Refer a California patient for insomnia care

The benefits of CBT-I

• Practical treatment: CBT-I changes the behaviors and thought patterns that contribute to ongoing insomnia.
• No new medication: Care focuses on sleep skills. Patients who already take sleep medication can begin treatment while their prescriber continues to manage it.
• A plan patients can keep using: Patients learn how to maintain a consistent sleep schedule and respond when sleep becomes difficult again.

Why choose our California team?

• CBT-I training: Our clinicians hold California licenses and are trained to deliver insomnia treatment.
• Benefits reviewed in advance: We verify coverage and explain expected costs before scheduling.
• Help with scheduling: Once we receive a referral, our intake team reaches out to the patient directly.

When your patient already has a therapist

A patient does not need to leave an established therapist to receive specialized insomnia care. CBT-I adds a focused course of sleep treatment to their existing care plan.

• Sleep-specific techniques address time in bed, wakefulness and worries about sleep.
• Weekly sessions and daily practice give the patient a clear treatment plan.
• With patient consent, progress updates can help you coordinate care.

Contact intake to make a referral

Send a full name, date of birth and phone number or email address through one of the routes below. Relevant clinical notes are welcome. There is no referral form or signed order to complete.

• Fax: (650) 431-3142
• Email: support@casleepcenter.com
• Phone: (628) 433-2505

Your patient can arrange an appointment independently using our booking page.

Who may benefit from a referral?

Consider our service for an adult experiencing:

• Trouble getting to sleep or remaining asleep for at least three months.
• Continued insomnia despite care for a mood disorder, anxiety or sleep apnea.
• A need for insomnia treatment that does not add medication.

Sleep apnea often accompanies insomnia. Our team treats insomnia and coordinates any needed referral to partners who provide apnea care.

How we provide insomnia care

An initial assessment of about 50 minutes covers the patient’s sleep history, medications and previous treatments. A typical course then includes six to eight weekly appointments. The clinician uses a daily sleep diary to adjust time in bed and help the patient address behaviors and thoughts that disrupt sleep.

Most care takes place by video with California-licensed clinicians. A limited number of clinicians also see patients in person, with availability confirmed when booking. Patients need to remain in California for the duration of each visit.

California clinicians: Nicole Ortiz, PhD, CBT-I · Vanessa Nicholson, PsyD, CBT-I · Dr. Erica Wilson, PhD, CBT-I · Patrick Lockwood, PsyD, CBT-I · Dr. Veronica Perin, PhD, CBT-I · Donnа Xia, PhD. See California clinician profiles.