If you can’t sleep no matter what you try, you’re not alone. Many people end up Googling “can’t sleep help” in the middle of the night, desperate for answers. Maybe you’ve cut caffeine, taken melatonin, downloaded meditation apps, or even scrolled through endless lists of “sleep hygiene” tips. Yet you still find yourself wide awake at 3am, staring at the ceiling, dreading the morning ahead.
Insomnia isn’t just about being tired, it seeps into every part of life. You drag yourself through the day, feel foggy at work, snap at loved ones, and rely on caffeine just to function. The harder you chase sleep, the more impossible it feels.
Why Sleep Tips Don’t Solve Insomnia
Most of the advice you find online is designed for occasional trouble sleeping, not chronic insomnia. While things like limiting screen time, dimming the lights, or creating a bedtime routine can support rest, they don’t fix the root cause of insomnia.
That’s why so many people search for “can’t sleep help” night after night, they’re doing “all the right things,” but their mind and body are still caught in a cycle of sleeplessness.
The Gold-Standard Treatment: CBT-I
The good news? There’s a proven way forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia.
Instead of piling on more tips, CBT-I focuses on resetting your natural sleep system. In just 6–8 sessions, you’ll learn how to:
- Fall asleep faster instead of lying awake for hours
- Stay asleep through the night without constant waking
- Quiet the anxiety that creeps in at bedtime
- Wake up rested and energized without relying on medication
Research shows CBT-I works better than sleep medications for long-term results. And most people notice improvements within just a few weeks.
Beyond Sleep: Getting Your Life Back
When you can’t sleep, it’s not just your nights that suffer. Insomnia affects your mood, energy, health, and relationships. Many of my clients tell me that after CBT-I, they don’t just sleep better — they feel more patient, clear-headed, and able to enjoy life again.
If you’ve been endlessly searching for “can’t sleep help”, know that it doesn’t have to stay this way. Better sleep means more than just hours in bed, it means waking up calm, focused, and ready for your day.
Can’t Sleep? CBT-I Therapy in Ventura, California & Online Can Help
I’m Arati Patel, LMFT — a licensed therapist trained in CBT-I at Stanford. I combine structured CBT-I strategies with mindfulness and holistic tools to help you sleep naturally and restore balance to your nervous system.
- I offer CBT-I therapy in-person in Ventura, CA
- I also see clients online across California and Illinois
Want to learn more about CBT-I therapy? Visit my CBT-I specialty page. If you can’t sleep and you’re ready for real change, CBT-I can help.
