BSM Experience: 10 - 20 Years

Dr. Brier is psychologist with over 13 years of clinical experience. She served as a CBT-Insomnia therapist on a NIH-funded trial and for the past decade has provided insomnia therapy to clients with anxiety as well as complex medical conditions, including chronic pain. Dr. Brier works with patients via telehealth in Washington and all PSYPACT participating states.
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If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help. I'm licensed in California and Florida, and have a PSYPACT license, allowing me to work with clients who live in most other U.S. states. As a specialist in insomnia, I provide you with a clear understanding of how sleep works, how insomnia develops, and how to finally get past it. Whether you’ve struggled with sleep for 3 weeks or 30+ years, you can sleep well again. I will help you to implement powerful changes to your sleep behaviors, and key shifts in your thinking, to break the pattern of poor sleep, eliminate sleep anxiety, and restore quality sleep. I can help you get off sleep aids (including medications and over the counter remedies) even if you’ve been taking them for years. I have the uni ...
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I am a clinical social worker who came to sleep disorders work through a colleague, Wilfred Pigeon, PhD At the University of Rochester Medical Center. I was trained and supervised by him to be the sleep interventionist in 2 randomized clinical trial studies. This hooked me, because as a therapist for 25+ years at the time I met Wil, I never knew anything more that sleep hygiene tips to share with clients, but with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia, I now have evidence based practice skills to help my clients + psychotherapy skills-a game changer for many! Now, 10+ years after my initial training, I have helped over 1,000 clients at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Sleep Disorders Clinic as well as in my private practice. Feel free to reach out to me if you reside in New ...
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I’m a clinical psychologist who has been treating children, adolescents and adults in the Baltimore area for the past 10 years. I specialize in the treatment of sleep and anxiety disorders as well as adherence and adjustment problems related to chronic medical conditions. I completed my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Towson University in Towson, MD and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Howard University in Washington, DC. I completed an APA accredited internship and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Currently, I continue to work at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital treatment children and adolescents with sleep disorder, and am a private practice owner in Timonium, MD where I treat children, adolescents and adults with proble ...
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As a neurologist, Dr. Meredith Broderick offers a spectrum of services that bridge allopathic sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine including; home sleep apnea testing, actigraphy, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and sleep wellness plans.
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Dr Worley specializes in sleep, trauma, and OCD as a clinician, researcher, trainer, and author. She is credentialed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N), and uses Cognitive Behavioral interventions for hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders. She also is credentialed in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD. Dr. Worley has experience providing treatment to healthcare providers including mental health clinicians. She enjoys providing training and consultation for other clinicians in Evidence Based Psychotherapies. Her work as a consultant for Cognitive Processing Therapy and Written Exposure has expanded from the United States to international collaborations. ...
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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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Christine Mason, PhD, DBSM is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and founder of Sleep & Change Specialists. She specializes in evidence-based treatment of insomnia using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), as well as circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders and other behavioral sleep concerns. Her work also includes sleep concerns in athletes, women's sleep, PAP/CPAP adjustment, and behavioral support for people living with hypersomnia or narcolepsy. Dr. Mason completed her PhD in Health Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, internship training in Clinical Health Psychology at Henry Ford Health System, and postdoctoral training at Rush University Medical Center, followed by extensive specialty t ...
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Dr. Jennifer Bradtke is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience and advanced training in CBT-I. She provides online sessions to clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally (where permitted), helping busy professionals regain control of their sleep and well-being.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience treating insomnia and sleep disorders. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I) in order to bring about the most restful nighttime experience possible. I also specialize in "CPAP Insomnia" with a focus on increasing CPAP adherence, tolerating the CPAP mask, reducing fragmented sleep and sleep disruption, and managing feelings of Claustrophobia or anxiety. Treatment approaches are tailored to your individual needs and address mental health symptoms such as racing thoughts, worried thoughts, panic attacks, PTSD, trauma, nighttime waking, nightmares, chronic pain, life transition, and life stress. I can be contacted at cognitivebehavioralcouns ...
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Virginia Runko, PhD, CBSM, DBSM is a licensed psychologist and holds the highest credentials as Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM). Within BSM, her specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). She completed her BSM fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She has practiced BSM in various settings, including sleep clinics and a group mental health practice. In 2019, she started her own practice, DC Psychology and Sleep Services, where she treats sleep disorders as well as provides supportive psychotherapy and conducts CBT for anxiety, depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulty, and adjustment issues in adults. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Runko provides consultation for clinicians working towards their certification in BSM and ...
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Dr. Kate Kaplan is a nationally-recognized expert in the behavioral treatment of adult and adolescent sleep disorders, including insomnia, hypersomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. She has 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy across a variety of settings, including hospitals, community clinics, university medical centers and as part of federally-funded research programs. She is one of a handful of psychologists in the Bay Area who is board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Dr. Kaplan has published widely on sleep treatments and the interplay between sleep and mental health. Dr. Kaplan’s enthusiasm for sleep began at Stanford University where she received her B.A. and M.A., followed by a Ph.D. at the University of California Berkeley and two postdoctoral fellowships at ...
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If you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both—I can help. As a specialist in insomnia, I provide you with a clear understanding of how sleep works, how insomnia develops, and how to finally get past it. Whether you’ve struggled with sleep for 3 weeks or 30+ years, you can sleep well again. I will help you to implement powerful changes to your sleep behaviors, and key shifts in your thinking, to break the pattern of poor sleep, eliminate sleep anxiety, and restore quality sleep. I can help you get off sleep aids (including medications and over the counter remedies) even if you’ve been taking them for years. I have the unique perspective of both a clinical psychologist and former insomnia sufferer, having overcome insomnia 10 years ago with the strategies I tea ...
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Dr. Timothy Baardseth is a clinical health psychologist who is board certified in behavioral sleep medicine (DBSM). He received his PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison in Counseling Psychology, completed an APA-accredited internship at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center and an APA-accredited post-doctoral fellowship in health psychology at Hines VA Hospital in Chicago. Prior to his doctoral training, he received a masters degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelors degree at Luther College. He has also completed a mini-fellowship in behavioral sleep medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, and he completed post-graduate coursework and training in insomnia with the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford. In ad ...
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Dr. Jennifer Bradtke is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience and advanced training in CBT-I. She provides online sessions to clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally (where permitted), helping busy professionals regain control of their sleep and well-being.
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Robert N. Glidewell, PsyD, CBSM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and one of less than 200 psychologists world-wide to be awarded certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has extensive advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including a mini fellowship at the Duke University insomnia and sleep research program. With 20 years of experience in the field of behavioral sleep medicine, he has evaluated and treated thousands of individuals with chronic and complex insomnia, dependence on sleeping pills, fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, and a range of other sleep and associated problems. His clinic, The Insomnia Clinic, is a specialty psychology clinic focusing exclusively on assessment and management of sle ...
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Dr. Jennings is a clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. She provides short-term, evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) for adults, adolescents, and children across California through telehealth. She works with individuals who struggle to turns off their minds at night, spend too long trying to fall asleep, or find themselves wide awake at odd hours. Some wake up too early, others can't get out of bed in the morning, and many feel sluggish throughout the day. Nightmares and vivid dreams disrupt sleep for some and make them dread going to bed at night. Most have tried hard to solve their sleep problems and may worry that sleeping pills are their only option, or they have found ...
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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. Jennifer Bradtke is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with almost 20 years of experience and advanced training in CBT-I. She provides online sessions to clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally (where permitted), helping busy professionals regain control of their sleep and well-being.
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