I graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1984 and subsequently completed a pediatric residency in 1987. Since that time, I have practiced primary care, largely in the Pioneer Valley. In 2014 I joined Sleep Medicine Services of Western MA (SMSWM) as a consultant. While at SMSWM my interest in behavioral sleep medicine developed and I pursued additional training in Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (BBTI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI). I enjoy workin ...

I’m a psychotherapist in private practice licensed in NY and NJ. I offer over a decade of experience, specializing in treating anxiety and insomnia. My own struggle with insomnia led me to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and I was my own first CBT-I patient. It worked so well that I became a CBT-I practitioner. My patients also appreciate how well CBT-I works, and how quickly. In nearly all the patients I’ve treated for insomnia, there is a strong tendency for perfectionism. ...

Dr. Gowda is a licensed clinical health psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. She trained as a clinical fellow at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center and built the first Sleep and Circadian Health Program for the Marine Corps Special Operations Command. Dr. Gowda continues to guest lecture & consult for a variety of groups, including the FBI, collegiate sports teams, first responders, and clinical psychology doctoral courses, as well as continuing to consult with Special Oper ...