Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Oakland, CA

I treat adults with depression, anxiety (panic, worry, phobias), social anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, and life stress.
I have extensive training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and CBT-I (CBT for insomnia) , the gold-standard treatment for depression, anxiety and insomnia. I also have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, individuals navigating major life transitions and chronic health problems (multiple sclerosis, lupus, cancer, chronic pain).
I treat adults with depression, anxiety (panic, worry, phobias), social anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, and life stress.
I have extensive training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and CBT-I (CBT for insomnia) , the gold-standard treatment for depression, anxiety and insomnia. I also have extensive experience working with adults with ADHD, individuals navigating major life transitions and chronic health problems (multiple sclerosis, lupus, cancer, chronic pain).

I have over 30 years of experience providing cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and chronic insomnia. I am a licensed psychologist, co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a faculty member of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I am the author of sixteen books and present workshops and trainings to national and international audiences.
I have over 30 years of experience providing cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and chronic insomnia. I am a licensed psychologist, co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a faculty member of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I am the author of sixteen books and present workshops and trainings to national and international audiences.

My primary focus is treating depression, anxiety and sleep issues.
I recognize that the challenges you're facing can affect many aspects of your life, including your mood, relationships, work performance, self-esteem, and sleep. By conducting a wellness assessment, we’ll explore these concerns together. Our plan will adapt as life changes, and I’ll be here to guide you-like a personal GPS—helping you to a better tomorrow.
My primary focus is treating depression, anxiety and sleep issues.
I recognize that the challenges you're facing can affect many aspects of your life, including your mood, relationships, work performance, self-esteem, and sleep. By conducting a wellness assessment, we’ll explore these concerns together. Our plan will adapt as life changes, and I’ll be here to guide you-like a personal GPS—helping you to a better tomorrow.

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia allowing me to help individuals explore sleep patterns that may be impacting their lives.
You are feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions. You feel disconnected from those around you and maybe from yourself. Maybe you shut out the world. Maybe you don't feel like yourself. Maybe you are not sleeping well. Maybe it is challenging to create boundaries. Past negative experiences may be contributing to your current concerns. You want to find a way to manage these feelings. Your goal is to have an awareness of yourself and triggers. With the right tools and interventions customized to your needs, healing is possible.
I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia allowing me to help individuals explore sleep patterns that may be impacting their lives.
You are feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions. You feel disconnected from those around you and maybe from yourself. Maybe you shut out the world. Maybe you don't feel like yourself. Maybe you are not sleeping well. Maybe it is challenging to create boundaries. Past negative experiences may be contributing to your current concerns. You want to find a way to manage these feelings. Your goal is to have an awareness of yourself and triggers. With the right tools and interventions customized to your needs, healing is possible.

I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges that develop from chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
My journey into specializing in chronic pain and insomnia began following a personal injury in 2012, which led to chronic pain. This experience informs my practice and further fuels my empathy. I know the courage it takes to reclaim your life. Let me help you find the path to recovery to improve your quality of life and overall functioning.
I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges that develop from chronic pain and illness, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
My journey into specializing in chronic pain and insomnia began following a personal injury in 2012, which led to chronic pain. This experience informs my practice and further fuels my empathy. I know the courage it takes to reclaim your life. Let me help you find the path to recovery to improve your quality of life and overall functioning.

My goal is to help you sleep and feel better soon.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended by the National Institutes of Health, Consumer Reports, and the American Medical Association as the first line treatment for chronic insomnia. The American College of Physicians recommends it over sleeping medications.
My goal is to help you sleep and feel better soon.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended by the National Institutes of Health, Consumer Reports, and the American Medical Association as the first line treatment for chronic insomnia. The American College of Physicians recommends it over sleeping medications.

It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax and probably don't sleep welll.
I get it because I've been there. I've walked hundreds of anxious perfectionists through the tools, strategies, and healing it takes to tame their anxiety, stand up to their inner critic, and balance work with genuine rest. I use art therapy and a blend of other techniques to restore your vibrancy and create a sustainable, loving relationship with yourself.
It's exhausting, but you don't really know how to relax and probably don't sleep welll.
I get it because I've been there. I've walked hundreds of anxious perfectionists through the tools, strategies, and healing it takes to tame their anxiety, stand up to their inner critic, and balance work with genuine rest. I use art therapy and a blend of other techniques to restore your vibrancy and create a sustainable, loving relationship with yourself.

I offer support for anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, interpersonal challenges, stress management, life transitions, and grief.
I understand how challenging life can be sometimes, and how helpful it can be to have someone to talk to and work with on managing some of those challenges. I use a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy, using individualized techniques tailored to meet your specific situation and needs. I work with teens, couples, adults and elders. I provide Couples therapy and individual therapy. I'm an artist and occasionally use art as an expressive avenue during therapy.
I offer support for anxiety, depression, trauma, insomnia, interpersonal challenges, stress management, life transitions, and grief.
I understand how challenging life can be sometimes, and how helpful it can be to have someone to talk to and work with on managing some of those challenges. I use a collaborative, non-judgmental approach to therapy, using individualized techniques tailored to meet your specific situation and needs. I work with teens, couples, adults and elders. I provide Couples therapy and individual therapy. I'm an artist and occasionally use art as an expressive avenue during therapy.

For over 30 years I have helped people suffering from stress, anxiety, insomnia, addiction, panic, fears, phobias, chronic illness, allergies, weight loss and more.
I can help you create sustainable results by accessing your powerful MindBody resources for healing, recovery, learning, creativity and personal performance. You will be empowered with essential knowledge and powerful techniques drawn from recent discoveries in mind-body science, helping you thrive in the face of challenge, change or adversity.
For over 30 years I have helped people suffering from stress, anxiety, insomnia, addiction, panic, fears, phobias, chronic illness, allergies, weight loss and more.
I can help you create sustainable results by accessing your powerful MindBody resources for healing, recovery, learning, creativity and personal performance. You will be empowered with essential knowledge and powerful techniques drawn from recent discoveries in mind-body science, helping you thrive in the face of challenge, change or adversity.

I specialize in the treatment of insomnia, coping with illness, and stress/anxiety.
Are you suffering from sleepless nights and unable to shut off your mind from stress and negative thoughts? Has stress been affecting your health and well-being? Have you felt stuck in terms of your ability to move toward your goals or have the life or career that you want? No matter what challenges you are facing, such as stress, illness, trauma, life transition, relationship issues, or loss, I can help you make the necessary changes to move toward what is most important to you in your life.
I specialize in the treatment of insomnia, coping with illness, and stress/anxiety.
Are you suffering from sleepless nights and unable to shut off your mind from stress and negative thoughts? Has stress been affecting your health and well-being? Have you felt stuck in terms of your ability to move toward your goals or have the life or career that you want? No matter what challenges you are facing, such as stress, illness, trauma, life transition, relationship issues, or loss, I can help you make the necessary changes to move toward what is most important to you in your life.

Sleep problems require specialized treatment.
I work well with those for whom sleep treatments, including CBT-I, didn't work in the past, implementing an individualized, flexible approach. I offer high-quality treatment for sleep across a broad range of experiences, including pregnancy and postpartum, parenthood, aging, illness, pain, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and trauma.
Sleep problems require specialized treatment.
I work well with those for whom sleep treatments, including CBT-I, didn't work in the past, implementing an individualized, flexible approach. I offer high-quality treatment for sleep across a broad range of experiences, including pregnancy and postpartum, parenthood, aging, illness, pain, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and trauma.

We are a small practice specializing in resolving depression, anxiety, insomnia, and relationship issues.
My colleagues and I are down-to-earth, experienced therapists. We tailor our expertise to your situation and make the counseling experience feel comfortable start to finish. We are not afraid to offer direct opinions and guidance, as we have excellent training in strength-based relationships. We provide tools to use as well as insight for longterm help.
We are a small practice specializing in resolving depression, anxiety, insomnia, and relationship issues.
My colleagues and I are down-to-earth, experienced therapists. We tailor our expertise to your situation and make the counseling experience feel comfortable start to finish. We are not afraid to offer direct opinions and guidance, as we have excellent training in strength-based relationships. We provide tools to use as well as insight for longterm help.

Gregory Jacks, a licensed psychologist based in Los Angeles, specializing in helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and sleep difficulties.
I aim to help my clients develop practical tools to manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and ultimately build a deeper sense of well-being. My work is centered around understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I strive to create a safe and collaborative environment where healing and growth can happen.
Gregory Jacks, a licensed psychologist based in Los Angeles, specializing in helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and sleep difficulties.
I aim to help my clients develop practical tools to manage their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and ultimately build a deeper sense of well-being. My work is centered around understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms, and I strive to create a safe and collaborative environment where healing and growth can happen.

I work with adults and teens to relieve symptoms of PTSD, OCD, addiction, and insomnia.
I am confident in every person's ability to heal. I use advanced EMDR protocols, Exposure & Response Prevention (for OCD), and CBTi for insomnia. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy supports individuals suffering from depression and trauma. I emphasize parts work, somatic awareness, and psychoeducation to heal the nervous system and reduce shame.
I work with adults and teens to relieve symptoms of PTSD, OCD, addiction, and insomnia.
I am confident in every person's ability to heal. I use advanced EMDR protocols, Exposure & Response Prevention (for OCD), and CBTi for insomnia. Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy supports individuals suffering from depression and trauma. I emphasize parts work, somatic awareness, and psychoeducation to heal the nervous system and reduce shame.

You will learn practices to calm down during a conflict, sleep better, or let go of things that bother you.
I am a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist. I'll help you formulate goals and coach you to make the changes you want. For both couples and individuals, I'll show you some cool cutting-edge research, that most people don't know about yet, about the biological root causes of anxiety. You can see what helps you feel focused and happy.
You will learn practices to calm down during a conflict, sleep better, or let go of things that bother you.
I am a Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist. I'll help you formulate goals and coach you to make the changes you want. For both couples and individuals, I'll show you some cool cutting-edge research, that most people don't know about yet, about the biological root causes of anxiety. You can see what helps you feel focused and happy.

I have experience in the substance use population, harm reduction, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and anger management.
My name is Juan Ortega, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I have worked with young adults and our aging adult population. The type of therapy I use is Person-centered therapy to help clients increase their overall well-being. My therapy approach varies depending on the client I am working with. Typically, our first couple of sessions will be rapport building and understanding the client's needs. The type of approach will be discussed with the client to promote the autonomy of the client in this process.
I have experience in the substance use population, harm reduction, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and anger management.
My name is Juan Ortega, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. I have worked with young adults and our aging adult population. The type of therapy I use is Person-centered therapy to help clients increase their overall well-being. My therapy approach varies depending on the client I am working with. Typically, our first couple of sessions will be rapport building and understanding the client's needs. The type of approach will be discussed with the client to promote the autonomy of the client in this process.

Weiner treats individuals with anxiety (panic, worry, phobias, obsessions and compulsions), mood (depression and bipolar), sleep, impulse-control, substance use, and sexual disorders.
Daniel N. Weiner received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York in 1996 with fellowships at Rutgers, Brown, and Stanford Medical Schools. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor at Brown University Medical School for four years. He has been licensed as a Clinical Psychologist since 1997, and has worked in a variety of settings including an independent psychological practice, a private psychiatric hospital, and a medical practice. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.
Weiner treats individuals with anxiety (panic, worry, phobias, obsessions and compulsions), mood (depression and bipolar), sleep, impulse-control, substance use, and sexual disorders.
Daniel N. Weiner received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York in 1996 with fellowships at Rutgers, Brown, and Stanford Medical Schools. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor at Brown University Medical School for four years. He has been licensed as a Clinical Psychologist since 1997, and has worked in a variety of settings including an independent psychological practice, a private psychiatric hospital, and a medical practice. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.

I do work around anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, ASD, sensory processing disorder, communication issues, insomnia, parenting issues, relationship issues, panic disorder, social anxiety, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, and trust issues.
I have been privileged to have experienced a very diverse clientele. Currently I am accepting clients who are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, those who are working on trauma or traumatic pasts, 'outside the box' or deep thinkers, and/or those who have lived diverse/alternative lives. When contacting me, please say what about this profile you were interested in, and why you think we might be a good match.
I do work around anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, ASD, sensory processing disorder, communication issues, insomnia, parenting issues, relationship issues, panic disorder, social anxiety, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, and trust issues.
I have been privileged to have experienced a very diverse clientele. Currently I am accepting clients who are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, those who are working on trauma or traumatic pasts, 'outside the box' or deep thinkers, and/or those who have lived diverse/alternative lives. When contacting me, please say what about this profile you were interested in, and why you think we might be a good match.

I work with adults who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, life transitions, and issues at the intersection of physical and emotional health, such as insomnia and chronic pain.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy because they feel stuck or overwhelmed, are seeking relief from anxiety or depression, need support as they adjust to a new life circumstance, or want to develop a better understanding of themselves. During therapy, we will explore unhelpful patterns by looking at the relationship between your thoughts, behaviors and emotions and the ways in which these things are interfering or impacting your quality of life. I can offer tools and concepts that may be helpful for coping with difficult emotions, improving relationships, promoting self-acceptance, and regaining balance in your life.
I work with adults who are seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress management, life transitions, and issues at the intersection of physical and emotional health, such as insomnia and chronic pain.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy because they feel stuck or overwhelmed, are seeking relief from anxiety or depression, need support as they adjust to a new life circumstance, or want to develop a better understanding of themselves. During therapy, we will explore unhelpful patterns by looking at the relationship between your thoughts, behaviors and emotions and the ways in which these things are interfering or impacting your quality of life. I can offer tools and concepts that may be helpful for coping with difficult emotions, improving relationships, promoting self-acceptance, and regaining balance in your life.

My expertise lies in working with PTSD and sleep disorders.
My ideal clients are ready to do some work, be transparent in a non-judgmental space and are here because they want to improve the quality of their lives.
My expertise lies in working with PTSD and sleep disorders.
My ideal clients are ready to do some work, be transparent in a non-judgmental space and are here because they want to improve the quality of their lives.
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Sleep or Insomnia Therapists
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.