Insomnia is having difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or waking too early. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the first-line of treatment by the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

CBT-I is typically completed in 6-8 weekly sessions (total treatment time = 1.5 to 2 months). An initial evaluation is important to assess for insomnia symptoms and rule out other potential causes of sleep problems. Treatment includes keeping a daily sleep log that you review in session each week, and a personalized sleep plan based on your sleep schedule and areas of sleep difficulty. Goals of CBT-I may include:

• falling asleep more quickly

• staying asleep for longer periods of time

• eliminating early waking

• feeling more refreshed upon waking

• experiencing less sleepiness during the day

• worrying less about sleep and bedtime

• feeling more in control of your sleeping patterns

CBT-I can also be offered in a group therapy setting (5-8 persons per group). Please visit the Group Therapy tab (under Services) for more information about current CBT-I groups being offered.