Insominia Clinic

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment that is highly recommended as a first-line treatment for insomnia by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and by the American College of Physicians. About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia CBT-I is a short-term pyschotherapy for insomnia that is based on scientific knowledge about sleep. The goals of CBT-I are to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and improve your quality of life as a result of better sleep at night. • The “cognitive” part of CBT-I focuses on your thoughts, feelings, and expectations about sleep and insomnia that may affect how well you sleep. • The “behavior” part of CBT-I helps you develop proven sleep habits, based on the science of sleep that will help you sleep better. Can I participate in CBT-I and take medication for sleep? If you are taking sleep medications but want to reduce or discon- tinue use, you should seek help from your prescribing provider. CBT-I treatment can begin while you are reducing your use of sleep medication. If you desire, we can communicate with your prescribing provider while you are in the process of discontinu- ing your medication use to optimize the benefits of CBT-I. While medications may be helpful in treating short-term insomnia, CBT-I has been shown to be more effective than medications in treating long-term insomnia. The Program Involves • attending an assessment and five individualized sessions with a therapist • monitoring your sleep using a sleep diary • learning about sleep and insomnia and ways to improve your sleep • working together with your therapist to set realistic sleep goals • Practicing new skills during your everyday life Program Cost The insomnia program, which consists of an assessment and 5 individual sessions, costs $150.00 The Clinic The Nova Southeastern University Psychology Services Center is a state-of-the-art facility where providers are supervised by highly qualified, licensed professionals in their fields. Services are available to individuals regardless of race, color, sex, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnic origin. Insomnia Program Directors Ana I. Fins, Ph.D. Linda C. Sobell, Ph.D., ABPP Mark B. Sobell, Ph.D., ABPP Clinic Hours | By appointment only Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. For more information or an appointment, please visit nova.edu/gsc, email gsc@nova.edu , or call (954) 262-5922.