I had been suffering from insomnia since I was a pre-teen. As I aged, it deteriorated to the point that three hours a night was my usual pattern. Drugs, marijuana...nothing helped. I read the article about behavior therapy in the Times and I picked Dr. Tal just because he had a good review and was nearby. The first couple of weeks were a struggle. But he had said something important, which, at the time, seemed inconsequential. He gave me permission to not worry about not sleeping. As time went on, he gave me another piece of advice. The bed was only for sleeping and sex. If I were to wake up in the middle of the night, I should get out of bed and read till I felt sleepy. That permission not to worry, the simple trick of getting out of bed, and the exercises began to work like a charm. But I wasn't totally over the hump yet. Finally, we had a disagreement about something and I was about annoyed and thought about quitting. His response to my disagreement was so amazing. I had never met a therapist who was so thoughtful and kind, who respected me like that. So I decided to stick with him, because of the respect he showed me and because I had started to made some progress. . That did it!! I started sleeping longer stretches. When I woke up too early, I got out of bed and read. I never lasted more than 15 minutes awake. It was like a train gathering steam. I began to sleep soundly and longer, began to dream again. I now to sleep around 7 hours a night, with occasional nights of 8 to 10 hours. This has lasted over a month. Somehow, the simple things he suggested worked. But it was clearly his thoughtfulness and skill which make this journey successful. Of course, I still have an occasional hard night. But they occur very infrequently. And most importantly, I no longer worry about it, because I know I will be successful the next night. Thank you Dr. Tal for being SO skillful and for being such a good guy. read more

Dr Tal actually helped me to change my relationship with sleep. I no longer fear a "bad" night. I'm falling asleep quickly (most of the time) and sleep 7 1/2- 8 hours a night. If I can't fall asleep right away, I've learned that that's okay, no harm done. I highly recommend Dr Tal if you are looking to improve your sleep quality and change your attitude towards sleep. He's the best! read more

I have had trouble sleeping for over 20 years after working overnight shifts for years. Taking sleeping pills was my only answer but I wanted to stop taking them. After working with Dr Tal sleep has not been an issue. The anxiety is gone and I haven't taken sleeping pills in months. It was an amazing journey! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Tal for treating sleep disorders- my personal experience is with night terrors and sleep walking. I had never sought any type of therapy before, and was lucky to find Dr. Tal as my first psychologist. We spent 6 months meeting via telemedicine trying various methods for understanding the trauma affecting my sleep. I am happy to say that since working with Dr. Tal, not only has my sleep walking ceased, but I was able to identify and process trauma that I didn't realize impacted my life in such a heavy way. I am forever grateful for Dr. Tal's kindness, patience and his ability to intertwine helping and humor. My treatment experience was overwhelmingly positive and I hope if you are in the fence, this review will help you feel more confident in choosing Dr. Tal to help you too! read more

I didn't find Dr. Tal's program worked for me. He is more of a coach. He tried to challenge my notions of sleeping, and he tried to push when I went to bed to crazy late times, which did not help my insomnia. We discussed a few aspects of sleep, most of which you can read in "Why We Sleep" Very useful reading if you are having issues with sleep. In the end I saw a dr who can prescribe, and then I was able to taper off the prescription to nothing, and I can now fall asleep naturally and stay asleep. Sleep is a lot about what you believe you can do, and what you believe are your limitations. For me, I was able to identify my anxiety and now I am much better. read more

Dr. Tal truly helped me get my life back. Everyday I thank god how he guided me to him and had gotten me to this place in my life. I don't want to go too much into detail about myself because this review is obviously public, but he helped me get off of the medication I was on and deal with and learn how to cope with my sleep anxiety. I was skeptical about the price but honestly, he is worth every single penny. Thank you Dr.Tal for everything you have done for me. read more

Dr. Tal is fantastic! I had been suffering for insomnia for many months, and my wife did some research and recommended I see Dr. Tal. I was skeptical of seeing someone for sleep disorders, but I'm so glad I went to see Dr. Tal. Within a few weeks, I was seeing real progress, and after 4-5 sessions, my sleep improved dramatically, and I feel is in a much better place. I highly recommend Dr. Tal if you are facing sleep issues. read more

Before, it would take me two hours to fall asleep, waking up from the slightest noises and dependant on sound machines. Not only did Dr. Tal help me fall asleep in under thirty minutes and sleep through the night without any noise blocker, he also pushed me to challenge my biggest fears and rigidity regarding sleep, ultimately leading me to be able to overcome my anxiety towards sleeping in an imperfect, uncontrolled environment and sleep deprivation. Dr. Tal treats his patients clearly, empathetically, enthusiastically and logically, explaining the science of sleep to me creatively in a way I could understand, and by tracking my sleep efficiency, was able to show me my progress. I have learned so much from Dr. Tal, and am now able to get good quality, time efficient sleep. Thank you Dr. Tal for helping me sign up for college dorming worry-free! read more

Any sleep issues, this is the doctor to see if you suffering. After nine years of countless doctors, medications & treatments, Dr. Tal resolved my insomnia in a few months! I highly recommend him to anyone. Not only are his techniques easy to follow he's kind & funny to work with. read more

I literally tried everything to help with my insomnia, and all I really needed was a few weeks with Dr. Josh. His sleep boot camp really worked for me, and he is chock full of information and inspiration to help you through the process. I "graduated" from his program with a solid plan for when things don't go as planned, and I really feel that the power has shifted to within me, which is so amazing. Thank you Dr. Josh!!! read more

I had been suffering from major sleep anxiety and insomnia, and felt like I had tried everything possible to try to fix it. And nothing had helped. Then I was introduced to CBT by a friend, and I came across Dr. Tal's website. I decided to undergo CBT with him, and his sleep restriction strategy has helped me tremendously with my sleep anxiety. He has been a great help through this unknown process, and I would definitely recommend him for anyone suffering with these seemingly hopeless sleep issues. I am so grateful that my sleeping is back on track from this strategy. read more

Dr. Tal is great! I enjoyed working with and would highly recommend him for insomnia issues. He is very clear, accessible (even on holidays/weekends), and thoughtful in his care. He taught me a number of strategies for combating insomnia and anxiety and patiently worked through issues with me (even beyond our allotted appointment time). read more

Dr. Tal was an incredible resource for diagnosing my sleep problems. I'd been having problems with my sleep for months before finally booking an appointment with Dr. Tal. After the first few sessions my sleep noticeably improved and has been improving ever since. He uses a simple yet effective sleep treatment that has helped when nothing else would. I would highly recommend Dr. Tal if you are suffering from chronic sleep problems. read more

This man is a LEGEND. I started working with Dr. Tal two months ago and noticed material improvements to my sleep right away (after just two sessions). I struggled with insomnia and sleep anxiety for more than 15 years - which Dr. Tal corrected before our first month of treatment was over. Since starting treatment (which lasted a total of three sessions), I don't have sleep anxiety or think about sleep during the day or walk around feeling like a zombie - this man cured my insomnia! I'm writing this review from the same sofa, where exactly two months ago at 4am in the morning, I was desperately looking for someone to help fix my sleep. That's when I found Dr. Josh - the man who gave me a map out of the woods. For his help, I am so very grateful. - Austen read more

I am so grateful to Dr. Tal. I have struggled with insomnia my whole life and I can say that his therapies are the only thing that have really worked to cure it in a really fundamental way. No drugs, no supplements, no guided meditations. It's very practical action based stuff and if you stick to the treatment plan, this WILL WORK! If it worked for me, it can work for anyone. This guy is also extremely insightful and supportive with other issues that may come up. The other great thing about him is that he is very respectful of the financial investment you are making and makes sure you get the help you need in as few sessions as possible. He really sets you up with the tools to have successful sleep on your own. If you are struggling with sleep, anxiety, or depression and are looking for an effective, invested, (and somehow funny and easy going at the same time) therapist, I would highly recommend Dr. Tal! read more

Dr. Tal helped me totally reframe how I think about sleep. My insomnia is gone. I looked forward to each session because Dr. Tal is hilarious and when I wasn't learning how to overcome my insomnia I was laughing. read more

Dr Tal is the greatest. Changed my life. Cured my lifelong battle with insomnia. Listen to him and stay disciplined and you will be sleeping like a baby in no time read more

I went to Dr. Tal for insomnia treatment, and six sessions later, I was through with treatment, and sleeping like a baby. He had a clear plan to teach me the skills I need to practice outside of therapy, and a timeline that made clear I wouldn't be paying for more sessions than necessary. Highly recommended. read more

I have struggled with insomnia for the better part of my adult life. Before meeting Dr. Tal, I tried everything under the sun to ameliorate the long, sleepless, worry-driven nights. All out of options, I gave Dr. Tal a call and that was truly the best decision I could have ever made. Dr. Tal is calm, attentive and caring psychologist. I feel that he just understood me from the very beginning and it was comforting to know that he is experienced working with sleep disorders. Six sessions later, my insomnia was cured. I am so very grateful to Dr. Tal for setting me up for success. read more

Insomnia is truly one of those challenges that can seem impossible to address when you're in the worst of it - particularly when it becomes a regular part of your life. Somehow, Dr. Tal's approach to treating insomnia is able to systematically deconstruct all of the contributing factors that perpetuate the problem in the first place, leaving you with an entirely new perspective on sleep, a toolkit of strategies that you can use in the future to avoid relapsing, and most importantly, drastically improved overall sleep. Although I worked with him for around 3 months, our sessions became less frequent as I built confidence in my ability to manage the issue independently. It was hard to cut back though because on top of helping with anxiety around sleep, our sessions were always a highlight of my week. Just remember that your insomnia won't be cured overnight - it takes time to reprogram your thinking and you will likely have some bad nights here or there (even after CBT). That said, you will know how to manage them so they won't become a constant issue. All in all, if you're struggling with sleep, Dr. Tal will make a positive difference for you guaranteed. If his approach worked for me, it can work for anyone. read more

I went to Dr. Tal suffering with a severe case of insomnia that had lasted for years. I wasn't sure he could help me (in fact, it seemed unlikely), but he worked his magic and five sessions later, my insomnia is history! Without sleeping pills, I am now falling asleep in around 15-25 minutes and when I wake up in the middle of the night, I tend to fall back asleep in around 10 minutes (occasionally, I am up for an hour, but no longer do I have those awful 3-hour stretches of sleeplessness at 2 in the morning!). CBT-I is a brilliant modality that works, but the biggest reason my work with Dr. Tal was so helpful was, simply, Dr. Tal himself! He has a great sense of humor and an easy manner that instantly made me feel comfortable. He is very clear when teaching CBT-I, but it never feels like a lesson. He used situations in my life to teach the basic tenets of CBT-I, rather than listing a set of instructions that he had rehearsed. He also made it clear that he was there to support me whenever I needed him, which was helpful as I ventured into these initially anxiety-producing waters. I met with him mostly in person, but once (very effectively) through teletherapy. I put off calling a sleep therapist for far too long and suffered the consequences. The process was not only effective, but enjoyable. I highly recommend Dr. Tal if you're struggling with sleep; now is the time to get help! read more