Burda, Kristen Faye

Dr. Kristen Faye Burda is a Board-certified sleep psychologist who specializes in the treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia and nightmares. Sometimes sleep challenges follow significant life changes, stress, or trauma, or accompany other health concerns. Sleep difficulties can take a toll on quality of life, well-being, and the ability to be fully present and engaged in what is most meaningful. Sleep-focused therapy can improve sleep quality, boost daytime alertness, and enhance overall health.
Dr. Burda practices behavioral sleep medicine, using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to provide relief for those navigating sleep disorders. Dr. Burda also treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as it impacts sleep, using cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to address sleep-interfering symptoms such as hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts.
Difficulty sleeping can be distressing, day and night, and customized therapy can help. Dr. Burda collaborates with each client to use the principles of sleep science to transform their sleep experience so they can show up each day for what matters most. If you are seeking relief from a sleep-related challenge, you are invited to reach out to Dr. Burda to learn more. Dr. Burda is a licensed clinical psychologist providing in-person and telehealth services to California residents.
Education and Training
Board Certification: Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (DBSM), certified by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine, Sleep Health and Insomnia Program
Predoctoral Internship: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Graduate Education: The Wright Institute, Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in First Responder Psychology
Undergraduate Education: Yale University, Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Distinction in Theater Studies, magna cum laude