Testimonials

"My insomnia started after my husband was diagnosed with brain cancer this fall, shortly after our wedding. The emotional and physical demands on me were unfathomable. I didn't have a normal sleeping night for 4 months in a row, and even  after doing all the normal sleep hygiene recommendations, my sleep still hadn't  improved.   

I know 4 months is not that long, but given the circumstances, I was an absolute mess. My health was suffering, I was barely making it through my days, and I was still trying to work and care for my husband at the same time. I was desperate to change my sleeping without the use of sleeping pills.   

I finally found Dr. Barth. He was incredibly compassionate and understanding of  my situation. I was very nervous about my ability to commit to sleep restriction; I had tried once using an online program, but I couldn't complete it on my own. Dr. Barth was very encouraging and convinced me to start it again. The first week of sleep restriction was absolute hell. I was allowed 5.5 hours in bed, but I only slept about 4 hours a night. After my husband was treated and discharged, I called Dr. Barth and he reassured me that it was normal to feel 'like hell' and I should keep at  it. I did, and I finally had a breakthrough where I slept for 4 hours in a row,

the first  time that had happened for months. I kept with it, and overall, my sleep has improved dramatically.   

There are still some blips here and there, but overall, the trend is upward. I am now in bed for about 7 hours and worry much less about sleep. I am able to be so much more functional and emotionally present. I just want people to know that if I was able to do sleep restriction while my husband is in hospice care, and while I am working, and dealing with a great deal of emotions and logistics, then anyone can do it.   

Dr. Barth was extremely patient in answering all my many questions about sleeping and extremely warm in our conversations. I cannot thank him enough for his help and for helping me to believe that Cognitive Behavior Therapy work for Insomnia. I know that I will still need to work on this for some time, but I know that I couldn't have kept going the way that I was feeling without sleeping. I highly recommend Dr. Barth and CBT for insomnia." K.G.  

"After suffering from insomnia for over twenty years I came to a point where I knew all of my own personal "techniques" for sleeping were growing ever-more useless.  

After going to 6 sessions with Dr. Barth, I can absolutely say that his approaches and techniques work. Everything he does, and has you follow, is based on research, but it is certainly a team effort. It requires your own personal discipline for the treatment to succeed.  

It was tough. But then, lo and behold, I slept. I slept like I hadn't since I was young. Now, all of my previous ineffective habits/behaviors are gone and in their place is an actual working system. I sleep. Like I was naturally meant to. Of course, I'm not "cured" as this will always be a work in progress to some degree, but I no longer feel helpless. I feel like a new human." S.H.  

"After five or six meetings with Rick, I have the tools I need to manage the long standing struggle I've had with insomnia. For the past 15 years or so, I've had chronic insomnia that has limited me and seriously affected my emotional and physical well-being. I'm now sleeping well most nights and not worrying about it when I don't. I feel comfortable going out in the evening because I know that I can sleep and be well enough rested to function. I've even learned that not sleeping is OK too, and that I can move ahead with my life even if my sleep isn't optimal.  

The process can be challenging, but for anyone who's struggled with insomnia and is ready to do some work to get past it and move on, I highly recommend working with Rick. He's a sweet man and a capable, supportive and caring therapist. R.T. 

"Rick: I wanted to thank you once again for your help. After 12 years of miserable sleep, the change that you have walked me through is fantastic, life changing, and I appreciate it more than I can say. Merci beaucoup!" R.L.  

"For years, I have suffered countless nights of poor sleep and the side effects and disappointment of various sleeping pills. I am so glad I went through this treatment with Dr. Barth. I wish I had done this 10 years ago when my insomnia first started. Treatment with Dr. Barth was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. My sleep is vastly improved, and I no longer need any medications." R.C.  

"After struggling with insomnia for about a year and trying everything, I finally came to Dr. Barth. His methods for dealing with insomnia changed my life. I am now regularly sleeping well, and when I don't sleep great I have learned not to stress about it. He is a competent and compassionate therapist and is very easy to talk to. I highly recommend him." A.W.