Therapy & Counseling
Insomnia Therapy (CBT-I) in the South Bay
Insomnia is ongoing trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping restfully, and the daytime toll that follows. Therapy for insomnia, specifically CBT-I, retrains the patterns and the racing mind that keep you awake, so you can sleep without relying on pills. It is the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, and it works.
- Licensed clinicians
- In person and virtual
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Accepting new clients
We see clients in person at our Hermosa Beach office and virtually across California.
Chronic insomnia affects roughly 1 in 10 adults, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is recommended as the first-line treatment ahead of medication (American Academy of Sleep Medicine). It addresses the cause, and the results tend to last.
Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
What insomnia can look like
- Lying awake unable to fall asleep, or waking and not getting back
- A mind that races the moment your head hits the pillow
- Dreading bedtime, or watching the clock
- Daytime fatigue, irritability, or trouble concentrating
- Relying on pills or alcohol to get to sleep
Our approach
We use CBT-I, the gold-standard approach, to reset your sleep drive, schedule, and the thoughts and habits that fuel the problem. Because insomnia often travels with anxiety or depression, we treat what is underneath, all within your wider individual therapy, and we encourage a medical check-up when a physical cause should be ruled out.
As Jack Foley, LMFT, puts it:
"The harder you try to force sleep, the more it runs from you. CBT-I works because it stops the fight and rebuilds the body's own sleep drive."
What to expect
Care begins with a free 15-minute consultation. From there we match you with the right clinician and begin a focused CBT-I plan, usually a shorter course of work with lasting results.
Where we are
One South Bay office.
All of California.
Our office is in the heart of the South Bay. Warm, private, and a world away from the clinical waiting room. For clients throughout California who can't make it in, we deliver the same uncompromising standard of care virtually.
2200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 308, Hermosa Beach · Telehealth statewide
How it works
Starting is simple.
Book a free consultation
A confidential 15-minute call to understand what you need.
Get matched
We pair you with the right clinician for your goals.
Begin care
Start in person or online, at a pace that feels right.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is CBT-I?
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, ahead of sleeping pills. It retrains your sleep patterns and the thoughts and habits that keep you awake.
Is CBT-I better than sleeping pills?
For chronic insomnia, leading guidelines recommend CBT-I as the first-line treatment because it addresses the cause and the results last, without the downsides of long-term medication. Some people use both for a time, coordinated with their prescriber.
How long does it take to work?
Many people see meaningful improvement within a few weeks. CBT-I is typically a focused, shorter course of treatment rather than open-ended.
Could my insomnia be caused by something else?
Sometimes. Insomnia can stem from anxiety, depression, or a medical issue. We help sort that out and treat what is driving it, and we encourage a medical check-up when appropriate.
Do you offer insomnia therapy online?
Yes, in person in the South Bay and via telehealth across California.
When you're ready, a conversation is the place to begin.
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