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Lying awake with a busy mind, or waking at 3 a.m. and not getting back to sleep, affects everything the next day. Sleep therapy helps you retrain your sleep using proven, drug-free strategies.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
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Quick answer
Sleep therapy is counselling that helps you improve sleep without relying on sleeping pills. The most effective approach for chronic insomnia is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which combines a consistent sleep schedule, changes to habits that keep you awake, and techniques to calm the racing thoughts and worry that make sleep harder.
CBT-I is recommended as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia in adults. If a medical sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected, we will encourage you to see your doctor.
Is this right for you?
Occasional poor sleep is normal. Consider support if sleep problems happen several nights a week and affect your days.
Lying awake for a long time with your mind racing.
Waking often or early and struggling to get back to sleep.
Feeling tired, foggy or irritable during the day.
Dreading bedtime or worrying about how you will function tomorrow.
Needing pills, alcohol or screens to fall asleep.
Anxiety, low mood or stress that keeps you up at night.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
We start with a sleep diary to understand your patterns, then build a personalized plan. Most strategies are simple, but consistency matters.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
A consistent wake time and a sleep window matched to your actual sleep help rebuild a strong, natural sleep drive.
Changing habits that link bed with being awake, such as scrolling or worrying in bed, so your body learns to associate bed with sleep again.
Cognitive strategies, scheduled worry time and relaxation skills reduce racing thoughts and anxiety about sleep.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Not sure who to choose? Select “No preference” in the form and we will match you.
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia is a structured, drug-free treatment that changes the habits and thoughts that maintain insomnia. It is recommended as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia in adults.
Many people notice improvement within 4 to 8 sessions, as long as they follow the plan consistently. Sleep may feel slightly worse at first before it improves.
Yes. Many people use sleep therapy alongside or instead of medication. Any change to medication should be discussed with your doctor.
Loud snoring, gasping during sleep or extreme daytime sleepiness can be signs of a medical sleep disorder. Please speak with your doctor; therapy can still help with insomnia and stress alongside medical care.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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