Dr. Chase Aycock

I specialize in two things most therapists don't: sleep and health. Specifically, I help individuals who can't sleep, who are managing a chronic illness or medical diagnosis, or who've been trying to make lasting health behavior changes and keep hitting a wall.

I hold dual board certifications in Clinical Health Psychology (ABPP) and Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM), the latter being one of the most specialized credentials a psychologist can earn, and one that very few providers in Colorado have. Before going into private practice, I spent over a decade as an active duty psychologist in the U.S. Air Force, working with service members, veterans, and their families through some genuinely hard things. That experience shaped how I approach care: I believe in being collaborative, practical, and honest about what the research actually supports, and I don't believe in wasting your time.

I see adults and seniors via telehealth across Colorado. My top focus areas are insomnia and sleep disruption (using gold-standard, evidence-based treatments like CBT-I), adjustment to chronic medical conditions (like chronic pain, diabetes, and cancer), and stress management. I also have specialized training in trauma and occupational stress with military personnel, first responders, healthcare workers, and high-performance professionals.

My approach is structured and collaborative; I'm not a therapist who sits quietly and reflects your questions back at you. We work together with a clear direction, and you'll always know what we're doing and why.

I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including specialized CBT for insomnia, nightmares, chronic pain, and other sleep and health concerns. Additionally, I draw heavily from Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These aren't just theoretical frameworks; they're research-backed tools that translate directly into changes you can make in your daily life.

I adapt my approach to you. If you're a high-achiever who wants data and structure, we work that way. If you're someone managing a health condition and just need space to breathe and rebuild, we work that way too. What stays consistent is the evidence base, the respect for your autonomy, and the focus on outcomes that matter in your actual life, not just in the therapy room.

Bring your real situation, not the cleaned-up version. The first session is a thorough conversation about what's actually going on: what's driving the problem, how long it's been happening, what you've already tried, and what your life looks like around it.

I'll ask about your sleep, your health, your stress, your relationships, and your daily rhythms. This isn’t because I'm being nosy, but because all of those things interact, and I need to understand the full picture to give you a plan that actually fits your life.

By the time we wrap up, we will have an initial understanding of what is keeping the problem in place and what we can do about it together. Most clients leave the first session feeling relieved. This isn’t necessarily because things are fixed; rather, there's finally a map. Ready to get started? Book directly through Headway; I have telehealth availability across Colorado.