Sleep & Insomnia Therapy

CBTi Therapy | Los Angeles, California & New York

Overview

Sleep difficulties are one of the most common and distressing concerns for adults, especially those living with stress, chronic illness, pain, or anxiety. I provide evidence-based sleep and insomnia treatment using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and ACT (when appropriate) for adults in Los Angeles, California, and New York via telehealth.

CBT-I is the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia and is recommended as the first-line treatment by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It is a structured, skills-based approach that helps improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime awakenings, and restore confidence in sleep — without reliance on sleep medications.

Who I Work With

Sleep and insomnia therapy may be a good fit if you experience:

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

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Early morning awakenings
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Non-restorative or poor-quality sleep
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Racing thoughts or anxiety at night
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Sleep difficulties related to chronic illness, pain, or medical conditions

Long-term insomnia or dependence on sleep medications

Frustration, fear, or loss of trust in your ability to sleep

I work with adults across Los Angeles, California, and New York, and frequently support individuals with complex medical or mental health histories.

What is CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a short-term, evidence-based treatment that targets the thoughts, behaviors, and physiological patterns that keep insomnia going — even when the original trigger has passed.

CBT-I focuses on:

Re-regulating the body’s sleep drive and circadian rhythm

Reducing sleep-related anxiety and hyperarousal

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Changing unhelpful beliefs about sleep
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Strengthening the bed–sleep connection

Building sustainable, personalized sleep routines

CBT-I is effective for both primary insomnia and insomnia that occurs alongside anxiety, depression, chronic pain, medical conditions, or stress.

What Sleep Treatment May Include

Sleep and insomnia treatment is individualized, but may include:

Sleep education and circadian rhythm support

Stimulus control and sleep consolidation strategies

Cognitive strategies for sleep-related worry and rumination

Relaxation and nervous system regulation techniques

Behavioral pacing and daytime energy management

Addressing sleep habits that unintentionally maintain insomnia

Support for tapering sleep medications (in coordination with prescribing providers, when appropriate)

Treatment is collaborative, structured, and paced carefully to support both effectiveness and sustainability.

About the Psychologist

Hi, I’m Elika! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles and have advanced training in health psychology and mind–body medicine. For over 10 years, I have worked in integrated medical and healthcare settings, and also maintain a telehealth private practice serving Los Angeles and California residents.

I have worked all across the medical system, including in Pain Management, Sleep Medicine, Movement Disorders/Parkinson’s Disease, Oncology, Primary Care, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care. I’ve also worked on inpatient unites in Bone Marrow Transplant and Oncology, and Palliative Care. My approach integrates ACT, mindfulness, pacing strategies, CBT-informed tools, and self-compassion. Please reach out if you’re interested in scheduling an intake screening for this group.

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