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How long does Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia take and what does it cost?

April 26, 2017Behavior cognitive COST insomnia therapy

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How long does Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia take and what does it cost?

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Although each person’s situation is unique, on average 4 to 12 sessions are usually required to get people to begin sleeping well and to help them continue sleeping well. Follow-up recommendations are made to ensure that the results are maintained. The services provided by the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program are listed by health insurance companies as mental health/behavioral health codes. Our office staff will be able to help you figure out what out of pocket expenses, if any, you will need to pay, as determined by your health insurance plan. What if I am on medication? You do not have to be off of medication to benefit from CBT-I. Although many people choose to begin our program without medication, a number of people decide to start our program as a way to learn strategies that will complement their current sleep aids. If you do decide, however, to stop your medication during your treatment, we will work with you and your prescribing doctor to gradually taper your dosage once you