BSM Specialties: Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Dr. Sarah Silverman Featured
Hi! I'm Dr. Sarah, Stanford-trained holistic sleep specialist and insomnia expert. If you've been having any trouble falling or staying asleep, then you're in the right place. I specialize in the gold standard treatment approach for adults with chronic insomnia, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I is like "sleep training" for adults, teaching you how to sleep soundly without relying on sleeping pills. I offer a truly integrative and compassionate approach to sleep—one that goes beyond quick fixes to address the underlying root cause of your restless nights. CBT-I is a short-term, skills-based treatment and way more effective than general “sleep hygiene” advice. Sleep isn't one-size-fits-all. You deserve a customized plan, tailored to your unique sleep needs and health go ...
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John Tzanos Featured
John Tzanos, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, and Washington who provides telehealth Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) for adults with chronic insomnia and related sleep difficulties.
Dr. Tzanos helps clients understand and change the patterns that keep insomnia going, including conditioned arousal at bedtime, sleep-related worry, irregular sleep schedules, unhelpful compensatory behaviors, nighttime anxiety, and the exhausting effort to “force” sleep. His work is practical, structured, and evidence-based, with a focus on helping clients build a steadier, more consistent relationship with sleep.
CBT-I sessions may include core components such as sleep scheduling, sleep restriction or sleep compression, stimulus control, cognitive stra ...
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Marya Kanwal Featured
I have 10+ years experience working as a psychotherapist in the NHS and private practice and I specialise in sleep-related problems.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). There is scientific research that supports the use of these approaches for a variety of problems. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach and want to take time to understand your unique circumstances before suggesting treatment. I will usually complete an initial assessment with you to work out your difficulties and goals, and then spend some time formulating a bespoke treatment plan which I will share with you.
My qualifications include:
-CBT-I trained for the treatment of Insomnia
-CBT & ACT therapy (BABCP acc ...
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Dan Ford Featured
Dan is the founder and clinical director of The Better Sleep Clinic, New Zealand's most highly rated behavioral sleep medicine clinic. Dan is a Diplomate of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and a licensed psychologist (15+ years) qualified and trained in CBT, CBTi, EMDR, Mindfulness-based Attention Training, ACT and other treatment approaches. He is a military veteran and has previously served as the performance psychologist to NZ's SAS elite special operations unit, Olympic sports teams, and professional rugby teams. Dan has been interviewed and featured in a range of local and international media including: Psychology Today, PsychCentral, Healthline, National Geographic, Forbes, Huffington Post, Myfitnesspal, EatThis. Dan specialises in treating insomnia, and is also experienced in treating oth ...
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Elaine Boland Featured
I am a board certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience providing evidenced-based care for sleep, anxiety, and life stress. My approach is empathic, collaborative and integrative, pulling from cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based approaches to improving sleep and mental health. Prior to beginning my practice, I spent over 10 years at the Cpl. Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia where I provided care for veterans struggling with sleep disorders, stress and anxiety. I provided clinical training and supervision to pre- and post-doctoral trainees and served as a consultant for the VA’s national training program for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. I have led continuing education workshops and presen ...
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Sherry Grismer Featured
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health (LPC-MH) and a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) with 30 years of experience, specializing in addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. In recent years, I have completed extensive training in sleep disorders and have become particularly passionate about providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares (IRT). These evidence-based interventions are highly effective—often producing meaningful improvements in about two months—and provide long-term benefits that can serve as an alternative to medication for many clients.
I am among the first in the nation to earn the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Credential (CBTI-C) from the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. I ...
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Eric Zhou Featured
Dr. Eric Zhou has helped patients sleep better for 15 years. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and on faculty in the Division of Sleep Medicine. In 2021, he was 1 of only 9 national experts invited to serve on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's task force to develop clinical practice guidelines for the behavioral-psychological treatment of insomnia, and the only clinical psychologist in the Northeastern US to have this privilege. Currently, he is helping the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's develop clinical practice guidelines for the combination (behavioral-psychological plus medication) treatment of insomnia, and is 1 of only 3 psychologists in the entire country to be on this panel.
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John Yu Featured
John Yu is a registered psychologist with the Singapore Psychological Society and holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree from James Cook University Singapore.
John adopts evidence-based approaches in his work with individuals across the lifespan, with a specialisation in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). He believes that every client has the potential to progress towards their desired goals and values with time, flexibility, and hope.
He is particularly interested in the intersection of digital habits and sleep health, as well as developing behavioural solutions for new concerns such as maladaptive media use and bedtime procrastination. He also enjoys working with youths, having run numerous workshops and discussion groups in school settings.
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Stephanie Silberman Featured
Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D, DABSM, FAASM, is a licensed psychologist who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Silberman is the author of The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need, a self-help guide for people with insomnia and a reference tool for health-care professionals. Her book has been translated into Spanish (Combatir el insomnio: Una guía práctica), Danish, and Korean.
Dr. Silberman is active in professional organizations and legislative activities affecting psychology and sleep disorders and served twice as president of the Broward Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association. Due to her expertise in sleep medicine, she regularly appears on television news, radio ...
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Aviva Gaskill Featured
I attended Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology for a PhD in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis and graduated in 2011. While there, I learned about health psychology and received lectures on CBT-I from doctoral level providers at Montefiore Hospital and researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I continue to work with children, young adults, adults, and older adults utilizing CBT-I. Because I often work with individuals managing chronic pain and fatigue (and a variety of medical conditions where sleep is directly impacted such as multiple sclerosis and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), these skills have served me well and been incredibly useful in my practice. I am a practitioner listed through the Penn MS Center as well as many other clinics and receive re ...
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Dr Louise Baker-Martins is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in treatment of insomnia and sleep difficulties. She has completed training in advanced CBT-i and is accredited as a Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with the European Sleep Research Society. She works with young people and adults with sleep problems, which may present in the context of psychological distress, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Louise has a PhD from the University of Southampton where her work investigated insomnia symptoms and associations with anxiety and cognitive function using neuropsychological testing. She has completed further research into mindfulness-based interventions for sleep, which often sit within CBT-I protocols.
Alongside her sleep practice, from 2019-2025 Louise worked at Salisbury D ...
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Orna Izakson ND, PRFMHP, RH(AHG) Featured
Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor offering telemedicine CBT-I sessions to patients in Connecticut, Oregon and Alaska.
As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Izakson believes in treating the whole person. Her practice includes general medical primary care as well as specialized support for women's health, functional mental health and chronic disease. She has added CBT-I to help the many people who struggle with sleep, which is foundational to all health.
Dr. Izakson is a alumna of National University of Natural Medicine, and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) through Stanford University's Sleep Health and Insomnia Program.
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Joshua Tal, PhD Featured
I'm a caring and direct psychologist with a specialty in sleep disorders, especially severe, chronic insomnia. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help you to get the sleep your body needs. CBT-I is a rapid and effective treatment. In fact, 85% of clients who complete my CBT-I protocol reach their sleep goals in as little as 4-8 sessions. Good night insomnia. Stop letting your worries or your medications dictate your sleep. Let's work togethers to re-start your mind and your body's connection to sleep.
I also treat other mood, anxiety, trauma, compulsion and substance challenges. I empower my clients to increase resilience to stress using manageable steps and inner strengths. In addition, I treat mental health symptoms related to severe health crises, such as a co ...
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Miriam Rubin Featured
Miriam Rubin, PhD, CBSM, DBSM is a board certified behavioral sleep specialist and clinical psychologist specializing in treatment of adult sleep disorders currently offering both in person and telehealth appointments in Arlington, Massachusetts. She established the sleep disorders program at the Worcester VA Clinic, providing evidence-based interventions to veterans and supervision and staff trainings in BSM, including treatment of insomnia, nightmares, circadian dysregulation, sleep paralysis, and sleep apnea / PAP desensitization. She has presented at professional conferences on research and interventions for treating trauma-related nightmares and co-led national provider trainings for CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N). Currently she offers consultation for CBT-N and CBT-I in collaboration w ...
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Ryan Wetzler, PsyD, DBSM, ABPP Featured
Behavioral Sleep Specialist with over 2 decades of clinical experience in the differential diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and related conditions.
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Dr Anna Joyce is a Chartered Psychologist offering personalised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N) to help you achieve restful sleep. She is dedicated to improving your sleep quality and overall well-being through effective one-to-one therapy courses via phone or online video call.
She has an academic background in cognitive neuropsychology and has been researching sleep since 2007, including in neurodivergent conditions, and she received advanced training in CBT-I and CBT-N by the world-leading experts. She is interested in the impact of sleep problems on cognition, behaviour, and mental health, and how, if we can optimise sleep, we can perform at our best during the day. She uses her academic skills to keep up to ...
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Jessica Klement, PhD Featured
Dr. Jessica Klement is a licensed psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and behavioral sleep interventions. She works with individuals experiencing chronic insomnia, anxiety-related sleep disturbances, trauma-related sleep difficulties, and sleep challenges related to medical conditions.
Her training includes experience in sleep medicine across pediatric and adult populations, with clinical work in hospital-based sleep clinics, biofeedback-assisted relaxation therapy, and health psychology at institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Boston Children’s Hospital, Children’s Health in Dallas, and the University of Houston.
Dr. Klement’s approach is science-backed and client-centered, integrating evidence-based techniques such as CBT-I, biofeed ...
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Reuben Brody Featured
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. I trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) under Dr. Donn Posner and am currently pursuing the Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM) credential. I’m a member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM).
At Brody Wellbeing, PLLC, I treat adults with chronic insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption, nightmare disorder, and CPAP adherence challenges. I also work with patients whose insomnia presents alongside anxiety, depression, or ADHD — and I’m experienced in adapting CBT-I protocols for these comorbid presentations. My approach integrates sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, and sleep hygiene education within a structured but indiv ...
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Renata del Giudice Featured
I’m a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and a licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist in Italy. During my PhD I had the opportunity to work in Salzburg, in the Lab for Sleep, Consciousness and cognition research and deepen my knowledge on Electrophysiology, Chronobiology and Sleep, sleep problems and consequences of bad sleep across the whole life span. I'm a licensed Psychotherapist and I'm I’m also a trained psychologist for CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) in Italy and at the University of Freiburg. I’m a freelance researcher at the University and in Private Organizations and I’m medical area leader in an Insomnia clinic delivering CBT-I. I deliver CBT-I in individual as well as in group sessions in combination with light therapy intervention when needed. I deliver CBT- ...
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