
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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