Berkeley Wellness reports:

If you frequently have insomnia, one of the best treatment options is cognitive behavioral therapy, which involves changing “maladaptive” thinking and behavior in order to promote better sleep. The effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, was confirmed by two analyses last year. … Both found CBT-I to be beneficial — more so than sleeping pills because the effect persists after treatment has been completed, with none of the adverse effects of the drugs.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, consult your physician to rule out causes like sleep apnea. And ask if CBT might be helpful for you.