Insomnia + Sleep Apnea

Improve sleep, adapt to sleep apnea treatment, and reduce the cycle between insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing.

Sleep Apnea Makes You Exhausted

Many people with sleep apnea expect to sleep better once they start CPAP therapy. Instead, they may continue struggling with insomnia, nighttime awakenings, or difficulty adjusting to the treatment itself.

This program begins by helping you understand and adapt to sleep apnea treatment. Once that foundation is established, CBT-I helps address the insomnia that often continues alongside sleep apnea.

Why We Treat Sleep Apnea First

Sleep apnea and insomnia frequently occur together.

Even when a person is motivated to improve sleep, untreated sleep apnea or difficulty using CPAP can continue disrupting the night. Building comfort and confidence with treatment creates a stronger foundation for improving sleep long-term.

Week 1: Understanding Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disruption

  • Learn how sleep apnea affects sleep quality and daytime functioning

  • Understand the relationship between sleep apnea and insomnia

  • Review treatment options and expectations

  • Identify barriers to successful treatment

Week 2: Building CPAP Comfort and Confidence

  • Learn CPAP desensitization strategies

  • Increase comfort with masks and equipment

  • Address anxiety, claustrophobia, or frustration related to treatment

  • Build a personalized plan for successful CPAP use

The 6-Week CBT-I Foundation

Week 3: Understanding Insomnia and Nightmares
Week 4: Rebuild the Bed-Sleep Connection
Week 5: Build Sleep Drive
Week 6: Reduce Arousal and Hypervigilance
Week 7: Change Unhelpful Sleep Beliefs
Week 8: Maintain Long-Term Sleep GainsThis program may be a good fit if you:

Who This is For

Have both sleep apnea and insomnia

  • Continue struggling with sleep despite CPAP treatment

  • Feel uncomfortable using CPAP

  • Wake frequently during the night

  • Want a structured, evidence-based approach to improving sleep

Take the First Step

Sleep apnea and insomnia often reinforce one another. By first building confidence with sleep apnea treatment and then addressing insomnia with CBT-I, this program provides a clear path toward more restorative sleep and improved daytime functioning.

Click “Get Started” to schedule your consultation and begin sleeping better.

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Schedule a consult or text me at 503-898-0029.

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