CBT for Insomnia in Brooklyn, NY
Chronic insomnia is often kept in place by the very habits used to cope with it. CBT-I directly targets those habits and the anxiety around sleep itself.
Book a Free ConsultationHow CBT Targets Insomnia Specifically
Insomnia frequently becomes self-perpetuating: a bad night leads to anxiety about sleep, which leads to compensating behaviors (napping, sleeping in, extra time in bed) that actually weaken your sleep drive and worsen the problem the following night.
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) uses specific techniques including sleep restriction (temporarily limiting time in bed to rebuild sleep pressure), stimulus control (reserving the bed only for sleep), and cognitive work on anxious beliefs about sleep itself.
Is CBT-I the Right Fit for Your Insomnia?
CBT-I tends to be a strong match if:
CBT-I often works faster than people expect — most protocols run 4 to 8 sessions, not months of gradual change.
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
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Send a message or book a free 15-minute consultation so we can understand what you need and answer any questions.
Get Matched
We'll pair you with a therapist whose approach and specialty fit your goals — no guesswork, no starting over.
Begin Your Work
Start weekly sessions, in-person or online, in a space built for honest conversation and real progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'sleep restriction'?
A temporary technique that limits time in bed to match your actual sleep time, which rebuilds sleep pressure and often improves sleep quality within a couple of weeks, even though it feels counterintuitive at first.
Do I have to stop sleep medication to do this?
Not necessarily — we can coordinate with your prescriber if you are on sleep medication and discuss a plan together.
How long does CBT-I usually take?
It is one of the shorter, more structured protocols we offer — often 4 to 8 sessions.
Will this help if my insomnia is caused by anxiety generally, not just sleep-specific worry?
Often yes — we can address both together, though CBT-I's specific techniques target the sleep-specific patterns directly.
Is this available online?
Yes — available anywhere in New York via secure video.
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- Email info@brooklyntherapyservices.com