Refer an adult patient for CBT-I

Why use CBT-I for insomnia?

• Targets persistent insomnia: CBT-I addresses sleep timing, time awake in bed and thoughts that interfere with rest.
• Teaches practical alternatives: Patients learn ways to improve sleep without a new prescription. Medication changes are handled by their prescribing provider.
• Supports independent management: The skills learned during treatment can be used when sleep problems recur.

Why refer to Michigan Sleep Center?

• Michigan-licensed care: Our clinicians are licensed in Michigan and trained to provide CBT-I.
• Insurance billed directly: We review benefits before the initial appointment and bill participating plans.
• Personal intake assistance: The team contacts your patient and helps arrange the first visit.

Sleep treatment while other therapy continues

Patients who already have a therapist can still benefit from dedicated insomnia care. CBT-I concentrates on sleep within a limited course of appointments.

• Daily sleep records help the clinician tailor the treatment to the patient.
• Behavioral strategies address wakefulness in bed, while cognitive work addresses worry about sleep.
• Patients can continue their other care throughout the course.

Send the information we need to schedule

Please provide the patient’s name, date of birth and phone number or email address. Medication details and a brief history are helpful when available. We do not require a referral form, signed order or portal account.

• Fax: (844) 333-0460
• Email: support@michigansleepcenter.org
• Phone: (734) 584-0133

Our intake team follows up, or the patient can make an appointment directly.

When to recommend a sleep assessment

Consider referring adults who report:

• Difficulty falling asleep, prolonged waking at night or waking too early over several months.
• Persistent insomnia despite treatment for depression, anxiety or sleep apnea.
• An interest in managing sleep without starting another medication.

Sleep apnea often occurs together with insomnia. Our clinicians treat insomnia and arrange referrals to partner providers for apnea treatment as needed.

What a Michigan patient can expect

The initial visit lasts about 50 minutes and reviews how the insomnia began, previous treatments and current health concerns. A typical course includes four to eight weekly appointments. The patient keeps a sleep diary, and the clinician uses it to guide the sleep schedule and review progress.

Most appointments are conducted by video with Michigan-licensed clinicians. A limited number of clinicians also see patients in person, and availability is confirmed when scheduling. Patients must be located in Michigan throughout their visits.

Michigan clinicians: Jennifer Susan, LPC, CBT-I · Joy Montgomery, LPC, CBT-I · Deirdre Conroy, PhD, CBT-I · Jaime Wenzlick, LMSW, CBT-I · Stacey Gedeon, PsyD, CBT-I · Elizabeth McClintic, LPC, CBT-I · Elizabeth Goss, PhD, CBT-I · Melanie Garzonio, LPC, CBT-I. See Michigan clinician profiles.