Larissa Tate, PhD

05/06/2026

I recently had an awesome conversation with Eric Tung with and Dr. Thalia Nicholson with about the unique mental health challenges experienced by first responders and military personnel. In this episode, we talked about stigma behind seeking help, the importance of engaging in evidence-based therapy, and the ins and outs of confidentiality. It’s worth a listen! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qNTGjbw5Hh0q2Wjz6rmJS?si=ufV4OywHQQiUgkRw-qlCnw

05/01/2026

Check out my recent podcast episode on the Grief Ladies! We chat about sleep and grief, and the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mJXiHNcn53FF6ipIz5eaN?si=VV965VGST82FcQ3r8q2PkQ

04/26/2026

Loved having the opportunity to talk about grief and sleep with the Grief Ladies! Check out my episode on April 29th to learn more about how to make sleep work for you, especially during more difficult times.

04/02/2026

03/20/2026

Last week, I was honored to present (virtually) at the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians 2026 Annual Meeting alongside two outstanding colleagues, Jamison Tate, MD and Jeffrey Goodie, PhD.

Our workshop, "Swapping Pills for Skills: Brief Behavioral Interventions for Family Medicine Physicians," focused on helping uniformed family medicine physicians leverage their embedded behavioral health consultants and integrate brief, effective, and evidence-based strategies to address behavioral health concerns in real-world primary care settings - especially within military populations where access to care remains a challenge.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important work and to be part of ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality, integrated behavioral health care! It's a great reminder how impactful collaborative, integrated care can be for both patients and providers.

03/16/2026

This week marks one year since I opened Momentum Behavioral Health! 🎉

Over the past year, I've had the privilege of working with incredible individuals navigating sleep difficulties, anxiety, trauma, and burnout - many of whom are trying to balance demanding careers while trying to take care of their own health.

Watching clients gain insight, build new skills, and create meaningful change in their lives is truly the most rewarding part of this work.

In the past year, I've also had the opportunity to expand services beyond individual therapy by offering group therapy and assessments, collaborate with amazing conversations, and even contribute to conversations about sleep health (including a feature in Business Insider) and other discussions about the importance of mental health (via several podcasts).

I'm deeply grateful to the clients, colleagues, and referral partners who trusted and supported this practice in its first year.

If you or someone you know is looking for evidence-based therapy for sleep, anxiety, trauma, or stress, I currently offer virtual services in NY, MD, AL, FL, and NC.

Here's to year two of helping people build momentum in their lives!

03/11/2026

Excited to share I was recently featured in 𝐵𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝐼𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟!

In the article, I shared insights on how sleep headphones could be used to support better sleep -- and what people should consider if they're thinking about using them at night. As a clinical psychologist who specializes in sleep, I'm always glad to see more conversations highlighting the importance of sleep especially considering it's impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.

While technology alone isn't a cure for sleep difficulties, tools like this can sometimes be a helpful complement to approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which remains the gold standard treatment for insomnia.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute!

You can read the article here:

Whether you prefer to fall asleep to music or drown out a partner's snoring, the best sleep headphones are comfy, stay put, and play sounds overnight.

02/12/2026

Last call for the next Sleep Reset group! Limited spots left - starts on Tuesday, 2/17!

02/09/2026

🌙 Don't forget that the next round of the virtual Sleep Reset: CBT-I Group starts NEXTTuesday (Feb 17) 🌙

Three spots left!

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If falling asleep takes forever, nights are broken by wake-ups, or you’re awake long before your alarm, you’re not alone — and insomnia is treatable.

Sleep Reset is a 7-week virtual group using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for chronic sleep difficulties. This group focuses on helping you break the patterns that keep insomnia going and rebuild confidence in your ability to sleep.

✨ Participants in past groups reported falling asleep faster, fewer nighttime awakenings, improved sleep quality, and better daytime functioning.

Group details:
🗓 Starts Tuesday, February 17
⏰ 12–1 pm EST
💻 Virtual (NY, MD, FL, NC, AL, CA)
👥 Small group (4–6 participants)

Enrollment process:
• Optional free 15-minute consultation
• Required individual screening appointment ($150) to ensure good fit
• Weekly group sessions: $100/session

🔗 Learn more or schedule here:
https://momentumbehavioralhealth.janeapp.com/ /1

If sleep has been affecting your energy, mood, or ability to function during the day, this group may be a good next step.

02/02/2026

Due to popular demand, I'm opening up another cohort of my Sleep Reset: CBT-I group!

If falling asleep feels impossible, nights are broken up by wake-ups, or you’re up far too early with a racing mind, Sleep Reset may be a good fit.

Sleep Reset is a 7-week virtual CBT-I group grounded in the gold-standard, research-backed treatment for insomnia. Rather than quick tips, this group focuses on helping you rebuild trust in your ability to sleep and break the patterns that keep insomnia going.

🗓 Starts Tuesday, February 17
⏰ 12–1 pm EST
💻 Virtual (NY, MD, FL, NC, AL, CA)
👥 Small group (4–6 participants)
💬 Free 15-minute consultation available

Participants in past groups experienced faster sleep onset, fewer nighttime awakenings, improved sleep quality, and greater confidence around sleep.

🔗 Learn more or schedule a consultation:
https://momentumbehavioralhealth.janeapp.com/ /1