Clinical Care
Sleep & Change Specialists provides specialized behavioral sleep medicine care for insomnia and other sleep concerns with Christine Mason, PhD, DBSM, a health psychologist board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine. Care includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and evidence-based treatment for circadian rhythm concerns, PAP and CPAP adjustment, and other sleep problems, for adults, families, and athletes. Atlanta-based, with virtual behavioral sleep medicine across Georgia and in other states where Dr. Mason is authorized to practice.
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What is treated
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia in adults. Care includes assessment, sleep diary monitoring, a prescribed sleep window, stimulus control, cognitive work on sleep-related thinking and effort, arousal down-regulation, and relapse prevention. Most courses run four to eight sessions.
Assessment and behavioral treatment of delayed sleep-wake phase, advanced sleep-wake phase, irregular sleep-wake rhythm, shift work disorder, and jet lag. Treatment uses timed light exposure, structured sleep and wake scheduling, and behavioral anchors, with melatonin timing coordinated with a prescribing physician where indicated.
Behavioral treatment for difficulty tolerating positive airway pressure therapy, including mask discomfort, claustrophobic responses, nightly avoidance, and inconsistent use. Work includes graded desensitization, habit and environment design, addressing beliefs about the device, and coordination with the sleep physician and equipment provider who manage the therapy itself.
Sleep concerns related to the menstrual cycle, fertility treatment, pregnancy, postpartum, family sleep years, perimenopause, and post-menopause. CBT-I and circadian methods are adapted to the physiological and caregiving realities of each stage, with screening for sleep apnea and other disorders rather than attributing all symptoms to hormonal change.
Behavioral care alongside medical management by a sleep physician: scheduled napping, sleep timing and regularity, activity structuring, adjustment and coping, school and workplace accommodation planning, and support for the functional and psychological impact of a chronic central disorder of hypersomnolence.
Behavioral support during a physician-led reduction of sleep medication. CBT-I methods are established first so that sleep has behavioral and circadian support in place as the medication is reduced. Medication management (including all decisions to start, adjust, or discontinue medication) is performed by the patient's prescribing physician. Behavioral care is coordinated with the prescriber when appropriate and with the patient's consent.
Sleep and recovery work for competitive athletes and performers: post-competition wind-down, travel and time-zone planning, schedule irregularity, napping protocols, and treatment of clinical insomnia or circadian disorders that limit readiness.
Athletic Teams
Sleep & Change Specialists works with professional, collegiate, and nationally recognized high school programs on individual athlete care and organization-level sleep strategy.
Clinical care
Dr. Mason intentionally maintains a small private practice. The majority of her work focuses on expanding access to evidence-based sleep and circadian interventions beyond individual care. She works to bring these treatments into digital-health products, healthcare programs, clinical teams, organizations, and larger populations.
Keeping the practice small allows Dr. Mason to remain closely connected to the individual experience of sleep treatment while also working to improve how evidence-based care is designed, delivered, and expanded.
Because the practice is intentionally limited, Dr. Mason may not always have an immediate opening. If she is not available, or if Sleep & Change Specialists is not the right fit, the provider directories at the bottom of this page may help you identify another qualified sleep professional.
Clinical fees, private-pay and insurance details, and treatment policies are listed on Fees & Policies. Sleep provider directories are listed below.
What care looks like
Comprehensive evaluation of sleep, health, routines, and environment.
Sleep diaries, validated questionnaires, and patient-reported sleep quality.
Individualized, evidence-based behavioral treatment recommendations.
Recommendations are refined as progress and data are reviewed.
Consolidating gains and planning for relapse prevention.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your sleep, health, routines, environment, and the factors that may be contributing to the problem.
From there, treatment recommendations are individualized and progress is monitored over time. Sleep diaries, validated questionnaires, patient-reported sleep quality, and other relevant measures may be used to evaluate change and guide treatment.
Many patients complete treatment within a relatively brief course of care, but the number and frequency of appointments depend on the sleep concern, treatment goals, progress, and clinical needs.
Fees
We believe patients should understand the cost and policies associated with care before getting started. Initial consultations are $360 and follow-up appointments are $270. Sleep & Change Specialists is a private-pay practice.
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Referrals
Sleep & Change Specialists maintains a small clinical practice, and Dr. Mason may not always have an immediate opening or may not be the right fit. These professional directories can help you identify other sleep and behavioral sleep medicine providers.
Search the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine provider directory for professionals with an interest in behavioral and psychological approaches to sleep disorders.
Search the SBSM DirectorySearch for clinicians who identify cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia as part of their professional practice.
Search the International CBT-I DirectorySearch for an accredited sleep center when you need evaluation, diagnostic testing, or medical treatment for a sleep disorder.
Find an AASM-Accredited Sleep CenterA directory listing or professional affiliation can be a useful starting point, but it does not automatically confirm a clinician’s training or experience with CBT-I.
If a provider is not affiliated with one of these organizations or directories, ask directly about their sleep training and how they approach insomnia treatment. It is also reasonable to ask these questions of any prospective provider.
What type of support are you looking for?
Directory affiliation can be a useful starting point, but it does not automatically confirm a provider’s training or experience. Ask any prospective provider about their credentials, treatment approach, and experience with your concern.
General sleep advice and sleep hygiene can be useful, but they are not the same as a complete course of CBT-I. If you are seeking insomnia treatment, ask the provider to explain what their treatment includes.
Describe what you are experiencing and we will tell you honestly whether behavioral sleep medicine is appropriate, and if not, what evaluation to seek instead.
Treatment outcomes vary between individuals and no clinical outcome is guaranteed. This page is educational and does not constitute medical advice. If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, contact emergency services.