SLEEP THERAPIST IN SAN DIEGO, ONLINE ACROSS CA & MA
Wake up from the nightmare of insomnia.
You’ve tried so many things to fix your sleep—self-help books, sleeping pills, supplements—but nothing seems to stick.
It’s always disappointing when you find something that works for a little while, but then fall back into the same sleepless nights and groggy mornings over time. It feels like you're stuck in a cycle where no matter what you do, you can't break free from your sleep issues.
Despite how much effort you put into setting alarms and planning your morning routine, you still end up running late or missing appointments altogether because of your inability to get a good night’s rest. This constant battle with your schedule is exhausting, and makes life feel like an endless game of catch-up. Keeping up with responsibilities is a herculean task when it feels like your sleep patterns are constantly working against you, and you often feel defeated, like sleep (or lack thereof) controls you, instead of the other way around.
Maybe you’ve been…
Waking up multiple times throughout the night or earlier than you want to
Skipping seeing friends or going out because you’re trying to maintain a sleep schedule
Falling asleep during the day (sometimes intentionally, sometimes not)
Having severe anxiety about your ability to fall and stay asleep, and your ability to function the next day
Going to bed earlier and earlier so you can make up for lost sleep
Together, we’ll work to understand the root of your sleep issues and navigate the path to quality rest.
My approach
Helping you catch more zzz’s & wake up energized.
When we begin working together, we'll start with a thorough look at your sleep patterns and habits. We’ll talk about how long you've been struggling with sleep, your sleep environment, and any routines that might impact your rest. We'll also talk about whether you're a night owl or an early bird and explore your thoughts and beliefs about sleep. With this information, we'll set realistic, personalized sleep goals, and establish a consistent wake-up time to help regulate your body's internal clock. You'll also keep a sleep diary to track your sleep patterns, which will be key in understanding and improving your sleep.
In our follow-up sessions, we'll use the information from your sleep diary to tackle specific issues. We'll make behavioral adjustments, like getting out of bed if you're awake for too long, so that your brain stops associating your bed with being awake. We’ll also challenge any negative thoughts you have about sleep and find new perspectives.
Managing worry is also crucial, so we'll work on learning tools and practices to help you handle any nighttime anxiety you experience. As you start to see improvements in your sleep quality, we'll review your progress and discuss whether you're ready to maintain these changes on your own.
What is CBT-I?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a structured approach that helps you understand and change the thoughts and behaviors that affect your sleep. It’s considered the gold standard method for treating insomnia. By combining practical strategies to improve your sleep habits with techniques to manage the worries that keep you awake, this method considers the biological, circumstantial, and psychological elements that may be impacting you. Through the work we’ll do together using this method, you’ll gain the tools to confidently and effectively manage insomnia in the future.
Specialized therapy for insomnia can help you…
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Understand the mechanics of sleep and why you might be struggling with it.
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Have a plan in place for when your sleep is interrupted.
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Create structure that aligns with your body’s needs and your lifestyle.
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Gather information and get to the root of your sleep issues so you can overcome them.
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Recognize when your energy is depleted, even if you don’t feel like sleeping.
Contact me
Get in touch.
Take the first step toward creating the life you truly want. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with me. I’ll answer your questions, and you can decide if I’m the right therapist for you.
Not being able to sleep sucks.
Let’s start paving the way to sweet dreams & a fuller life.
let’s get started
Sleep Therapy FAQ
FAQs
Have questions about how sleep therapy works? Here are some answers. If you don’t see what you’re wondering about, please reach out.
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Sleep therapy helps you address thoughts, habits, and stress that disrupt sleep. I use CBT-I to help you sleep more easily and reliably without relying on medication.
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CBT-I is an evidence-based approach that helps you change the thoughts and behaviors keeping you awake. It’s structured, practical, and proven to improve sleep.
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Adults who struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, wake too early, or have sleep issues related to stress, anxiety, or trauma.
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Not at all. We can discuss your goals, and if you want to reduce medication, we’ll coordinate with your doctor when you’re ready.
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Most people see improvement in 4–8 sessions. We’ll create a plan that fits your needs.
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No. Sleep hygiene can help, but CBT-I goes deeper to address the patterns and stress responses that keep you stuck.
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I’m a private-pay provider. Sessions are $200.
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No referral is needed. You can contact me directly to schedule a free consultation.
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Yes. With your permission, I’m happy to collaborate with your other providers to support your care.
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Sleep is often tied to anxiety or past experiences. I use a trauma-informed, compassionate approach so you feel safe exploring these connections if you choose.