Sleep Coaching - Dr. Renee Simons

As a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach (July 2020), I help parents develop a step by step plan to help their children
learn how to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night using gentle, safe and supportive methods.

GSC Program Summary

The Gentle Sleep Coach Program is the first and most extensive professional sleep coach training and certification program available. The program involves over 80 hours of training with a faculty panel that includes 2 medical doctors, a psychologist, an attorney, lactation counselor, postpartum doulas and a family therapist.

Each coach must pass an exam and participate in case mentorship with Kim West, LCSW-C (a.k.a. “the Sleep Lady”) who has been helping tired parents for over 20 years. Clinical mentorship and ongoing advanced training are required to maintain certification as a Gentle Sleep Coach.

Some of my training topics included:

Basic counseling and child development

Sleep science and behavioral modification techniques to help parents of children age 0 to 6 years old

Secure attachment theory

Support for the breastfeeding mother

The training also consisted of lectures from top specialists, including:

Postpartum Depression
by Dr. Shoshana Bennett, author and
leading specialist on Postpartum Depression

Medical Conditions and Sleep Apnea in Children
by Dr. Lewis Kass, Director of Children’s Sleep Center

GERD and Sleep
by Dr. Anthony Loizides, pediatric gastroenterologis

Expectant or New Parent Consultation and Coaching

90-minute Consultation (virtual or in office)
Guidance on how to create an ideal sleep environment.
Education on newborn sleep needs and development.
Advice on helping your baby develop self-soothing techniques.
Two (2) 30-minute follow up sessions (phone or virtual) to be used during your baby’s first 5 months of life.
An assessment of your child’s sleep environment and recommendations. ($100 additional for in-home coaching)

Fee: $300

Consultation and Written Sleep Plan
(No follow-up support)

90-minute Consultation (virtual or in office)
Thorough review of your child’s development, sleep history and needs.
Individualized easy to follow Sleep Plan incorporating your family’s preferences and your child’s developmental and medical needs.
An in-home consultation option available, including an assessment of your child’s sleep environment and recommendations
($100 additional for in-home coaching).

Fee: $250

Consultation, Sleep Plan and Follow-up Support

90-minute Consultation (virtual or in office)
Thorough review of your child’s development, sleep history and needs.
Individualized easy to follow Sleep Plan incorporating your family’s preferences and your child’s developmental and medical needs.
3-weeks of follow up support during the implementation phase of the Sleep Plan, including six (6) scheduled 20-minute phone calls, email, and text support.
An in-home consultation option available, including an assessment of your child’s sleep environment and recommendations
($100 additional for in-home coaching).

Fee: $450

Follow-up Consultation

30-minute phone or video call for families who would like additional support following the completion of their sleep coaching package.

Fee: $50