Dr. Bruce Forman

Because sleep quality is critical to physical and mental health I am passionate about helping people get good sleep.

I received my PhD from Duke University and have been a practicing psychologist for several decades. I work primarily with behavioral sleep medicine because sleep problems are so widespread, and there are not enough specialists to meet the need. I have published several articles and a book on sleep and am the director of the insomnia course for the World Sleep Academy, as well as a member of the Outreach and Public Education Committee, Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. I continue working with people with anxiety, depression, and couples issues on a limited basis. The methods I use are evidence-based and trauma-informed. I am also an ordained member of the clergy (rabbi) and consider one's spirituality an important part of treatment for many, though not all, people.

I’ve practiced telehealth exclusively since early 2020. Most people appreciate working this way because of convenience. Therapy is not adversely affected, and I am even able to do hypnotherapy via telehealth.

As a psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine, I practice an evidence-based approach called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. This is the gold standard for treatment recommended by all major medical associations. I also assist people who need help in getting off sleep medications and manage their taper/discontinuation schedule.

In the first session, we identify sleep issues that help us make a diagnosis. These may include not only insomnia, but also Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It's not uncommon that other disorders like Sleep-Wake Circadian misalignment, nightmare disorder, or Restless Legs Syndrome. Based on what's going on, I formulate a treatment plan that may go beyond CBT-I to include more traditional psychotherapy strategies including meditation, yoga, exercise, or hypnotherapy.