McDonald, Elise

Elise McDonald, LICSW, has 15 years of experience treating insomnia with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. She helps clients who have trouble falling asleep, wake during the night, or wake too early, including people who have struggled with poor sleep for years or who want to reduce their reliance on sleep medication. Treatment is structured and practical. Most clients complete it in about 6–8 sessions, using a sleep diary and techniques tailored to their schedule, lifestyle, and goals. All sessions are offered via telehealth, so clients anywhere in Massachusetts or Rhode Island can attend from home. More about her training and approach is at www.elisemcdonaldlicsw.com.