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WHAT IS CBT-I?

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CBT-I IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN MEDICATION WITH LONGER LASTING RESULTS 

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THE AVERAGE COURSE OF TREATMENT IS 
​ 3 TO 10 SESSIONS ​

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BETTER SLEEP, BETTER HEALTH, BETTER YOU. 

CBT-I, or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, treats sleep problems. Therapy improves your sleep by: 
  • Identifying negative behaviors and lifestyle factors that are contributing to your poor sleep
  • Changing your sleep patterns with a customized plan for each person
  • Modifying your negative thoughts and worry about sleep
  • Decreasing nighttime worry and calming the overactive mind
  • Promoting relaxation

Treatment involves: 
  • Receiving an individualized sleep plan and recommendations through one-to-one feedback each session
  • Completing a weekly sleep diary
  • Receiving education about sleep
  •  Learning techniques to address your sleep problems
  • Addressing the underlying thoughts and issues that drive your stress and sleep issues

CBT-I IS AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT 

​CBT- I is the front line treatment for insomnia, according to the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  Research studies have found that CBT-I is more effective than medication for chronic insomnia and about equally effective for short-term insomnia.  In fact, in some cases, CBT-I can improve depression symptoms and decrease chronic pain. Because the treatment has few risks and many long-term benefits, CBT-I is a good approach for many people with sleep problems.

CBT-I IN THE NEWS

  • National Sleep Foundation's information on CBT-I 
  • NPR story on CBT-I
  • American College of Physicians recommendation for CBT-I
  • CBT-I can also help people who suffer from chronic pain​
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  • Evidence based health psychology in Phoenix
  • Meet Our Providers
  • FAQs
  • What is CBT-I?
  • What is insomnia?
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Consulting Services