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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Structured 4-8 session behavioral therapy targeting the thoughts and habits that perpetuate chronic insomnia, using stimulus control, sleep restriction and cognitive restructuring.

Structured 4-8 session behavioral therapy targeting the thoughts and habits that perpetuate chronic insomnia, using stimulus control, sleep restriction and cognitive restructuring. Sold as individual sessions, group programs or clinician-supported digital courses.

Evidence

established

CBT-I is the guideline-recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia (AASM, ACP, European Sleep Research Society) with durable effects superior to sleep medication in trials.

Regulatory notes

European Union
Provided by licensed psychologists or physicians; in Germany digital CBT-I (somnio) is a prescribable, reimbursed DiGA, and in Spain psychological therapy requires a licensed psicólogo sanitario.
United States
Delivered by licensed psychologists/therapists/physicians; digital versions have had FDA prescription-digital-therapeutic clearance (e.g., Somryst), while wellness apps sit outside FDA oversight.
United Arab Emirates
Must be delivered by DHA/DoH-licensed psychologists or physicians; unlicensed 'insomnia coaching' with treatment claims is not permitted.
United Kingdom
Delivered by registered practitioners; digital CBT-I (Sleepio) is NICE-recommended for insomnia.

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Also known as

CBTi, CBT for insomnia, insomnia therapy, insomnia treatment program, behavioral sleep medicine, digital CBT-I, dCBT-I, Sleepio, somnio, sleep restriction therapy, terapia cognitivo-conductual para el insomnio

Where to find it

24 clinics in the directory offer cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (cbt-i). Prices shown are the cheapest for this treatment where published; always confirm with the venue.

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