SLEEP THERAPY STATEWIDE IN ILLINOIS AND TEXAS

A path back to rest, one step at a time.

IF WE HAD A PENNY EVERY TIME WE FELT…

  • ✓ Falling asleep on the couch, but lying wide awake the moment your head hits the pillow
  • ✓ Dreading bedtime because your mind is racing with tomorrow’s to-dos, yesterday’s regrets, or just the fear that sleep won’t come
  • ✓ Exhausted all day… but somehow wired at night
  • ✓ Drifting off for a bit, only to wake up again—and again
  • ✓ Trying everything: melatonin, podcasts, tea, sleep sprays, white noise—and still, waking up tired

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
And no, you’re not broken.
Your body isn’t working against you—it just needs support finding its rhythm again.

So, What the Hell is Insomnia?

Insomnia isn’t just annoying—it’s a real sleep disorder. It messes with your nights and your days, and for about 1 in 3 adults, it’s more than just an occasional rough night. It can leave you feeling drained, foggy, irritable, and like you’re constantly running on empty.

But insomnia isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s what it can look like:

Acute Insomnia

This kind of insomnia shows up during high-stress times such as grief, work burnout, a breakup, a move, or pretty much anything life throws your way. It tends to be short-term (a few days to a few weeks), but if the stress sticks around or sleep anxiety kicks in, it can spiral into something more lasting.

Chronic Insomnia

If your sleep struggles have stuck around for 3 or more nights a week for over 3 months, you’re likely dealing with chronic insomnia. It might’ve started because of stress or a health issue, but now it’s taken on a life of its own.

There are two kinds:

  • Primary Insomnia means there’s no other medical or mental health condition causing it. Just you and sleep not vibing right now.

  • Secondary Insomnia is when your sleep issues are tangled up with something else; like anxiety, chronic pain, medication, or depression.

Psychophysiological Insomnia

This one’s a mouthful. This form of insomnia is when your worry about sleep becomes the reason you can’t sleep. It may have started with something specific—stress, pain, a big life shift—but now, that original cause has taken a backseat. What’s driving your sleepless nights now? The anxiety about not sleeping.

It’s a frustrating cycle:
You had trouble sleeping → started worrying about sleep → that worry became the reason you can’t sleep.

Your brain starts to associate bedtime with stress, not rest. Even when you’re tired, your body stays alert because sleep now feels like a struggle. This isn’t just in your head. It’s a well-documented, treatable condition. And it’s something CBTi was made to help untangle.

Paradoxical Insomnia

This type is weird (and frustrating). You feel like you barely slept, but sleep studies show that you actually got more sleep than you think.
Your brain is still wired, your body is exhausted, and you wake up feeling like you ran a marathon even if the numbers say otherwise.

The good news? Better sleep doesn’t come in a bottle.

It comes from retraining your brain and body—on your terms.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is the gold standard for treating chronic insomnia. It’s not a one-size-fits-all checklist or a band-aid solution. It’s a short-term, structured therapy backed by decades of sleep science—and it actually works.

Think of it like physical therapy for your sleep. You’re learning to rebuild trust with your body, reset your internal clock, and shift the thought loops and behaviors that keep you stuck. This isn’t about knocking yourself out with meds. It’s about understanding what’s really going on, and giving your nervous system the support it needs to let go.

You’ll learn how to stop chasing sleep and start allowing it.

We’ll talk about things like:

  • Why staying in bed when you can’t sleep might be making it worse

  • How your bedtime routine could be backfiring

  • What “sleep efficiency” is and why it matters

  • How to quiet that racing mind without relying on apps or YouTube rabbit holes

And the best part? These aren’t just skills for right now—they’re tools for life.
CBTi works when you work it. And I’ll be there with you, every step (and every sleep log) along the way.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FOR…

Tracking what actually impacts your sleep

You’ll learn to monitor your patterns, behaviors, emotions, and stress levels; not just hours slept. That way you can finally connect the dots between what’s happening during the day and how your nights unfold.

Resetting your body’s natural sleep rhythm

Through gentle schedule adjustments and sleep restriction strategies, we’ll re-align your internal clock so your body starts recognizing when it’s time to rest and when it’s time to rise.

Reclaiming control through structured sleep coaching

This isn’t guesswork. With me as your sleep coach, we’ll use science-backed techniques tailored to your life and sleep goals, keeping you supported (and accountable) as you build a new relationship with rest.

Learning real-world sleep hygiene that works

Forget generic tips. You’ll learn how to build sustainable habits that actually support deeper, more consistent rest.

Getting out of your head and into the present

We’ll use simple mindfulness practices to help you quiet the mental noise, manage racing thoughts, and stop the spiral of “what if I don’t sleep tonight?”

Breaking the insomnia cycle for good

You’ll stop reacting out of fear or frustration and start responding with tools, awareness, and self-trust. Because you deserve more than just sleep. You deserve peace.

Discover quality sleep and a new sense of life on the other side of it.

WHAT YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING

  • I offer a 5-session CBTi program over 6 weeks, all done virtually through secure telehealth. This is a structured, evidence-based process that’s tailored to you—your lifestyle, your schedule, your history, your sleep story.

    Think of me as your sleep coach; here to walk with you, not lecture you. I bring in science, but also humor, honesty, and no fluff. We’ll focus on what works, not what sounds nice. Each session includes a custom workbook filled with tools and strategies you can use right away and keep forever.

    At the end of the program, I’ll send a personalized progress letter to your referring physician or healthcare team, summarizing your progress and pre/post-questionnaire results. You’ll leave therapy with the skills to navigate sleep challenges for years to come.

  • If you…

    • Lie awake for long periods trying to fall asleep

    • Wake up during the night and can’t easily return to sleep

    • Wake up too early

    • Feel like your sleep never restores you

    • Have tried sleep meds but want a long-term solution

    • Feel anxious or worried about sleep itself

    …then yes, CBTi is likely the right path for you.

  • Good question. Sleep hygiene (habits like limiting screen time, using blackout curtains, cutting caffeine) is part of the puzzle, but rarely enough on its own.

    CBTi goes deeper. It addresses the psychological and behavioral patterns that drive chronic insomnia. It helps you understand how your brain and body are interacting with sleep and teaches you how to break the cycle.

  • ✔ A secure, HIPAA-compliant portal (Owl Practice) for all sessions, forms, and communication
    ✔ A welcome packet emailed after booking
    ✔ A sleep-themed welcome kit mailed to your door
    ✔ A custom workbook for each session
    ✔ A personalized letter for your healthcare team after program completion
    ✔ The knowledge to confidently manage future sleep challenges
    ✔ Individualized care—because no two people sleep (or struggle) the same
    ✔ And most importantly… the opportunity to reclaim your rest

RECLAIM SLEEP TODAY.

RECLAIM SLEEP TODAY.