Evidence-Based Therapy for Sleep, Sport & Performance
Specialized virtual therapy for adults who want to sleep better, improve recovery, and build sustainable strategies for performance and life.
Serving MN, NY, IA and PSYPACT states
Sleep Therapy · Sport & Performance Psychology
Licensed Psychologist
Board Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine
You might be in the right place if…
The effort you’re putting into sleep or performance no longer seems to be helping.
You find yourself overthinking or worrying about sleep, performance, decisions, or mistakes.
You feel caught between trying harder and finding a better way forward.
You want evidence-based strategies for insomnia, sleep anxiety, or performance concerns.
You’re looking for practical, actionable support that fits real life rather than generic advice or quick fixes.
Areas of Focus
Sleep Therapy
Treatment for insomnia, sleep anxiety, and disrupted sleep patterns using CBT-I and behavioral sleep medicine strategies.
Sport & Performance
Therapy for athletes and high-performing adults navigating pressure, perfectionism, injury, and performance demands.
Speaking & Consultation
Trainings, talks, and consultation on sleep, CBT-I, and performance for healthcare, university, athletic, and parent groups.
My Philosophy
Sleep and performance are shaped by more than willpower. Biology, habits, environment, and daily demands all play a role. Change is possible within the realities of your life.
Therapy can help clarify what is getting in the way and identify where change may be useful. I consider both sides of the sleep - daytime relationship: how your days affect your sleep and how your sleep affects what comes next.
My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and practical. We work to question unhelpful information and assumptions, respond more flexibly to stress, and develop strategies that are sustainable in real life.
I aim to provide affirming, culturally responsive care and to meet each client with respect and curiosity.
Thoughtful, Evidence-Based Care
I’m Dr. Ashley Brauer, a licensed clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine specialist. I provide specialized virtual therapy for adults seeking support with sleep, performance, recovery, and patterns that affect daily functioning.
My work is collaborative, structured, and grounded in evidence-based treatments, including CBT-I, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing. As a former athlete and coach, I understand the ways sleep and performance interact with the demands of everyday life.
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Common Questions
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My practice is primarily self-pay, and I am also in-network with Aetna/First Health. Coverage varies by plan. For other insurance plans, I can provide documentation (“superbills”) for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
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I provide virtual therapy for clients located in Minnesota, New York, and participating PSYPACT states.
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I primarily work with adults and older adolescents, typically ages 16+, seeking specialized support for sleep, performance, stress, recovery, and related behavioral patterns.
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After you complete the request form, I will review your information and follow up about next steps. If it seems like my services may be a good fit, we can discuss scheduling an introductory call or appointment.
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Yes. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to culturally responsive care for people across identities, backgrounds, bodies, relationships, and lived experiences.
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Specialized virtual therapy for sleep, performance, and daily life.