Who is CBT-I for? 

 

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and/or waking up too early at least 3 times per week for 3 months. Individuals with insomnia are distressed by their sleep difficulties and/or experience difficulties in their daytime functioning as a result of sleep problems.  Insomnia may occur on it's own or in conjunction with other conditions like anxiety, depression, chronic pain or depression. If you experience seizures or suffer from bipolar disorder, CBT-I must be modified appropriately to fit your unique needs and challenges with sleep.

 

Maybe you have been trying to fix your sleep for years. You've read books and listened to podcasts. Maybe you've taken a variety of sleep medications with varying side effects and effectiveness. Perhaps you have a narrative about yourself that you just will never be a 'good sleeper.' If any of these things resonate, you would very likely benefit from trying CBT-I to help you get to the root of your sleep difficulties and learn tools that you can use over the long term to improve your sleep quality and efficiency.

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Dr. Kutz's Experience in Treating Sleep Disorders

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Dr. Kutz has extensive experience in treating insomnia and other sleep disorders which are amenable to behavioral interventions. In her prior role at the Veterans Healthcare Administration, Dr. Kutz completed specialized training in CBT-I and coordinated the insomnia treatment program. She has treated sleep problems in group and individual formats across many populations and a range of presenting issues with sleep. 

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In addition to insomnia, Dr. Kutz has experience treating chronic, recurrent nightmares and difficulties with CPAP adherence for those with sleep apnea. She sees people in person in Salt Lake City, Utah and virtually in over 40 states nationwide.