SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
CBT-I SLEEP SPECIALISTS
CBT-I for insomnia in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Structured CBT-I with licensed Tennessee clinicians — retraining your body and mind for sleep, by secure telehealth in Chattanooga and statewide.
You lie down exhausted but your mind switches on
IS CBT-I RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Structured CBT-I that retrains your sleep drive and body clock, tailored to your pattern
Weekly telehealth sessions with a Tennessee clinician trained in behavioral sleep medicine
A paced plan blending CBT-I with CBT and ACT skills to ease nighttime hyperarousal
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW IT WORKS
What CBT-I is, and how it works for insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the most studied, first-line treatment for chronic insomnia — recommended ahead of sleep medication. Instead of masking symptoms, it retrains the systems that actually run your sleep: your sleep drive, your body clock, and the nighttime arousal that keeps you wired when you most want rest.
With your clinician you rebuild a steady sleep window, use stimulus control to break the bed-equals-frustration cycle, and quiet the racing “what if I don’t sleep” thoughts that feed hyperarousal. At ScienceWorks we blend CBT-I with CBT and ACT skills and circadian strategies, adapting the plan for anxiety, shift schedules, and neurodivergent clients — structured, but never one-size-fits-all.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT CBT-I AND INSOMNIA
1 in 3
of U.S. adults report at least one symptom of insomnia
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Up to 80%
of people with insomnia improve with CBT-I
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1st-line
recommended for chronic insomnia, ahead of sleep medication
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WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear path from first call to better sleep
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what your nights look like and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Structured CBT-I on secure video, from anywhere in Chattanooga or Tennessee.
You’re paired with a Tennessee provider trained in behavioral sleep medicine.
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, specialized, clinically reviewed
Your CBT-I care is delivered by licensed Tennessee providers with specialized training in behavioral sleep medicine and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. We match you with a clinician experienced in sleep — not a generalist — and every plan is clinically reviewed.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Specialized sleep care, not a sleep app
Because we’re independent and out-of-network, your care follows what actually works for your sleep — not session caps set by an insurer.
You work with a clinician trained in behavioral sleep medicine and CBT-I — evidence-based care, not a generic app or a sleep-hygiene handout.
Care is neurodivergent-affirming and delivered by secure telehealth across Tennessee — specialized sleep support from wherever you’re comfortable.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about CBT-I
Is CBT-I available online or only in person?
ScienceWorks provides CBT-I entirely online by secure telehealth, to adults and teens located in Tennessee — including Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee. There’s no in-person option, so you attend from home, which removes travel and makes a consistent sleep schedule easier to keep.
Does CBT-I work if I also have anxiety, ADHD, or chronic pain?
Yes. CBT-I can be paced and adapted for co-occurring anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma, or chronic pain, and combined with CBT and ACT skills to calm the nighttime hyperarousal that often drives those restless nights.
How long does CBT-I take, and is medication required?
Most people notice change within a few weeks — CBT-I is a short-term, skills-based treatment, not open-ended. It works without sleep medication, and we review fees 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.