Sleep affects mental health. Mental health affects sleep. Finally, care that treats both.

I'm Kim Loring, a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering comprehensive mental health care — with a specialty in sleep.

Whether you're struggling with insomnia, anxiety, depression, or just feeling like yourself again is out of reach, I'll work with you to build a plan that's tailored to your needs. That might mean behavioral strategies, medication management, restorative practices, or all three.

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Sleep and mental health are inseparable. Depression disrupts sleep. Poor sleep worsens anxiety. ADHD makes rest feel impossible. And chronic insomnia is rarely just about sleep.

At The Rest Practice, this connection isn't an afterthought — it's the foundation of how I work. Every service I offer is designed with both in mind.

Most patients find that their sleep, their mood, and their sense of themselves are all connected. We'll figure out where to begin together.

  • Integrative Psychiatric Care

    Thoughtful medication management for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more — always within the context of your whole life.

  • Sleep Specialty: CBT-I

    The gold standard, evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia. Most patients see real results in 4–8 sessions.

  • Rest Practices

    Evidence-informed modalities — Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Vibroacoustic Therapy — to support nervous system regulation and deep restoration.

Recharge, Restore, and Take Back Your Well-Being

If you’re struggling with disrupted sleep, low mood, anxiety, or feelings of overwhelm, you don’t have to go it alone. Let’s create a tailored plan for your unique needs and lifestyle.

**As a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) healthcare provider, I prioritize compassionate, weight-inclusive care that respects each person’s unique body and experiences. I focus on sustainable health behaviors, body respect, and overall quality of life rather than weight as a measure of health.

FAQ

& Office Policies

  • I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) primary insurance and cash pay at this time. I do not take Medicare or Medicaid products and I am unable to bill BCBS as a secondary insurance. I do accept FSAs and HSAs, and I can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.

  • I offer in person appointments at my office in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and telehealth appointments across Massachusetts. All clients must be located in the state of Massachusetts at the time of our appointment, per state licensing regulations.

  • Reach out to me via email at therestpractice@gmail.com.

    This will give us a chance to connect and ensure The Rest Practice is a good fit for you. If you decide to move forward, I’ll send you intake forms to complete online. Once I receive those back from you, we will schedule your initial consultation appointment.

  • I do not prescribe any controlled sleep medications, such as Ambien or Lunesta. I also do not prescribe any benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, Ativan, or Klonopin. If you are interested in very carefully tapering off these types of medications though, I’d be happy to make recommendations.

  • Yes, I work with people ages 6-64.

  • Missed appointments and appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be billed the full visit fee. Patients with three late cancellations or missed appointments will be discharged from the practice.