Our clinicians use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to address chronic sleep difficulties without adding medication. Most appointments are by video with Texas-licensed clinicians. A limited number of clinicians also see patients in person; we confirm availability when booking.
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
The clinicians accepting new patients are licensed in Texas and trained in CBT-I. We currently have clinicians located in Aledo, Arlington and Wylie. You can see every available clinician on the Our Clinicians page.
Insomnia Specialist
Insomnia, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Family and relationships
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills
Kimberly Carter has been a counselor since 2006 and have worked with teenagers, children, adults, families and couples. Her areas of expertise are insomnia, marriage and family issues, depression, conflict resolution, trauma/ abuse and anxiety/ stress. She utilize several different theoretical approaches and has been trained specifically in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.
Insomnia Specialist
Insomnia, Anxiety, Family and relationships, Women's issues
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-focused
Dr. Savita Abrahams believes in people’s resilience while recognizing that support can be invaluable during life’s challenges. As an experienced counselor, she helps clients gain insight into their struggles, build on their strengths, and develop practical solutions for meaningful change. Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, empowering individuals to clarify and achieve their goals. Dr. Abrahams also has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), offering evidence-based treatment for sleep concerns.
Insomnia Specialist
Insomnia, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans, Self Esteem
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Solution-focused
Axel Cristales is a licensed professional counselor specializing in insomnia treatment using CBT-I. He has a Master's in Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University Commerce and has also seen many patients with anxiety, depression and trauma.
Axel's approach to therapy:
My role as a therapist is to help clients see themselves not through the lens of their mental illness or emotional struggles, but through the strength and resilience that empower them to overcome. It is a privilege to walk alongside people in their pain, their love, and their hope—to witness and honor the depth of their stories. The first step is always the hardest, but it can also be the most powerful. I hope that, when ready, you find the courage to begin. You owe it to yourself—and to those who care about you.
I am committed to providing you with a safe, judgment-free space where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Here, you will always be met with active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard—support and acceptance. Beyond self-understanding, I will encourage you to take meaningful risks that foster growth and change.
Hope is what carries us forward. As a guide in your journey of healing and transformation, I look forward to working with you. If you're ready to take the first step, please don't hesitate to reach out— you've made it this far, why not go a little further?
Insomnia may involve lying awake at bedtime, waking during the night or waking too early. If it happens at least three nights a week for three months or longer, it may be chronic. CBT-I uses a sleep diary to guide changes to your sleep schedule and habits, taking work hours and other daily demands into account.
We are 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 and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage. We bill these as therapy visits, and your plan decides what you pay. We verify benefits before the first appointment. If your plan is not listed, self-pay is available.
The initial assessment takes about 50 minutes. Your clinician asks about your current sleep, how long the difficulties have lasted and what you have tried. If CBT-I is suitable, you begin keeping a short sleep diary each morning.
The diary helps your clinician plan your time in bed and adjust the schedule as sleep improves. Most patients attend six to eight weekly sessions. Read How It Works for the full process.
You need to be physically in Texas during each session. If you are elsewhere in the state, read our pages for Houston and Austin, and statewide care across Texas.
A limited number of clinicians also see patients at 8300 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225. Call (214) 216-2330. We confirm availability when you book.
Yes. CBT-I works through conversation, a short sleep diary and a sleep schedule you adjust with your clinician each week, so all of it can be done by video. You need a private place and a reliable internet connection. If you would rather come to the office, ask when you book and we will confirm what is currently available.
No. Most patients meet with us by video, so you can join from anywhere in Dallas–Fort Worth. The only reason to travel to Douglas Avenue is if you request an in-person visit and one is available.
Not for insomnia. A sleep study is an overnight test that records your breathing and movement. Insomnia itself is diagnosed from your history and how you sleep. Sleep apnea and insomnia often show up together. We treat insomnia and coordinate referrals to partners who treat sleep apnea.