Sleep Therapist in Austin

Offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Struggling with Sleep? Find a Sleep Therapist in Austin

Jessica Fink, LCSW-S is a sleep therapist in Austin. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) which is the gold standard treatment for chronic insomnia. If you’ve tried everything and still can’t sleep, CBT-I could be exactly what you need. Reach out today to schedule your free phone consultation with a sleep therapist in Austin.

You feel hopeless and helpless about your sleep. 

You’ve always done everything right. By the book. You’re professionally successful and have overcome difficult things, so why can’t you figure out how to do something as simple as sleep? You’re applying the same skills and approach that have helped you succeed elsewhere but getting nowhere. 

The Frustration of Unhelpful Sleep Advice

Everyone is full of advice. 

Meditate for 20 minutes. Take a hot shower. Drink decaf tea. You’d probably stand on your head, clap three times, and sing the birthday song if it would get you to sleep. 

A sleep therapist in Austin trained in CBT-I can help you get the sleep you need so you aren't dragging during the day.

Insomnia got you feeling like this during the day? How is it that you can be so tired but not be able to sleep? Reach out today to schedule a consultation with a sleep therapist in Austin who knows how to treat sleep issues.

The advice isn’t helpful. 

You ask the good sleepers in your life what they do to sleep and you get a profoundly unsatisfying answer. They just…uh…sleep? And yet here you are, doing 100 different things perfectly and you’re the one that can’t get relief while they sleep like champs. Maybe your doctor has suggested sleep hygiene and given you a list. So you tried all of the sleep hygiene tips and guess what? Nothing improved.

Insomnia has taken over your life.

You find yourself in a cycle of worry about sleep, increased anxiety as bedtime approaches, feeling so, so tired…..and yet, no sleep. Then you’re a wreck during the day. Tired but wired. You are ready for help from someone who truly understands.

There is a better way! Get help from a Sleep Therapist in Austin.

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Get the sleep you so badly want and need! Reach out today to schedule a free consultation with a sleep therapist in Austin.

Hi! I’m Jessica and I’m a sleep therapist in Austin who helps people struggling with insomnia to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and decrease their anxiety around sleep. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia which is the gold standard for treating this condition. My clients say they are getting to sleep faster, staying asleep longer, and feel much more functional during the day.  

Why CBT for Insomnia is Different from Sleep Hygiene

CBT for Insomnia is not sleep hygiene. 

Sleep hygiene is good preventive care but is insufficient if you have chronic insomnia. Many (if not most) of those I see have tried sleep hygiene, didn’t see results, and assumed they did something wrong. CBT for Insomnia goes beyond sleep hygiene to increase your sleep drive, stabilize the timing of sleep and wakefulness, and lower the anxiety that might be interfering with your sleep.

What to Expect from a Sleep Therapist in Austin

CBT-I is typically 6-8 sessions and highly structured. I am confident we can adapt if the set structure doesn’t fully meet your needs. We’ll start with an interview to get a picture of your unique situation, then work on education, implement new ideas, and make sure we have a plan for after we’re done.

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Jessica Fink is a sleep therapist in Austin treating insomnia.

Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, sleep therapist in Austin

Ready to Get Help from a Sleep Therapist in Austin?

Are you tired of obsessing about sleep while not actually getting any? Contact me today to schedule a 15 minute consultation. We’ll discuss your needs and see if I am the right sleep therapist in Austin for you!

I was interviewed on a podcast about sleep issues in seniors. Check it out!

This podcast will give you an overview of what CBT-I with me will look like. Lots of helpful tips!

Frequently Asked Questions for a Sleep Therapist in Austin

  • Yes! Some primarily and some as an adjunct, depending on the specific sleep disorder

    For insomnia and nightmares, therapy is the primary intervention. For hypersomnia, medication is the primary intervention but therapy supplements it well. Therapy can help with CPAP adherence and shifting the circadian rhythm in a circadian rhythm disorder.

  • Yes! If the provider has the proper training and knowledge and is using an evidence-based treatment.

  • It depends on the sleep issue.

    Insomnia is best treated with CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I). Medications are helpful in the short-term but efficacy tends to decline over time. Insomnia is a behavioral habit best addressed with behavior changes.

    Hypersomnia (including Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia) is best treated with medications to manage excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy (if present). There is a form of CBT for Hypersomnia that helps with the day-to-day management of symptoms.

    Sleep apnea is generally treated with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). Therapy can help if someone is struggling with adherence to CPAP.

    Circadian rhythm disorders are treated with properly timed exposure to light and melatonin.

    Nightmares can be treated with CBT for Nightmares (CBT-N.)