Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

Online in Missouri and in over forty states

Sleep impacts every area of our lives.

Sleep can be stressful, anxiety producing, and even frustrating.

You might find that even when you’re exhausted, you still struggle with falling or staying asleep.

If this sounds like your experience, CBT-i may be right for you.

Common sleep problems…

  • Difficulties falling and staying asleep

  • Upsetting dreams and nightmares

  • Waking up too early

  • Stress and anxiety about getting enough sleep

  • Wakefulness (even when excessively tired) when attempting to sleep

  • Difficulty staying awake during the day

  • Constantly changing sleep schedule

CBT-i can help you…

  • Experience restorative sleep without the stress and anxiety

  • Fall and stay asleep

  • Establish a predictable sleep schedule

  • Address common barriers to restful sleep

  • Developing a plan for maintaining healthy sleep practices

FAQs

Who is this treatment for?

CBT-i is effective for individuals with long-term sleep complaints leading to distress and decreased wellbeing.

What does treatment consist of?

CBT-i is a short-term, structured and non-pharmacological treatment that focuses on changing sleep habits and addressing negative thoughts that can contribute to insomnia.

How long does it take?

The treatment protocol typically takes 5-6 sessions.

Why does treatment matter?

Sleep problems can impact every area of our life. Physical and emotional exhaustion can reduce work performance and create problems in attention and concentration. Chronic sleep complaints can also lead to increased irritability and relationship conflicts. Individuals with insomnia are at an increased risk of other mental and physical health problems.

Meet Dr. Fowler

Dr. Fowler successfully completed an in-depth 4-month CBT-i training with consultation at the Department of Veterans Affairs. CBT-i is the foremost treatment protocol for insomnia.