Tired of Being Tired? CBT-I Gets to the Root of Sleepless Nights
My Insomnia Story
For most of my life, sleep was easy—I never gave it much thought. I’d go to bed, fall asleep, and wake up feeling rested—no alarm needed. Then, a few years ago, I had a health issue that required medication at night. It wasn’t specifically meant for sleep but it made me so sleepy! When I stopped taking it two years later, I figured my sleep would return to normal.
It didn’t.
I’d go to bed exhausted, hoping I’d fall asleep like I did before—but that never happened. When I did fall asleep, I’d wake up in the middle of the night and just … be awake. It was frustrating. It took a toll on my energy, my mood, and my ability to enjoy my life. I tried different sleep meds—some knocked me out, but I’d be wide awake by 3 AM. All of them left me groggy all day. With my doctor’s help, I found something that worked most nights, but real, refreshing sleep? That was still out of reach. It felt like I was always half-asleep, half-awake.
When I read about CBT-I, I figured, “I’m a therapist—I can totally DIY this.” Spoiler: I could not. Three days in, I was back to my old routine, swearing I’d try again … eventually! Turns out, sleep doesn’t care about credentials.
I finally threw in the towel, realized I was in over my head, and did what I tell my own clients: I got support.
Working with a CBT-I specialist changed everything—not just my sleep, but how I thought about sleep. Now, I help others do the same, because no one should have to figure this out alone.
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Because Good Sleep is a Necessity, Not a Luxury.
Sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s the foundation of your health.
It keeps your heart strong, your metabolism balanced, your immune system sharp, and your emotions steady. Without enough good sleep, your risk for serious health issues — from heart disease to depression — rises fast.
(Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
You don’t need a sleep tracker or fancy clinic to sleep better.
Steady routine, regular movement, and CBT-I can help you get the seven hours of solid sleep your body and brain need to thrive.
(Source: Dr. Brienne Miner, Yale School of Medicine, via NYT 2025)
Chronic insomnia affects about 1 in 10 adults.
CBT-I works just as well as sleep meds in the short term — and even better in the long run. Most people see results in just 4–8 sessions.
(Source: New York Times, August 2023)
CBT-I works without the side effects.
Major sleep authorities agree: CBT-I is as effective as medication but delivers lasting results without dependency or side effects.
(Sources: American Psychological Association, American Academy of Sleep Medicine)
Many sleep meds are for short-term use — most people don’t realize it.
The American College of Physicians recommends combining CBT-I with a gradual medication taper for better, lasting sleep success.
Better sleep, better mental health.
Struggling to sleep can fuel anxiety and depression — and vice versa. CBT-I breaks that cycle, helping improve both your sleep and your emotional resilience, often more effectively than medication alone.
(Sources: Dr. Aric Prather, UCSF & Dr. Lynn Bufka, APA, via NYT 2024)
Build Sleep Skills That Last a Lifetime. CBT-I is where real change starts.