Meet Our Insomnia Specialists

Axel R. Cristales, LPC

Insomnia Specialist

Axel Cristales is a licensed professional counselor specializing in insomnia treatment using CBT-I. He has a Master's in Applied Psychology from Texas A&M University Commerce and has also seen many patients with anxiety, depression and trauma.

Axel's approach to therapy:

My role as a therapist is to help clients see themselves not through the lens of their mental illness or emotional struggles, but through the strength and resilience that empower them to overcome. It is a privilege to walk alongside people in their pain, their love, and their hope—to witness and honor the depth of their stories. The first step is always the hardest, but it can also be the most powerful. I hope that, when ready, you find the courage to begin. You owe it to yourself—and to those who care about you.

I am committed to providing you with a safe, judgment-free space where you can openly express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Here, you will always be met with active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard—support and acceptance. Beyond self-understanding, I will encourage you to take meaningful risks that foster growth and change.

Hope is what carries us forward. As a guide in your journey of healing and transformation, I look forward to working with you. If you're ready to take the first step, please don't hesitate to reach out— you've made it this far, why not go a little further?

Ashleigh Jewett, LCSW

Insomnia Specialist

Ashleigh Jewett, LCSW, received her Masters of Social Work from Baylor University. She has also received additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and specializes in helping clients overcome insomnia. During the initial sessions, clients will dive into the issues they are experiencing and create a treatment plan together. Most clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. Ashleigh enjoys helping clients from various walks of life.

Ashleigh's approach to therapy:

I understand that every single person has been molded and formed by their environments around them. In order for effective change to take place, therapy must be a safe and welcoming place in order. for you to feel comfortable learning and discovering which route to take in your self-discovery journey. I prefer to be the passenger while you are in the driver’s seat telling me the route you want to take, and me helping you navigate the way to get there. I can’t promise that the journey will always be rainbows and sunshine, and there will be tough truths and strategies that seem hard to implement, but the destination will be one that you have longed for and are ready to receive.

Kimberly Carter, LPC

Insomnia Specialist

Kimberly Carter has been a counselor since 2006 and have worked with teenagers, children, adults, families and couples. Her areas of expertise are insomnia, marriage and family issues, depression, conflict resolution, trauma/ abuse and anxiety/ stress. She utilize several different theoretical approaches and has been trained specifically in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD.

Cris Tovar

LPC, Insomnia specialist

Cris Tovar is a bilingual therapist who believes in the power of empathy, genuine connection, and each person's inherent capacity for growth and healing. He works with clients navigating grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and cultural adjustment, providing care that is compassionate and culturally responsive. Mr. Tovar has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), further expanding his ability to support clients through evidence-based approaches. He creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, gain clarity, and build the resilience needed to move forward with confidence.

Desiree Roberts

LPC, Insomnia specialist

Desiree Roberts is an individual therapist specializing in the treatment of insomnia and its intersection with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting demands, grief, and trauma. She holds specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based approach recognized as the gold standard for treating chronic sleep difficulties. Desiree is dedicated to providing a supportive space where clients can address both their sleep concerns and the underlying emotional weight that often accompanies them.

Gloria Cooper

LPC, Insomnia specialist

Gloria Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), and Certified Early Childhood Intervention Therapist (ECIT) with 15 years of experience providing individual and family therapy for clients with a diverse range of emotional, psychological, and social needs. She has received specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based approach recognized as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Her clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which she uses to help clients identify and reframe negative thinking patterns contributing to depression, anxiety, anger, and sleep disturbances, while building the psychological tools needed to overcome barriers to well-being. Gloria is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and validated, and where growth is achieved collaboratively and at the client's own pace.

Gabriella Kershner, LPC

Insomnia Specialist

Gabriella Kershner, LPC, uses a client-centered approach to create a safe, confidential, and compassionate space for clients to explore their goals. She believes everyone has the capacity for meaningful breakthroughs and draws on mindfulness therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, structured art activities, cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotional freedom techniques, and spiritual principles. Gabriella integrates these methods to offer a personalized approach that builds on each client's strengths. She has also received specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help clients improve sleep quality and overall well-being.

Samantha Coy-Pham, LPC

Insomnia Specialist

Samantha Coy-Pham invites individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain to reach out for a consultation to share their experiences, ask questions, and explore how therapy may help. With over 12 years of experience in the mental health field, including extensive work in acute psychiatric settings, she provides steady, supportive care in high-stress and complex situations. Samantha offers a respectful, goal-oriented, and collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients address concerns such as anxiety, low mood, work-related stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions by building insight, effective coping skills, and confidence. Her work is grounded in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she has also completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

Savita Abrahams, LPC

Insomnia Specialist

Dr. Savita Abrahams believes in people's resilience while recognizing that support can be invaluable during life's challenges. As an experienced counselor, she helps clients gain insight into their struggles, build on their strengths, and develop practical solutions for meaningful change. Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, empowering individuals to clarify and achieve their goals. Dr. Abrahams also has specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), offering evidence-based treatment for sleep concerns.

Donna Xiа

PhD & Founding Partner

Dоnnа is a founding partner of this sleep center. She is excited to help make CBT-I accessible to those with chronic insomnia.