Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

for Insomnia

Our services include in-person or virtual sessions. It is important to note that our clinic isn’t simply therapy; it is a fully customized approach by licensed therapists who specialize in treating disordered sleep.

Living with insomnia or other sleep issues can be extremely challenging. Fortunately, effective treatments are available that can help people fall asleep faster, stay asleep, and feel more rested during the day.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I or CBTi) is a short, structured, and evidence-based approach to combating the frustrating symptoms of disordered sleep. As many as 70% to 80% of patients with primary insomnia experience improvements and these results are often maintained over time. Furthermore, this intervention is safe: it is important to know that prescription sleeping medication can be habit-forming, cause side effects, and do not solve the sleep condition. Even over-the-counter medications can have side effects. 

What is CBTi?
CBTi focuses on exploring the connection between the way we think, the things we do, and how we sleep. During treatment, a trained CBTi provider helps to identify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are contributing to the symptoms of insomnia.

Treatment often takes from 6-8 sessions, although the length may differ depending on a person’s needs. CBTi is often called a multicomponent treatment because it combines several different approaches that include cognitive, behavioral, and educational components.

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