Insomnia treatment for Seattle and the Eastside
Short winter days and early summer light can make an irregular sleep schedule harder to manage. We treat chronic insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a short course that retrains when and how you sleep without medication. We see most patients via telehealth with Washington-licensed clinicians, and a limited number of clinicians also see patients in person. Here, telehealth means a private video appointment from home.
In network with Aetna, Cigna / Evernorth, Medicare, Premera Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare / Optum — we bill these plans directly.
When sleep problems last for months
Chronic insomnia means trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or getting back to sleep on three or more nights a week for at least three months. It may be an hour awake at bedtime, a 3 a.m. clock check or waking before the alarm. Shift changes, early commutes and changing daylight can keep the problem going after the original stress passes. Our Seattle sleep clinic focuses on this kind of insomnia.
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder. Breathing pauses during sleep, and loud snoring is a common sign. Sleep apnea is not insomnia, but one person can have both. We treat the insomnia, we have partners who treat the apnea, and our clinician coordinates any referral that is needed.
Washington clinicians for Seattle patients
2 clinicians are currently accepting patients in Seattle. Washington clinicians outside the metro also see Seattle patients by video. Each profile shows the clinician's credentials and the problems they treat.
Ashlie Unruh, LMHC, CBT-I
Ashlie Unruh is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington with a Master of Arts in Counseling from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and over two decades of private practice experience. She specializes in working with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression, drawing on a warm, collaborative approach to help clients create meaningful and lasting change. Ashlie has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), equipping her with evidence-based tools to address the thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that interfere with restorative sleep.
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Kathryn Williams, LICSW, CBT-I
Kate Williams brings a warm and attentive approach to her work with clients, grounded in honesty and a genuine focus on each person's best interest. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a specialized, evidence-based approach to addressing sleep difficulties. Kate works at each client's own pace, offering structure while gently encouraging growth beyond one's comfort zone, always delivering honest feedback with compassion and without judgment. She understands that clients don't need to arrive with a clear sense of their goals, and she helps them identify what has been helpful so far and what they'd like to change. Before beginning treatment, she has clients complete assessments that establish a starting point and help guide the course of care together.
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Michelle Crowell, LICSW, CBT-I
Michelle Crowell is a therapist with 31 years of experience supporting individuals through eating disorders, past trauma, relationship conflict, depression, and anxiety. Her areas of focus include PTSD, mood disorders, and matters of spirituality, and she also brings expertise in approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and a family systems perspective. She has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Michelle is known for bringing compassion, warmth, empathy, and humor to her work, and she integrates her strong faith into her practice. Her goal is for every client to feel supported rather than alone in their journey toward healing.
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We bill these plans directly and verify benefits before the first appointment. Self-pay is also available; ask about the current rate when you book.
- Aetna
- Cigna / Evernorth
- Medicare
- Premera Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum
What happens after you book
The first appointment lasts about 50 minutes. Your clinician asks how your nights go now, how long the problem has lasted, what you have tried, and whether anything besides insomnia may be involved. Then you begin a two-minute morning sleep diary: a note of when you went to bed, fell asleep, woke and got up. The diary shapes your sleep window, a set bedtime and wake time that changes as sleep improves. Most follow-up visits happen weekly, and the main course lasts six to eight weeks. Improvement often begins during the first few weeks. Read more about getting started.
Appointments outside the Seattle area
Video appointments are available from Tacoma, Everett, Bellingham and anywhere else in Washington. You must be physically in the state during the session. For eastern Washington, see our Spokane page. Other regions are covered in the statewide guide. A limited number of clinicians also see patients at 14110 NE 21st St., Bellevue, WA 98007. Call (509) 761-4133 or ask when you book. The office is in Bellevue, not Seattle.
Questions Seattle patients ask before booking
Can insomnia treatment work over video from Seattle?
Yes. CBT-I uses weekly conversations and a plan you follow between visits. You and your clinician review a short sleep diary and adjust your sleep schedule. You also work on habits and thoughts that make sleep harder. You need a private room and a reliable internet connection.
Can you see me if I live outside the Seattle area?
Yes. Our clinicians can see patients anywhere in Washington, including Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima and Spokane. You must be physically in Washington during each session. The licence applies to your location during the appointment, not the address on your account.
Is the Seattle-area office actually in Bellevue?
Yes. The office is at 14110 NE 21st St., Bellevue, WA 98007. It is not in Seattle. Most patients meet by video. A limited number of clinicians see patients in person, so ask about a Bellevue appointment when you book.
Should I book if snoring or sleep apnea may be part of the problem?
Yes. Mention loud snoring or pauses in breathing at your first appointment. Sleep apnea and insomnia often occur together. We treat the insomnia, we have partners who treat the apnea, and our clinician coordinates any referral that is needed.
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Book online, or call if you would rather talk through the fit first.