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Finding Help for Insomnia in Washington

Find mental health providers in Washington 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 Washington

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

Severine Dondina, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Olympia, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Ugonna Ejindu, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Issaquah, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Shakila Moore, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Yakima, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jeanne Nicholson, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bellevue, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Linda Hodson, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner
Port Townsend, WA
Family

Amber Pfeiffer, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
Spokane, WA
Primary Care

Chika Akwiwu, DNP, MSN, BSc, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Amy Downs, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Everett, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Pascal Habiyaremye, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Vancouver, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Joan Ili, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tacoma, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Sharon Ishihara, PMH NP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bremerton, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

David Johnsrud, BA, MAc, BSN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Auburn, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Lisa Katon, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tacoma, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Kathryn McNeil, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Seattle, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Alice Njoroge, PMHNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Olympia, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Mercy Omijie, DNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Everett, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Atilade Owolabi, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Olympia, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Doreen Phillips, APRN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Olympia, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Youngoak Pryor, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Poulsbo, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Nancy Turner, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mill Creek, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Aniekan Udoh, APRN, PMHNP- BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Seattle, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Jess Calohan, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAAN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Shelton, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Lori Gardiner, NP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tacoma, WA
Psychiatry & Medication Management

Linda Pierre-Paul, ARNP

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Vancouver, WA
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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