Is medication more effective than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)?
Consult with your doctor; however, research indicates CBT-I is as effective as medication, without the side effects. (Smith T., 2002)
CBT-I teaches long lasting, natural coping mechanisms.
Does health Insurance Cover Treatment for Insomnia?
Most health insurances will generally cover treatment for sleep disorders. Consult with your insurance company for more information. Behavioral Sleep Center current accepts insurance for Aetna, Cigna, Lyra Heatlh, Concern EAP, and Santa Clara County Independent Practitioner’s Association (SCCIPA). Also, Kyle Yamasaki MFT is able to provide CBT-I onsite at Google. Learn more.
What is the time commitment to this service?
CBT-I is an 4-8 session protocol that uses daily sleep diaries and the completion of regular questionnaires. For maximum effectiveness, it is recommended to avoid travel across time-zones during treatment.
Can I address other current counseling issues during CBT-I?
CBT-I is carefully designed to maximize effectiveness over the 4-8 sessions. Addressing insomnia may help alleviate related social and emotional issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and other health issues.
How is CBT-I different from self-management strategies such as smartphone apps?
While self-management strategies can be helpful, CBT-I involves one-to-one cognitive behavioral counseling with a trained specialist at your side.
Preliminary research suggests little clinical effectiveness of self management.