CBT-I Sleep Therapy
& Insomnia Treatment Online
serving Boston & Massachusetts.
most insurances accepted
The majority of patients report better sleep
in just 4-8 sessions of CBT-I
Clients Come to Us For:
Chronic Insomnia
Racing Mind at Bedtime
Waking at 3 or 4am & Can't Return to Sleep
Anxiety-Driven Sleep Disruption
Trauma-Related Sleep Disturbance
Reliance on Sleep Aids or Alcohol
Insomnia affects an estimated 70 million Americans, yet most never receive structured treatment.
They manage with medication, white noise apps, or sheer exhaustion.
CBT-based therapy addresses the root cause: the thoughts and behaviors keeping your nervous system activated when it should be winding down.
At New Life Therapy, we recognize that poor sleep doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is connected to anxiety, trauma, stress, and mood. Our approach addresses the whole picture.
Sleep Is Not The Problem.
It’s A Symptom.
Safety and sleep are deeply connected.
When the nervous system stays on high alert, rest becomes impossible.
"The Best Time to Treat Insomnia Is The Moment It Starts Affecting Your Life"
We start by getting clear on what’s actually disrupting your sleep, and why it’s happening.
From there, the work is structured, practical, and grounded in research. We look at the full picture: your habits, your nervous system, your emotions, and the patterns that may be keeping your body from settling into rest.
Once we understand what’s driving the sleep disruption, we can treat it more effectively.
Techniques we use in sleep therapy
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The gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia — recommended over sleep medication by the American College of Physicians. CBT-I targets the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that perpetuate sleeplessness, using cognitive restructuring, sleep restriction, and stimulus control to retrain the brain's relationship with rest.
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DBT skills — including distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness — are highly effective for the heightened arousal and emotional reactivity that often underlie sleep disturbance. Clients learn concrete tools for calming the nervous system at bedtime and managing the frustration of sleepless nights.
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For clients whose sleep problems are rooted in trauma, hypervigilance, or relational stress, Dieu integrates trauma-informed frameworks and attachment-based interventions. Addressing the deeper emotional patterns — not just the surface-level sleep habits — produces more durable results.
After Our Sleep Therapy
Clients Report:
Falling asleep with less effort
Waking up less throughout the night
Thinking about sleep less during the dayBeing more rested and energized
Clearer focus and sharper thinking
A steadier mood
More patience, presence, and connection in your relationships
Our Sleep Therapists
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Dieu Huang, LCSW
Dieu Huang, LCSW, is a dedicated psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals heal from trauma and build emotional resilience. He earned his Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, specializing in Advanced Clinical Practices with an emphasis on person-centered, anti-oppressive care.
Throughout his career, Dieu has worked extensively with men navigating emotional dysregulation, trauma, crisis, and chronic stress — populations where sleep disruption is highly prevalent and routinely undertreated. His depth of experience with these patterns makes him an especially effective guide for clients struggling with insomnia rooted in anxiety or life pressure.
Through secure, telehealth-based sessions, Dieu brings therapy to you — wherever you are in Massachusetts. He's committed to creating a safe, collaborative space where meaningful, lasting change is possible.
Get Started in 4 Steps
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Click the link to request an appointment or consultation, and specify what you are looking for .
You will be contacted within 24-48 hours. -
After receiving your contact, options will be provided for having a consultation or directly scheduling an appointment.
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This will be a 1 hour long intake appointment with your provider, who will gather background information to develop diagnosis and treatment plan.
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The pace and frequency of your appointments will be discussed and decided with your provider.