insomnia sufferer, having overcome insomnia 10 years ago with the strategies I tea ...
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