You can have good sleep again
Take back control of your sleep and wake up feeling fresh, energetic and present. We help adults with chronic insomnia reboot their sleep and learn how to sleep well again.
Insurance and insomnia therapy
Did you know that insurance covers sleep and insomnia therapy? We work with many insurance programs to help make insomnia therapy more accessible to all.
Identifying insomnia vs. bad sleep
Is your "bad sleep" actually chronic insomnia? We all toss and turn occasionally, but how do you know when sleeplessness has crossed the line into a chronic condition? If your nightly struggles are starting to feel like your new normal, pay attention to these common symptoms:
- You spend hours staring at the ceiling, either at the start of the night or after waking up too early.
- This has been happening frequently—specifically, three times a week for at least three months.
- You crave sleep and give yourself plenty of time to do it, but your body simply won't cooperate.
- Your days are becoming as difficult as your nights, leaving you drained and unable to focus on work or family.
- You have started to dread bedtime because you are worried about not sleeping.
If you recognize yourself in this list, you may have chronic insomnia. Because this condition generally doesn't fix itself, taking the first step toward treatment is essential to getting your sleep back.
CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for insomnia
Why Experts Consider CBT-I the Gold Standard for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is widely recognized as the premier treatment for chronic sleeplessness. Major health organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American College of Physicians, all endorse it as the first-line solution.
The Problem with Relying on Sleep Aids
While pills might offer a quick fix, they are rarely a sustainable strategy. Sleep specialists generally discourage long-term medication use because it merely masks symptoms without solving the underlying issue. Furthermore, relying on pharmaceuticals carries significant risks, including potential side effects, dependency, and a built-up tolerance that requires higher doses over time.
The CBT-I Advantage
CBT-I is preferred because it goes deeper than a pill ever could. It identifies and resolves the root causes of your sleep struggles. As a completely drug-free therapy, it carries no physical side effects. Instead, it equips you with the mental tools and habit changes necessary to retrain your brain, allowing you to achieve natural, high-quality sleep for life.
The Washington Better Sleep Method
Our treatment model relies on a structured, five-step framework designed to treat insomnia effectively:
- Access to CBT-I Specialists: Every client works directly with a therapist possessing extensive experience in evidence-based sleep therapy.
- Comprehensive Assessment: Your first session focuses on pinpointing the unique biological and psychological factors disrupting your sleep cycle.
- Skill Acquisition: Between appointments, you will apply practical tools and behavioral changes to begin improving your sleep immediately.
- Sleep Pattern Rescheduling: Under expert guidance, you may undergo sleep restriction therapy to consolidate your sleep and eliminate wakefulness.
- Maintenance & Prevention: We focus on lasting results by teaching you how to manage your sleep health independently and avoid sliding back into old patterns.
Clinically Validated Outcomes
Designed to deliver measurable improvements in sleep quality and duration
Certified Clinical Experts
Our therapists hold certifications in CBT-I and possess extensive experience in managing sleep disorders
Secure & Flexible Access
Our HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform offers you extended appointment availability