Struggling With Poor Sleep? Try CBT for Insomnia in Arlington, VA
Reading this at 2 a.m.? Maybe you’ve tried melatonin, sleep hygiene tips, calming teas, or even prescription medications. Maybe some of it worked, but only briefly. If you are still lying awake at night as you’re serenaded by NOVA traffic, you are not alone. When sleep doesn’t come, it can affect everything—energy, concentration, and emotional balance. Turn to Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. Therapy and Psych Testing! As a clinical psychologist based in Arlington, Virginia, I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the leading, evidence-based treatment for chronic sleep difficulties. My treatment has helped many clients overcome insomnia and restore healthy sleep without relying on medication.
Here's What You Should Know About CBT-I
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a highly effective treatment for chronic insomnia. Recommended by the American College of Physicians, CBT-I targets the thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors that keep sleep problems going. It’s not a quick fix or a gimmick. CBT-I is a structured, short-term treatment that often works even when insomnia is linked to anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, or stress. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, CBT-I helps you understand and change the patterns that harm your sleep. Treatment typically lasts between five and eight sessions, and the benefits are fast and long-lasting. Most people notice improvements within a few weeks!
How Does CBT for Insomnia Work?
Sessions begin with a comprehensive sleep assessment and result in a customized treatment plan based on your schedule, symptoms, and goals. During our time together, we’ll uncover the cause of your sleep struggles and work toward:
Adjusting bedtime routines and sleep schedules
Reducing racing thoughts and nighttime anxiety
Rebuilding confidence in your ability to sleep
Learning relaxation and mindfulness strategies
Modifying unhelpful beliefs about sleep
These valuable tools and skills, once properly internalized, can help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake feeling more refreshed. If you are tired of being tired, CBT-I offers a proven, medication-free path toward deep, restful sleep.
Better Sleep Starts at Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. Therapy and Psych Testing
You don’t have to struggle through another sleepless night. With CBT for insomnia, you can retrain your mind and body for natural, restorative sleep. Therapy is available in person at my office in Arlington, Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. Therapy and Psych Testing, or via secure telehealth for clients in PSYPACT participating states. This allows individuals across much of the United States to access effective CBT-I treatment from a licensed psychologist. If you don’t live in DC, VA, or MD, we may still be able to work together. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey toward better rest!