Phone: (214) 216-2330 Fax: (972) 767-0377

Meet Our Insomnia Specialists

Axel R. Cristales, LPC

Axel R. Cristales, LPC

Insomnia Specialist


Specialities

Insomnia, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans, Self Esteem

Approaches

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?

Ashleigh Jewett

Ashleigh Jewett, LCSW

Insomnia Specialist


Specialities

Insomnia, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma and PTSD, Career and work stress

Approaches

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.

Kimberly Carter, LPC

Kimberly Carter, LPC

Insomnia Specialist


Specialities

Insomnia, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Family and relationships

Approaches

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.

Earnell McGhaney, LPC

Earnell McGhaney, LPC

Insomnia Specialist


Specialities

Insomnia, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans, Depression

Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational interviewing, Solution-focused


Earnell McGhaney is a Licenced Professional Counselor with a Masters in Counseling from Walden University. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and specializes in sleep-related issues. Earnell's goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment for my clients.

Gabriella Kershner, LPC

Gabriella Kershner, LPC

Insomnia Specialist


Specialities

Insomnia, Anxiety, ADHD, Depression

Approaches

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.

Donna Xiа

Donna Xiа

PhD & Founding Partner


Dоnnа is a founding partner of this sleep center. She is excited to help make CBT-I accessible to those with chronic insomnia.