Pennsylvania Better Sleep & Counseling

Insomnia treatment in Philadelphia

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a short course of weekly sessions that retrains when and how you sleep, without medication. We see most patients via telehealth with Pennsylvania-licensed clinicians, and a limited number of clinicians also see patients in person.

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In network with Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna / Evernorth, Highmark, Independence Blue Cross, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Clinically reviewed by the Pennsylvania Better Sleep clinical team · August 2026

Meet your Pennsylvania clinicians

Everyone shown here is licensed in Pennsylvania, trained in CBT-I and currently accepting patients.

Gabriel Stanziano, LPC, CBT-I

Based in Springfield, PA

Focus: Insomnia

Gabriel Stanziano is a therapist committed to creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe expressing themselves openly. He brings a collaborative and compassionate approach, emphasizing active listening and empathy to help you feel understood and heard. Gabriel has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based treatment for sleep concerns. He views therapy as a partnership, working with you at a comfortable pace while gently encouraging growth and new perspectives. Each session balances warmth, practical guidance, and genuine care for your wellbeing.

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Is this the right kind of care?

Chronic insomnia is a pattern of struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep or return to sleep at least three nights a week for three months or more. It can look like lying awake after a late hospitality shift, waking at 3 a.m. before an early commute, or finding that a changing work schedule has made every night unpredictable. CBT-I starts with the nights you actually have, not an ideal schedule.

Sleep apnea repeatedly interrupts breathing at night and often causes loud snoring. It is a different condition, although the two problems can occur together. We treat the insomnia, we have partners who treat the apnea, and our clinician coordinates any referral that is needed.

Using insurance

We bill in-network plans directly. Before the first visit, we check your counseling benefits and tell you what your plan reports. Self-pay is also available.

  • Aetna
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna / Evernorth
  • Highmark
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

What happens after you book

Your first appointment is about 50 minutes on how your nights go, how long the problem has lasted, what you have tried and whether anything besides insomnia may be involved. Your clinician then uses a two-minute morning sleep diary to choose a sleep window—a set bedtime and wake time—and adjusts it in weekly sessions. Treatment usually runs for roughly six to eight weeks, and many people notice a shift in the first few weeks. The How CBT-I Works page lays out every step.

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Appointments across Pennsylvania

You may join by video from anywhere in Pennsylvania, provided you are physically in the state during the appointment. Explore our Pittsburgh sleep clinic page or see online sleep treatment across Pennsylvania. Also in person, for a limited number of clinicians: 700 S. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · (610) 947-0040—confirmed at booking.

Questions Philadelphia patients ask before booking

Which insurance plans cover Philadelphia insomnia treatment?

We work with Aetna, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna / Evernorth, Highmark, Independence Blue Cross, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network. Before the first session, we check your counseling benefits and tell you what your plan reports. Self-pay is also available; ask the booking team for the current amount.

Can you see me if I live outside Philadelphia?

Yes. Our clinicians can treat you while you are physically anywhere in Pennsylvania. You can join from home, work or campus in Pittsburgh, Erie, Harrisburg, the Lehigh Valley, Scranton or a smaller town. You must be in Pennsylvania during each video session.

Do you run sleep studies in Philadelphia?

No. A sleep study is an overnight test used to find breathing problems; insomnia is diagnosed from your history and sleep pattern. Sleep apnea and insomnia often occur together. We treat the insomnia, we have partners who treat the apnea, and our clinician coordinates any referral that is needed.

Do I have to come to the South 7th Street office?

No. Most visits are private video calls from home. A limited number of clinicians also see patients in person at 700 S. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147. In-person availability changes, so tell the booking team what you prefer and have them confirm it before you travel.

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