Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Boston, MA
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Lisa Corcoran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02124 (Online Only)
I work with adults with concerns related to anxiety/stress/panic, depression/low self-esteem and relationship issues. Diagnosed with ADHD or think you might have it? Is worry and stress interfering with your ability to work, have meaningful relationships, or carry out daily routines? How is your sleep these days? Not good? That needs to be addressed! Sleep is so important to mental health. Clients will gain new skills to better manage and regulate emotions, cope with stress and build the capacity to bounce back from adversity.
I work with adults with concerns related to anxiety/stress/panic, depression/low self-esteem and relationship issues. Diagnosed with ADHD or think you might have it? Is worry and stress interfering with your ability to work, have meaningful relationships, or carry out daily routines? How is your sleep these days? Not good? That needs to be addressed! Sleep is so important to mental health. Clients will gain new skills to better manage and regulate emotions, cope with stress and build the capacity to bounce back from adversity.
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You can reclaim your life from anxiety, stress, and medical concerns. You can live a more vibrant and healthy life, and I can walk with you every step of the way through your major struggles and everyday experiences. I will support you in taking action to improve what you can control and navigate what you can’t with deep compassion. You do not have to face these problems alone. Together we will explore the approaches and tools to help you define and move towards a life filled with what matters most to you. My additional subspecialties include: cancer, insomnia, and working with caregivers of those facing medical illness.
You can reclaim your life from anxiety, stress, and medical concerns. You can live a more vibrant and healthy life, and I can walk with you every step of the way through your major struggles and everyday experiences. I will support you in taking action to improve what you can control and navigate what you can’t with deep compassion. You do not have to face these problems alone. Together we will explore the approaches and tools to help you define and move towards a life filled with what matters most to you. My additional subspecialties include: cancer, insomnia, and working with caregivers of those facing medical illness.
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Julie Stern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
While I pull from many approaches in my work, I especially enjoy utilizing skills-based therapies like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Through my own lived experience, I can deeply resonate with the realities my Millennial and Gen Z clients face. Dating, social media, politics, finances, and demands from school or work can be so daunting. My main priority as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental, engaging, and approachable environment where you feel empowered to navigate these challenges together. Just having one of those days where you need to vent about your mom, partner, or roommate? There’s plenty of space for that too.
While I pull from many approaches in my work, I especially enjoy utilizing skills-based therapies like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Through my own lived experience, I can deeply resonate with the realities my Millennial and Gen Z clients face. Dating, social media, politics, finances, and demands from school or work can be so daunting. My main priority as a therapist is to create a non-judgmental, engaging, and approachable environment where you feel empowered to navigate these challenges together. Just having one of those days where you need to vent about your mom, partner, or roommate? There’s plenty of space for that too.
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I help clients, like yourself, get to the root cause of their sleep issues so that we can help you achieve better quality and quantity of sleep.
Does your mind immediately start racing when your head hits the pillow at night? Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and being unable to get back to sleep? It's pretty miserable, isn't it? A lack of sleep can impact not only our physical health but our emotions as well. There are ways we can improve this and I'm passionate about helping you figure out how.
I help clients, like yourself, get to the root cause of their sleep issues so that we can help you achieve better quality and quantity of sleep.
Does your mind immediately start racing when your head hits the pillow at night? Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and being unable to get back to sleep? It's pretty miserable, isn't it? A lack of sleep can impact not only our physical health but our emotions as well. There are ways we can improve this and I'm passionate about helping you figure out how.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT-I, is the first line of treatment for insomnia, according to the American College of Physicians, even before medication.
I am passionate about helping people improve their well-being and regain a sense of hope! I specialize in nervous system regulation, anxiety, and sleep issues. I am Board-Certified in Biofeedback (BCB) and have seen firsthand how utilizing techniques to balance the nervous system improves physical and emotional health. I utilize biofeedback to train heart rate variability (HRV), which aids in regulating nervous system functioning, decreasing anxiety, enhancing emotional regulation, and improving stress management.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT-I, is the first line of treatment for insomnia, according to the American College of Physicians, even before medication.
I am passionate about helping people improve their well-being and regain a sense of hope! I specialize in nervous system regulation, anxiety, and sleep issues. I am Board-Certified in Biofeedback (BCB) and have seen firsthand how utilizing techniques to balance the nervous system improves physical and emotional health. I utilize biofeedback to train heart rate variability (HRV), which aids in regulating nervous system functioning, decreasing anxiety, enhancing emotional regulation, and improving stress management.
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Chronic stress, burnout, insomnia, anxiety, or depression – they can feel like unwelcome guests, wreaking havoc on your performance, relationships, and well-being. As a busy professional in a high-pressure industry, you know the struggle all too well. But remember, even high-octane engines need tune-ups, and that's where I come in. I'm a clinical health psychologist who specializes in helping high-achieving professionals like you tackle stress, burnout, insomnia, anxiety, and depression while enhancing your overall well-being. I tailor evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT to your unique needs to help ensure optimal results.
Chronic stress, burnout, insomnia, anxiety, or depression – they can feel like unwelcome guests, wreaking havoc on your performance, relationships, and well-being. As a busy professional in a high-pressure industry, you know the struggle all too well. But remember, even high-octane engines need tune-ups, and that's where I come in. I'm a clinical health psychologist who specializes in helping high-achieving professionals like you tackle stress, burnout, insomnia, anxiety, and depression while enhancing your overall well-being. I tailor evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT to your unique needs to help ensure optimal results.
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Would you like to see you or a child or parent of yours improve their sleep, memory, mood, interaction with others and academic or job performance? Are you interested in reducing high blood pressure, migraines and other stress related conditions? Does improving your relationship to self and others interest you?
Would you like to see you or a child or parent of yours improve their sleep, memory, mood, interaction with others and academic or job performance? Are you interested in reducing high blood pressure, migraines and other stress related conditions? Does improving your relationship to self and others interest you?
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Hello, and thank you for stopping by to learn how I can be of service to you. I'm a formally trained health psychologist with expertise in the areas of creating and living a healthy life-style, work-life balance, stress management, depression, anxiety, and with specializations in chronic insomnia, and living with chronic illness. I collaborate with individuals interested in taking an active role in creating a life of meaning and fulfillment--of greater vitality. Treatment is focused, values-based, and goal oriented--as well as being frequently brief. Additionally, I also assist individuals in more fully developing their potential.
Hello, and thank you for stopping by to learn how I can be of service to you. I'm a formally trained health psychologist with expertise in the areas of creating and living a healthy life-style, work-life balance, stress management, depression, anxiety, and with specializations in chronic insomnia, and living with chronic illness. I collaborate with individuals interested in taking an active role in creating a life of meaning and fulfillment--of greater vitality. Treatment is focused, values-based, and goal oriented--as well as being frequently brief. Additionally, I also assist individuals in more fully developing their potential.
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I'm here to support you through a variety of concerns such as chronic stress, insomnia, anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal distress, and adjustment to chronic health difficulties.
Starting therapy can be difficult. It is not easy to share your vulnerabilities in general, let alone with a completely new person! My hope as a provider is to create a space where you can feel empowered to make desired changes while being met with compassion and validation. I offer in-person therapy for adults in Northern VA and online therapy in VA, MA, and all PSYPACT states (see psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap for details on PSYPACT states). My approach to treatment is collaborative. It is my goal to provide you with treatment that is both evidence-based and individualized so that you feel treatment is meeting your specific needs.
I'm here to support you through a variety of concerns such as chronic stress, insomnia, anxiety, life transitions, interpersonal distress, and adjustment to chronic health difficulties.
Starting therapy can be difficult. It is not easy to share your vulnerabilities in general, let alone with a completely new person! My hope as a provider is to create a space where you can feel empowered to make desired changes while being met with compassion and validation. I offer in-person therapy for adults in Northern VA and online therapy in VA, MA, and all PSYPACT states (see psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap for details on PSYPACT states). My approach to treatment is collaborative. It is my goal to provide you with treatment that is both evidence-based and individualized so that you feel treatment is meeting your specific needs.
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Are you struggling from sleepless nights and feel like you have "tried everything"? If you are tired of feeling tired and want to improve your sleep, I can help. Imagine what it would feel like to wake up in the morning and feel rested, refreshed, and ready to take on your day. This is possible without the use of prescription or over-the-counter medications. Even if you have trouble shutting your mind off at night, or are coping with anxiety or depression, we can work together to significantly improve your sleep at night. With better sleep comes the strength to tackle your biggest challenges.
Are you struggling from sleepless nights and feel like you have "tried everything"? If you are tired of feeling tired and want to improve your sleep, I can help. Imagine what it would feel like to wake up in the morning and feel rested, refreshed, and ready to take on your day. This is possible without the use of prescription or over-the-counter medications. Even if you have trouble shutting your mind off at night, or are coping with anxiety or depression, we can work together to significantly improve your sleep at night. With better sleep comes the strength to tackle your biggest challenges.
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Kristy Sporrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02199 (Online Only)
I work with young adults and adults, offering sessions through telehealth. I specialize in treating chronic insomnia through CBT-I, which is a short, structured, and evidence-based treatment for insomnia. Perhaps you have been trying to work through this on your own or hoping it would just resolve itself, but you have reached a point where you would like some extra support. I'm always honored when a client chooses me as that extra support, and I take the responsibility very seriously.
I work with young adults and adults, offering sessions through telehealth. I specialize in treating chronic insomnia through CBT-I, which is a short, structured, and evidence-based treatment for insomnia. Perhaps you have been trying to work through this on your own or hoping it would just resolve itself, but you have reached a point where you would like some extra support. I'm always honored when a client chooses me as that extra support, and I take the responsibility very seriously.
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Competitive and retired athletes/performers, people with anxiety/stress, and people suffering from insomnia. I am one of the only clinicians in the country who is certified in CBT, CBT-Insomnia, and Sports Psychology/CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant). As a former DI athlete, I bring a personal and professional understanding to the table. I have worked with collegiate athletes at all Division levels and am additionally licensed in the following states: New York (NY), Georgia (GA), Nevada (NV), Vermont (VT), South Carolina (SC), Delaware (DE), Connecticut (CT), New Mexico (NM), Tennessee (TN), and Pennsylvania (PA)
Competitive and retired athletes/performers, people with anxiety/stress, and people suffering from insomnia. I am one of the only clinicians in the country who is certified in CBT, CBT-Insomnia, and Sports Psychology/CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Consultant). As a former DI athlete, I bring a personal and professional understanding to the table. I have worked with collegiate athletes at all Division levels and am additionally licensed in the following states: New York (NY), Georgia (GA), Nevada (NV), Vermont (VT), South Carolina (SC), Delaware (DE), Connecticut (CT), New Mexico (NM), Tennessee (TN), and Pennsylvania (PA)
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Laura Stevens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I am trained in CBT for Insomnia.
I strive to provide a warm, supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients are free to explore their difficulties as well as reconnect with and harness their strengths. I aim to create a space where growth, healing, and transformation can occur. I do this by using a client-centered approach, listening kindly, and offering constructive feedback to help clients challenge self-defeating beliefs and behaviors.
I am trained in CBT for Insomnia.
I strive to provide a warm, supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients are free to explore their difficulties as well as reconnect with and harness their strengths. I aim to create a space where growth, healing, and transformation can occur. I do this by using a client-centered approach, listening kindly, and offering constructive feedback to help clients challenge self-defeating beliefs and behaviors.
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When we feel stuck, sometimes we need some help to get our lives back on track. I work with clients with a variety of concerns including chronic pain, chronic health conditions, women's health issues, medical trauma, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Together, we work to minimize stress, pain, and discomfort while maximizing quality of life. I provide both brief and long-term therapy to help clients set and reach goals according to their own personal values.
When we feel stuck, sometimes we need some help to get our lives back on track. I work with clients with a variety of concerns including chronic pain, chronic health conditions, women's health issues, medical trauma, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Together, we work to minimize stress, pain, and discomfort while maximizing quality of life. I provide both brief and long-term therapy to help clients set and reach goals according to their own personal values.
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Anastasia Grace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116 (Online Only)
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
I believe nobody should grapple with crippling anxiety. Tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, feeling unwarranted fear, or losing sleep due to worry? There's hope. Anxiety affects millions, but we can navigate toward a brighter tomorrow. I offer personalized sessions for self-confidence, serenity, and joy. Let's embark on this journey together—because you deserve a life free from anxiety's constraints. My commitment to specializing in anxiety and its various forms stems from a recognition of the remarkable efficacy of modern therapeutic approaches.
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Trained at Boston University and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Thierry Guedj skillfully guides senior executives, entrepreneurs and driven professionals through their toughest leadership, career, and relationship challenges. Many of Dr, Guedj's clients come to him with a combination of challenges such as high stress, unsatisfactory work/life balance, career uncertainty, or sleep issues. Thankfully, through expert confidential guidance, actionable steps and unwavering support, his clients make quick and measurable progress toward improving their life and career satisfaction. A complimentary 30-minute initial consultation is available.
Trained at Boston University and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Thierry Guedj skillfully guides senior executives, entrepreneurs and driven professionals through their toughest leadership, career, and relationship challenges. Many of Dr, Guedj's clients come to him with a combination of challenges such as high stress, unsatisfactory work/life balance, career uncertainty, or sleep issues. Thankfully, through expert confidential guidance, actionable steps and unwavering support, his clients make quick and measurable progress toward improving their life and career satisfaction. A complimentary 30-minute initial consultation is available.
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I specialize in working with people coping with medical illness, and also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
When the demands of our lives become overwhelming, we can feel trapped and powerless in our suffering. Often, we then seek to avoid or ignore our emotional pain, rather than address it. In my work as a clinical psychologist, I strive to help individuals approach their experiences in a way that reduces suffering and promotes health. With a genuine, compassionate, and collaborative therapy style, I work with adults to reconnect with their values and increase the sense of ease in their lives. My approach is strongly rooted in mindfulness-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I specialize in working with people coping with medical illness, and also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.
When the demands of our lives become overwhelming, we can feel trapped and powerless in our suffering. Often, we then seek to avoid or ignore our emotional pain, rather than address it. In my work as a clinical psychologist, I strive to help individuals approach their experiences in a way that reduces suffering and promotes health. With a genuine, compassionate, and collaborative therapy style, I work with adults to reconnect with their values and increase the sense of ease in their lives. My approach is strongly rooted in mindfulness-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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, improve sleep, quit smoking, increase physical activity, reduce unhealthy eating), and overcome substance use disorders.
I believe that an effective therapist should help to organize our understanding of our strengths, our ways of thinking and acting, and the impact our social and cultural context has on us. This work helps us to better understand the sources of our distress and guides our selection from among a broad range of useful therapeutic approaches for coping. I believe that therapeutic change is heavily dependent on each client’s goals and motivation, and it is the job of a therapist to create a safe and trusting space in which to inspire and encourage this change.
, improve sleep, quit smoking, increase physical activity, reduce unhealthy eating), and overcome substance use disorders.
I believe that an effective therapist should help to organize our understanding of our strengths, our ways of thinking and acting, and the impact our social and cultural context has on us. This work helps us to better understand the sources of our distress and guides our selection from among a broad range of useful therapeutic approaches for coping. I believe that therapeutic change is heavily dependent on each client’s goals and motivation, and it is the job of a therapist to create a safe and trusting space in which to inspire and encourage this change.
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I provide individual psychotherapy, cognitive remediation/executive functioning therapy, and neuropsychological assessment services for adults and adolescents (16+). My clinical specialties include attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety- and mood disorders, academic/learning-related challenges, sleep disorders, and career dissatisfaction. I work best with goal-oriented clients who are looking to develop insight into their emotions, adopt healthy coping strategies, and process complex experiences through deliberative, rational contemplation.
I provide individual psychotherapy, cognitive remediation/executive functioning therapy, and neuropsychological assessment services for adults and adolescents (16+). My clinical specialties include attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety- and mood disorders, academic/learning-related challenges, sleep disorders, and career dissatisfaction. I work best with goal-oriented clients who are looking to develop insight into their emotions, adopt healthy coping strategies, and process complex experiences through deliberative, rational contemplation.
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I have significant training and experience with health issues, including insomnia, weight loss, diabetes, and chronic pain management, as well as adjustment issues associated with medical conditions including cancer, cardiac rehabilitation, physical injury and other health-related issues.
I provide CBT and solution-focused therapeutic services to individuals, and I specialize in life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and insomnia. My approach is patient-focused and interactive with primary emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I like to work with strengths of the individual and their support network in order to provide effective therapeutic interventions and facilitate change. I often utilize mindfulness principles and stress management in order to meet goals related to improved mental and physical health.
I have significant training and experience with health issues, including insomnia, weight loss, diabetes, and chronic pain management, as well as adjustment issues associated with medical conditions including cancer, cardiac rehabilitation, physical injury and other health-related issues.
I provide CBT and solution-focused therapeutic services to individuals, and I specialize in life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, mood disorders, and insomnia. My approach is patient-focused and interactive with primary emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I like to work with strengths of the individual and their support network in order to provide effective therapeutic interventions and facilitate change. I often utilize mindfulness principles and stress management in order to meet goals related to improved mental and physical health.
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Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.