Insomnia Therapy
Finally get the rest your mind and body need.
Evidence-based therapy for chronic sleep difficulties, using CBT-I to help you break the cycle of insomnia, quiet a racing mind, and rebuild a healthy relationship with sleep.
Is This You?
- You lie awake for hours, mind racing, no matter how tired you are
- You wake in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep
- You dread bedtime, knowing another restless night is coming
- You’re exhausted all day but wired the moment you get into bed
- Poor sleep is affecting your mood, focus, work, and relationships
- You’ve tried melatonin, sleep hygiene tips, and apps and nothing has stuck
You want to wake up feeling rested, clear-headed, and ready to face your day — not already dreading the night ahead.
Sleep affects everything: your mood, your focus, your relationships, and how you feel in your own skin. When it’s disrupted night after night, even the simplest things can feel overwhelming and the harder you try to sleep, the worse it gets.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the most well-researched, effective treatment for chronic sleep problems. I have successfully treated many clients using this method with much success.
What We Address
Sleep concerns we can work on together.
The Approach
CBT-I: the gold standard for lasting sleep change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line treatment recommended by sleep medicine organizations worldwide, more effective than medication, and without the side effects. Rather than masking symptoms, it targets the thoughts, habits, and patterns that keep you stuck in the cycle of poor sleep.
Cognitive Restructuring
Identifying and shifting the unhelpful beliefs about sleep that fuel bedtime anxiety and keep your mind wired when your body wants to rest.
Sleep Restriction Therapy
Temporarily consolidating your sleep window to rebuild your body’s natural sleep drive — one of CBT-I’s most evidence-supported and effective techniques.
Stimulus Control
Re-training your brain to associate your bed with sleep again — rather than wakefulness, worry, or frustration.
Relaxation & Mindfulness
Practical techniques to calm an overactive nervous system and ease the transition into restful sleep — without relying on screens, supplements, or willpower.
Sleep Hygiene & Scheduling
Building consistent routines and a sleep environment that support your body’s natural rhythms — tailored to your schedule and lifestyle.
Session Details
What to expect.
15 min
Free Discovery Call
A no-pressure call to see if we’re a fit before you commit.
6–8
Typical Sessions
CBT-I is time-limited. Most people notice improvement during their treatment.
$165
Per Session
Covered by most extended health plans.
In-person or online
Format
Online across Ontario.
In person at The Hamilton Therapy Collective, 185 Young Street, Suite 102, Hamilton, ON.
Frequently Asked
A few common questions.
How do I know if I have insomnia?
If you’re having difficulty falling or staying asleep at least three nights a week, and it’s been going on for a month or more, and it’s affecting how you function during the day, that fits the clinical picture of insomnia. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to reach out. If sleep is getting in the way of your life, that’s reason enough.
Is CBT-I different from regular therapy?
Yes. CBT-I is a structured, time-limited treatment specifically designed for insomnia. It’s not open-ended talk therapy, it’s a focused program of cognitive and behavioural techniques that research consistently shows to be the most effective long-term treatment for chronic sleep problems, recommended as a first-line approach over sleep medication.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people see meaningful improvement in 6–8 sessions. CBT-I is designed to be time-limited, so you’re not committing to months of ongoing therapy. We track your progress throughout and adjust the approach as needed.
Is therapy covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefit plans cover psychotherapy. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend checking with your provider. As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Lauren is eligible under most plans that include psychotherapy.
In-person or online, which should I choose?
Both are equally effective for CBT-I. In-person sessions take place at our Hamilton office. Online sessions are available across Ontario. Some people find the routine of coming in helpful; others appreciate the convenience of connecting from home, especially when sleep deprivation makes getting out the door harder. We can mix it up as needed.
