Physician Information
Evidence-Based Treatment for Insomnia
We provide telehealth services to Indiana residents using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based behavioral treatment and the recommended first-line therapy for chronic insomnia according to guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Physicians. CBT-I is a structured, short-term intervention that targets the behavioral and cognitive factors that perpetuate insomnia. Treatment focuses on restoring normal sleep regulation through established behavioral sleep medicine techniques, including stimulus control, sleep restriction therapy, cognitive restructuring, and circadian rhythm stabilization. CBT-I has demonstrated durable improvements in sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset, and overall sleep efficiency, and may be used as a primary treatment or adjunct to medical management.
Indications for Referral
Referral may be appropriate for patients experiencing:
Chronic insomnia symptoms (>3 months)
Difficulty initiating sleep (sleep onset insomnia)
Difficulty maintaining sleep (sleep maintenance insomnia)
Early morning awakening
Persistent insomnia despite pharmacologic therapy
Long-term reliance on hypnotic medications
Insomnia associated with anxiety, stress, or behavioral sleep dysregulation
Patients with stable medical or psychiatric conditions can typically participate successfully in CBT-I.
Referral Process
Patients may be referred through the following methods:
Physician referral form
Faxed referral documentation
Direct patient scheduling with physician recommendation
Referral information typically includes:
Patient demographics and contact information
Relevant medical and psychiatric history
Current medications (if applicable)
Clinical reason for referral
Treatment Approach
Referred patients receive a structured CBT-I program that includes:
Comprehensive sleep and behavioral assessment
Sleep diary monitoring
Sleep restriction therapy and stimulus control interventions
Cognitive restructuring related to maladaptive sleep beliefs
Behavioral and circadian rhythm stabilization strategies
Sleep education and relapse prevention strategies
The goal of treatment is to improve sleep efficiency, consolidate sleep, and reduce insomnia-related distress while promoting long-term self-management skills.
Communication With Referring Providers
Collaborative care is prioritized. When requested, referring providers may receive:
Confirmation of patient intake
Treatment summary upon completion
Recommendations for ongoing sleep management if indicated
Lunch and Learn: Improving Patient Sleep Outcomes with CBT-I
We offer a concise, clinically focused Lunch and Learn session designed for physicians and office staff to better understand the role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) in patient care.
This session provides practical, immediately applicable insights on identifying, managing, and referring patients with insomnia—while supporting your team in delivering more comprehensive, evidence-based care.
Format:
20–30 minute presentation + brief Q&A
Delivered in-person or via telehealth
Scheduled at your convenience
What Your Team Will Learn
1. Identifying Insomnia in Clinical Practice
How to distinguish chronic insomnia from transient sleep disturbance
Common patient presentations in primary care and specialty settings
Red flags for when behavioral sleep intervention is appropriate
2. Why CBT-I is First-Line Treatment
Overview of CBT-I as the gold-standard, evidence-based approach
Comparison to pharmacologic treatments (efficacy, durability, safety)
Expected outcomes and timeline for improvement
3. When and How to Refer
Ideal patient profiles for CBT-I
Contraindications or when additional evaluation is needed (e.g., sleep apnea considerations)
Simple, streamlined referral process for your office
4. Improving Patient Adherence and Outcomes
How to position CBT-I to patients for better engagement
Setting expectations for behavior-based sleep treatment
Addressing common patient hesitations
5. Supporting Underserved Patients
Overview of the The Restore Sleep Access Program
How to refer patients for complimentary care
Expanding access to non-pharmacologic treatment options
What Your Office Receives
Printed referral forms and quick-reference materials
Patient education brochures
Direct referral pathway for CBT-I services
Optional follow-up support for staff questions
Schedule a Lunch and Learn for Your Office
Bring practical sleep medicine education to your team—without disrupting your workflow.
✔ Efficient, clinically relevant training
✔ Supports better patient outcomes
✔ No cost to your practice
Contact us to schedule a session at your convenience.
The Restore Sleep Access Program
The Restore Sleep Access Program is a physician-referred initiative designed to expand access to evidence-based insomnia treatment for patients who may not otherwise be able to participate in care.
Through this program, limited number of patients are selected to receive a complimentary 6-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) protocol, delivered via telehealth to residents of Indiana.
This initiative reflects our commitment to improving sleep health outcomes and reducing barriers to high-quality behavioral sleep medicine services.
Program Overview
Treatment Provided: Full 6-week CBT-I protocol
Delivery Method: Telehealth to Indiana residents only
Cost to Patient: $0 - No cost (fully sponsored)
Patient Selection: Two patients selected every 6 weeks (16 patients per year)
Eligibility Focus: Patients with financial barriers or limited access to behavioral sleep care
Referral Process for Physicians
Physicians and healthcare providers are invited to refer patients they believe would benefit from structured CBT-I care but may face financial or access-related barriers.
To refer a patient:
Download and complete the Restore Sleep Access referral form
Include the following required information:
Patient name
Patient phone number
Brief clinical summary and reason for referral
Fax the completed form to:
317-206-7188
Recommended Referral Considerations
When identifying appropriate candidates, providers may consider patients who:
Have chronic insomnia symptoms (difficulty falling or staying asleep)
Are motivated to engage in a structured behavioral program
Have limited financial resources or lack coverage for CBT-I
May benefit from a non-pharmacologic, evidence-based approach
Are able to participate in telehealth sessions
Selection and Enrollment
Referrals are reviewed on a rolling basis
Selected patients will be contacted directly for intake and onboarding
Referring providers may receive confirmation of enrollment (with patient consent)
Program Goals
Increase access to gold-standard insomnia treatment
Reduce reliance on long-term pharmacologic sleep aids
Improve patient functioning, mental health, and overall quality of life
Support physicians with a trusted behavioral sleep referral pathway
Clinical Safeguards
Patients will be screened for appropriateness (e.g., untreated sleep apnea, severe psychiatric instability, or substance use concerns may require alternate care first)
Equity Statement
We are committed to equitable access to care and encourage referrals for patients from underserved, rural, or resource-limited communities.
Provider Communication
Summary of treatment completion can be sent to referring providers upon request (with consent)
Patient Commitment Expectations
Attendance at scheduled sessions
Completion of sleep logs and behavioral recommendations
Engagement in the full 6-week protocol
Legal / Operational Notes
Not an emergency service
Limited capacity program (2 patients per cycle)
Participation subject to clinical appropriateness and availability
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