Weatherford, Jessica

Insomnia can make sleep feel like something you have to manage. You may go to bed exhausted but become alert as soon as your head hits the pillow, spend more time in bed trying to catch up, or worry throughout the day about how another difficult night will affect you. These responses are understandable, but they can unintentionally keep the cycle going.

At Catalyst Psychology, I help adults with insomnia through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Together, we look closely at your sleep, what may be disrupting it, and how your responses to difficult nights may be contributing. That understanding guides a plan tailored to your sleep pattern, schedule, health, and goals.

The work is active and collaborative. I explain the reasoning behind each strategy so you understand what you are practicing and why. We use sleep records and your experience between sessions to evaluate what is changing, work through difficulties, and adjust the plan. Treatment may involve changes to sleep timing and time in bed, along with ways to respond differently to sleep-related worry and the pressure to make sleep happen. CBT-I is generally time-limited, with the length of care guided by your needs and progress.

My goal is to help sleep take up less of your attention and effort, so evenings can feel more enjoyable, bed can feel more comfortable, and you have more energy for daily life.

I offer in-person therapy in Newton, Massachusetts, and telehealth for adults physically located in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, or North Carolina. A phone consultation is the first step in discussing your concerns and whether working together may be a good fit.