VETERANS SUPPORT
Veteran Insomnia (CBT-i) Support Starts Here
Evidence-based sleep treatment designed around the
realities of military service and life after deployment.
Sleep Recovery Built
for Veterans
Sleep difficulties are common among Veterans due to stress, trauma, and service-related lifestyle changes. At NuVista Mental Health, our CBT-I for Veterans program is designed to help you restore natural, restful sleep without relying on sleep medications.
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) is the gold standard for treating chronic insomnia – and it’s even more effective when personalized for Veterans’ unique experiences.
What Is CBT-I?
CBT-I is a structured, clinically proven therapy that targets the root causes of insomnia by addressing the thoughts, habits, and behaviours that disrupt sleep. Rather than masking symptoms with medications, CBT-I helps Veterans:
Understand the science of sleep
Replace negative sleep thoughts
Build better bedtime routines
Reconnect the mind and body with rest
Conditions Supported by CBT-I
CBT-I is proven to help Veterans with chronic insomnia, anxiety-linked sleep disturbances, fatigue, and irregular sleep patterns—without relying on sleep medications.
Chronic Insomnia
Veterans with chronic or trauma-related insomnia
Medication-Free Approach
Individuals wanting a medication-free approach
Anxiety & PTSD Sleep Issues
Those struggling with sleep due to anxiety, PTSD, or hypervigilance
Fatigue & Disrupted Routines
Veterans experiencing fatigue, poor focus, or disrupted routines
Who Can Benefit from CBT-I?
CBT-I is effective for Veterans facing chronic insomnia, disrupted sleep patterns, or seeking a medication-free path to better rest.
Veterans with chronic or trauma-related insomnia
Individuals wanting a medication-free approach
Those struggling with sleep due to anxiety, PTSD, or hypervigilance
Veterans experiencing fatigue, poor focus, or
disrupted routines
Why Choose NuVista for CBT-I?
Care designed around Veterans’ needs, delivered by clinicians who understand military life and the challenges that come with it.
Canadian Veteran-specific care, backed by trauma-informed clinicians
Direct billing available through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Option to enhance outcomes with Neurofeedback
Flexible virtual or in-person scheduling
Focus on sustainable, long-term sleep improvements
Key Program Components
Our CBT-I program is tailored to the veteran’s individual needs, but may include:
Sleep Education & Awareness
Sleep Restriction Therapy
Stimulus Control
Break the association between the bed and wakefulness or anxiety.
Cognitive Restructuring
Sleep Hygiene Coaching
Two Program Options to Fit Your Needs
Length of time may vary depending on individual client need
7 to 10-Week Virtual 

CBT-I Program
- Live, secure individual or group sessions via video
- Guided by trained CBT-I Therapists
- Fully remote and flexible
- Accessible from anywhere in Canada
10-Week In-Person 

CBT-I with Neurofeedback
- Combines CBT-I with Neurofeedback brain training
- Includes a QEEG Brain Map to assess brainwave patterns
- Direct billing available through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- 1 weekly CBT-I session (may be virtual)
- Available at select NuVista clinics
(Toronto, Ottawa, Charlottetown, Lincoln, Regina – coming soon to Trenton and Halifax)
CBT-I vs. Sleep Medications
While medications offer short-term relief, CBT-I provides long-term healing—without dependency or side effects.
| Feature | Sleep Medications | CBT-I |
| Habit-Forming Risk |
YES |
 NO |
| Long-Term Effectiveness |
 LOW |
 HIGH |
| Side Effects Possible |
 Possible |
NONE |
| Root Cause Addressed |
NO |
YES |
Ready to Sleep Better?
NuVista’s CBT-I for Veterans program is here to help you rebuild rest and resilience—on your terms.