Referring Physicians
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Insomnia
First Line Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Sleep
Lower ISI scores • Improve sleep efficiency • Reduce reliance on hypnotics
Most Insurances Accepted
HIPAA-Secure Video Visits
Secure E-Form
Refer Now Intake scheduled within 24 hours
Most Insurances Accepted
HIPAA-Secure Video Visits
Clinical Evidence Snapshot
CBT-I cut Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) by ~9 points, shortened sleep-onset latency, and boosted sleep efficiency vs controls.
*Pubmed
(JAMA Netw Open 2023) – Combo therapy sustained superior sleep-quality gains vs medication or dCBT alone over 6 mo.
Digital CBT-I + meds
*NetworkTelemedicine non-inferiority trial (n = 65) – 6-session CBT-I via video was not inferior to face-to-face care for ISI improvement and daytime functioning at 3 mo follow-up.
*Pubmed
Why Refer Patients to MindBody CBT?
Reinforces your Plan: Never Replaces It
Sleep-trained physicians & NPs guide stimulus cGontrol, sleep restriction, and safe hypnotic tapering while echoing your recommendations.
Targets Hyper-arousal & Maladaptive Beliefs
Structured CBT-I dismantles “I’ll never sleep” thinking and calms sympathetic overdrive.
Measurable Wins (2023-24 cohort, n = 112)
Avg. –9 ISI points, +14% sleep efficiency, –44% nightly hypnotic use at 8 weeks.
Zero-Friction Telehealth
Evening or lunchtime video slots keep shift-workers and commuters compliant.
What We Address &
Typical Wins
| Driver / Symptom | Core CBT-I Intervention |
Typical win
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|---|---|---|
| Long sleep-onset latency | Stimulus control & sleep-restriction | ↓ SOL 15–20 min |
| Frequent awakenings / WASO | Relaxation drills, worry-time scheduling | ↓ WASO 30 min |
| Early-morning waking | Chronotherapy tweaks | ↑ TST 30–45 min |
| Hyper-arousal / anxiety | Cognitive restructuring, mindfulness | ↓ Pre-sleep arousal scale |
| Over-reliance on hypnotics | Graduated taper ladder | –40% dose by wk 8 |
| Irregular schedule | Personalized sleep-window planning | ≥ 85% sleep efficiency |
Seamless Referral & Communication
1.
Refer – secure e-form / phone; intake booked < 24 h
2.
Baseline metrics – ISI, PSQI, ESS, GAD-7, PHQ-9, med list
3.
Monthly CBT-I sessions - 30 minute monthly visits
4.
Progress Reports – Concise updates with outcome metrics.
Case Study:
Emily, 42 – Chronic insomnia & nightly zolpidem 10 mg
Start:
ISI 24, sleep efficiency 73%, SOL 55 min
Plan:
Sleep-restriction, stimulus control, cognitive reframing, taper ladder
Outcome (8 weeks)
ISI 12 (–50%), efficiency 87%, SOL 20 min, zolpidem 5 mg prn only 2×/wk
Frequently Asked Questions
30-minute monthly sessions.
Telehealth codes 90834-95 / 90837-95; Medicare & major payers accepted.
Acute mania/psychosis—redirected to appropriate care first.
Yes—sleep coach can review PAP data and reinforce adherence.