Anissa Bell, LMFT
Sleep Therapy for Insomnia in California

 

SLEEP BETTER, FEEL BETTER—I'M HERE TO HELP

Struggling with sleep? You’re not alone. Insomnia and sleep anxiety can feel so isolating, frustrating and exhausting—both physically and emotionally. Tired of restless nights and groggy days? I want you to know change is possible.

I’m Anissa Bell, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I specialize in helping people overcome sleep challenges. I’ve focused my practice on treating insomnia, sleep disturbances and sleep related anxiety because I’ve seen first hand how deeply these struggles impact daily life. Sleep is essential to your well being and we can work together for real lasting relief.

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WHY WORK WITH ME?

With over 16 years of mental health experience, I’ve worked in residential and outpatient settings, supporting individuals through a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. My approach is holistic and personalized—I don’t just treat sleep symptoms but also the stress, anxiety and mood issues that are keeping you awake at night.

You don’t have to do this on your own. Many people believe they “should” be able to fix their sleep on their own but chronic insomnia is a real health issue that requires professional guidance—just like any other medical condition. I’m here to give you the right tools and support so you can sleep peacefully and wake up feeling like yourself again.

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MY APPROACH TO TREATING INSOMNIA

My approach to sleep therapy is deeply rooted in addressing the underlying causes of sleep disorders. I recognize that sleep problems often signal broader issues such as stress, anxiety, or depression. By working closely with individuals, I aim to identify these root causes and develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs. We focus on the underlying issues to create long-term solutions to sleep problems, ensuring that clients not only find relief but also maintain healthy sleep patterns in the future.

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WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Clients come to this work with different needs and starting points. Sleep is often the reason someone reaches out, but it doesn’t have to define the full scope or length of therapy.

Adjunct sleep therapy (short-term focus)
If you already have an established primary therapist, we can work together specifically on insomnia or sleep anxiety. In this case, treatment focuses on evidence-based sleep approaches such as CBT-I, ACT-I, and mindfulness-informed strategies, with the goal of stabilizing sleep and reducing nighttime anxiety. When appropriate and with your consent, I’m comfortable coordinating care with your primary therapist.

Integrated therapy (short-term or longer-term)
Some clients begin therapy with sleep as the primary concern and then choose to continue working together as other patterns become clearer. This often includes areas such as anxiety, health anxiety, perfectionism, work-related stress, or relationship concerns that contribute to ongoing hyperarousal. In these cases, therapy may evolve beyond sleep while still using it as an anchor for understanding what your nervous system needs.

There is no required timeline. We decide together how focused or expansive the work should be, based on your goals and what emerges as therapy progresses.

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LET'S WORK TOGETHER—ONLINE THERAPY

I offer video-based online therapy sessions so getting help is easy and convenient from your own home. Ready to get started? I invite you to book a free 15 minute consultation so we can talk about your goals and how I can help.

You don’t have to keep struggling. Let’s work together to get your sleep and your well being back. Book your free consultation today—I look forward to connecting with you!

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