Are you exhausted but wired at night?
Is worrying about sleep keeping you awake?
Chronic insomnia affects every part of life. Concentration drops. Energy disappears. You may feel irritable, foggy, or unlike yourself. For many people, sleep becomes the problem you can’t stop thinking about.
I have firsthand experience with periods of disrupted sleep, which informs how I work with clients. I treat insomnia using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, (CBT-I), which outperforms sleep medication and leads to lasting relief.
Most clients successfully complete treatment in 6-to-8 sessions.
Clients Come to Me When They
- Can’t sleep
- Awaken overnight
- Have racing thoughts
- Watch the clock
- Are exhausted + irritable
- Fear bedtime
- Worry about sleep
- Plan their life around trying to sleep
Sleep is connected to other areas of life. Insomnia can be a symptom that points us toward the things that need attention.
How Insomnia Therapy With Me Works
Together, we work to reestablish a strong connection between your bed and restful sleep. We make practical adjustments, address sleep-related anxiety, and plan for setbacks so one bad night doesn’t spiral into a bad week.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Modalities I Use
“When sleep problems last for more than 3 months, they’re defined as clinical insomnia and need focused support.”
Rest Easier
The benefits of CBT-I treatment last for at least 2 years, and often expand with time
My Sleep Clients Report
- Deeper rest
- Falling asleep more quickly
- Getting back to sleep overnight
- Less bedtime anxiety
- Fewer bad nights
- More resilience
- Better focus
- More energy
- Easier relationships
Sleep becomes more predictable, and energy returns.
I focus my practice on anxiety and related disorders, including insomnia, OCD, and phobias. My approach is holistic and recovery-based. The goal is not just symptom relief, but helping you get your life back.
Sessions are practical, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. We focus on change you can feel, not just talk about.
When not in session, I enjoy trail running, cooking, and reading. I live in northeast Los Angeles with my wife and son.
About Troy Gabrielson, LCSW
a little bit about me
Availability
I work with clients in-person in Pasadena, and online across California.
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
- Master of Social Welfare (MSW), Mental Health Concentration, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Whitman College
- ERP Fundamentals, Anxiety Institute
- Exposure Therapy Training and Consultation, Lyra Health
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive Training, Dr. Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D.
