CBT-I International Directory: A-Z 

Tierza Clerc has been in the medical field for 26 years — initially in medical massage for 23 years, helping people after surgeries, injuries, or trauma, and now 3 years in occupational therapy. She is now the first Occupational Therapist in Washington state to be credentialed in Occupational Therapy driven CBT-I. Upon taking the OT-driven CBT-I program as a practitioner, Tierza experienced an evidence-based, occupational therapy-driven intervention for chronic insomnia which led to managing her own personal insomnia. Leading her towards significantly better sleep. The program uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to improve sleep quality and daily functioning. Occupational therapy as a profession is perfectly positioned to help in the occupation of sleep. She is ...
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Dr. Timothy Baardseth is a clinical health psychologist who is board certified in behavioral sleep medicine (DBSM). He received his PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Counseling Psychology, completed an APA-accredited internship at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and an APA-accredited post-doctoral fellowship in health psychology at Hines VA Hospital in Chicago. Prior to his doctoral training, he received a masters degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelors degree at Luther College. He has also completed a mini-fellowship in behavioral sleep medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, and he completed post-graduate coursework and training in insomnia with the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford. In ad ...
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I’m a clinical psychologist who has been treating children, adolescents and adults in the Baltimore area for the past 10 years. I specialize in the treatment of sleep and anxiety disorders as well as adherence and adjustment problems related to chronic medical conditions. I completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Towson University in Towson, MD and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Howard University in Washington, DC. I completed an APA accredited internship and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Currently, I continue to work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital treatment children and adolescents with sleep disorder, and am a private practice owner in Timonium, MD where I treat children, adolescents and adults with proble ...
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Trouble sleeping? You're not alone, and sleep therapy is considered the best first-line treatment for chronic sleep problems like insomnia by organizations like the American College of Family Practice and the Academy of Sleep Medicine. I offer virtual counselling and therapy services anywhere in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada, via secure online video chat. With over a decade of experience as a social worker and therapist, I can help you reestablish a healthier, less stressed relationship with sleep and cultivate gentle, effective ways to manage and cope with everyday stresses or complex mental health issues. I specialize in treating chronic insomnia with proven non-drug behavioural therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Acceptance and Commitment T ...
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We all know that getting good sleep is important. It is foundational to our well being. When we’re not getting the rest we need, it can feel like we’re running on empty - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just affect our energy levels; it impacts our mood, memory, and even our ability to handle stress. As a therapist, I  bring over 20 years of experience to help people with various life issues. I specialize in helping individuals get their sleep back on track, let go of constant worry, and feel more at peace using the proven techniques of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This approach is short-term, usually lasting about 6-8 sessions." For many years, I struggled with insomnia. I finally found the help I needed in CBT-I which ...
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I'm Tracy Hannigan, an insomnia therapist practising exclusively online via Zoom. I specialise in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) and ACT-I (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia) for adults with chronic insomnia. I'm also an ACE Certified Health Coach with a specialism in Behavioural Change, offering a coaching support to those in the process of working through their insomnia. Clinically, I'm a registered osteopath. I work with people who have been struggling with sleep for months or years -- those who have tried sleep hygiene, apps, and medication and are still not sleeping. My approach addresses the conditioned arousal and psychological patterns that maintain insomnia, not just the surface symptoms. Who I work with: Adults with chronic insomnia (d ...
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Sleep is foundational to well-being, yet struggling with insomnia can feel overwhelming and isolating. My training as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Health Psychologist led me to specialize in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and seek advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) from Stanford University. Supporting individuals through sleep restoration is my true clinical passion and I am dedicated to helping individuals end their chronic sleep struggles. My goal is to partner with you to uncover the root causes of your sleep issues and give you practical, evidence-based tools so you can restore healthy sleep patterns and reclaim your rest and vitality.
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Tired all day, wired at night? Many people with insomnia feel exhausted during the day, only to find that their brain becomes alert, busy, or frustrated the moment they lie down. Over time, sleep can start to feel like something you have to chase, monitor, or “fix” — which often makes the cycle even more exhausting. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and CBTI-C Credential Holder in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, awarded by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to adults struggling with chronic insomnia, sleep-related anxiety or worry, racing thoughts at night, frequent awakenings, early morning awakenings, or difficulty trusting sleep again after a long struggle. I have been licensed since 2005 and have advanced training in CBT-I, ...
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