Sleep & Mental Health therapy covered by Ascension
"The baby finally sleeps and I lie there wide awake. I'm exhausted and I can't turn my brain off."
+9 moreNo commitment. We'll confirm your coverage before your first session.
Using your Ascension benefits
Phoenix Health is in-network with Ascension in Oklahoma. Ascension is a Catholic health system that offers health plans primarily in markets where it has a strong hospital and clinical presence, and Oklahoma is one of those markets. If you have an Ascension plan through your employer or the Oklahoma Marketplace, your mental health benefits are part of a plan that includes access to Phoenix Health therapists for telehealth sessions. Our PMH-C certified clinicians work with Ascension members through pregnancy and postpartum, treating postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, and birth trauma. Ascension plans typically cover outpatient mental health with a specialist copay structure after your deductible, consistent with federal mental health parity requirements. Oklahoma has adopted the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act standards, meaning your Ascension plan cannot impose stricter limits on mental health benefits than on comparable medical benefits. Before your first session, we verify your specific Ascension plan benefits, including copay amounts, deductible status, and whether prior authorization is required for ongoing therapy. Telehealth is covered under Ascension plans. Sessions are FSA and HSA eligible. If you'd like to verify your own benefits, call the member services number on your Ascension insurance card and ask specifically about outpatient behavioral health and telehealth coverage.
✓ In-network coverage
Your benefits apply directly — no superbills or out-of-network claims.
✓ Benefits verified upfront
We confirm your copay and deductible before your first session, at no charge.
✓ Telehealth covered
Your plan covers virtual sessions at the same rate as in-person specialist visits.
You might benefit from therapy if…
- ✓You're exhausted but you can't fall asleep, even when the baby is finally down
- ✓Your brain won't turn off, especially at 3 a.m.
- ✓You're dreading bedtime because you know what's coming
- ✓You wake up at the slightest sound and can't get back down
- ✓Your sleep problems started in pregnancy or postpartum and haven't resolved
- ✓You're depressed or anxious and you think sleep is a big part of why
Dr. Emily Guarnotta
Psychologist & Founder
From our founder
Sleep is one of the most under-treated mental health interventions in postpartum care. Parents are told it's just part of having a baby, and meanwhile their depression and anxiety get worse and worse. CBT-I is one of the most effective tools we have, and it works even when the baby is still waking. That's the part most parents don't know.
What therapy looks like
Our Sleep & Mental Health specialists who accept Ascension
Most Phoenix Health therapists hold PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
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Tiara Okoruwa
PhD, LCSW
Tiara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas specializing in perinatal mental health, supporting expecting and new parents through anxiety, grief, and the transition to parenthood using a trauma-informed, integrative approach.
Licensed in TX
Lyndsay Ward
LCSW, PMH-C
Lyndsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York dedicated to guiding parents through the unique challenges and transitions found in every stage of the family-building journey.
Licensed in NY
Sailys Concepcion
LMHC, LPC, LPCC, PMH-C
Sailys is a bilingual therapist who helps parents navigate the emotional journey of pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, and loss across California, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Washington, and Louisiana.
Licensed in CA, LA, WA, AZ, GA, FL
Amanda Flowers
LPC, PMH-C
Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana specializing in perinatal mental health, supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility using a collaborative, trauma-informed, and mind-body approach.
Licensed in TX, MT
Real clients. Real relief.
What our clients say about their experience.
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“"I couldn't sleep when the baby slept. I'd lie down and my brain would race with everything I was supposed to be doing or worried about. Eight months in I was running on maybe three hours a night and starting to scare myself. My therapist and I figured out that the insomnia was a symptom and worked backward from there."”
— working mom, postpartum
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“"Sleep deprivation hit me harder than it hit my husband and I couldn't understand why. My therapist helped me see that I was wired for alertness from anxiety that predated the baby. We worked on the anxiety, which turned out to be what was keeping me awake, not my son."”
— first-time mom
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“"My baby started sleeping through the night at four months and I didn't. I'd lie awake listening for sounds that weren't there and check the monitor twelve times. My therapist helped me understand that my nervous system had been running on high alert for so long it didn't know how to come down even when it was safe to. Relearning how to rest was real work."”
— mom of 1
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“I had been awake every night from 3 to 5 a.m. for four months. Not the baby, just me. CBT-I felt strange at first because some of the techniques are counterintuitive. Within six weeks I was sleeping again, and my anxiety dropped almost without me trying.”
— Liana, 5 months postpartum
In-network with
Ascension.
Most clients pay less than $20 per session.
Accepted Insurance Networks
Your rights under federal parity law
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), your insurer cannot impose more restrictive limits on mental health coverage than on comparable medical or surgical benefits.
See full coverage map →Ready to start Sleep & Mental Health therapy? Here’s how it works.
The whole process takes about 5 minutes. We handle insurance — you just show up.
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Book your free call
A quick 15-minute chat to hear what you're going through, answer your questions, and make sure we're a great fit for your needs. No cost, no commitment.
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Get matched
We'll pair you with the right specialist for your specific situation. We'll also check your insurance, so you know your exact cost per session before moving forward.
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Start your first session
Meet your therapist from the comfort of home. No commute, no waiting rooms, no judgment. Most clients notice a real difference within just 2 to 3 sessions.
No commitment · Most insurance accepted · Available this week
Common questions
- Yes. CBT-I works even when sleep is fragmented by an external factor like a baby. The goal isn't to give you eight straight hours. It's to help you fall asleep faster when you have the chance, get back down after night feeds, and stop the insomnia that piles on top of the disruption the baby is already causing.
- Pregnancy sleep disruption is very common, especially in the third trimester, due to physical discomfort, frequent urination, and hormonal changes. But true insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep even when comfortable, with significant daytime impact) is different from typical pregnancy sleep changes and worth treating.
- Some sleep aids are used in pregnancy and breastfeeding under medical supervision, but CBT-I is typically tried first because it works as well or better and doesn't involve medication. Your therapist can help you weigh options with a prescriber if needed.
- Often both. Hypervigilance around the baby can fuel insomnia, and insomnia can amplify anxiety. Treating both at once tends to work better than treating one in isolation. A perinatal-trained therapist will look at both pieces.
- Most Ascension plans cover telehealth behavioral health sessions at the same rate as in-person care under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Phoenix Health verifies your specific plan benefits before your first session. Your out-of-pocket cost typically depends on your deductible and copay structure.
- PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) is awarded by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to clinicians who have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health — covering postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, and related conditions. It represents the gold standard of specialization in this field.
- If you're struggling — with your mood, your thoughts, your relationship, or just how you're coping — that's enough of a reason to talk to someone. You don't need a diagnosis. A free consultation is a low-commitment first step.
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Learning resources
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