BSM Specialties: Circadian Rhythm Disorders
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a robust scientific background and specialized expertise in neuroscience, sleep research, and chronobiology. I adopt a multidisciplinary approach in my works, combining chronobiological protocols, neuroimaging techniques, and cognitive testing to assess how circadian rhythmicity and sleep homeostasis affect cognition.
As sleep expert and psychologist, I highlight the importance of establishing correct sleep hygiene and routines by applying a structured program (CBT-I) to achieve a good night’s sleep and overcome sleep difficulties.
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Dr Ameen Kamlana is a UK-based General Practitioner and integrative psychotherapist practising at 96 Harley Street, London, with specialist training in CBT-I, EMDR, image rehearsal therapy for nightmares, and menopause-related insomnia. His dual qualification in medicine and psychotherapy means he can diagnose and manage the full range of sleep problems, from straightforward insomnia through to cases complicated by comorbid physical or mental health conditions, medication, or prior trauma — and, as a prescribing GP, he is also able to review, prescribe, and safely taper sleep medication as part of a client's care, something purely psychological practitioners cannot offer.
His first and biggest lesson in what really matters to people came as a medical student, when the roles were unexpec ...
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Dr. Kristen Faye Burda is a Board-certified sleep psychologist who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares. Sleep-focused therapy can improve sleep quality, boost daytime alertness, and enhance overall health. Dr. Burda practices behavioral sleep medicine, using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to provide relief for those navigating sleep disorders. Dr. Burda also treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as it impacts sleep, using cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to address sleep-interfering symptoms such as hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts. Dr. Burda collaborates with each client to use ...
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Dr. Norah Simpson is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in non-drug treatment of sleep disorders. She has been treating patients with behavioral sleep medicine approaches for over 15 years. Dr. Simpson is the training director of the APA-accredited clinical psychology postdoctoral fellowship program in the Department of Psychiatry at Stanford and also leads the behavioral sleep medicine fellowship track that is a part of the Stanford Sleep Health and Insomnia Program (SHIP). She is actively involved in clinical research and training of healthcare providers in behavioral sleep medicine approaches. Dr. Simpson treats adults and adolescents with sleep disorders, and has a particular interest in helping patients reduce/eliminate hypnotic medication with successful treatment of t ...
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CBT-I is one of my specialty areas that I find the most rewarding in my clinical practice. My office is located in NW Portland Oregon, and I am comfortable meeting with patients virtually when this it is necessary or otherwise preferred. I am licensed in both Oregon and California.
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Brandon Peters-Mathews, M.D., FAASM, is a board-certified neurologist and sleep physician who practices at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle. He was a sleep fellow at Stanford University where he was trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI). He is a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is the author of Sleep Through Insomnia and created a self-guided online CBTI program called Insomnia Solved. He is a leading voice in sleep medicine, having written more than 1000 articles over the past decade that are read by millions of people each year. He lectures extensively, works at the cutting edge of telemedicine and insomnia therapy, and provides comprehensive resources and consulting services to advance the field.
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With over 10 years of experience in sleep medicine, including CBTi, Yana Banerjee provides compassionate, personalized care designed to get to the root of your sleep challenges and improve sleep within one month. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling unrested, you don’t have to face it alone. Start your journey toward restful nights and brighter days with expert support you can trust. Yana sees patients via telemedicine in NJ and PA.
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My areas of specialty include insomnia and other sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression, often with chronic pain or stress-related issues. I trained with Donn Posner, Ph.D., at Brown University's School of Medicine in an internship and subsequently in my post-doctoral training as well. I've taught psychology full time in a liberal arts setting for much of the last two decades, but recently expanded my private practice, when I left teaching last year. I'm trained in behavioral and in Cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic, phobias, GAD, OCD, and stress-related disorders, as well as mood disorders. I typically see people with dual diagnoses of insomnia coupled with anxiety or depression. I have also addressed circadian rhythm disorders, Bipolar disorder, and chronic pain in ...
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Dr Aji is a Clinical Psychologist and academic researcher specialising in sleep. She works with adults experiencing chronic insomnia, circadian rhythm disruptions, nightmares, parasomnias, and sleep-related anxiety, and is trained in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Her work also considers the broader psychological factors that can affect sleep, using an empathic, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to help individuals build meaningful, value-driven lives.
Dr Aji has worked across diverse clinical settings, including the Concord Centre for Mental Health, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, specialist sleep clinics, general private practice, and research anxiety clinics. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Accepta ...
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Dr. Atwood completed her PhD at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, and a clinical postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Sleep Medicine at Stanford University. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she Co-Directs the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic and Directs the Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Medicine. She is licensed to see patients virtually in participating PSYPACT states
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Board certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist providing comprehensive BSM services for Veterans at the Portland VA Medical Center. National CBT-I training consultant.
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Dr. Amy Robinson Ikelheimer has unique training and experience treating patients with chronic medical problems and symptoms. When managing medical issues such as new cancer diagnoses, chronic pain, or side effects of medications, sleep can become disturbed. Whether your sleep disturbance has been a life long issue or a gradual onset, whether related to other physical symptoms or not, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can help improve your sleep, decrease your distress about sleep issues, and improve your quality of life.
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