SCIENCEWORKS
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Edited and reviewed:
June 10, 2026
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CBT-I FOR SHIFT WORKERS
CBT-I for shift work & irregular schedules in Tennessee
Evidence-based CBT-I adapted for night shifts, rotating rosters, and on-call life — by secure telehealth for adults across Tennessee, openings most weeks.
Your schedule flips and your body clock can't keep up
IS CBT-I RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if your work hours fight your sleep
CBT-I adapted to rotating, night, or on-call schedules
A realistic sleep plan around the shifts you actually work
Light, timing, and anchor-sleep strategies that fit shift life
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW CBT-I WORKS
How CBT-I works when your schedule won't hold still
Night shifts, rotating rosters, and on-call weeks ask your body to sleep when its internal clock expects daylight — so the usual sleep advice, built around a fixed bedtime, rarely fits. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, and we adapt its tools to the schedule you actually work.
Rather than fight your roster, we plan around it: protecting a consistent anchor sleep period, using strategic light and darkness to nudge your clock, and timing wind-down, caffeine, and naps to your shifts. Stimulus control keeps the bed tied to sleep, and we ease the frustration and clock-watching that build when rest is hard to come by. The plan flexes as your schedule changes, so it's something you can keep using shift after shift.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT CBT-I AND INSOMNIA
Up to 38%
of shift workers have insomnia, vs about 6% generally
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1st-line
the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia
Source:
41%
reach lasting remission with CBT-I, vs 28% on sleep meds
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Easy to begin, structured week to week
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Free 15-minute consult.
We map your shift pattern and what your sleep is doing now.
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Weekly telehealth sessions that flex around your roster.
You're matched with a clinician who adapts CBT-I to shift work.
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 respects your schedule
Telehealth lets you meet between shifts or after a night on, so daytime office hours aren't one more thing to wrestle with.
Your clinician builds the plan around the roster you actually work — not a nine-to-five sleep schedule you could never keep.
We're independent and out-of-network, so your care follows the evidence and the realities of shift life, not an insurer's limits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Can CBT-I help if my shifts keep changing?
Yes. We adapt CBT-I to rotating, night, and on-call schedules — anchoring a consistent sleep period, timing light and caffeine to your shifts, and adjusting the plan as your roster changes, rather than assuming a fixed bedtime.
Is this online, since I work odd hours?
It is. ScienceWorks delivers CBT-I only by secure telehealth, to adults located in Tennessee during sessions, so you can meet from home at a time that fits around your shifts — no office visit and no daytime-only hours.
How long does it take, and what about the cost?
CBT-I is usually brief — often a handful of sessions. We review 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.