CBT-I for Insomnia

CBT-I is an evidence-based, first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Rather than focusing solely on sleep medications, CBT-I addresses the underlying thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that interfere with restful sleep.

Many people with insomnia find themselves caught in cycles of worry about sleep, irregular sleep schedules, or habits that unintentionally reinforce wakefulness. CBT-I helps gently untangle these patterns by combining practical strategies with psychological insight.

Treatment may include:

• Understanding how sleep works and what disrupts it

• Identifying thoughts and beliefs that increase sleep anxiety

• Establishing consistent, restorative sleep routines

• Adjusting behaviors that interfere with sleep quality

• Learning techniques to calm the nervous system at night

CBT-I is collaborative and tailored to your individual sleep patterns, lifestyle, and goals. For patients currently using sleep medications, CBT-I can also support safe, gradual deprescribing when appropriate, helping reduce reliance on medications while improving long-term sleep quality.

The goal is not to get more sleep, but to help you get more confident, sustainable sleep that supports your overall mental and physical well-being.