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Finding Help for Insomnia in Alaska

Find mental health providers in Alaska who can help with insomnia & sleep. Chronic insomnia is difficulty falling or staying asleep that persists for months and affects daytime functioning. It is often linked to stress, anxiety, or depression, and it responds well to behavioral treatment.

Chronic insomnia is best treated with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the recommended first-line treatment, along with addressing any underlying anxiety or depression. On HometownMind you can find providers who offer CBT-I or treat the conditions behind sleeplessness, or get matched for free.

Information current as of June 2026. General education, not medical advice.

Insomnia & Sleep providers in Alaska

Mental health providers are licensed by state, so your care needs to come from someone licensed in Alaska. These providers practice there and treat a range of conditions, including insomnia & sleep. Not sure who fits best? Get matched free for a personalized recommendation, or choose a different state.

Amanda Alexander, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Palmer, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Peter Alward, ANP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

David Ampong, DNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chad Andrews, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Soldotna, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Delphine Atu-Tetuh, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Nelly Ayala, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ralph Bagley, ANP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Nicole Barker, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fairbanks, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Cynthia Barraza Guerra, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Eagle River, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Lavalda Beans, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wasilla, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Joshua Bearden, ANP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Lelenneth Beebe, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jereme Beers, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Heather Beyers, WHNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Soldotna, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Stephanie Birdsall, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jonathon Blum, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jean Boga, ANP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Shannon Booth, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wasilla, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Serena Borofsky, MSN, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Toni Brent, FPMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Tiffany Briggs, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wasilla, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Rebecca Briones, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Jber, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Heather Brock, ANP

Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Primary Care

Rena Brown, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anchorage, AK
Psychiatry & Medication Management

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Common signs

How insomnia & sleep is treated

CBT for insomnia (CBT-I)

The recommended first-line treatment, CBT-I retrains sleep habits and the thoughts that interfere with rest.

Treating underlying conditions

Addressing anxiety, depression, or other contributors is often key to lasting improvement.

Which provider treats insomnia & sleep?

Look for a provider who offers CBT-I or who treats the anxiety and mood conditions that frequently drive insomnia. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and manage medication, while therapists provide talk therapy such as CBT. Many people work with both.

How psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists differ
PsychiatristPsychiatric nurse practitionerTherapist
Can prescribe medicationYesYesNo
Typical trainingMedical degree (MD or DO) plus a psychiatry residencyGraduate nursing degree (MSN or DNP) with psychiatric certificationMaster's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or social work
Primary focusDiagnosis and medication managementDiagnosis and medication managementTalk therapy and counseling
Often best forComplex or severe conditions and medication needsMedication management, frequently with shorter wait timesTalk therapy, coping skills, and ongoing support

Frequently asked questions

What is the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia?

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment. It retrains sleep habits and the thoughts that interfere with rest, and it is more effective long-term than sleep medication.

Is insomnia linked to anxiety or depression?

Often, yes. Insomnia frequently occurs alongside anxiety and depression, and treating those underlying conditions is usually key to lasting improvement in sleep.

Can a therapist help with sleep?

Yes. Providers trained in CBT-I, or who treat the anxiety and mood conditions that drive insomnia, can help. You can find one on HometownMind or get matched for free.

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