BSM Specialties: OSA / CPAP adherence training

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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Are you worried about the impact of sleeplessness on your health, relationships and career? Are you wanting to get off sleeping medication (or avoid starting it in the first place), but worried you can't sleep without it? I help adults who are on their umpteenth night of crappy sleep, heal their natural sleep mechanism and finally get consistent sleep again, usually in just 6-8 weeks. [ Ready to get started right away? Book your first session or ask a question here: https://www.bodymindalliancecc.com/get-in-touch ] Clients often come to me desperate, anxious and tired. They’ve tried lots of other things already so they’re looking for an expert, not a generalist who just knows a little about sleep. They want someone who can take their unique health and sleep challenges into acc ...
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I specialize in the treatment of insomnia, nightmares, circadian rhythm disorders, PAP adherence, and other sleep disorders that would benefit from a behavioral approach. Sleep difficulties are often overlooked and yet they undermine our mood, productivity, creativity, memory, and overall health. Whether you recently started having difficulty with sleep or it's been a long standing problem, there are highly effective treatments that do NOT involve the use of medications. In fact, if you are currently taking medications for sleep but would like to reduce or eliminate them, I can help. If anxious thoughts are interfering with your sleep, we can find ways to reduce the impact that anxiety has on your sleep. With over a decade of experience, I help individuals reach their goals by adapting ...
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Dr. Rachel Freund has a passion for helping adults restore their sleep health and move forward to what is most meaningful to them. She has extensive and specialized training in contemporary, evidence-based therapies that target insomnia, nightmares, and CPAP anxiety/compliance. Additionally, Dr. Freund specializes in treating individuals with post-traumatic stress, anxiety disorders, and substance use problems, whether in the context of sleep disturbances or not. She provides care in WA and via telehealth to individuals in PSYPACT states.
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Are you worried about the impact of sleeplessness on your health, relationships and career? Are you wanting to get off sleeping medication (or avoid starting it in the first place), but worried you can't sleep without it? I help adults who are on their umpteenth night of crappy sleep, heal their natural sleep mechanism and finally get consistent sleep again, usually in just 6-8 weeks. [ Ready to get started right away? Book your first session or ask a question here: https://www.bodymindalliancecc.com/get-in-touch ] Clients often come to me desperate, anxious and tired. They’ve tried lots of other things already so they’re looking for an expert, not a generalist who just knows a little about sleep. They want someone who can take their unique health and sleep challenges into acc ...
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I completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia through the VA Healthcare system. While working at the VA, I coordinated the behavioral sleep treatment program which included running CBT-I groups and offering individual CBT-I and CPAP desensitization interventions. Additionally, I am a level 2 iRest Yoga Nidra teacher. iRest Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation. I use iRest as a complimentary practice to CBT-I to address physiologic hyperarousal. I see clients in person in Salt Lake City, Utah and virtually in 40+ states.
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Dr. Rick Blackburn is a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and is board certified by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has been practicing behavioral sleep medicine since 2011. He is the Insomnia and Behavioral Health Sleep Medicine Director for Nystrom and Associates, and in addition to his clinical practice, runs the department and trains new clinicians. He treats all behavioral sleep disorders ages 6+ in MN and WI.
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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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Andrew E. Colsky is a former attorney turned mental health clinician and medical technology entrepreneur. He practices Behavioral Sleep Medicine using Telehealth. He is trained in CBT-I and has graduated the advanced CBT-I training and the mini-fellowship in behavioral sleep medicine offered by Perelman School of Medicine. Mr. Colsky has been practicing mental health since 2015 and specializes in treating challenging mental health issues including insomnia and CPAP adherence. He uses evidence-based, scientific treatments that have been tested and proven to be effective. Mr. Colsky will work with you to get to the root cause of your issue and then develop an evidence-based treatment regimen to help you achieve the outcome you desire.
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Deirdre Conroy, PhD obtained her PhD in psychology from the City University of New York and her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan Addiction Research Center. She is a clinical sleep psychologist boarded by the American Board of Sleep Medicine, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and American Board of Professional Psychology. She worked as the Clinical Director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine at Michigan Medicine before starting her practice Deirdre Conroy, PhD, PLLC. Her research has focused on the relationship between insomnia and substance use disorders including alcohol and cannabis. Her clinical focus is insomnia, circadian rhythms, and medication discontinuation.
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Dr. Engle provides the following psychotherapies for adults (19+): CBT-I, CBT-N. She also provides therapies to assist with CPAP adjustment and adjustment to other sleep-related concerns.
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Dr. Julie Kolzet is a New York City psychologist specializing in CBT-I and Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She has fellowship-level BSM training through the University of Pennsylvania, and since 2019 she has been an original member of Dr. Phil Gehrman's weekly CBT-I study group. She is a Top Tier in-network provider with Mount Sinai Health Partners and serves on the voluntary Allied Health Professional Staff in Psychiatry at Northwell's Lenox Hill Hospital. She treats adults by telehealth throughout New York, North Carolina, and Florida, and weekend appointments may be available.
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I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, serving as a member of the Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP) and the Sports Psychology team. I also serve as a research clinician and clinical supervisor in the Stanford University CoPsyN Sleep Lab. I have 12 years of experience providing CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard for chronic insomnia, and am credentialed by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. My approach is client-centered, meaning treatment is tailored to your specific needs and life circumstances, rather than strict adherence to a treatment manual or protocol. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have complex medical and psychiatric histories or who are ...
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Cheung “William” Tsang, PsyD, is a fellowship-trained clinical neuropsychologist and health rehabilitation psychologist at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center. He also holds an assistant professor of Neurology faculty appointment at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Dr. Tsang applies his knowledge of brain-behavior relationships in cognitive assessments as well as evidence-based therapies to help manage conditions affecting the brain. He is certified in CBT-i, with training and research developed through Harvard University. Dr. Tsang's protocol involves an intake appointment and five treatment sessions.
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Sleep difficulties like insomnia can affect every facet of your life, which is why it is so stressful when sleep isn't going right. I specialize in helping my clients learn strategies for lasting sleep improvements. As a licensed clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine, I treat insomnia, hypersomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and CPAP adherence issues in adults and children. I have a special interest in helping women navigate their own unique sleep challenges, such as menstrual disorders, pregnancy/postpartum, and menopause.
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Dr. Larissa Tate is a licensed clinical psychologist and received her first Master's Degree in Clinical Psychological Science from the University of Maryland. She then attended the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for her Master's and Doctoral Degrees in Clinical Psychology. She completed her APA-accredited internship with the University of Alabama-Birmingham VA Medical Center Consortium. Dr. Tate is licensed in Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, New York, and North Carolina and is a registered telehealth provider in Florida. Dr. Tate has extensive experience and training in a variety of settings, including sleep clinics, primary care, hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, and inpatient medical units. In 2024, she ventured into private practice and specializes in the ...
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Dr. Julie Kolzet is a New York City psychologist specializing in CBT-I and Behavioral Sleep Medicine. She has fellowship-level BSM training through the University of Pennsylvania, and since 2019 she has been an original member of Dr. Phil Gehrman's weekly CBT-I study group. She is a Top Tier in-network provider with Mount Sinai Health Partners and serves on the voluntary Allied Health Professional Staff in Psychiatry at Northwell's Lenox Hill Hospital. She treats adults by telehealth throughout New York, North Carolina, and Florida, and weekend appointments may be available.
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UK-trained physician with nearly two decades of clinical experience and specialist training in sleep therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. Dr Noaman provides structured, evidence-based assessment and treatment for adults with chronic insomnia, including evaluation of contributing medical, psychological, behavioural and circadian factors. His approach integrates CBT-I with appropriate medical assessment, medication review and referral where another sleep disorder is suspected.
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Mark Thomas, PhD, DBSM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist who is passionate about improving patients' sleep. Dr. Thomas earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his clinical internship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He received specialized behavioral sleep medicine training and experience during his postdoctoral fellowship at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, where he addressed a wide range of sleep issues in Veterans. He is the founder of Restore Sleep Health, a telehealth private practice offering evidence-based therapy to adults with sleep disorders. Dr. Thomas’ clinical work is focused on the treatment of sleep issues including insomnia, PAP adherence, ...
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Dr. Elika Razmjou is a licensed clinical psychologist offering telehealth CBT-I for adults in California and New York. She holds VA certifications in CBT for Insomnia and CBT for Nightmare Disorder (IP), and has seen patients for the Behavioral Sleep Medicine clinic at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, since 2020. In addition to primary insomnia, Dr. Razmjou has particular experience treating sleep disturbances in the context of chronic pain and neurological conditions including Parkinson's disease. Her background in health psychology allows her to address the ways physical illness, pain, and sleep problems maintain each other, rather than treating sleep in isolation. She sees adults via telehealth only and is licensed in California and New York.
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