What Is
CBT-i
Sleep Therapy?

Through CBT-i, I teach you how to rediscover your body's built-in ability to achieve true sleep so you can finally wake up rested.
What Is CBT-i?  ▹

What is CBT-i Sleep Therapy?

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) is an evidence-based sleep treatment approach that markedly enhances sleep quality and quantity.

Our bodies were made for sleep. It prepares us for the challenges of life. Natural sleep increases our mental well-being and impacts our mood, memory, and problem-solving abilities. It restores us.

So, why is it difficult for so many of us to find the natural rest our bodies crave?

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-i, is a research-backed treatment that offers relief to those suffering from sleep loss due to insomnia. Together, we’ll examine your thoughts, behaviors, and relationship with sleep and cultivate healthier sleep habits while reducing anxiety about sleep. As I guide you through the program, you’ll receive clear, daily instructions that will reset your relationship with sleep and help you find the rest you desperately need.
Causes of Insomnia

Genetic predisposition and childhood messages about sleep may lead to insomnia. Personality traits like perfectionism could also play a role.
CBT-i aims to resolve chronic insomnia by addressing the predisposing influences and modifying the behaviors that may have developed as coping mechanisms but now lead to sleep disturbance.

What Does CBT-i Look Like?

CBT-i is a targeted, short-term therapy involving weekly sessions for 6-8 weeks.

Treatment focuses on establishing a healthy circadian rhythm, strengthening sleep drive, reducing cognitive/physical arousal before bed, and monitoring progress.

Through these proven techniques, most patients see significant gains in sleep quality within 2-4 weeks. CBT-i provides lifelong skills to prevent future insomnia from developing, offering a long-lasting solution, unlike medications, for you to experience true sleep.

Lifelong Sleep Skills

CBT-i teaches lifelong skills for maintaining healthy sleep and preventing future issues rather than just providing temporary relief.

Establishing Your Circadian Rhythm

We solidify the circadian rhythm through regular sunlight exposure and timed meals/exercise. This establishes your base for good sleep.

Strengthening Sleep Drive

We focus on building up your true feeling of tiredness at night so your body is primed and ready for rest.

Lowering Stimulation

We work to reduce mental and physical overstimulation in the evenings to make it easier for you to relax fully.

Cognative Sleep Therapy Common Questions:

CBT-i is a research-backed, scientifically proven sleep intervention, matching the short-term effectiveness of sleep medications surpassing them in the long term. With my extensive experience treating numerous clients using CBT-i, success is not just a possibility but an expectation.

While I can't guarantee results, adhering to the therapy's guidelines and completing weekly homework significantly enhances its effectiveness. I recommend starting CBT-i when you can fully commit for six weeks, giving you the best chance for success.
Because clients are only with me for approximately 6 to 8 sessions, I frequently have openings available. I will schedule your appointment as quickly as possible so you can get started.
You can expect tangible improvements in your sleep by the third session. Our approach prioritizes enhancing sleep quality before increasing quantity. Initially, it's typical to experience a reduction in the time it takes to fall asleep and fewer awakenings during the night. Over the following weeks, clients report a gradual expansion of total sleep time.
Although insurance coverage typically extends to psychotherapy, it often fails to differentiate between generalized supportive therapy and specialized evidence-based protocols. Throughout your insomnia treatment, our sessions are just one aspect of the process. A significant portion of my time is dedicated to developing a personalized case conceptualization, analyzing your sleep diary data, and crafting targeted interventions tailored to your specific needs.

My priority is maximizing our time together to effectively address your insomnia, rather than being consumed by administrative tasks like communicating with insurance companies or completing paperwork. I'm committed to optimizing every moment of our sessions to ensure you receive the most comprehensive and impactful treatment possible.
Because I'm not affiliated with any insurance networks, you're responsible for the entire session fee upon receipt of services. However, contact your insurance provider to explore potential out-of-network benefits, including any deductibles that may need to be met.

Reimbursement specifics vary by insurance plan. Following each session, I'm happy to supply you with a superbill detailing the services provided, which you can submit to your insurance.
My fee is $250 per session, so completing the intake and entire protocol ranges from $1,750 (intake plus six sessions) to $2,250.
After completing CBT-i, you can expect significant improvements in your sleep patterns. If you've struggled with falling asleep or prolonged periods of nighttime wakefulness, these issues will likely be noticeably reduced.

Our main goal is to enhance your sleep efficiency, meaning you'll spend more of your time in bed sleeping. Most individuals achieve a sleep efficiency of 85% or higher by the end of treatment.

The real success of CBT-i goes beyond numbers, though. Most clients report a healthier relationship with sleep, characterized by ease rather than effort. This transformative shift will lead to a more restful and rejuvenating sleep experience, ensuring you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day.

Your Partner for Better Sleep

I love helping my clients reclaim restful sleep through cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

True Sleep Therapy is all about transforming your relationship with sleep so that you can regain confidence in your body’s innate, natural ability to rest. It fills me with great joy and gratitude to partner with my clients and to play in their life-changing sleep journey.

True Sleep is possible. You deserve it. I’d love to help you discover the promise of True Sleep.

Elsbeth Fast 

Elsbeth Fast
Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW
Specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia with deep expertise in treating Insomnia with co-occurring PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, or Chronic Pain.

Better sleep is within reach.

You deserve restful sleep, and I can guide you there. 
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