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Insomnia: I became interested in insomnia in 2002 when I was referred a woman who had difficulty staying asleep through the night. I did a brief review of the literature, began asking all of my clients about their sleep, and started using the existing cognitive/behavioral treatment strategies. Referrals increased as my referral sources became aware of my interest in this area. Professional curiosity led to further reading in the area, affiliation with Providence Sleep Disorders Clinic as their Behavioral Sleep Medicine Consultant and certification by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
I have developed a variety of trainings in sleep and insomnia ranging from one hour to one day workshops. I have trained primary care providers, mental health providers, health care specialists, and the (sleepless) general public in cognitive and behavioral strategies for improving sleep.