Sleep Disorder Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA

I’m one of the few therapists in Iowa trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. CBTi is recommended by the American College of Physicians as the first and most effective treatment for Insomnia.

Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome, can significantly impact one's quality of life. These conditions often lead to chronic fatigue, decreased productivity, and emotional distress. Hypnotherapy offers a holistic and non-invasive approach to addressing sleep disorders by targeting the underlying psychological and emotional factors that contribute to disrupted sleep patterns.

Primebridge Psychiatric Care offers psychiatric evaluation, sleep hygiene, and medication management for sleep disorders related to mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Treatment focuses on improving sleep quality and overall emotional well-being.

Brad provides trauma-informed therapy for sleep disorders and sleep-related difficulties, including insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, restless sleep, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns. Sleep challenges can significantly impact mood, energy levels, concentration, emotional regulation, physical health, and overall quality of life. Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to sleep issues, recognizing that sleep disturbances are often connected to stress, anxiety, unresolved trauma, emotional dysregulation, or nervous system activation. Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying factors that may be interfering with healthy sleep, rather than only treating symptoms at the surface level. As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to support nervous system calming, emotional processing, and long-term sleep improvement. Treatment may include exploring past experiences that contribute to hyperarousal, anxiety, or difficulty feeling safe and settled at night. In addition to trauma-focused work, therapy may also incorporate practical sleep hygiene strategies, relaxation techniques, stress reduction skills, and behavioral approaches that support healthier sleep patterns and improved rest over time. Brad’s approach is collaborative and individualized, helping clients develop a personalized plan that addresses both emotional and behavioral contributors to sleep difficulties. The goal is to restore healthy sleep cycles, improve daily functioning, and support greater emotional balance and overall well-being. Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can improve sleep quality, reduce nighttime anxiety, and regain the restorative rest needed for physical, emotional, and mental health.

Sleep difficulties are often connected to stress, anxiety, or nervous system dysregulation. I help clients identify the underlying factors affecting their sleep and develop practical, sustainable strategies for improvement. Our work focuses on calming the mind and body so restorative sleep becomes more accessible.

Cedar Rapids is Iowa's second-largest city and a significant manufacturing and technology hub, home to major employers in aerospace (Collins Aerospace), food processing, and financial services, and its mental health landscape reflects the pressures of an industrial economy alongside the resilience of a Midwestern community that has demonstrated significant strength in the face of adversity—including the 2008 Cedar River flood that devastated parts of the city. Mercy Medical Center and UnityPoint Health both provide behavioral health services, and a private therapy sector serves those seeking outpatient counseling. The city's Czech and Slovak heritage is still visible in its culture, and community identity and civic pride are important protective factors for mental health even as the city navigates the transition from its traditional manufacturing base. Common therapy concerns include anxiety, depression, family and relationship stress, and the economic uncertainty that comes with working in industries subject to rapid technological change.

Gender ID

	62%	Female
	38%	Male

Session Type

	62%	Online Only
	38%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

63%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Hypnotherapy
38%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
38%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
38%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
38%	Somatic Therapy
25%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Young Adult
63%	Senior
50%	Teen
38%	Children

Client Focus

50%	Hispanic / Latino
38%	Asian
38%	Black / African American
38%	Buddhist
38%	Christian

Sleep Disorder therapists in Cedar Rapids, Iowa IA

Judy Nemmers - Insomnia, Anxiety & OCD Services of Iowa

MindOverHealing Therapies

Chileme U Ochulor

Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center

Amber McKinney-Morgan

Sleep Disorder therapists in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Statistics

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