Mark Rosenblum, PsyD, DBSM
Sleep Psychologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota Behavioral Sleep Medicine Consultant
CBT-I and Insomnia Specialist
Dr. Mark Rosenblum is a board-certified sleep psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine consultations and treatments. He clarifies diagnosis, guides treatment planning, and coordinates referral to appropriate sleep medicine or CBT-I providers. Select complex cases are treated directly when indicated.
What Does a Sleep Psychologist Do?
A sleep psychologist is a licensed psychologist who specializes in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, the evidence-based treatment of sleep disorders using behavioral and psychological approaches. One of the primary treatments provided is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia.
What Other Sleep Disorders Does a Sleep Psychologist Treat?
Although many people associate sleep psychologists with insomnia, Behavioral Sleep Medicine encompasses much more than CBT-I. Depending on an individual's needs, a sleep psychologist may also evaluate and treat circadian rhythm sleep disorders, CPAP adjustment and adherence difficulties, dependence on sleep medications, pediatric sleep conditions, and selected parasomnias using evidence-based behavioral approaches.
Can a Sleep Psychologist Help Treat Parasomnias?
Parasomnias are unusual behaviors that occur during sleep or while falling asleep or waking up. Common examples include sleepwalking, sleep terrors, confusional arousals, sleep-related eating disorder, nightmares, and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). A sleep psychologist specializing in Behavioral Sleep Medicine may provide behavioral treatment for some of these conditions, often in collaboration with a sleep physician. Treatment may include sleep extension, stress and anxiety management, safety planning, and, for chronic nightmares, Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT), depending on the specific parasomnia and each individual's symptoms.
When Should You See a Sleep Psychologist?
Consider seeing a sleep psychologist if you struggle with chronic insomnia, recurring nightmares, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, CPAP difficulties, parasomnias, or dependence on sleep medications. Behavioral Sleep Medicine can often improve sleep without relying solely on medication.
Press & Media
National Press
Dr. Mark Rosenblum was quoted in The Washington Post discussing sleep.
Television Interviews
WCCO (CBS)
Dr. Mark Rosenblum discusses racing thoughts before bed and behavioral sleep medicine strategies for managing them.
KARE 11 (NBC)
Dr. Mark Rosenblum discusses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
KSTP (ABC)
Dr. Mark Rosenblum shares the latest news on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
