About Rested Sleep Therapy

Mark Romano graduated from Kelowna College of Professional Counselling in 2008. With over 15 years of experience, Mark has worked extensively in the areas of grief, loss, and caregiver support, including support for professional caregivers. His approach is relational, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Mark has completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) with Dr. Colleen Carney, a leading expert and director of the Sleep and Depression Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University. He has also completed insomnia-specific training through Queen's University. In his work, Mark integrates CBT strategies to address anxiety, depression, and insomnia. He draws on behavioral techniques such as stimulus control, sleep restriction, and relaxation training, as well as cognitive strategies aimed at identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts that interfere with restful sleep. Mark is committed to helping clients develop sustainable strategies for improving their mental health and overall well-being.

Shannon Romano is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. She earned her Master's in Clinical Social Work from UBC Okanagan and serves as the Clinical Lead and Supervisor at Rested Sleep Therapy. Shannon specializes in helping adults with insomnia, trauma, anxiety, and burnout. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-I, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Her approach is collaborative, relational, and skills-based, grounded in safety and respect. In addition to individual therapy, Shannon provides group programs and professional training focused on sleep and insomnia. She is passionate about helping people restore rest, resilience, and wellbeing.