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Finding Help for Insomnia in Virginia

Find mental health providers in Virginia 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 Virginia

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

Sydonie Bongam, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Purcellville, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Koda Brinker, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fairfax, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

James De Marco, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Arlington, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ivy Dzivenu, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alexandria, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Alexa Gitlitz, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alexandria, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Calvin Layne, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fairfax, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Doris Mbony, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Richmond, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Beatrice Nnabuenyi, PMHNP

Psychologist
Arlington, VA
Psychology

Elizabeth Onyejekwe, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Woodbridge, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Shyra Richards, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mc Lean, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Grace Soistman, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Vienna, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Edward Stern, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fairfax, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Nikki Stone, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Manassas, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sherry Hall, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
Chesapeake, VA
Primary Care

Jasmine Whitson, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Arlington, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sherifat Forcey, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Roanoke, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Virginia Moore, PhD, APRN, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Roanoke, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Malinda Whitfield, FNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Roanoke, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Mary Davis, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Beach, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sandra Nichols, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Beach, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Kaley Cook, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Beach, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Virginia Bradley, DNP PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bluefield, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Elisabeth Collins, RN, MS, PMHNP - BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Richmond, VA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Dede Echitey, FNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Williamsburg, VA
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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