About Dr. Charles R. Freeman, The San Diego Sleep Doctor
If insomnia, trauma, anxiety or chronic pain is interfering with your life, specialized care can help you understand what is happening and what to do next.
I am Dr. Charles Freeman, a San Diego psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. I provide practical, individualized therapy designed to improve sleep, emotional well-being and daily functioning.
EXPERIENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR CARE
My professional background includes working as a sleep and pain psychologist in three major hospitals and treating diverse patient populations in medical and private-practice settings.
I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami and my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Diego State University. Early in my career, I worked at the Naval Medical Center San Diego Sleep Disorders Center and assisted with insomnia and sleep research involving military personnel.
Since 2007, I have focused my private practice on sleep disorders, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain and behavioral medicine.
What Makes Me Uniquely Qualified to Help You
Behavioral Approach
Many people with chronic sleep problems rely on sleep medication, caffeine, or other stimulants to get through the day. I use evidence-based behavioral treatment to help patients improve sleep, reduce reliance on sedative-hypnotic medication when appropriate, and develop healthier sleep patterns without depending on stimulants.
Therapeutic Treatment
As a Sleep Specialist, I help patients improve sleep using practical, evidence-based treatment. If you want to reduce your reliance on sleep medication, I can use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) while coordinating with your prescribing medical provider. My goal is to help you build healthier, more sustainable sleep without unnecessary dependence on sedative-hypnotic medication.
Welcome to my San Diego Mission Valley office
