CBT-N Therapy Puts
Your Nightmares to Bed
Our CBT-N program focuses on evaluating whether you are having nightmares or perhaps vivid dreams. Our sleep specialists will work with you to identify your specific nightmares and apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares, the top rated and validated treatment methodology that helps resolve nightmares. You will be able to return to restful sleep once we help you put your nightmares to bed.
Transform Your Sleep
Evidence Based Treatment
CBT-N Therapy is considered the gold standard for treating nightmares. It combines imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) with cognitive restructuring to challenge fearful beliefs. The therapy is effective at treating your nightmares so that they no longer interrupt your sleep.
Personalized Assessment
Each therapy plan begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your sleep habits, routines, and challenges to create a customized treatment strategy.
Medication-Free
CBT-N is a cognitive-behavioral technique. It is effective without the need for any medication.
Sleep Hygiene
Learn practical tips and techniques to create an environment and routine that naturally supports better sleep.
Cognitive Restructuring
Address and reframe negative thoughts and anxieties around sleep that contribute to nightmares.
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy
We help you rescript your nightmares in a supportive environment while you are awake so that you can break the hold of your nightmares when you sleep.
Professional Support
Receive expert guidance and encouragement throughout the therapy process to ensure steady progress and lasting change.
6-Weeks to Restful Sleep
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmares (CBT-N) is a specialized, evidence-based treatment that helps individuals reduce the frequency and distress of chronic nightmares. It typically combines imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) — where patients rescript their nightmares into less distressing versions while awake — with cognitive restructuring to challenge fearful beliefs, relaxation techniques to reduce nighttime anxiety, and sleep hygiene improvements. CBT-N focuses on breaking the cycle of fear and avoidance, empowering individuals to regain control over their sleep and reduce nightmare-related distress.
What Our Customer Says About Us
Ava G.
I never imagined something as simple as changing how I think about sleep could make such a difference.
For years, I struggled with insomnia—tossing and turning, relying on sleep aids, and dreading bedtime. I thought I had tried everything. But CBT-I was different. It helped me understand the habits and thought patterns that were actually keeping me awake.
Charlotte Z.
This program helped me break the cycle of anxiety and sleepless nights.
I used to dread going to bed. The more I wanted to sleep, the more I couldn't. It felt like a never-ending loop of stress and exhaustion. CBT-I helped me understand what was really going on and gave me clear steps to regain control.
Isabella A.
CBT-I gave me back my mornings, my energy, and my life.
Before this therapy, I was constantly groggy, irritable, and relying on caffeine to get through the day. I didn’t realize how much poor sleep was affecting every part of my life. The team walked me through each step of the process with so much care and clarity. I learned how to reset my sleep habits without medications.
There is no need to suffer with nightmares
Science can defeat the monsters that keep you up at night
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes chronic nightmares?
Chronic nightmares can stem from past trauma, anxiety, PTSD, stress, or even certain medications. While occasional bad dreams are normal, frequent nightmares that disrupt sleep and daily functioning may need treatment.
What is CBT-N?
CBT-N is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people reduce nightmare frequency and distress. It includes techniques like imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), where you rewrite the nightmare’s storyline into a less distressing version and mentally rehearse it while awake, plus relaxation and cognitive strategies to lower nighttime anxiety.
How does imagery rehearsal help stop nightmares?
By repeatedly imagining a new, non-threatening version of the nightmare, your brain rewires its fear response, making the bad dream less likely to occur or feel distressing.
Who can benefit from CBT-N?
CBT-N is effective for adults and children experiencing frequent nightmares, including those linked to trauma or PTSD. It’s especially helpful when nightmares lead to sleep avoidance, insomnia, or daytime distress.
How long does CBT-N take to work?
Many people see improvements after just 3–6 sessions, though it can vary depending on individual needs and underlying issues.
Do I need medication alongside CBT-N?
Often, CBT-N alone is enough. But in some cases — like severe PTSD-related nightmares — medications may be used alongside therapy.
Can I do CBT-N on my own, or do I need a therapist?
Some self-help workbooks and digital tools offer guided CBT-N exercises, but working with a trained therapist usually yields the best results, especially if your nightmares are trauma-related.