Sleep and Insomnia Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) A Natural Path to Restful Sleep

Are you struggling with ongoing sleep problems? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) offers a gentle, medication-free approach to help you rediscover peaceful, restorative sleep.

What is CBT-I?

CBT-I is a proven, non-medication approach for overcoming persistent sleep difficulties. While brief sleep problems (a night or two) might have one cause, ongoing insomnia (lasting more than 4 weeks) is typically maintained by habits and thought patterns that developed in response to those initial sleep troubles. CBT-I specifically targets these maintaining factors to help you make lasting changes for improving your sleep.

Benefits Beyond Better Sleep

When you sleep better, other aspects of your wellbeing improve too! Research shows that CBT-I enhances the effectiveness of anxiety and depression treatments. As your sleep quality improves, you'll likely notice your mood lifting as well.

What to Expect from CBT-I

Your CBT-I journey goes well beyond basic sleep tips and typically includes:

• Education about the many factors affecting your sleep

• Developing sleep-friendly habits and behaviors

• Learning practical techniques to quiet your mind and manage stress

• Creating a personalized sleep schedule tailored just for you

• Identifying and changing behaviors that might be interfering with your sleep

• Using strategic light exposure to help reset your natural sleep-wake rhythm

Building Lasting Skills

One of the beautiful things about CBT-I is that it empowers you with tools to maintain your sleep improvements long-term, even when facing situations that previously triggered insomnia. While everyone's journey is unique, most people see meaningful improvements within 4-12 sessions.

What About Sleep Medications?

There's no need to stop taking sleep medications before starting CBT-I – this is entirely your personal choice and one you will discuss with your prescribing physician. Many people turn to CBT-I because they'd like to reduce their reliance on sleep medications, and CBT-I provides the skills to help make this transition smoother. After completing treatment, many find they can either decrease or completely discontinue their sleep medications.

A Trusted Approach

Clinical research consistently shows that CBT-I creates lasting improvements that often match or exceed those achieved with sleep medications. The American College of Physicians recognizes CBT-I as the recommended first-line treatment for insomnia, before turning to medication.

Ready to take the first step toward naturally better sleep? Contact Elise for a free, 15 minute consultation.