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Finding Help for Insomnia in Maryland

Find mental health providers in Maryland 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 Maryland

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

Taiwo Adeyemo, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Laurel, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chinyere Adibe, Psych NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hyattsville, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chienyezuo Anaba, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Greenbelt, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Grace Ashu-Ngang, Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Beltsville, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Courtney Banks, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Glenn Dale, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Yunlay Bridges, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Waldorf, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Elexis Brown, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Glenn Dale, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Patrick Brown, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Gaithersburg, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Victorine Chi, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hyattsville, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Priscilla Coomson, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Columbia, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Garrett Cordell, RN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Frederick, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Grace Doh, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Annapolis, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Linda Edeity, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Arnold, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chibuzo Efuribe, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner
Rockville, MD
Family

Joy Ellis-George, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Upper Marlboro, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chana Engel, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bethesda, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ernestine Enohmbi, RN, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Laurel, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Faramade Eruanga, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Clinton, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Chidinma Eze, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner
Millersville, MD
Family

Mariechantal Fletcher, DNP FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner
Bowie, MD
Family

Brenda Fonju, DNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baltimore, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Glory Forbi, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bowie, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Heidi Gerondakis, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Highland, MD
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Lydia Gugsa, CRNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Baltimore, MD
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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