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Online Insomnia Treatment Across California

California patients can receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) by video. Treatment uses weekly visits and a personal sleep plan rather than medication. In-person appointments may also be available.

In network with Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum

Care is available throughout California

1 clinician is currently accepting patients in northern California. 4 are in southern California. Our clinicians hold California licenses and can provide care throughout the state. Most appointments take place by video. You must be in California during each visit.

A small number of clinicians also see patients in person at 650 California Street in San Francisco. Availability is confirmed when you book.

City information

Find clinician availability and office information for each area.

Clinicians currently accepting patients

Each available clinician is licensed in California and trained in CBT-I. Current profiles are on the clinicians page.

Vanessa Nicholson, PsyD, CBT-I

Vanessa Nicholson, PsyD, CBT-I

Carmichael, CA

Insomnia · Anxiety · Depression

Nicole Ortiz, PhD, CBT-I

Nicole Ortiz, PhD, CBT-I

Los Angeles, CA

Insomnia · Anxiety

Dr. Erica Wilson, PhD, CBT-I

Dr. Erica Wilson, PhD, CBT-I

Riverside, CA

Insomnia · Anxiety · Depression

Sacramento and the Central Valley

Los Angeles

The Inland Empire

How online insomnia treatment works

Your first video visit takes about 50 minutes. The clinician asks about your sleep difficulties, how long they have lasted and treatments you have tried. Chronic insomnia involves difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep at least three nights a week for three months or more.

If CBT-I is suitable, you keep a daily sleep diary that takes about two minutes each morning. Your clinician uses it to recommend a bedtime and wake time, then adjusts the plan over six to eight weekly appointments. Some patients notice improvement in the first few weeks. Read more about how treatment works.

Sleep apnea and insomnia often occur together. We treat insomnia and coordinate referrals to partners who treat sleep apnea.

Insurance across California

We bill Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare and UnitedHealthcare / Optum across California. Benefits are verified before the first session. Each visit is billed as therapy through your mental health benefit. Self-pay and out-of-network options are available. Ask about cost when you book.

Choose a clinician

5 clinicians are currently accepting new patients. They are located in Sacramento and the Central Valley, Los Angeles, The Inland Empire. Read their profiles on the clinicians page. You can choose a clinician yourself, or ask us to match you on the booking page.

Statewide questions

Which parts of California can you treat?
Our clinicians can treat patients in every California county. Appointments are usually by video, and you must be physically in the state during your visit.
How is an online sleep specialist different from a sleep lab?
A sleep lab measures breathing, oxygen and movement overnight. This can help diagnose sleep apnea and other physical sleep problems. An insomnia clinician uses your history and sleep diary to treat the pattern that keeps you awake. Sleep apnea and insomnia often occur together. We treat insomnia and coordinate referrals to partners who treat sleep apnea.
Do I choose my clinician, or are they assigned?
You can choose a clinician or ask us to help you find one. Profiles include credentials, areas of focus and availability for new patients.
Which insurance can I use for online insomnia care in California?
We currently bill Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare and UnitedHealthcare / Optum. Benefits are verified before your first session, and self-pay is available when a plan is not listed.

Book an Online Appointment

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