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Finding Help for Insomnia in Colorado

Find mental health providers in Colorado 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 Colorado

Mental health providers are licensed by state, so your care needs to come from someone licensed in Colorado. 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.

Margaret Ostrom, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Derenda Beasley, APN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Denver, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Angela Dawkins, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Denver, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Joseph Deak, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Greenwood Village, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Mary Evans, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Denver, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Pinkie Fitts, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sheri Lazenby, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pueblo, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Karma Florence, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Kari Green, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Denver, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sarah Schwenk, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ashley Berarducci, N P

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Michaela Black, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Englewood, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Natasha Deebes-Howard, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Natalie Erb, DNP, PMHMP-BC, LCSW

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Robyn Goldsmith, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Hilary Helkenn, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Aaron Hiller, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Amanda Jayaraman, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Fredi Prochoda, DNP, MSN, FNP, FPMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Greenwood Village, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Kevin Lowrey, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Bryce Thacker, DNP, CNS, FNP-C

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Denver, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chinelo Ughanze, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Donna Assenti, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-B

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Somaya Bhimaya, MSN, FNP BC, PMHNP-B

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aurora, CO
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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