Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in San Lorenzo, CA
Hello! I’m Gloria, a Filipina licensed clinical psychologist originally from Guam, now based in the Bay Area, CA. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have specialized training in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and multicultural concerns, areas that continue to guide my work today. My clinical experience includes working in a variety of settings, where I’ve supported clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and major life transitions.
Hello! I’m Gloria, a Filipina licensed clinical psychologist originally from Guam, now based in the Bay Area, CA. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have specialized training in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and multicultural concerns, areas that continue to guide my work today. My clinical experience includes working in a variety of settings, where I’ve supported clients through identity exploration, emotional challenges, and major life transitions.
Many people come to me wondering why they're unhappy, anxious, or unable to find fulfillment. The problem may seem obvious but a solution impossible. The same painful experiences repeat themselves, but why? And how to change them? If we meet, I will work together to discover how you can come to grips with whatever is troubling you. In doing so, you may discover, as sometimes happens, that there are ways to experience yourself and others that are genuinely different from what you've known thus far.
Many people come to me wondering why they're unhappy, anxious, or unable to find fulfillment. The problem may seem obvious but a solution impossible. The same painful experiences repeat themselves, but why? And how to change them? If we meet, I will work together to discover how you can come to grips with whatever is troubling you. In doing so, you may discover, as sometimes happens, that there are ways to experience yourself and others that are genuinely different from what you've known thus far.
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Kyle Yamasaki MFT / Behavioral Sleep Ctr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
2 Endorsed
Cupertino, CA 95014
Major specialties includes addressing adult and child insomnias, and comorbid (“secondary”) insomnia.
Compassionate, and Integrative. Welcome! My approach to well-being and psychological health is influenced by over 15 years of experience applying science and best practices, and is also inspired by holistic psychologies that can be described as compassionate and genuine. This experience integrates "what works", along with an emphasis on authenticity and personal growth. Goals range from reduction of symptoms, improving day-to-day functioning (work/school), or exploring and uncovering parts of our deeper selves.
Major specialties includes addressing adult and child insomnias, and comorbid (“secondary”) insomnia.
Compassionate, and Integrative. Welcome! My approach to well-being and psychological health is influenced by over 15 years of experience applying science and best practices, and is also inspired by holistic psychologies that can be described as compassionate and genuine. This experience integrates "what works", along with an emphasis on authenticity and personal growth. Goals range from reduction of symptoms, improving day-to-day functioning (work/school), or exploring and uncovering parts of our deeper selves.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experiences. My background spans medical settings and community -based agencies, where I have supported individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges. I have particular interest in anxiety/ panic disorders, OCD, depression, women mental health, aging, and culture/ acculturation issues. As a bilingual provider fluent in Mandarin Chinese, I strive to offer culturally sensitive care. I believe that every individual possesses the capacity for positive change and I am committed to guiding you on a therapeutic journey that honors your unique strengths and stories.
I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experiences. My background spans medical settings and community -based agencies, where I have supported individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges. I have particular interest in anxiety/ panic disorders, OCD, depression, women mental health, aging, and culture/ acculturation issues. As a bilingual provider fluent in Mandarin Chinese, I strive to offer culturally sensitive care. I believe that every individual possesses the capacity for positive change and I am committed to guiding you on a therapeutic journey that honors your unique strengths and stories.
I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child mental health.
We have licenses across different states, and we strongly advocate evidence-based treatment (CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.) to build a more meaningful life. Our team covers a wide range of specialties and you can find more information on our website. I host channels: "Ask Dr. Yishan" YouTube; Deep into Sleep Podcast; "一三蜜桃说 Dr.Yishan" YouTube (sexual health); etc.
I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child mental health.
We have licenses across different states, and we strongly advocate evidence-based treatment (CBT, DBT, ACT, etc.) to build a more meaningful life. Our team covers a wide range of specialties and you can find more information on our website. I host channels: "Ask Dr. Yishan" YouTube; Deep into Sleep Podcast; "一三蜜桃说 Dr.Yishan" YouTube (sexual health); etc.
Getting knocked down in life is inevitable. Pain, disappointment, and uncertainty are part of the human experience, and avoiding discomfort often comes at the cost of living fully. Together, we will explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that influence your life, helping you build a stronger foundation for lasting change.
Growth begins when we are willing to face what we've been carrying rather than running from it. I offer a space to slow down, reflect honestly, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose. Trust the process, and the results will follow.
Getting knocked down in life is inevitable. Pain, disappointment, and uncertainty are part of the human experience, and avoiding discomfort often comes at the cost of living fully. Together, we will explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that influence your life, helping you build a stronger foundation for lasting change.
Growth begins when we are willing to face what we've been carrying rather than running from it. I offer a space to slow down, reflect honestly, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose. Trust the process, and the results will follow.
You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.
You are a highly motivated, hard-working, and responsible person. You value your relationships and achieving your goals. However, your anxiety often keeps you from taking the necessary steps to do the things that are important to you. You have spent so long fighting and struggling to feel better that you feel completely out of control in your life and with your emotions. You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and are ready to stop struggling and start living the life you imagined for yourself. You have tried everything under the sun to manage your anxiety but it only brings temporary relief. You are ready for lasting change.
I have specialized training in treating insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, adjustment to new diagnoses, and management of chronic health conditions.
My clinical style is active and collaborative. I explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors contribute to your distress, and in turn help you develop strategies that foster emotional and physical well-being. I have extensive experience working with young professionals in tech, veterans, executives, and high-performing individuals.
I have specialized training in treating insomnia, chronic pain, weight management, adjustment to new diagnoses, and management of chronic health conditions.
My clinical style is active and collaborative. I explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors contribute to your distress, and in turn help you develop strategies that foster emotional and physical well-being. I have extensive experience working with young professionals in tech, veterans, executives, and high-performing individuals.
Expert care for chronic health conditions and preventive health, including sleep, eating habits, and physical activity.
If your health concerns deserve specialty care, so do you. Health psychologists help clients navigate complex medical care, meet your health goals between doctors' visits, and adjust to life-altering diagnoses. Let's support your life beyond the medical chart.
Expert care for chronic health conditions and preventive health, including sleep, eating habits, and physical activity.
If your health concerns deserve specialty care, so do you. Health psychologists help clients navigate complex medical care, meet your health goals between doctors' visits, and adjust to life-altering diagnoses. Let's support your life beyond the medical chart.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you tried everything you can think of to solve the problem, change your circumstances, or just feel better on your own? If you're deep in the mire of anxiety and depression, trying to make a positive change, or just barely managing to make it through the day, it can be tough to think that things could be different. You can feel frustrated, disconnected, and stuck. Getting the right support can be the ticket to moving out of being stuck and taking steps toward living the life you'd like to be living.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Have you tried everything you can think of to solve the problem, change your circumstances, or just feel better on your own? If you're deep in the mire of anxiety and depression, trying to make a positive change, or just barely managing to make it through the day, it can be tough to think that things could be different. You can feel frustrated, disconnected, and stuck. Getting the right support can be the ticket to moving out of being stuck and taking steps toward living the life you'd like to be living.
All you want is a good night of restful sleep.
Imagine being able to fall asleep without a struggle, waking up feeling rested and ready for your day, and feeling confident about your ability to take on your responsibilities. I can help you notice and change the habits that are hurting your sleep and reducing your quality of life.
All you want is a good night of restful sleep.
Imagine being able to fall asleep without a struggle, waking up feeling rested and ready for your day, and feeling confident about your ability to take on your responsibilities. I can help you notice and change the habits that are hurting your sleep and reducing your quality of life.
Carolyn B Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP, SAP, EMDR
7 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual.
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 helped hundreds of anxious perfectionists feel like they can breathe again. I aim for the root of anxiety, perfectionism, & chronic guilt with tools I've honed over 7 years of practice. I blend art therapy, parts work, & other therapy techniques to help you feel unburdened, deeply rested, and unapologetically joyful.
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 helped hundreds of anxious perfectionists feel like they can breathe again. I aim for the root of anxiety, perfectionism, & chronic guilt with tools I've honed over 7 years of practice. I blend art therapy, parts work, & other therapy techniques to help you feel unburdened, deeply rested, and unapologetically joyful.
It’s hard to feel like yourself when you’re stressed, exhausted, and haven't had a decent night's sleep in weeks.
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused strategies.
In simple terms, this means we’ll look at:
- the thoughts and behaviors that disrupt sleep and well-being
- deeper emotional patterns that may be driving stress or reactivity
- practical steps you can take right away to feel more grounded.
It’s hard to feel like yourself when you’re stressed, exhausted, and haven't had a decent night's sleep in weeks.
I use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused strategies.
In simple terms, this means we’ll look at:
- the thoughts and behaviors that disrupt sleep and well-being
- deeper emotional patterns that may be driving stress or reactivity
- practical steps you can take right away to feel more grounded.
I offer guided mind body healing therapies such as Hypnotherapy and EFT, that empower you to find solutions for the following issues: PAIN, INSOMNIA, GRIEF, WEIGHT, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA, HABITS, CRAVINGS, RELATIONSHIPS, or PAST LIVES.
I welcome the opportunity to empower you in your healing journey through Hypnotherapy and also share techniques such as EFT, NLP, guided imagery and relaxation. These techniques are known to be effective in dealing with life's challenges as they occur any time and any place.
I offer guided mind body healing therapies such as Hypnotherapy and EFT, that empower you to find solutions for the following issues: PAIN, INSOMNIA, GRIEF, WEIGHT, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA, HABITS, CRAVINGS, RELATIONSHIPS, or PAST LIVES.
I welcome the opportunity to empower you in your healing journey through Hypnotherapy and also share techniques such as EFT, NLP, guided imagery and relaxation. These techniques are known to be effective in dealing with life's challenges as they occur any time and any place.
I specialize in CBT-I, an evidence-based therapy for insomnia (trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning).
My approach integrates mind and body, is evidence-informed, and builds on the strengths you already have to support meaningful change. Therapy with me develops greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and daily patterns, so you can relate to challenges with more choice and flexibility.
I specialize in CBT-I, an evidence-based therapy for insomnia (trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning).
My approach integrates mind and body, is evidence-informed, and builds on the strengths you already have to support meaningful change. Therapy with me develops greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and daily patterns, so you can relate to challenges with more choice and flexibility.
Those modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-I for insomnia, CBT-N for nightmares, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
It’s hard right now—that’s why you’re here, reading through profiles and looking for someone who might be able to help. I know it can feel overwhelming because I’ve been there too. I take a humanistic, person-centered approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you will feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore your experiences and reconnect with your values. While the therapeutic relationship is central to my work, I also incorporate evidence-based modalities.
Those modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-I for insomnia, CBT-N for nightmares, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
It’s hard right now—that’s why you’re here, reading through profiles and looking for someone who might be able to help. I know it can feel overwhelming because I’ve been there too. I take a humanistic, person-centered approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you will feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore your experiences and reconnect with your values. While the therapeutic relationship is central to my work, I also incorporate evidence-based modalities.
Maybe you lie awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about what could happen next, or wondering why you cannot just turn your brain off and sleep.
My approach is practical, structured, and focused on helping you understand what is keeping you stuck so you can begin making meaningful changes. I specialize in CBT-I and ACT for anxiety and sleep concerns. For couples, I use Gottman Method and Solution-Focused approaches to reduce conflict, improve communication, and rebuild connection.
Maybe you lie awake at night replaying conversations, worrying about what could happen next, or wondering why you cannot just turn your brain off and sleep.
My approach is practical, structured, and focused on helping you understand what is keeping you stuck so you can begin making meaningful changes. I specialize in CBT-I and ACT for anxiety and sleep concerns. For couples, I use Gottman Method and Solution-Focused approaches to reduce conflict, improve communication, and rebuild connection.
She supports concerns such as insomnia, weight management, and smoking cessation, and frequently incorporates motivational interviewing to promote meaningful, client-centered behavior change.
Accepting new clients. Elizabeth is a licensed psychologist who provides a warm, person-centered approach while delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrates principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Elizabeth works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, and chronic stress, with a collaborative style that emphasizes shared decision-making and individualized care.
She supports concerns such as insomnia, weight management, and smoking cessation, and frequently incorporates motivational interviewing to promote meaningful, client-centered behavior change.
Accepting new clients. Elizabeth is a licensed psychologist who provides a warm, person-centered approach while delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrates principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Elizabeth works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, major life transitions, and chronic stress, with a collaborative style that emphasizes shared decision-making and individualized care.
I work with individuals seeking to address sleep difficulties, adjust to PAP treatment, coordinate care for sleep medication tapers, enhance sexual health and functioning, reduce anxiety, strengthen relationships, or navigate life transitions.
I work with individuals looking to benefit from brief, problem-focused treatments that work. I provide treatment for individuals coping with a wide range of concerns including trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, couples conflict and concerns with sexual health. I am passionate about helping my patients optimize their physical, mental and emotional health and take a collaborative and practical approach. I am committed to making sure we are a good fit, so please feel free to call me for a complimentary phone consultation.
I work with individuals seeking to address sleep difficulties, adjust to PAP treatment, coordinate care for sleep medication tapers, enhance sexual health and functioning, reduce anxiety, strengthen relationships, or navigate life transitions.
I work with individuals looking to benefit from brief, problem-focused treatments that work. I provide treatment for individuals coping with a wide range of concerns including trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, couples conflict and concerns with sexual health. I am passionate about helping my patients optimize their physical, mental and emotional health and take a collaborative and practical approach. I am committed to making sure we are a good fit, so please feel free to call me for a complimentary phone consultation.
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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.