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Behavioral Sleep Specialist • 38+ Years Experience

About
Dr. Charles R. Freeman

Behavioral Medicine and Sleep Psychologist specializing in insomnia, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, stress-related conditions, and technology-related sleep difficulties.

Dr. Freeman has helped adults improve sleep, emotional wellness, focus, and overall quality of life for more than 38 years using evidence-based psychological treatment.

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Professional Background

Specialized Experience You Can Trust

Dr. Charles R. Freeman is a Behavioral Medicine and Sleep Psychologist with more than 38 years of clinical experience helping adults overcome insomnia, anxiety, trauma, stress-related disorders, ADHD, and behavioral sleep difficulties.

His background includes work as a former sleep researcher at Naval Medical Center and former sleep psychologist at Mt. Sinai Sleep Disorders Center in Miami Beach.

Dr. Freeman serves patients throughout California through secure telehealth appointments and personalized treatment planning.

Treatment Philosophy

Practical, Active, and Results-Focused Care

Unlike therapy that may continue indefinitely, Dr. Freeman utilizes an empowerment model focused on helping patients improve as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Treatment is collaborative, practical, and individualized. Together, the underlying behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and environmental factors contributing to sleep and stress-related difficulties are identified and addressed.

Methods May Include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • EMDR
  • Clinical Hypnosis
  • Sleep Stimulus Control
  • Behavioral Medicine Interventions
  • Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
  • Accountability for improved exercise and nutrition
Specialty Areas

Conditions Commonly Treated

Sleep Disorders

  • Insomnia
  • Nightmares
  • CPAP Adjustment Difficulties
  • Shift Work Sleep Problems

Anxiety & Stress

  • Generalized Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Chronic Stress

Trauma & PTSD

  • PTSD
  • Medical Trauma
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Grief and Loss

Technology & Attention

  • ADHD
  • Executive Functioning
  • Technology-Related Sleep Problems
  • Attention & Focus Difficulties
Modern Sleep Challenges

Technology, Sleep, and Attention Challenges

Many adults struggle with late-night phone use, social media scrolling, gaming, streaming, work-related screen exposure, and excessive online activity that interfere with healthy sleep patterns.

Treatment focuses on understanding the behavioral and psychological factors maintaining these habits while developing practical strategies that improve sleep, focus, attention, and daytime functioning.

Free Consultation

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation

Finding the right therapist is important.

Discuss your concerns, ask questions, and determine whether treatment is the right fit for your needs.

Schedule Consultation (619) 405-7663
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