Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

with Julie Gerber
Telehealth Across California

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I consider CBT-I life-changing therapy because I've experienced the changes myself. After my own period of intense insomnia, I became certified in CBT-I to help others get their sleep, and their lives, back.

Are you exhausted before the day even starts?

Do you dread going to bed because you're worried you won't sleep?

When sleep breaks down, everything else suffers.

Anxiety gets worse. Moods are flat to low. Finding motivation takes more effort than it should. Work feels harder, and by the time you're home, you have little energy left for the people you love.

80% of Patients report better sleep in
4-8 Sessions

Clients Come to Me When They

  • Dread bedtime

  • Can't fall asleep

  • Have sleep anxiety

  • Feel chronically exhausted

  • Are easily frustrated

  • Have low motivation

  • Feel flat or down

  • Struggle with daily demands

Sleep problems can become a cycle. The more you worry about not sleeping, the harder it gets to rest.

But you're not broken, and you don't have to stay stuck.

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How CBT-I Therapy
With Me Works

My approach is structured, practical, and collaborative. We're not just going to talk about how tired you are. We're going to figure out what's keeping you awake and create a plan to change it. 

We'll spend our first session or two assessing what's happening with your sleep. I'll have you start a sleep log so we have real information about your patterns, not just how last night felt.

From there, we'll create a plan of action together. We'll test what works, see what doesn't, and make adjustments each week based on your progress. We will also create a maintenance plan together so that you can feel successful and in control of your sleep going forward. 

Modalities We May Tap Into

  • Resets the behaviors and thoughts that maintain insomnia so sleep can return naturally.

  • The way we think about sleep often affects how we sleep. Through education and reframing, I help you think about sleep (and misconceptions about sleep) in a more helpful way. 

  • Stress and past experiences can affect how safe your body feels when it's time to sleep. Trauma-informed therapy helps us understand what's keeping you on edge and work at a pace that feels comfortable, so you can begin to let your guard down and rest.

  • Mindfulness helps you manage racing thoughts, physical tension, and anxiety around sleep. You'll learn to notice your thoughts without getting caught up in them, reduce frustration when sleep doesn't come easily, and approach bedtime with more calm and less pressure.

This work is structured, clear, and focused on results.

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Sleep Again

When sleep improves, life improves with it.

After CBT-I Therapy,
Clients Report:

  • Less bedtime anxiety

  • More confidence in sleeping

  • Better days at work

  • More presence with family

  • Understanding their sleep patterns

  • Feeling in control

  • Looking forward to bedtime

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One bad night doesn't have to ruin your next day.
You can trust yourself to sleep again, even when life gets stressful.

About Julie Gerber

More About Me

👋🏼 Hi, I'm Julie Gerber.

I know what it's like when insomnia takes over your life. I've been through periods of intense insomnia myself, and CBT-I changed the way I sleep and my relationship to sleep. That experience is why I pursued training in CBT-I.

I'm also a full-time working mom with three kids. When life gets overwhelming, sleep is often the first thing to go. But having CBT-I strategies to fall back on when that happens has been game-changing for me.

That's what I want for my clients, too. Not just better sleep for a few weeks, but the confidence to understand your patterns, know what works for you, and feel in control when sleep gets difficult again.

If you're ready to take the first step, I'd be honored to connect.

Availability: I work with clients via Telehealth across California.

Education, Credentials, and Trainings

  • MA, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles

  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

  • Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

  • J.D., Loyola Law School

  • B.A., Brown University

  • CBT-I Certification

  • eCare Behavioral Health Institute's training for treating insomnia 

  • CBT-I & Evidence Based Strategies for Chronic Sleep Disorders

  • EMDR trained + certified

3 Steps to Get Started

  • Interested in learning more about CBT-I, feel free to fill out the contact form.

  • We’ll have a short call to discuss your sleep concerns and see if CBT-I is the right fit.

  • We’ll begin by reviewing your sleep history, understanding your goals, and creating a plan for our work together.

Sleep Better in 4 - 8 Sessions

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