Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia (CBT-I)
About
The Online Insomnia Center
The Online Insomnia Center™ offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Owned and moderated by Dr. Mark Rosenblum, the center helps people regain control of their sleep by making clinically-backed changes. Our HIPAA-compliant platform serves patients in over 38 U.S. states and Washington DC.
HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that protects patient privacy and health information. The Online Insomnia Center™ also supports the “No Surprise Act” and informs patients of their costs before treatment.
Dr. Rosenblum has been in practice since 2007. He is Board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. In addition to operating The Online Insomnia Center™, he serves as the sleep psychologist for a leading teaching hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
For Insomnia (CBT-I)
Insomnia
About 10% of adults experience chronic insomnia. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you may have this common health condition.
CBT-I
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a safe and effective drug-free psychological treatment for chronic insomnia.
Healthy Sleep Tips
Many patients achieve better sleep by making small changes. Refer to our list of healthy sleep tips for more information.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)?
The Online Insomnia Center
See Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, research shows that CBT-I is at least as effective as prescription sleep medications. (It also has longer-lasting gains and a lower risk of side effects.) The American College of Physicians (ACP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) all recommend CBT-I for chronic insomnia.
Yes, we use a secure HIPAA-compliant platform. Patient privacy is a top priority here at The Online Insomnia Center™.
Not exactly. Sleep hygiene is a part of CBT-I, but it is just one piece of the overall puzzle. Specifically, sleep hygiene consists of the habits that promote healthy and restful sleep. These include maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and creating a comfortable sleep environment. CBT-I involves all of this plus stimulus control, sleep restriction, and cognitive reframing.
Telemedicine (also known as “telehealth”) provides remote healthcare services through the use of video calls and HIPAA-compliant digital platforms. It allows patients to connect with healthcare professionals like Dr. Rosenblum without the need for in-person visits.
No, not at this time. The Online Insomnia Center™ only offers CBT-I services online via telemedicine.
Dr. Rosenblum has been approved by Psypact to provide CBT-I throughout most of the United States. Please click here to find out whether you reside in a state or city that offers CBT-I.
No, The Online Insomnia Center™ has decided not to formally join any insurance network. That said, out-of-network coverage has its own unique set of pros and cons.
These are just some of the benefits of working with an out-of-network provider:
1) You can see who you want and aren’t restricted by insurance.
2) You can see the provider immediately and do not need to wait for prior authorization.
3) You are not limited to how many times or how frequently you can see your provider.
4) You will know all costs ahead of time. Insurance companies often have a complicated system, and clients may not know what they are responsible for until it is too late. The Online Insomnia Center™ supports the “No Surprise Act” and will let you know how much each session costs ahead of time.
5) Speaking of finances, when seeing an in-network provider, you still risk being responsible for the full cost of treatment. (This often occurs when you have yet to meet your insurance plan’s deductible.)
6) Some insurance plans also offer out-of-network coverage. Note that The Online Insomnia Center™ will give you a superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurance.
The History of Treating Insomnia
Early Efforts
Insomnia is a common health condition with a lengthy history. References to sleep disturbances date back to ancient civilizations, including Greece and China. Insomnia treatment has evolved significantly over time.
Sleep Medications
Sleep medications were the first evidence-based insomnia treatment. Today, most sleep experts agree that they shouldn’t be used as the first line of defense. While sleep medications can still be helpful, there is more caution in their use today.
Behavioral Therapies
Early efforts for treating insomnia included relaxation skill training and sleep hygiene, or modifying behaviors that could interfere with sleeping. The goal was—and still is—to create a calm and comfortable environment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
The American College of Physicians (ACP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommend CBT-I for patients with chronic insomnia. This first-line treatment is safe, effective, and backed by clinicians.
Do you struggle sleeping and want to try CBT-I?
Hire Dr. Rosenblum
If you are interested in hiring Dr. Rosenblum for a speaking engagement on insomnia, CBT-I, or other sleep related areas, please click here and follow the instructions