CBT for Insomnia
(CBT-I)In Arlington, Virginia
If you’ve been lying awake night after night, dreading bedtime, waking too early, or dragging yourself through the day exhausted, you’re not alone. Chronic insomnia can affect nearly every part of life, including mood, concentration, energy, relationships, and overall well-being.
How CBT-I helps
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia and is recommended by the American College of Physicians. Rather than relying on temporary fixes, CBT-I helps retrain the brain and body to work with sleep instead of fighting it.
What treatment focuses on
Treatment focuses on the patterns that keep insomnia going, including:
Racing thoughts and nighttime anxiety
Unhelpful sleep habits and routines
Irregular sleep schedules
Frustration, dread, or pressure around sleep
What to expect
CBT-I can be effective even when insomnia occurs alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, stress, or tinnitus. Most people begin noticing improvement within a few weeks, and treatment typically lasts eight to ten sessions.
If you’re tired of being tired, CBT-I offers a practical, evidence-based path toward more restful and restorative sleep.
In-person and teletherapy options
I offer CBT for insomnia in person in Arlington, Virginia, as well as teletherapy for clients in PSYPACT-participating states.
If you’re not located in the DC area, feel free to reach out to see if we can work together.
