Sleep Disorders and Bedtime Problems

When sleep becomes a nightly battle, it affects the whole family. We help children, teens, and young adults overcome sleep difficulties using proven strategies that support both rest and regulation.

bedtime behavior support in tampa & online therapy for insomnia

Sleep is essential for emotional and behavioral health, but for many families, bedtime is anything but restful. Whether your child struggles to fall asleep, stay asleep, or separate from you at night, we offer developmentally informed support that’s practical, compassionate, and backed by science.

What Causes Sleep Problems in Kids and Teens?

Sleep issues are often a combination of biology, behavior, and emotional patterns. In younger children, separation anxiety, inconsistent routines, or learned associations (like needing a parent present to fall asleep) can play a role. In older kids and teens, anxiety, academic stress, late-night device use, or disrupted sleep cycles can all contribute.

How We Help

We use evidence-based behavioral sleep strategies to help children, teens, and young adults develop healthy, sustainable sleep habits. Our services may include:

  • Behavioral Sleep Training for toddlers, children, and teens struggling with falling or staying asleep or refusing bedtime.

  • Parent Coaching to implement strategies consistently and effectively without unnecessary stress or confusion.

  • Individual Therapy such a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, for teens and young adults whose sleep issues are linked to anxiety, trauma, or big emotions.

  • Evaluation and Collaborative Care when sleep concerns are tied to ADHD, autism, or other developmental needs.

We guide you through the process step by step, helping you respond with both confidence and consistency so sleep can become a source of rest again, not frustration.

When to Seek Help for Sleep:

Sleep challenges are incredibly common, but when they start to affect your child’s mood, behavior, or functioning during the day, it’s time to take a closer look.

We support children, teens, and young adults experiencing:

  • Bedtime refusal or prolonged battles at night

  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep

  • Nighttime anxiety, fears, or panic

  • Co-sleeping patterns that no longer work for the family

  • Frequent night wakings or early morning rising

  • Sleepwalking, nightmares, or night terrors

  • Excessive tiredness or difficulty waking in the morning

  • Delayed sleep phase or inconsistent sleep-wake patterns

  • Trouble with sleep transitions (e.g., moving to their own room)

For many families, sleep problems overlap with anxiety, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or emotional regulation issues. We look at the full picture—not just sleep habits in isolation.

Sleep shouldn’t be a constant struggle.

It’s easy to feel like you’ve tried everything, but often, small changes can make a big difference. You don’t have to keep navigating this on your own or wait until exhaustion turns into burnout.

We work with families across Tampa and Florida via telehealth, as well as 42 other states! Whether you're just starting to wonder if something more is going on or you’ve already tried a few things that haven’t worked, we’re here to help.

👉 Book a video consultation with one of our providers today.