Insomnia Treatment via Telehealth in Oregon and Washington

What Is Insomnia?

Insomnia is more than the occasional bad night of sleep. It's a persistent pattern of difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early — and it affects how you feel and function during the day.

You might be experiencing:

• Lying awake for hours unable to quiet your mind
• Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep
• Feeling exhausted during the day despite spending enough time in bed
• Anxiety about sleep itself — dreading bedtime because you know you won't sleep

Insomnia often occurs alongside other conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Treating the underlying cause is key to lasting improvement.

Learn more: NIMH — Mental Health Resources

How Is Insomnia Treated with Medication?

Medication can help break the cycle of sleeplessness, especially when combined with good sleep habits. Approaches include:

• Non-habit-forming sleep aids — often the first choice for chronic insomnia
• Low-dose medications that address both sleep and underlying anxiety or depression
• Short-term sleep medications when appropriate for acute insomnia

I take a careful approach to sleep medication — the goal is to restore your natural sleep patterns, not create dependence. We'll also discuss sleep hygiene strategies that support long-term improvement.

What Does Insomnia Treatment Look Like via Telehealth?

• Initial evaluation (60 min): Assessment of sleep patterns, underlying conditions, medication history, and lifestyle factors
• Treatment plan: Medication recommendations plus sleep hygiene strategies
• Follow-up (15–30 min): Monitor sleep improvement and adjust treatment as needed
• Coordination: If insomnia is related to anxiety, depression, or another condition, we'll address both together