Sleep Treatment (CBT-I)
Sleep treatment is for adolescents and adults who struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful, restorative sleep and want an evidence-based approach to improving their sleep long term.
This work focuses on helping you break the cycle of insomnia, reduce nighttime arousal, and build sustainable sleep habits so that sleep becomes more reliable and less effortful.
What Is Sleep Therapy (CBT-I)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a structured, evidence-based treatment for chronic sleep difficulties. It is considered the gold-standard treatment for insomnia in both adolescents and adults.
Many people I work with experience racing thoughts at night, difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, early morning waking, or waking up feeling unrefreshed. Over time, poor sleep can worsen anxiety, increase irritability or mood swings, and contribute to daytime fatigue and reduced concentration.
In CBT-I, we focus on identifying and changing the thoughts, behaviors, and environmental factors that interfere with sleep. Treatment is collaborative, practical, and paced, with the goal of helping your body and mind relearn how to sleep more naturally.
Sessions are offered in person in Manhattan or virtually throughout New York and Florida. If you are interested in sleep treatment, please reach out to schedule a brief phone consultation.
Is Sleep Therapy the Right Fit?
May Be a Good Fit If You:
Have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early
Experience racing thoughts or anxiety at bedtime
Feel tired, foggy, or unrefreshed despite spending time in bed
Want a structured, evidence-based approach to improving sleep
Are open to making gradual, behavior-based changes
May Not Be the Best Fit If You:
Are seeking medication-only treatment
Need immediate medical evaluation for untreated sleep disorders (e.g., sleep apnea)
Are in acute crisis and need a higher level of care
How Sessions Work
Adolescents and adults
In person (Manhattan) or virtual (New York & Florida)
Typically weekly, time-limited, and goal-oriented
Focus on sleep habits, circadian rhythm, and cognitive strategies
Collaborative, structured, and skills-based
Most clients begin noticing improvements within the first few weeks of treatment.
If you’re ready to work toward more consistent, restorative sleep, I’d be glad to talk with you about whether CBT-I may be a good fit.