--- title: "Insomnia Treatment in Austin, TX | CARMAhealth" description: "Struggling with sleepless nights? Psychiatric and family medicine practitioners in Austin, TX treat insomnia. Schedule your evaluation today." canonical: https://carmahealth.com/conditions/insomnia source: https://carmahealth.com/conditions/insomnia mirror_of: carmahealth.com content_hash: sha256:57b9e487e8dac514b1410877e2d760386424e3c14353358549a40f6b74f7c5ca generated_at: 2026-07-08T23:20:17.555Z robots: noindex, follow --- Insomnia Treatment # Reclaim Restful, Restorative Sleep Insomnia affects more than your nights. When poor sleep disrupts your energy, focus, and well-being, the right treatment can restore balance. CARMAhealth's psychiatric and family medicine practitioners identify the root causes and create a plan that works for you. [Schedule Your Evaluation](/new-patients) [Check Insurance Coverage](/insurance) (image: Man walking along a tree-lined park path in morning sunlight) Understanding Insomnia ## When Sleep Becomes a Struggle Insomnia is more than the occasional sleepless night. It can mean lying awake for hours, waking repeatedly through the night, or rising too early with no hope of falling back to sleep. Over time, the effects compound: difficulty concentrating, low energy, irritability, and a growing sense of frustration. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Chronic insomnia affects roughly 10 to 15 percent of adults, and it is a medical condition that responds to evidence-based treatment. The first step toward better sleep starts with understanding what is keeping you awake. The Facts ## A Treatable Medical Condition According to the [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/insomnia), chronic insomnia occurs three or more nights per week, lasts longer than three months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem. Research estimates that 10 to 15 percent of adults experience chronic insomnia, with an additional [20 to 30 percent reporting occasional symptoms](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5353813/). Left untreated, chronic insomnia raises the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Insomnia frequently occurs alongside other psychiatric conditions. [Depression](/conditions/depression), [anxiety disorders](/conditions/anxiety), and [PTSD](/conditions/ptsd) can all disrupt sleep, and poor sleep can worsen these conditions in return. This bidirectional relationship is one reason why effective insomnia treatment often requires addressing the full clinical picture, not just the sleep problem in isolation. At CARMAhealth, your treatment starts with a comprehensive [psychiatric evaluation](/services/psychiatric-evaluation). Your psychiatric or family medicine practitioner assesses your sleep patterns, medical history, and any co-occurring conditions to build a personalized plan. Treatment may include [medication management](/services/medication-management) with sleep-promoting medications, adjustments to existing prescriptions that could be affecting sleep, or a combination of approaches designed for lasting improvement. Treatment Options ## How We Treat Insomnia [ ### Psychiatric Evaluation Your path to better sleep starts here. A thorough evaluation to understand your sleep patterns, identify underlying causes, and build a treatment plan that fits your life. Learn more ](/services/psychiatric-evaluation)[ ### Medication Management Your practitioner prescribes and monitors sleep-promoting medications, adjusts prescriptions that may be disrupting sleep, and fine-tunes your regimen over time. Learn more ](/services/medication-management)[ ### Telehealth Services Follow-up appointments and medication check-ins from the comfort of home. Available across Texas and Florida for flexible, convenient care. Learn more ](/services/telehealth) Insurance & Coverage ## Most Major Plans Accepted We accept 15+ insurance plans and offer self-pay options for services not covered by insurance. +6 more [Verify Your Coverage](/insurance) [Call (512) 212-4670](tel:5122124670) Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · United Healthcare · Humana · and 6 more Common Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions About Insomnia Chronic insomnia involves difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early at least three nights per week for three months or longer. Daytime symptoms include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, low motivation, and increased errors or accidents. If sleep problems are affecting your daily life, a [psychiatric evaluation](/services/psychiatric-evaluation) can help identify the cause and the right treatment. Consider seeing a psychiatric or family medicine practitioner if your insomnia lasts more than a few weeks, interferes with work or relationships, or occurs alongside symptoms of [depression](/conditions/depression), [anxiety](/conditions/anxiety), or another mental health condition. A practitioner can evaluate whether your sleep problems are a standalone condition or a symptom of something broader, and tailor treatment accordingly. Several FDA-approved medications treat insomnia, including suvorexant, eszopiclone, zolpidem, and low-dose trazodone. Your practitioner may also adjust existing medications that could be contributing to poor sleep. The right choice depends on whether you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, as well as any co-occurring conditions. Learn more on our [medication management](/services/medication-management) page. Yes. Insomnia frequently co-occurs with [depression](/conditions/depression), [anxiety](/conditions/anxiety), [PTSD](/conditions/ptsd), and other psychiatric conditions. In many cases, poor sleep and mental health symptoms reinforce each other. Treating the underlying condition often improves sleep, and improving sleep can reduce the severity of mood and anxiety symptoms. A psychiatric evaluation helps identify these connections. Most insurance plans cover psychiatric evaluations and medication management for insomnia. CARMAhealth accepts 15+ insurance plans, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana. Our team handles insurance verification on your behalf. Visit our [insurance page](/insurance) or call [(512) 212-4670](tel:+15122124670) for details. Our Practitioners ## Your Sleep, Guided by Our Practitioners Every insomnia treatment plan at CARMAhealth is designed and supervised by a psychiatric or family medicine practitioner. From your initial evaluation through ongoing care, your treatment is guided by a licensed medical professional who understands the connection between sleep and mental health. [Meet Our Practitioners](/providers) [Schedule an Appointment](/new-patients) (image: Carlos Tirado, MD, MPH) Carlos Tirado MD, MPH (image: Isela Werchan, MD) Isela Werchan MD (image: Jennifer Schaefer, MD) Jennifer Schaefer MD (image: Casey Coton, DO) Casey Coton DO (image: Steven Powell, MD) (image: David Walsh) (image: Lorie Kmetz) (image: Sally Reese) (image: Alex Dodson) (image: Audrey Amburgey, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC) (image: Samantha Hurlbut) (image: Dr. Robert Ulrich) (image: Dr. Jeff McCreight) (image: Kim Sterling) +12 and the rest of our care team Take the First Step ## Start Feeling Like Yourself Again Whether you're exploring treatment for the first time or looking for a new practitioner, our psychiatrists are here to listen. [Book an Appointment](/new-patients) [Call (512) 212-4670](tel:5122124670) Accepting new patients · 15+ insurance plans accepted · Telehealth available