SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
CBT-I FOR RACING MINDS
CBT-I for bedtime anxiety & OCD-linked insomnia in Tennessee
Evidence-based CBT-I that quiets a racing, anxious, or OCD-driven mind at bedtime — by secure telehealth anywhere in Tennessee, openings most weeks.
Your mind races the moment your head hits the pillow
IS CBT-I RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Structured CBT-I that retrains the bedtime arousal keeping you awake
Weekly telehealth sessions with a clinician who treats anxiety and OCD
A paced plan that folds in ERP or I-CBT when OCD drives the sleeplessness
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW CBT-I WORKS
What CBT-I is, and how it calms an anxious mind at night
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the most studied, first-line treatment for chronic insomnia — and it is built for exactly this problem: a mind that won't power down at night. When anxiety, rumination, or OCD is in the mix, the quiet of bedtime can raise the brain's threat detection, so intrusive thoughts and worries spike right when you try to sleep.
CBT-I works on the two engines behind that cycle. Behaviorally, we rebuild the link between bed and sleep with stimulus control and scheduling, replacing the lying-awake, clock-watching habits that backfire. Cognitively, we loosen the racing, catastrophic thinking that fuels nighttime arousal. When OCD or anxiety drives the sleeplessness, we add targeted strategies such as ERP or inference-based CBT — paced with you, never one-size-fits-all.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT CBT-I AND INSOMNIA
4 in 10
of people with OCD are also treated for insomnia
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1st-line
the recommended treatment for chronic insomnia
Source:
41%
reach lasting insomnia remission with CBT-I vs 28% on meds
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Easy to begin, structured week to week
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what's keeping you up and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Structured CBT-I by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
You're paired with a provider who treats insomnia alongside anxiety and OCD.
Matched with a CBT-I clinician.
Weekly telehealth sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Licensed, sleep-focused, clinically reviewed
Your CBT-I is delivered by licensed Tennessee clinicians with focused training in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and the anxiety, OCD, and trauma that so often disrupt sleep. Care is supervised and clinically reviewed — you work with a specialist, not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Sleep care that treats the whole picture
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care targets the root of the sleeplessness — not whatever a session cap happens to allow.
You're matched with a clinician who treats insomnia together with the anxiety, rumination, or OCD that fuels it — not a generic sleep-tip sheet.
Care is neurodivergent-affirming — by secure telehealth statewide, with in-person visits at our Nashville office when you prefer them.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is CBT-I available online or in person?
ScienceWorks provides CBT-I by secure telehealth to adults across Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office if you prefer. Most people attend online from home, which removes travel and lets you practice better sleep in your own bedroom; in-person in Nashville is available on request.
Can CBT-I help if OCD or anxiety is what keeps me awake?
Yes. When intrusive thoughts, worry, or rumination drive the sleeplessness, we pair CBT-I with targeted strategies such as ERP or inference-based CBT, so we treat both the insomnia and what is feeding it at night.
How long does CBT-I take, and what about cost or insurance?
Many people see change within a handful of sessions; CBT-I is typically shorter than open-ended talk therapy. We review fees, scheduling, and any out-of-network reimbursement before you commit to ongoing sessions.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.