Sleep or Insomnia Therapists in Evanston, IL
Living with a chronic health condition can quietly shape every part of your life: your energy, your mood, your relationships, and how you see yourself. If you’ve been carrying the emotional weight of illness, stress, or ongoing uncertainty, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m an LCSW supporting adults as they navigate the mental and emotional impact of chronic health conditions. My goal is to offer a compassionate, steady space where you can feel understood, build coping skills that actually fit your life, and move beyond just getting through the day toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and fulfilling.
Living with a chronic health condition can quietly shape every part of your life: your energy, your mood, your relationships, and how you see yourself. If you’ve been carrying the emotional weight of illness, stress, or ongoing uncertainty, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m an LCSW supporting adults as they navigate the mental and emotional impact of chronic health conditions. My goal is to offer a compassionate, steady space where you can feel understood, build coping skills that actually fit your life, and move beyond just getting through the day toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and fulfilling.
If you are a high-achiever, frustrated that logic hasn't solved your symptoms, it’s because OCD, anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia are not logic problems.
I provide the clinical intensity required for complex cases. I utilize ERP for OCD, ACT and exposure for anxiety, CBT- Insomnia for insomnia, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy for chronic pain and other chronic conditions. My style is technical, warm, and direct. We focus on the mechanics of behavioral change to reduce symptoms rather than just managing them.
If you are a high-achiever, frustrated that logic hasn't solved your symptoms, it’s because OCD, anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia are not logic problems.
I provide the clinical intensity required for complex cases. I utilize ERP for OCD, ACT and exposure for anxiety, CBT- Insomnia for insomnia, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy for chronic pain and other chronic conditions. My style is technical, warm, and direct. We focus on the mechanics of behavioral change to reduce symptoms rather than just managing them.
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.
Chronic insomnia hitting hard—leaving you drained, brain-fogged, cranky, and barely functioning through work, family, or daily life?
Dr. David Weidner, Illinois telehealth sleep expert and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine specializes in evidence-based virtual CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) plus treatment for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, CPAP adherence, and nightmares. Convenient online sessions deliver proven tools to fix sleep!
Chronic insomnia hitting hard—leaving you drained, brain-fogged, cranky, and barely functioning through work, family, or daily life?
Dr. David Weidner, Illinois telehealth sleep expert and Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine specializes in evidence-based virtual CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) plus treatment for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, circadian rhythm disorders, CPAP adherence, and nightmares. Convenient online sessions deliver proven tools to fix sleep!
I work with adults and couples, with clinical expertise in premenstrual disorders (PMDD, PMS, and premenstrual exacerbation of other conditions), relationship concerns, insomnia, and trauma.
I provide personalized, evidence-based treatment to individuals and couples. I approach therapy from a cognitive behavioral perspective, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. When applicable, I support patients to understand and adapt to symptom change across the menstrual cycle.
I work with adults and couples, with clinical expertise in premenstrual disorders (PMDD, PMS, and premenstrual exacerbation of other conditions), relationship concerns, insomnia, and trauma.
I provide personalized, evidence-based treatment to individuals and couples. I approach therapy from a cognitive behavioral perspective, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. When applicable, I support patients to understand and adapt to symptom change across the menstrual cycle.
I assist adults and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, sleep problems, trauma, interpersonal concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and life and career transitions.
I have specialized training and certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and will use these and other approaches to help you on your path towards your goals.
I assist adults and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, sleep problems, trauma, interpersonal concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and life and career transitions.
I have specialized training and certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and will use these and other approaches to help you on your path towards your goals.
I have years of training and experience working with survivors of trauma, mood issues, and Insomnia.
To understand each client, I begin by seeking out the strengths, abilities, and positive qualities that are present. Very often new clients are so used to thinking or hearing about their problems that they themselves seem to forget their own positive traits and attributes. Giving time and space for these elements to surface is helpful in many ways, including becoming a touchpoint of their own resources. I really enjoy helping foster resiliency among my clients, helping them recognize their capacities to cope, heal, and move beyond feeling stuck or powerless.
I have years of training and experience working with survivors of trauma, mood issues, and Insomnia.
To understand each client, I begin by seeking out the strengths, abilities, and positive qualities that are present. Very often new clients are so used to thinking or hearing about their problems that they themselves seem to forget their own positive traits and attributes. Giving time and space for these elements to surface is helpful in many ways, including becoming a touchpoint of their own resources. I really enjoy helping foster resiliency among my clients, helping them recognize their capacities to cope, heal, and move beyond feeling stuck or powerless.
If you're struggling to manage these thoughts and feelings on your own, reaching out to a therapist with expertise in perinatal mental health can help with decreasing worry, depression, and getting your sleep back on track.
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported in whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big life changes, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, you deserve a space where you can process your emotions and regain a sense of balance.
If you're struggling to manage these thoughts and feelings on your own, reaching out to a therapist with expertise in perinatal mental health can help with decreasing worry, depression, and getting your sleep back on track.
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported in whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big life changes, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, you deserve a space where you can process your emotions and regain a sense of balance.
For over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have helped children, teens, adults and families with their struggles. Most of my work is generated through client referrals. I believe a safe, comfortable environment, helps make the work toward change less difficult and helps individuals move through the therapy process at their own pace. Because we are all unique, my therapy style is Eclectic, meaning, I use various techniques and approaches to meet the needs of each individual.
For over 20 years as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I have helped children, teens, adults and families with their struggles. Most of my work is generated through client referrals. I believe a safe, comfortable environment, helps make the work toward change less difficult and helps individuals move through the therapy process at their own pace. Because we are all unique, my therapy style is Eclectic, meaning, I use various techniques and approaches to meet the needs of each individual.
I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan -- children starting at age 2, tweens, adolescents, college students, young adults and adults. My specialties include anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, tics, binge eating, and weight management. To achieve your goals, I offer evidence-based therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Exposure Plus Response Prevention (EXRP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan -- children starting at age 2, tweens, adolescents, college students, young adults and adults. My specialties include anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, tics, binge eating, and weight management. To achieve your goals, I offer evidence-based therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Exposure Plus Response Prevention (EXRP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I believe that therapy, through both our therapeutic relationship & collaborative work together, can be a very empowering & rewarding experience. My aim as a licensed clinical psychologist is to facilitate a comfortable, engaging space within which clients of all ages can achieve authentic change. The therapeutic process is unique to each individual, therefore I find that utilizing an integrative framework fosters the most effective self-reflection & personal growth. This includes incorporating concepts & interventions from different approaches & connecting with you & your child using creative & individually tailored techniques.
I believe that therapy, through both our therapeutic relationship & collaborative work together, can be a very empowering & rewarding experience. My aim as a licensed clinical psychologist is to facilitate a comfortable, engaging space within which clients of all ages can achieve authentic change. The therapeutic process is unique to each individual, therefore I find that utilizing an integrative framework fosters the most effective self-reflection & personal growth. This includes incorporating concepts & interventions from different approaches & connecting with you & your child using creative & individually tailored techniques.
I believe therapy is a gift to oneself of a safe space to explore, reflect, understand, and identify what is important. It is necessary to challenge my clients to confront unfinished business within themselves in order to live freely in the present moment. Recognizably, I am not the expert in the therapeutic space—you are. I value collaboratively and energetically working towards a sense of healing and understanding.
I believe therapy is a gift to oneself of a safe space to explore, reflect, understand, and identify what is important. It is necessary to challenge my clients to confront unfinished business within themselves in order to live freely in the present moment. Recognizably, I am not the expert in the therapeutic space—you are. I value collaboratively and energetically working towards a sense of healing and understanding.
For over 15 years I have worked with children, teens and adults managing difficulties with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. The diverse experience with each age has given me insight to share in the therapy room with you. I address each challenge with great care and energy to help move toward growth with you or your child to find understanding and greater ways of coping, being in relationships and thriving.
For over 15 years I have worked with children, teens and adults managing difficulties with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. The diverse experience with each age has given me insight to share in the therapy room with you. I address each challenge with great care and energy to help move toward growth with you or your child to find understanding and greater ways of coping, being in relationships and thriving.
Eric J. Proescher, PsyD, MPH, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor with over 20 years of experience. He completed his training at Loyola University in Maryland, the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago (National Louis University), and University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Eric J. Proescher, PsyD, MPH, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor with over 20 years of experience. He completed his training at Loyola University in Maryland, the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago (National Louis University), and University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
My ideal client comes to me when they are wanting change, have been trying, and still feel like they are not getting anywhere.
They may be feeling stuck.
They may be feeling like no matter what they do, things are not working out for them.
My ideal client comes to me when they are wanting change, have been trying, and still feel like they are not getting anywhere.
They may be feeling stuck.
They may be feeling like no matter what they do, things are not working out for them.
It's important that you find a therapist that is a right fit for you. I strive to create a safe holding environment where clients feel understood and encouraged to take their next step. I utilize a developmental framework and family systems approach, while viewing each client as a unique individual. I specialize in working with young children and families, providing individual, family, couples, and group treatment.
It's important that you find a therapist that is a right fit for you. I strive to create a safe holding environment where clients feel understood and encouraged to take their next step. I utilize a developmental framework and family systems approach, while viewing each client as a unique individual. I specialize in working with young children and families, providing individual, family, couples, and group treatment.
I have been a mental health counselor for 12 years, and find this line of work so rewarding. I specialize in working with young adults (but my clients include adolescents through older adults) that want to triumph over obstacles in their lives. I will work alongside you to help you overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship concerns, and many other issues that may come along with progressing through the stages of life. With my expertise in mental health, and your expertise on yourself, we will work as a team to get you feeling like the best version of you. I hold licenses in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
I have been a mental health counselor for 12 years, and find this line of work so rewarding. I specialize in working with young adults (but my clients include adolescents through older adults) that want to triumph over obstacles in their lives. I will work alongside you to help you overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship concerns, and many other issues that may come along with progressing through the stages of life. With my expertise in mental health, and your expertise on yourself, we will work as a team to get you feeling like the best version of you. I hold licenses in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
As a clinical psychotherapist in practice for almost 20 years, I understand how hard the first step can be in reaching out for help. I strive to provide a safe, comfortable and trusting environment to explore those issues that perhaps are leaving you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious and/or confused. I work with patients who are suffering from depression, life transition issues, relationship issues, fertility and parenting issues. I value your early life experiences and help you make connections on if/how they make impact your current life choices and relationships.
As a clinical psychotherapist in practice for almost 20 years, I understand how hard the first step can be in reaching out for help. I strive to provide a safe, comfortable and trusting environment to explore those issues that perhaps are leaving you feeling stuck, depressed, anxious and/or confused. I work with patients who are suffering from depression, life transition issues, relationship issues, fertility and parenting issues. I value your early life experiences and help you make connections on if/how they make impact your current life choices and relationships.
Hello! If you have never been to therapy before or it's been a while, I can help. Whether it's anxiety, stress, panic, depression, relationships, or other concerns, I collaborate with clients to gain more insight and tools for relief. We can all struggle with "the noise" of everyday life to find the undercurrent of deeper meaning. In these uncertain times, many people feel lost; let's find some direction together. Clients continually inspire me in showing people's capacity for change; it's possible for you.
I am level three Gottman trained for couples counseling. I offer a balanced and empathetic approach.
Hello! If you have never been to therapy before or it's been a while, I can help. Whether it's anxiety, stress, panic, depression, relationships, or other concerns, I collaborate with clients to gain more insight and tools for relief. We can all struggle with "the noise" of everyday life to find the undercurrent of deeper meaning. In these uncertain times, many people feel lost; let's find some direction together. Clients continually inspire me in showing people's capacity for change; it's possible for you.
I am level three Gottman trained for couples counseling. I offer a balanced and empathetic approach.
HEAL Psychotherapy Founded 2021.
HEAL: Helping to Empower, Accept, and Love yourself.
-Therapy has power to HEAL, enhance growth, and obtain inner peace. As a psychotherapist, I strive to empower my clients by building on their own strengths and encouraging insight within a nurturing environment. Together we can identify goals to facilitate growth and healing. My specialties include trauma, anxiety and mood management, and empowerment training. I am experienced in working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, confidence, women's issues, relationship concerns, and troubles with adjustment and life transitions.
HEAL Psychotherapy Founded 2021.
HEAL: Helping to Empower, Accept, and Love yourself.
-Therapy has power to HEAL, enhance growth, and obtain inner peace. As a psychotherapist, I strive to empower my clients by building on their own strengths and encouraging insight within a nurturing environment. Together we can identify goals to facilitate growth and healing. My specialties include trauma, anxiety and mood management, and empowerment training. I am experienced in working with clients struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, confidence, women's issues, relationship concerns, and troubles with adjustment and life transitions.
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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.