Insomnia

Find Restful Sleep with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Sleep is essential to our emotional and physical well-being, yet for many people, falling asleep or staying asleep can become a frustrating and exhausting struggle. Whether you're lying awake with racing thoughts, waking frequently throughout the night, or feeling anxious about getting enough rest, chronic sleep difficulties can affect nearly every aspect of daily life.

At Boston Psychology Group, our psychologists help individuals understand and address the thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that contribute to insomnia. Using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), we help clients develop healthier sleep patterns and regain confidence in their ability to rest.

What Is CBT-I?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Unlike approaches that focus solely on sleep hygiene or medication, CBT-I addresses the underlying psychological and behavioral factors that can perpetuate sleep difficulties.

Treatment is structured, collaborative, and tailored to each individual's needs. CBT-I typically involves:

• Identifying unhelpful sleep patterns: Understanding the habits and routines that may unintentionally interfere with restful sleep.
• Addressing sleep-related anxiety: Reducing worry, frustration, and pressure surrounding sleep.
• Improving sleep efficiency: Using behavioral strategies to strengthen the connection between bed and sleep and establish a more consistent sleep schedule.
• Changing unhelpful thoughts about sleep: Challenging beliefs that increase anxiety and make sleep feel like a nightly performance.
• Building sustainable sleep habits: Developing practical strategies that support long-term improvements in sleep quality.

Who Can Benefit from CBT-I?

CBT-I can be particularly helpful for individuals who experience difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, early morning waking, or persistent worry about sleep. It can also benefit those whose sleep difficulties occur alongside anxiety, depression, stress, or major life transitions.

Treatment often takes place over approximately 4–8 sessions, although the length and approach may vary depending on individual needs.

Our Approach to Better Sleep

At Boston Psychology Group, we recognize that sleep difficulties rarely exist in isolation. Stress, emotional well-being, relationships, and life circumstances can all influence the quality of our sleep.

Our psychologists take a thoughtful, individualized approach to understanding each client's experience. By combining evidence-based treatment with compassionate care, we help individuals break the cycle of sleeplessness and develop a healthier, more sustainable relationship with sleep.

CBT-I for Insomnia with Dr. Lauren Brenner

Lauren Brenner, Ph.D. offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and works with individuals navigating insomnia and sleep difficulties, including when sleep problems sit alongside anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, or burnout.

• Read Lauren Brenner's bio

Ready to Sleep Better?

You don't have to navigate sleepless nights alone. Connect with Boston Psychology Group to find a psychologist who can help you better understand your sleep difficulties and explore effective treatment options.