AUGUST 2026 · 27 CHICAGO SLEEP CONSULTANTS · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Baby Sleep Consultants in Chicago
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Ashley Dorros
Hush Baby Sleep Consulting · Wilmette (North Shore)
Certified Pediatric Sleep ConsultantWilmette mom of three turned certified pediatric sleep consultant offering 1:1 and group coaching plus a Snooze Society community.
Beth Levy, LISW
Little Snoozers LLC · Chicago (summers)
Certified Family Sleep Institute Child Sleep Consultant · Licensed Independent Social Worker · MSW University of ChicagoFSI-certified LISW with University of Chicago MSW; combines therapy background with sleep coaching for families nationwide.
Caitlin Fargo
Little Bean Sleep Co. · Wilmette (North Shore)
Certified Pediatric Sleep CoachCradle Coach Academy certified Chicago consultant offering virtual or in-person sleep support with a whole-family focus.
Cheryl Kindred
Windy City Doulas · Chicago (2451 N Lincoln Ave)
Postpartum and gentle sleep specialistVeteran postpartum doula and gentle sleep specialist offering 90-minute sleep planning consultations through a Chicago doula agency.
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Erin Van Engen
Koalaty Sleep Consulting · Chicago (Lakeview/Lake View)
Certified Sleep Sense Consultant · pediatric Physical Therapist AssistantChicago-based pediatric PTA and Sleep Sense-certified consultant offering gentle, no-cry-it-out plans for babies through age 10.
Hannah Stroup, MA
Great Lakes & Big Dreams Sleep Consulting LLC · Chicago
Certified Family Sleep Institute Child Sleep Consultant · MA PsychologyScience-based FSI-certified pediatric sleep consultant with a Master's in Psychology focused on research and childhood development, creating personalized…
Katelyn McNellis, LCMHC
Nurture Therapy, LLC · Chicago
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor · Certified Pediatric Sleep ConsultantMental-health-trained pediatric sleep consultant inside a Chicago group therapy practice, with a multi-state virtual footprint and explicit anti-sleep-training…
Kelly Murray
Kelly Murray Sleep Consulting · Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Certified Sleep Sense Consultant · Certified Adult Sleep Coach · Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition PractitionerFounder-led, award-winning Chicago pediatric sleep team with 350+ 5-star Google reviews offering both in-person and virtual sleep training worldwide.
Kristen Walles, BSN
Kristen Walles Sleep Consulting & Postpartum Support · Chicago
Certified Family Sleep Institute Child Sleep Consultant · BSN · Certified Happiest Baby Educator · Postpartum DoulaFSI-certified pediatric sleep consultant and postpartum doula with a BSN and over a decade of hands-on experience, offering gentle, no-one-right-way virtual…
Linda Szmulewitz, LCSW
Sleep Tight Consultants · Chicago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Certified Gentle Sleep Coach · DONA-trained postpartum doulaChicago Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Gentle Sleep Coach (Kim West) supporting families 0-6 years locally and internationally.
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Lisa Rietzke, RN, BSN
Sleepytime Sleep Consulting by Lisa · Chicago
Registered Nurse · certified child sleep consultantChicago RN and certified sleep consultant offering both in-home night-nurse support and nationwide phone/Zoom virtual consulting for newborns to age 6.
Natalie Nevares
Mommywise · Chicago
Founder, MommywisePioneer of in-home sleep training; Chicago coaches deliver 72-hour live-in sleep training plus 4 weeks of follow-up.
Nicole Gonet
Nicole Gonet Sleep Consultant · Palatine (Northwest Suburbs)
Certified Sleep Sense ConsultantPalatine-based certified Sleep Sense consultant for newborns, babies and toddlers.
Paola Mendoza
Rested Little · Skokie, IL
Paola Mendoza — Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, credentialed through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management Also speaks SpanishSkokie, IL-based CPSM-certified pediatric sleep consultant with 14+ years' experience, working 100% virtually with families nationwide. Consultations in…
Rebecca Kempton, MD
Baby Sleep Pro · Chicago
MD · certified infant and toddler sleep consultant · uses American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for safe sleep practicesPediatric-trained MD and one of Chicago's most internationally cited baby sleep experts, with a global virtual practice grounded in AAP safe-sleep guidelines.
Samantha Selzer
Sweet Little Sleeps · Glen Ellyn
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant · former Certified Public AccountantGlen Ellyn mom and former CPA who pivoted to certified Cradle Coach Academy sleep consulting, offering structured 3-week video-and-email programs.
Veronica Burns, MS, CCLS, PCD(DONA)
Moonlit Doula and Infant Specialties LLC · Chicago (Logan Square)
Postpartum Doula, Certified Child Life Specialist, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, pursuing Perinatal Mental Health…Logan Square infant-mental-health-trained doula offering sleep consultation packages alongside overnight postpartum care and infant massage.
Well Supported Family (Illinois Sleep Consultants)
Well Supported Family · Chicago metro and North Shore suburbs
Postpartum Doulas, Sleep Consultants, RNs and LPNsChicago-area newborn care agency with a virtual Illinois sleep consulting team for tailored, gentle plans.
Beth Christensen
Happy Littles Sleep Consulting · North Barrington
Certified Child Sleep Consultant · Doctor of Physical TherapyDoctor-of-Physical-Therapy turned certified child sleep consultant offering mindfulness-integrated sleep support out of North Barrington for newborns through…
Cara Strauss
Children Sleep Better · Chicago, IL
Cara Strauss — Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Institute of Pediatric Sleep & ParentingA Chicago Institute of Pediatric Sleep-certified pediatric sleep consultant, certified since 2020.
Erin Thomas Walker
Let Mommy Sleep Chicago · Chicago (serves Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, La Grange and surrounding)
Owner, Let Mommy Sleep ChicagoFranchise of national Let Mommy Sleep brand serving the northwest and western Chicago suburbs with credentialed night nurses, postpartum doulas, and customized…
Georgia Miller
Thyme4Sleep · Chicago, IL
Georgia Miller — Certified sleep consultant through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep & ParentingA Chicago-based Institute of Pediatric Sleep-certified consultant, British by birth, offering virtual sleep consultations globally.
Janelle Drew
Hello Sleepyhead · Orland Park
Certified Pediatric Sleep ConsultantMother-of-four certified pediatric sleep consultant operating a Yelp-verified Orland Park practice serving newborns through adolescents.
Neffie Jones
Gentle Sleep Solutions · Chicago, IL
Nefertia 'Neffie' Jones — Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant · BSc Neuroscience and MSc Exercise ScienceA Chicago and North Shore Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant with a neuroscience background, offering gentle virtual and in-person sleep support from a $85…
Nongnatchapas Pichiannawakun
Chicago, IL
Nongnatchapas Pichiannawakun — Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Sleep SenseA Chicago certified pediatric sleep consultant (Sleep Sense (Dana Obleman)).
Sebastian Weigman, MSCD-DT
Noggin · Chicago, IL
Sebastian Weigman, MSCD-DT — Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Certified Family Sleep Institute Child Sleep ConsultantA Chicago certified pediatric sleep consultant (Certified Family Sleep Institute Child Sleep Consultant, 2019).
Susie Parker
Sleep Baby Love · Glencoe (North Shore)
Family Sleep Institute Certified Sleep ConsultantFSI-certified North Shore sleep consultant serving families worldwide via web chat for ages 0-5.
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Chicago (city) sleep consultants (18)
- Beth Levy, LISW Little Snoozers LLC · Chicago (summers)
- Cara Strauss Children Sleep Better · Chicago, IL
- Cheryl Kindred Windy City Doulas · Chicago (2451 N Lincoln Ave)
- Erin Van Engen Koalaty Sleep Consulting · Chicago (Lakeview/Lake View)
- Georgia Miller Thyme4Sleep · Chicago, IL
- Hannah Stroup, MA Great Lakes & Big Dreams Sleep Consulting LLC · Chicago
- Katelyn McNellis, LCMHC Nurture Therapy, LLC · Chicago
- Kelly Murray Kelly Murray Sleep Consulting · Chicago (Lincoln Park)
- Kristen Walles, BSN Kristen Walles Sleep Consulting & Postpartum Support · Chicago
- Linda Szmulewitz, LCSW Sleep Tight Consultants · Chicago
- Lisa Rietzke, RN, BSN Sleepytime Sleep Consulting by Lisa · Chicago
- Natalie Nevares Mommywise · Chicago
- Neffie Jones Gentle Sleep Solutions · Chicago, IL
- Nongnatchapas Pichiannawakun Chicago, IL
- Rebecca Kempton, MD Baby Sleep Pro · Chicago
- Sebastian Weigman, MSCD-DT Noggin · Chicago, IL
- Veronica Burns, MS, CCLS, PCD(DONA) Moonlit Doula and Infant Specialties LLC · Chicago (Logan Square)
- Well Supported Family (Illinois Sleep Consultants) Well Supported Family · Chicago metro and North Shore suburbs
North Shore sleep consultants (4)
- Ashley Dorros Hush Baby Sleep Consulting · Wilmette (North Shore)
- Caitlin Fargo Little Bean Sleep Co. · Wilmette (North Shore)
- Paola Mendoza Rested Little · Skokie, IL
- Susie Parker Sleep Baby Love · Glencoe (North Shore)
Northwest Suburbs sleep consultants (3)
- Beth Christensen Happy Littles Sleep Consulting · North Barrington
- Erin Thomas Walker Let Mommy Sleep Chicago · Chicago (serves Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, La Grange and surrounding)
- Nicole Gonet Nicole Gonet Sleep Consultant · Palatine (Northwest Suburbs)
Southwest Suburbs sleep consultants (1)
- Janelle Drew Hello Sleepyhead · Orland Park
Western Suburbs sleep consultants (1)
- Samantha Selzer Sweet Little Sleeps · Glen Ellyn
How Chicago parents choose
- Where they trained matters. Sleep consulting is unlicensed, so the program is the closest thing to a credential. The well-known ones are Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, and Sleep Sense. RNs and IBCLCs who added sleep training also count.
- Format follows your situation. Most Chicago consultants now offer virtual visits at lower price points. In-home and overnight packages cost considerably more. Choose in-home for complex situations like twins, reflux, or special needs, or simply if you learn better hands-on.
- Methodology fit. Some practitioners run a gentle and responsive style, others run more structured programs like Sleep Sense or Cradle Coach. Two paragraphs on a consultant’s site is usually enough to tell which camp they’re in.
- Insurance and cost. Sleep consulting is rarely covered by insurance. Plan for $300 to $1,500 for a structured virtual package, several thousand for full overnight in-home support.
- Read recent reviews. Five recent Yelp, Google, or Instagram reviews tells you a lot. Look for parents whose situation sounds like yours: same age, same sleep issue, same parenting style.
When you might not need a consultant yet
Babies under 4 months are still building their circadian rhythm, and most “sleep problems” before that point sort themselves out. The free Betteroo screen can help you decide whether your situation is age-appropriate before you book a paid call.
Common questions Chicago parents ask
How much does a Chicago sleep consultant cost?
Virtual packages from Chicago sleep consultants usually land between $300 and $1,500. In-home day visits start around $500 to $800 per session. Overnight Newborn Care Specialists and full postpartum agencies run $4,000 to $12,000 depending on the length of the package. Premium and high-cost-of-living neighborhoods tend to sit at the top of the range.
Are Chicago sleep consultants regulated or licensed?
No. “Sleep consultant” is not a licensed role, and the older term “sleep coach” isn’t either. The certifying program is the closest thing. Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, and the Gentle Sleep Coach program by Kim West are the most common. Several Chicago consultants are also licensed clinicians (LCSW, MFT, RN, IBCLC) who added sleep training to their existing scope.
What’s the youngest age a Chicago sleep consultant will work with?
Most structured sleep training starts at 4 to 6 months. For 0 to 4-month support, look for Newborn Care Specialists or Postpartum Doulas. That’s the Chicago market for “newborn sleep shaping” rather than sleep training. Several consultants on this page (the newborn-specialist coaches in this directory) specialize in the newborn window.
Do most Chicago sleep consultants offer virtual support?
Yes. Almost every Chicago consultant now runs at least a virtual track over Zoom, with text or voice follow-up over one to two weeks. Several (the virtual-first practitioners in this directory) work primarily virtually and serve clients far beyond Chicago. Filter the directory by “Virtual” if that’s the format you want.
How is a sleep consultant different from a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula supports the whole family in the first weeks: feeding, recovery, light housework, overnight care, sometimes sleep shaping. A sleep consultant is narrower. They build a sleep plan, walk you through it, and follow up. many practitioners in this directory wear both hats. If you also want broader postpartum help, hire someone with both credentials.
Can I trust the consultants in this directory?
Every entry here was independently checked against the consultant’s own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate registry (FSI, IPSP, Cradle Coach, Sleep Sense). Listings where we couldn’t confirm a key claim were removed before this page went live. We re-check monthly. If you spot something stale, email hello@betteroo.ai.
How we checked this directory
Every provider was checked against their own website, professional listing, and where applicable a certifying body or professional directory. We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Ashley Dorros · https://www.hushbabysleepconsulting.com/
- Beth Christensen · https://www.happylittlessleepconsulting.com/
- Beth Levy, LISW · https://www.littlesnoozers.com/about
- Caitlin Fargo · https://littlebeansleepco.com/
- Cara Strauss · https://childrensleepbetter.com
- Cheryl Kindred · http://www.windycitydoulas.com/sleep-training-1
- Erin Thomas Walker · https://letmommysleep.com/chicago/
- Erin Van Engen · https://koalatysleepconsulting.com/
- Georgia Miller · https://thyme4sleep.com
- Hannah Stroup, MA · https://www.greatlakesbigdreams.com
- Janelle Drew · https://www.hellosleepyhead.net/
- Katelyn McNellis, LCMHC · https://www.nurture-therapy.com/sleep-consultation
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