Cogntive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Restore your sleep. Restore your life.
Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling unrefreshed can affect every part of your day—your mood, focus, health, work, and relationships. If you’ve been dealing with ongoing sleep problems or long‑term insomnia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT‑I) is the gold‑standard, evidence‑based treatment that can help you sleep better naturally.
At the Good Life Center for Mental Health, we provide CBT‑I to adults across Short Hills, Morristown, and throughout New Jersey via telehealth. Our licensed clinicians use a warm, collaborative, and research‑supported approach to help you make lasting improvements in your sleep—without relying on medication.
What Is CBT‑I?
CBT‑I is a structured, short‑term psychotherapy that helps improve sleep by addressing the thoughts, habits, and behaviors that interfere with healthy rest.
It typically involves:
- Sleep education — Understanding how sleep works and what affects it
- Behavioral strategies — Such as sleep scheduling and stimulus control
- Cognitive strategies — Reducing worry, racing thoughts, and nighttime anxiety
- Relaxation and wind‑down techniques
- Improving sleep efficiency — Strengthening the brain’s connection between bed and sleep
Most people notice improvement within 4–8 sessions, and research consistently shows that CBT‑I is more effective—and longer lasting—than sleep medication.
Signs CBT‑I May Be Right for You
CBT‑I can help if you experience:
- Trouble falling asleep
- Waking up frequently during the night
- Waking too early
- Long‑standing insomnia
- Racing thoughts at bedtime
- Daytime fatigue, irritability, or difficulty concentrating
- Jet lag or irregular sleep schedules
- Dependence on sleep medication
- Sleep issues linked to anxiety, depression, stress, or life transitions
If sleep problems are affecting your daily life, CBT‑I can provide a path forward.
What to Expect in CBT‑I Treatment
Your clinician will tailor treatment to your unique sleep concerns. CBT‑I at our practice typically includes:
1. Comprehensive Sleep Assessment
We begin by understanding your sleep patterns, routines, lifestyle, stressors, and medical factors.
2. Sleep Diary Tracking
You’ll keep a simple daily sleep log to help identify patterns and progress.
3. Evidence‑Based Techniques
You’ll learn and practice strategies such as:
- Sleep restriction therapy
- Stimulus control
- Cognitive restructuring
- Circadian rhythm alignment
- Relaxation strategies
- Healthy sleep habits and sleep‑environment optimization
4. Personalized Plan & Support
Your therapist guides and supports you throughout treatment, helping you build new, sustainable sleep habits.
5. Lasting Results
CBT‑I helps retrain your mind and body for healthy sleep—and results often continue improving after treatment ends.
Why Choose the Good Life Center for Mental Health for CBT‑I?
Expert, evidence‑based care Our psychologists and clinicians are trained in delivering CBT‑I and use research‑supported methods proven to improve insomnia.
Compassionate and individualized treatment We tailor every plan to your needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Convenient telehealth options Receive CBT‑I from the comfort of your home anywhere in New Jersey through secure HIPAA‑compliant video sessions.
Holistic support Because sleep is connected to stress, anxiety, mood, and relationships, we address the full picture—not just symptoms.
In‑person locations Visit us in Short Hills or Morristown for face‑to‑face sessions.
Frequently Treated Sleep Concerns
We provide CBT‑I for individuals experiencing:
- Chronic insomnia
- Stress‑related sleep problems
- Sleep issues related to anxiety or depression
- Middle‑of‑the‑night awakenings
- Early‑morning waking
- Shift‑work sleep disturbances
- Poor sleep linked to life changes or high‑pressure environments
Start Sleeping Better With CBT‑I
You don’t have to continue struggling with sleepless nights. With the right support, it is possible to restore your natural sleep rhythms and wake feeling rested and energized again.
We’re here to help.
Telehealth available across New York and New Jersey