For years, I was the person who couldn’t sleep.

Night after night, I laid awake—watching the clock, calculating how little rest I would get, and dreading the next day. What started as occasional difficulty sleeping turned into a cycle that lasted over six years. I tried everything I was told should help: better sleep hygiene, supplements, changing routines, even pushing myself to “just relax.” Nothing created lasting change.

If anything, the harder I tried to sleep, the more elusive it became.

What I didn’t understand at the time—and what many people struggling with insomnia aren’t told—is that chronic insomnia isn’t simply a problem of not trying hard enough, or not doing the “right” things before bed. It’s driven by very real behavioral and cognitive patterns that keep the brain and body stuck in a state of hyperarousal.

It wasn’t until I discovered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)—the gold standard, evidence-based treatment—that things finally began to shift.

For the first time, I wasn’t just given tips or temporary solutions. I was given a structured, systematic approach that addressed the root of the problem. Through CBT-I, I learned how to retrain my sleep system, reduce the anxiety surrounding sleep, and restore a natural, sustainable rhythm. The change wasn’t overnight—but it was lasting.

That experience didn’t just change my sleep. It changed the direction of my clinical work.

Today, I specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck in that same exhausting cycle—lying awake, dreading bedtime, and wondering why nothing has worked. As a licensed clinical social worker with training in CBT-I, I combine clinical expertise with lived experience to guide clients through a structured, supportive process designed to create real, measurable change.

My approach is both compassionate and highly practical. This isn’t open-ended talk therapy. It’s a focused, evidence-based process that helps you:

• Fall asleep more easily

• Stay asleep longer

• Reduce nighttime anxiety

• And, when appropriate, decrease reliance on sleep medications

If you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work, you’re not broken- you are not alone—and more importantly, you’re not without options. With the right approach, your sleep can improve.

I’d be honored to help you get there. And it doesn’t have to take years. Book you consultation today and let’s get started!