Insomnia

We all have sleepless nights sometime. Things like temporary work stress, jet-lag or too much caffeine can cause a short-term bout of insomnia that will usually resolve itself within a couple of days or weeks. People who suffer from insomnia have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Symptoms include not feeling well rested during the day, sleepiness, irritability, headaches, digestive problems, trouble concentrating and feelings of anxiety about sleep. When someone experiences insomnia more than three nights a week for at least a month, it can be considered chronic. Chronic insomnia can be influenced by a number of different factors such as pain, ongoing stress, depression or anxiety. A mental health professional can help you identity the root causes of your insomnia and help you find ways to improve the quality of your sleep, including behavioral and lifestyle changes.

Local experts in Insomnia

Katherine Chiba, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (cbt-i) is an evidence based, six- to eight-session treatment that quite simply helps people achieve more satisfactory sleep. I have been extensively trained in this modality, and also help patients with CPAP machines increase their tolerance and improve adherence to treatment plans. You can learn the tools to sleep well without medications!

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Heather Ackles (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LCSW

I have many 'tools' in the toolbox to help people experiencing sleep difficulty and recurrent nightmares. I am trained with CBT-I for insomnia and was the Facilitator/Creator of ReScript Nightmare Group - a closed group for those experiencing recurrent traumatic nightmares. I have experience/training with Exposure, Relaxation, & Rescripting Therapy (ERRT).

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Mikaela Rodriguez (she/her)

Psychiatrist

M.D.

I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and I prescribe non-habit forming sleep aids.

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Brittany Neighbours (she/her/hers)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

I work with clients to make adjustments to lifestyle and behaviors that interfere restful sleep. We also explore thoughts and beliefs that impact sleep by increasing anxiety and frustration.

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THRIVE Clinic

Clinical Psychologist

At THRIVE, we believe in the power of sleep and have formed a knowledgeable team of sleep treatment providers who practice gold-standard interventions that improve sleep. In fact, recent guidelines by the American Medical Association designate CBT for Insomnia as the first-line treatment for insomnia. We also treat CPAP difficulties and recurrent nightmares using evidence-based protocols.

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