We treat chronic insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This is a short course of weekly sessions that improves sleep without medication. Most appointments are by video with Texas-licensed clinicians. A limited number are available in person.
In network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO plans), Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
Chronic insomnia means trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep at least three nights a week for three months or longer. Sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing during sleep. It can occur at the same time as insomnia. We treat the insomnia, we have partners who treat the apnea, and our clinician coordinates any referral that is needed.
Early shifts, night work, on-call hours and changing schedules can make insomnia harder to manage. CBT-I does not require a nine-to-five schedule. Your clinician builds the plan around the hours you actually work and adjusts it each week.
Benefits are checked before your first session, and self-pay is available for anyone whose plan is not listed.
The closest clinicians currently accepting patients are located along the San Antonio corridor and see Austin patients by video. See profiles and current availability on Our Clinicians. See care across Texas. Our other offices are in Dallas and Houston.
Insomnia Specialist
Insomnia, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness
Gabriella Kershner, LPC, uses a client-centered approach to create a safe, confidential, and compassionate space for clients to explore their goals. She believes everyone has the capacity for meaningful breakthroughs and draws on mindfulness therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, structured art activities, cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotional freedom techniques, and spiritual principles. Gabriella integrates these methods to offer a personalized approach that builds on each client’s strengths. She has also received specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help clients improve sleep quality and overall well-being.
Insomnia Specialist
Insomnia, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma and PTSD, Career and work stress
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing
Ashleigh Jewett, LCSW, received her Masters of Social Work from Baylor University. She has also received additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and specializes in helping clients overcome insomnia. During the initial sessions, clients will dive into the issues they are experiencing and create a treatment plan together. Most clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. Ashleigh enjoys helping clients from various walks of life.
Ashleigh's approach to therapy:
I understand that every single person has been molded and formed by their environments around them. In order for effective change to take place, therapy must be a safe and welcoming place in order for you to feel comfortable learning and discovering which route to take in your self-discovery journey. I prefer to be the passenger while you are in the driver’s seat telling me the route you want to take, and me helping you navigate the way to get there. I can’t promise that the journey will always be rainbows and sunshine, and there will be tough truths and strategies that seem hard to implement, but the destination will be one that you have longed for and are ready to receive.
Insomnia Specialist
Insomnia, Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions, Grief
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness
Cris Tovar is a bilingual therapist who believes in the power of empathy, genuine connection, and each person's inherent capacity for growth and healing. He works with clients navigating grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and cultural adjustment, providing care that is compassionate and culturally responsive. Mr. Tovar has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), further expanding his ability to support clients through evidence-based approaches. He creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, gain clarity, and build the resilience needed to move forward with confidence.
The first appointment is about fifty minutes. Your clinician asks how your nights and days run, how long the problem has lasted, what you have tried and whether anything besides insomnia may be involved. If CBT-I is a good fit, you begin a two-minute morning sleep diary. Your clinician uses it to choose a consistent bedtime and wake time, called a sleep window. Treatment usually lasts six to eight weekly sessions. Many patients notice progress in the first few weeks. Read the full process on How It Works.
You must be physically in Texas during each session. Compare our Dallas and Houston locations, or see care across the rest of Texas. A limited number of clinicians also see patients at 13809 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78729. Call (737) 999-0784. We confirm availability when you book.
The same plans as everywhere in Texas: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO plans), Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage. We verify your benefits before the first session, and self-pay is available if your plan is not among them.
Not at the moment. The closest clinicians who are currently accepting patients are located along the San Antonio corridor. They see Austin patients by video. See Our Clinicians for current availability.
A sleep study is an overnight test used to look for breathing and movement problems. Sleep apnea and insomnia often occur together. We treat the insomnia, we have partners who treat the apnea, and our clinician coordinates any referral that is needed. Mention loud snoring or breathing pauses during your first appointment.