Danielle Surma

Danielle Surma

Sleep Consultant
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CCA
5
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5
reviews)
Under 1 year
experience
Crown Point, Indiana, USA / Virtual worldwide
Tailored to each family and situation, Gentle and responsive, Chair method
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Starting from

$350

Full Support Package
Personalized sleep plan with 1 week of daily support, nursery audit, and training call/recording
$
350
Gentle Start Package
Personalized sleep plan for 0-4 months with 2 weeks of daily support, nursery audit, training call/recording and added bonus of tips for sleep regressions and a sample schedule for next age/wake windows
$
399
Max Support Package
personalized sleep plan with 2 weeks of daily support for ages 4 months-5 years. pre-plan included if needed. training call/recording, wrap up call, nursery/bedroom audit
$
475

Danielle Surma

Hi! I’m Danielle, a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant trained through The Cradle Coach Academy, previous MFT therapist, nanny for 10 years, and a now mom of 2. I help exhausted parents gently teach their babies and toddlers to sleep without letting them cry it out or lose their minds in the process. Having been in the sleep trenches myself and finding what worked for my babies. It turned into me helping my friends with the same struggles and realizing I am so passionate about sleep and peace. I love working with families with babies 0-5 years old and would love to help you as well!
My philosophy

I believe sleep should feel restorative for your baby, and for you. I believe bedtime doesn’t have to be a battle. It can be a beautiful connection. Calm, and even something you look forward to. I believe in the magic of the little moments, the snuggles before sleep, the quiet coffee before the house wakes, the feeling of finally thriving, and not just surviving. Because sleep training shouldn’t feel overwhelming or full of guilt. It should feel clear, supported, and aligned with your family so you can move through your days with more ease, more joy, and the confidence that your family is truly thriving. That’s why I do what I do now! I want to take the guesswork, guilt, and overwhelm out of sleep training.

Credentials & Certifications

CCA

CCA

The Cradle Coach Academy

✓ Verified by SlumberMatch

Specialties

Newborn sleep shaping: 0-3 months, Night weaning, Co-sleeping to independent sleep, Toddler sleep: 1-3 years, Nap transitions, Crib to bed transition, Bassinet to crib transition, Early morning wakes, Schedule troubleshooting, Frequent night wakings

Case Studies

Anonymized · with permission
Frequent Night Waking
Worked with a 7 month old boy, going from 6-7 night wakings with multiple feeds and co-sleeping. We used pick up put down method as the most gentle approach for the family. Over 2 weeks we weaned night feedings from 3-1, was sleeping in his crib all night long, and only having 1 night waking before our time was up working together. After a month, i received an update that baby boy was sleeping through the night with no wake ups and sleeping independently in his crib every night.

Reviews

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verified reviews · from booked clients only

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★★★★★
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Jacqueline W.
Jacqueline W.
June 19, 2026
★★★★★

We had such a wonderful experience working with Danielle! Our toddler had the opportunity to volunteer for Danielle’s certification process, and from the beginning she was thoughtful, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She created a personalized sleep plan for our daughter and spent two weeks checking in regularly, answering questions, and giving us guidance every step of the way. Before working with Danielle, bedtime was extremely difficult. One of us had to lay in bed with our daughter every night until she fell asleep, and she would wake during the night and end up co-sleeping with me for the rest of the night. After implementing Danielle’s plan, Ellie began falling asleep independently in her own bed and started sleeping through the night! On the occasions she did wake up, she is able to go back to sleep quickly after a brief check-in from me or my husband. We are so grateful for Danielle’s help and support. The improvement in Ellie’s sleep has been life changing. I would absolutely recommend Danielle to any family struggling with sleep challenges! Sourced from Google Reviews.

Review originally posted on Google
Melissa A.
Melissa A.
June 19, 2026
★★★★★

My five year-old was having a very difficult time with his sleep routine. He never wanted to sleep in his own bed. He always had to be next to someone to fall asleep and he frequently woke up in the middle of the night. I desperately wanted him to start sleeping independently in order to establish a better routine before he entered Kindergarten. Upon meeting our sleep coach, Danielle, I started seeing improvements within days. She listened to our family’s specific concerns, created an easy to follow, individualized plan for our son, and continually kept in touch with us to ensure the best results possible. With Danielle’s support and remaining consistent with her suggestions, my son started sleeping independently in his own bed throughout the night without crying or arguments. The entire process took less than two weeks. This has truly been a transformation that has benefited our family and set our son up for success going forward.

Annie D.
Annie D.
June 19, 2026
★★★★★

Danielle was such an incredible help in our sleep journey. My son was taking forever falling asleep and waking up to 6 times at night (at 23 months old). With Danielle’s guidance and support we improved his sleep and my sanity. He falls asleep in a third of the time he did prior to her help and sleeps through the night. She is kind and friendly. She listens to what you have to say and makes suggestions based on your concerns and what works for your situation. It takes consistency but Danielle is there for you every step of the way.

Violet
Violet
June 19, 2026
★★★★★

We are so grateful for the help and support we received from Danielle. Before working with her, our 7-month-old son would only sleep while being rocked or held, co-slept with us every night, and was waking multiple times for bottles throughout the night. We felt exhausted and unsure how to break the cycle. She gave us a clear and realistic plan that worked for our family, and what we appreciated most was how flexible and supportive she was throughout the process. She modified our sleep plan a few times based on what our family needed and what we felt comfortable with, which made the entire experience feel manageable and most importantly, personalized. We truly felt heard throughout the process, and it never felt like a one-size-fits-all approach. She was incredibly responsive, encouraging, and knowledgeable every step of the way. We truly appreciated her guidance and expertise. I would absolutely recommend her to any family struggling with sleep challenges!

Bianca B.
Bianca B.
June 19, 2026
★★★★★

I’m so grateful for Danielle and Gentle Dreamers! Navigating infant sleep can feel so overwhelming, and having her guidance, support, and encouragement made such a difference for our family. She created a thoughtful sleep plan for our baby that felt personalized to our family’s needs, especially with also having a toddler and needing some flexibility in our baby’s schedule from day to day. She checked in consistently, was always available to answer my questions, and helped troubleshoot along the way. She even went above and beyond to offer additional advice and strategies to help with my daughter’s bottle refusal, which I really appreciated. Since implementing her recommendations, my daughter is taking longer crib naps, falling asleep more independently, and overall sleep has improved so much. I’m incredibly thankful for Danielle’s help and would absolutely recommend her to any family looking for sleep support for their little one!

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Starting from

$350

Full Support Package
Personalized sleep plan with 1 week of daily support, nursery audit, and training call/recording
$
350
Gentle Start Package
Personalized sleep plan for 0-4 months with 2 weeks of daily support, nursery audit, training call/recording and added bonus of tips for sleep regressions and a sample schedule for next age/wake windows
$
399
Max Support Package
personalized sleep plan with 2 weeks of daily support for ages 4 months-5 years. pre-plan included if needed. training call/recording, wrap up call, nursery/bedroom audit
$
475