If your Counselor is a psychiatrist or another provider with a license to prescribe I'd encourage you to talk to them about your problem sleeping. There are drugs that you can use for short periods of time without developing a physical dependency; sometimes sleep begets sleep (i.e.: being tired can keep you from sleeping, ask any parent w/ a very young child).

If your counselor isn't licensed to prescribe go to your Primary Care Provider (PCP; Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant) to discuss treatment. Just because it's a "chemical" doesn't make it bad (remember: water is a chemical). Furthermore your primary care provider really does have your best interests in mind, and they love seeing patients who trust them. Don't waltz in demanding something in particular, chances are they've seen 4 other people today with similar problems and have a favored set of treatments and interventions. Also, always give your PCP time to solve something; a lot of medications and treatments like physical therapy and exercise take several weeks to start working.

Sources: my whole family are insomniacs, my wife is an NP.