Frequently Asked
Questions

You are NOT required to have a diagnosis.
In fact, part of how I can help is guiding you through the process of real answers, and a correct diagnosis.

But for those who have already received a diagnosis, and you’re looking for someone who can help with your medical condition(s) specifically, here’s a list of what I can help with.

TLDR:
I use behavioral support strategies to help with:

• Insomnia

• Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders including delayed, advanced, and non-24 hour

• ADHD-related sleep difficulties

• Shift Work

• Hypersomnia and Narcolepsy (Type 1 and 2)

• Nightmare Disorder

• Sleep Apnea

• Restless Legs Syndrome

• Enuresis

• And a combination of the above plus additional medical conditions that can contribute to the sleep issue.
  

I’m passionate about helping those who have tried everything that may be seen as “too complex” to get the best sleep possible.

In Medical Language, I help with:
Insomnia Disorders
(Also known as: primary insomnia, secondary insomnia, comorbid insomnia, terminal insomnia, disorder of initiating and maintaining sleep, behavioral insomnia of childhood, sleep-onset association disorder limit-setting sleep disorder, acute insomnia, adjustment insomnia, chronic sleep deprivation)
Chronic Insomnia Disorder
(DSM-5-TR: Insomnia Disorder (F51.01))
Plain Language: Insomnia or difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep at least 3 nights a week, for 3 months or longer.

Short-Term Insomnia Disorder
(DSM-5-TR: Insomnia Disorder, Episodic (F51.01)
Plain Language: Insomnia or sleep difficulty lasting at least 1 month, happening 3 nights a week or more.

Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

(Also known as: Delayed sleep phase syndrome, delayed sleep phase disorder, Advanced sleep phase syndrome/disorder, Irregular sleep-wake cycle disorder, 

Non-24-hour Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder (N24SWD)
(DSM-5-TR: Non-24-hour sleep-wake type (G47.23))
Plain Language: Difficulty sleeping unless you go to bed later and later each night going around the clock. Often happens with vision loss and blindness but not always.

Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD)
(DSM-5-TR: Delayed sleep phase type (G47.21))
Plan Language: “Night Owl” type with early morning demands (such as work or school). 

Advanced Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (ASWPD)
(DSM-5-TR: Advanced sleep phase type (G47.22))
Plain Language: Extreme early bird, difficulty with waking up in the early morning hours and can’t return to sleep 

Shift Work Disorder (SWD)
(DSM-5-TR: Shift work type (G47.26))

Plain Language: Work schedule overlaps with your sleep schedule (such as overnight or rotating shifts etc.)

Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence 

(Also known as: Hypocretin deficiency syndrome, narcolepsy-cataplexy or narcolepsy with or without cataplexy, Idiopathic CNS hypersomnolence, Hypersomnia associated with a psychiatric disorder, 

Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH)
(DSM-5-TR: Hypersomnolence Disorder (F51.11))
Plain Language: Severe sleepiness that doesn’t improve with sleep or naps.

Narcolepsy Type 1
(DSM-5-TR: Narcolepsy with cataplexy or hypocretin deficiency (type 1) (G47.411))

Narcolepsy Type 2
(DSM-5-TR: Narcolepsy without cataplexy and either without hypocretin deficiency or hypocretin unmeasured (type 2) (G47.419))
Plain Language: Significant issues with staying awake (sometimes sleep attacks) and sometimes also trouble with fragmented sleep at night

REM-Related Parasomnias
(Also known as nightmares, REM nightmares, recurrent nightmares, dream anxiety disorder, anxiety dreams)
Nightmare Disorder
(DSM-5-TR: Nightmare Disorder (F51.5)) 

Plain Language: frequent vivid disturbing dreams or nightmares, usually at least once a month, often (but not always) related to something upsetting that happened in the past.

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
(Also known as: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, sleep apnea, sleep apnea syndrome, sleep-disordered breathing, snoring, upper airway obstruction, sleep-related oxygen desaturation) 

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Disorders
(DSM-5-TR: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea (G47.33))
Central Sleep Apnea Disorders
(DSM-5-TR: Idiopathic Central Sleep Apnea (G47.31)
Plain Language: Breathing difficulty while you are asleep. Behavioral approaches can help you get the most out of your breathing treatment and cope with the changes this can bring to your relationship and your life so you can have more refreshed mornings.  

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

(Also known as: Willis-Ekbom disease)

Restless Legs Syndrome
(DSM-5-TR: Restless Legs Syndrome (G25.81))

Plain Language: Unpleasant sensation in the legs at night that is relieved by movement, different from nervousness, the sensations can be painful but not always.

Sleep-Related Urologic Dysfunction
(Also known as: enuresis nocturna, nocturnal bedwetting, primary, familial, functional, idiopathic, monosymptomatic, or essential enuresis, night wetting, sleep-related enuresis)

Sleep Enuresis 

(DSM-5-TR: Enuresis, nocturnal only)
Plain Language: Wetting the bed while sleeping

Note: I included the latest official names from the trusted medical organizations. Some doctors may be referencing older versions or refer to your condition using more commonly known names. I included other common names in the “Also known as” section in parentheses.

If you are curious… the most up-to-date manuals I’m referencing are the the International Classification of Sleep Disorders Third Edition, Text Revision (ICSD-3-TR) from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) from the American Psychiatric Association. 

To sustainably deliver the highest level of service (such as in-depth sleep log and data reviews, as well as premium between session support for optimal results in 6-10 weeks or less), I’m unable to accept insurance.

However, I do accept Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards, or Health Savings Account (HSA) cards, as well as any other major credit or debit card.

If you have out-of-network benefits with your insurance plan, I am happy to provide you with a receipt for possible or partial reimbursement.

If you’re curious about whether or not you have out-of-network benefits, you can use this benefits checking tool here: https://www.bodymindalliancecc.com/oon

You can also the customer service number on the back of your insurance card and speak to a representative for details about your specific out-of-network benefits.

Please keep in mind, there are many reasons an insurance company may not reimburse for sessions that you have paid out of pocket.

I’m a licensed therapist with over a decade of experience.

Specifically I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I’m also a registered telehealth provider in FL, VT, and SC. This means I completed a 60 credit Master’s Program in Counseling Psychology, completed 3,000 hours supervised clinical experience, and passed the licensing exam. It also means I complete bi-annual continuing education credits.

Licensed Professional Counselor Board in Pennsylvania Consumer Page Linked Here

Professional Counselor Board in New Jersey Linked Here

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Information on professional fees is available here on my website and available upon request.

PA license number: PC 010883

NJ license number: 37PC00918600

Great question!
It works by resetting the brain and body to learn a new and better rhythm or pattern of sleep. This is deeper than the basic “tips” you’ve probably already tried.

We do this through creating a custom plan to reach your goals and address your unique concerns using the latest sleep research and science about what actually works to improve sleep.

In general, there are several powerful strategies I can pull from to help you measurably improve your sleep and sense of wellbeing. You can find more about those strategies by each type below.

For insomnia treatment, you can find a session by session breakdown here.

For sleep anxiety, you can learn more about how we break the cycle of stress and sleep problems here.

For effective nightmare treatment you can check out the steps to relief here.

For severe sleepiness, such as hypersomnia and narcolepsy, you can learn more about what we can do together here.

When we start to work together, you will receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) of the cost of therapy. This prevents any surprise bills. Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, you have the right to receive a GFE explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a GFE for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a GFE before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your GFE, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your GFE.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises