Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Chicago, IL
Chelsea (Derks) Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with people with Bipolar Disorder, PMDD, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, auto-immune conditions, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, autism, & PTSD.
I utilize modalities such as EMDR, CBT, ACT, somatic experiencing, psychodynamic & gestalt therapy, and mindfulness. I will help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and actions, particularly the helpful and not-so-helpful ones. I will be looking for patterns and themes in your life and focus in on your strengths while helping you connect to your body.
I have experience working with people with Bipolar Disorder, PMDD, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, insomnia, auto-immune conditions, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, autism, & PTSD.
I utilize modalities such as EMDR, CBT, ACT, somatic experiencing, psychodynamic & gestalt therapy, and mindfulness. I will help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and actions, particularly the helpful and not-so-helpful ones. I will be looking for patterns and themes in your life and focus in on your strengths while helping you connect to your body.
With specialized training in chronic pain and insomnia treatment, as well as a clinical background in occupational therapy, I offer a whole person integrative approach to healing.
I am passionate about serving underserved communities, including those impacted systemic inequality, trauma, limited access to care, or racial battle fatigue. I am LGBTQ- affirming and open to all faiths and practices. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to move forward on their own terms. Whether managing illness, adjusting to life changes, or seeking mind- body balance, I approach wellness through a holistic lens that respects cultural identity, spiritual beliefs, and lived experiences.
I am currently a postdoctoral fellow working under the supervision of Dr. Isaiah Sypher.
With specialized training in chronic pain and insomnia treatment, as well as a clinical background in occupational therapy, I offer a whole person integrative approach to healing.
I am passionate about serving underserved communities, including those impacted systemic inequality, trauma, limited access to care, or racial battle fatigue. I am LGBTQ- affirming and open to all faiths and practices. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, seen, and empowered to move forward on their own terms. Whether managing illness, adjusting to life changes, or seeking mind- body balance, I approach wellness through a holistic lens that respects cultural identity, spiritual beliefs, and lived experiences.
I am currently a postdoctoral fellow working under the supervision of Dr. Isaiah Sypher.
If you are struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, let’s work together to understand the underlying cause of this and learn to sleep again.
Nervous system dysregulation (stress, anxiety, depression) shows up as insomnia. I use evidence-based approaches Internal Family Systems, CBT-I & other tailored interventions to help you move from feeling stuck to gaining clarity and peace.
If you are struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, let’s work together to understand the underlying cause of this and learn to sleep again.
Nervous system dysregulation (stress, anxiety, depression) shows up as insomnia. I use evidence-based approaches Internal Family Systems, CBT-I & other tailored interventions to help you move from feeling stuck to gaining clarity and peace.
” I help adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions and the sleep problems that often come with them (trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, racing thoughts, non-restorative sleep, and daytime burnout).
My work is practical, structured, and compassionate. Together we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, build skills that calm the nervous system. Your sleep health matters also and we will examine how you can address areas you weren't aware contributes to your staying awake at night.
” I help adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions and the sleep problems that often come with them (trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, racing thoughts, non-restorative sleep, and daytime burnout).
My work is practical, structured, and compassionate. Together we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, build skills that calm the nervous system. Your sleep health matters also and we will examine how you can address areas you weren't aware contributes to your staying awake at night.
I work with people struggling with sleep concerns and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
In a private, serene, and supportive atmosphere, we can begin to see ourselves with a fresh, renewed clarity and begin to brighten our relationships with others. With kindness, caring, and compassion and a little bit of humor, I'll help you build on your strengths to achieve fullest growth and happiness.
I work with people struggling with sleep concerns and have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
In a private, serene, and supportive atmosphere, we can begin to see ourselves with a fresh, renewed clarity and begin to brighten our relationships with others. With kindness, caring, and compassion and a little bit of humor, I'll help you build on your strengths to achieve fullest growth and happiness.
I work with thoughtful, capable people who are often carrying more than they let on. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in nervous system awareness. I pay close attention to both your words and what’s happening beneath them, helping you slow down, build safety, and understand patterns that may no longer serve you. Therapy with me is collaborative and steady, designed to support insight, regulation, and meaningful change. I bring a calm, grounded presence shaped by years of working with people under real strain.
I work with thoughtful, capable people who are often carrying more than they let on. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in nervous system awareness. I pay close attention to both your words and what’s happening beneath them, helping you slow down, build safety, and understand patterns that may no longer serve you. Therapy with me is collaborative and steady, designed to support insight, regulation, and meaningful change. I bring a calm, grounded presence shaped by years of working with people under real strain.
CBT-I Sleep Therapist for Insomnia, Anxiety, ADHD, and Illnesses - Telehealth IL
Do you find yourself asking: “Why am I so exhausted but still can’t fall asleep
I specialize in helping adults improve sleep using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. CBT-I helps identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep while building healthier, sustainable sleep habits for long-term improvement and emotional wellness.
CBT-I Sleep Therapist for Insomnia, Anxiety, ADHD, and Illnesses - Telehealth IL
Do you find yourself asking: “Why am I so exhausted but still can’t fall asleep
I specialize in helping adults improve sleep using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. CBT-I helps identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep while building healthier, sustainable sleep habits for long-term improvement and emotional wellness.
I am particularly interested in the relationship between traumatic stress and eating pathology as well as trauma and sleep.
I spent many years in a leadership position at a national center that provided comprehensive eating disorder treatment. I believe in providing evidence based treatments, increasing treatment intensity as needed, and working with a patient to maximize treatment gains by helping them to generalize what we do in treatment to their "real life" environment.
I am particularly interested in the relationship between traumatic stress and eating pathology as well as trauma and sleep.
I spent many years in a leadership position at a national center that provided comprehensive eating disorder treatment. I believe in providing evidence based treatments, increasing treatment intensity as needed, and working with a patient to maximize treatment gains by helping them to generalize what we do in treatment to their "real life" environment.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an influence of Adlerian theory, to be goal-oriented and positive-focused in treating depression, anxiety, physical illnesses, sleep problems, weight management, recovery from substance use and other lifestyle conditions.
I am working toward becoming a Diplomate with both The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. This will further my expertise in treating the six pillars of ‘Lifestyle Medicine’ that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and improved quality of life. sleep, activity, stress and emotional management, healthy
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an influence of Adlerian theory, to be goal-oriented and positive-focused in treating depression, anxiety, physical illnesses, sleep problems, weight management, recovery from substance use and other lifestyle conditions.
I am working toward becoming a Diplomate with both The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. This will further my expertise in treating the six pillars of ‘Lifestyle Medicine’ that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and improved quality of life. sleep, activity, stress and emotional management, healthy
With over 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical health psychologist, I work with adults struggling with PTSD, insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, ADHD concerns, & major life stressors.
My approach integrates health psychology, behavioral medicine, & evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, CBT-I, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), & Written Exposure Therapy (WET). I also provide psychological evaluations for ADHD, diagnostic clarification, disability, & workplace or academic accommodations.
With over 30 years of experience as a licensed clinical health psychologist, I work with adults struggling with PTSD, insomnia, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, ADHD concerns, & major life stressors.
My approach integrates health psychology, behavioral medicine, & evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, CBT-I, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), & Written Exposure Therapy (WET). I also provide psychological evaluations for ADHD, diagnostic clarification, disability, & workplace or academic accommodations.
Sleep is broken.
In our work together, you’ll have a clear plan grounded in proven methods like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I). Therapy is active and collaborative, focused on helping you move from surviving to living with clarity and confidence so you can sleep better, worry less, connect with others, and feel more like yourself again.
Sleep is broken.
In our work together, you’ll have a clear plan grounded in proven methods like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I). Therapy is active and collaborative, focused on helping you move from surviving to living with clarity and confidence so you can sleep better, worry less, connect with others, and feel more like yourself again.
Hi and thanks for reading! If you're seeking support with changes in life, or if depressed/anxious mood seems to be setting you back, then feel free to reach out.
Update: I am recently fully licensed in Illinois and Arizona and accepting patient from these states.. please check your insurance compatibility on my Headway page!
Hi and thanks for reading! If you're seeking support with changes in life, or if depressed/anxious mood seems to be setting you back, then feel free to reach out.
Update: I am recently fully licensed in Illinois and Arizona and accepting patient from these states.. please check your insurance compatibility on my Headway page!
I specialize in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and ADD/ADHD.
I focus on teaching my clients coping tools so they are able to respond in a way that is productive and in their control, rather than react, leading to a spiral of further stress and anxiety. In therapy sessions, I may use a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, CBT-I, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and more.
I specialize in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, OCD, insomnia, and ADD/ADHD.
I focus on teaching my clients coping tools so they are able to respond in a way that is productive and in their control, rather than react, leading to a spiral of further stress and anxiety. In therapy sessions, I may use a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, CBT-I, DBT, Exposure Therapy, and more.
My passion lies with assisting you to make critical healthy choices as you walk your own path and forge your own identity. I want to help you feel empowered on your walk through life. We will look at learned behaviors that may be holding you back, as well as ways to positively rebuild those behaviors. Coming from a strength based approach, I believe learning how to empower yourself and then restructuring these thoughts and habits is the key to success. I specialize in working with adolescents, families, couples, eating disorders, as well as individual therapy. I’m also experienced working with the LGBTQ+ and Poly populations.
My passion lies with assisting you to make critical healthy choices as you walk your own path and forge your own identity. I want to help you feel empowered on your walk through life. We will look at learned behaviors that may be holding you back, as well as ways to positively rebuild those behaviors. Coming from a strength based approach, I believe learning how to empower yourself and then restructuring these thoughts and habits is the key to success. I specialize in working with adolescents, families, couples, eating disorders, as well as individual therapy. I’m also experienced working with the LGBTQ+ and Poly populations.
I am an art therapist, certified Brainspotting (neuroexperiential) consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. I explore embodiment as interpersonal and collective liberation practice, to enrich our relations with our ancestors and blood memories. I look for field science and the unsaid (lived experiences), over evidence-based research.
Neuroexperiential approach partners with the uncertainty of our infinite human potential. We co-regulate through the process of uncovering your unconscious, nuanced patterns, memories, beliefs around connection, change, loss and trust.
Every life is born to dream, build, transition and grow.
I am an art therapist, certified Brainspotting (neuroexperiential) consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. I explore embodiment as interpersonal and collective liberation practice, to enrich our relations with our ancestors and blood memories. I look for field science and the unsaid (lived experiences), over evidence-based research.
Neuroexperiential approach partners with the uncertainty of our infinite human potential. We co-regulate through the process of uncovering your unconscious, nuanced patterns, memories, beliefs around connection, change, loss and trust.
Every life is born to dream, build, transition and grow.
I passionately and compassionately care for the emotional well-being and behavioral health of my individual, couple, family and group clients for over 20 years. I draw upon unique combinations of clinical principals and innovative methods to best support all people within our vastly diverse community. I draw upon my deep understanding of culture, age, gender, race, class, family structure, and the type of or the lack of a support system can have on most all situations. I always provide a totally non-judgmental, safe, and confidential space to help my clients deal with their problems, issues or crisis.
I passionately and compassionately care for the emotional well-being and behavioral health of my individual, couple, family and group clients for over 20 years. I draw upon unique combinations of clinical principals and innovative methods to best support all people within our vastly diverse community. I draw upon my deep understanding of culture, age, gender, race, class, family structure, and the type of or the lack of a support system can have on most all situations. I always provide a totally non-judgmental, safe, and confidential space to help my clients deal with their problems, issues or crisis.
Stepping out of your comfort zone to break unhealthy patterns can be challenging. When you are so used to living life one way, it can be scary to change. But, you are not alone. In my practice, I firmly believe in joining the client on their journey of growth. Thus, I aim to provide a safe space for the client to be vulnerable and take risks to live more authentically.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, interpersonal relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and trauma.
Stepping out of your comfort zone to break unhealthy patterns can be challenging. When you are so used to living life one way, it can be scary to change. But, you are not alone. In my practice, I firmly believe in joining the client on their journey of growth. Thus, I aim to provide a safe space for the client to be vulnerable and take risks to live more authentically.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, life transitions, interpersonal relationship dynamics, self-esteem, and trauma.
For most people, we often find ourselves stuck in patterns, overwhelmed with circumstances and life can be unfair at the worst times. Life has a lot of metaphors for journeys because of how much they shape and twist around us, we can still get lost on the path forward. I believe that by building awareness in our behaviors, identity, emotions, social connections and past, will give you the best road map to really understand what is best for you. By acknowledging each client's unique background and identity (personality, goals, passions) I can create a strong and tailored treatment plan for their possible symptoms and concerns.
For most people, we often find ourselves stuck in patterns, overwhelmed with circumstances and life can be unfair at the worst times. Life has a lot of metaphors for journeys because of how much they shape and twist around us, we can still get lost on the path forward. I believe that by building awareness in our behaviors, identity, emotions, social connections and past, will give you the best road map to really understand what is best for you. By acknowledging each client's unique background and identity (personality, goals, passions) I can create a strong and tailored treatment plan for their possible symptoms and concerns.
Sometimes life presents us with difficult challenges and we feel lost. We may be haunted by trauma, feel stuck in relationships, have negative thoughts cycling around in our minds, and find that we are sabotaging ourselves. Changing life circumstances-both positive (like the birth of a child) or negative (loss of a job)-can cause anxiety and despair. I address these issues by fostering a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship where clients become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, make sense of their experiences, and move forward in their lives.
Sometimes life presents us with difficult challenges and we feel lost. We may be haunted by trauma, feel stuck in relationships, have negative thoughts cycling around in our minds, and find that we are sabotaging ourselves. Changing life circumstances-both positive (like the birth of a child) or negative (loss of a job)-can cause anxiety and despair. I address these issues by fostering a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship where clients become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, make sense of their experiences, and move forward in their lives.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with adolescents and adults.I use a variety of techniques to help clients discover positive ways of coping and responding to the difficulties they face. I value the psychologist-client relationship and strive to establish a connection with each client based on empathy and understanding of each individual's needs. I assist clients in developing ways to cope with life stressors and establish/maintain personal relationships. In the therapeutic process, I focus on an individual's strengths and encourage clients to use strengths to enhance their lives and attain their goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with adolescents and adults.I use a variety of techniques to help clients discover positive ways of coping and responding to the difficulties they face. I value the psychologist-client relationship and strive to establish a connection with each client based on empathy and understanding of each individual's needs. I assist clients in developing ways to cope with life stressors and establish/maintain personal relationships. In the therapeutic process, I focus on an individual's strengths and encourage clients to use strengths to enhance their lives and attain their goals.
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