SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
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TRI-CITIES SLEEP CARE
CBT-I for insomnia in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee
Evidence-based CBT-I for chronic insomnia by secure telehealth for adults in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and across Northeast Tennessee.
Falling asleep takes an hour or more most nights
IS CBT-I RIGHT FOR YOU?
It's probably a fit if these sound like you
Specialist CBT-I by video — no drive to Johnson City or Kingsport
A clear, time-limited plan instead of open-ended therapy
A clinician who works in sleep, matched to your pattern
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW CBT-I WORKS
How CBT-I rebuilds steady, restful sleep
When insomnia becomes chronic, the body's sleep timing and its trust in the bed both drift out of sync. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) — the guideline-recommended first-line treatment — works directly on both, which is why the change tends to hold rather than fade with the next refill.
We start by anchoring a steady wake time and matching your time in bed to your real sleep need, which strengthens sleep pressure and re-aligns your internal clock. Stimulus control teaches your body that bed means sleep, not hours of restless waiting. And we work through the worry and effort around sleep that quietly keeps you alert. Across Northeast Tennessee — Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and nearby towns — clients reach this specialty care by secure video, even where an in-person sleep clinic isn't close by.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT CBT-I AND INSOMNIA
12%
of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia
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1st-line
the guideline-recommended first care for chronic insomnia
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41%
reach lasting remission on CBT-I, versus 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 start with a call about your sleep and the questions on your mind.
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Weekly video visits from home anywhere in the Tri-Cities.
You're paired with a Tennessee-licensed clinician who does CBT-I.
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
Specialist sleep care for Northeast Tennessee
Telehealth brings CBT-I to the Tri-Cities, where in-person sleep specialists can be hard to find close to home.
You're matched to a clinician who fits CBT-I to your own sleep history rather than walking you through a stock routine.
We're independent and out-of-network, so the plan tracks the evidence and your goals instead of an insurer's session cap.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Do you have an office in the Tri-Cities?
No — ScienceWorks is telehealth-only, so we serve Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol and the surrounding area entirely by secure video, with no office to drive to. You just need to be located in Tennessee during your sessions.
Is CBT-I better than medication for insomnia?
For chronic insomnia, guidelines put CBT-I ahead of medication because it treats the causes rather than masking them, and the improvement usually lasts after sessions end — whereas pills tend to work only while you take them.
How many sessions will it take, and what's the cost?
CBT-I is typically brief — often a handful of sessions. We'll go over fees, scheduling, and any out-of-network reimbursement before you commit, and many clients use FSA or HSA funds or monthly superbills.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
AL, AZ, AR, CA, 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
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. S 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.