Insomnia Treatment in Asheville, NC

Treatment can help you fall asleep more easily, stay asleep through the night, and wake up feeling rested. We see adults in our Asheville office or by secure video anywhere in North Carolina.

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New patient visits

In person or video

Asheville office or telehealth

Board-certified

Psychiatric nurse practitioners

Understanding insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder. You may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or you wake up too early and cannot get back to sleep. When this happens several nights a week for months, it starts to wear on your body, your mood, and how well you get through the day.

Sleep and mental health are closely tied. Long-term insomnia often adds to depression, anxiety, irritability, trouble focusing, and stress. Then the stress makes it even harder to sleep. Treatment aims to break that cycle and help you get back to a steady, healthy sleep pattern.

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, poor sleep over a long time can also raise the risk of heart and metabolic health problems. That is one more reason to take it seriously. Depending on how severe it is, medicine may be used for a short time or for longer.

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Good sleep is not a luxury. With the right help, real rest can come back.

In person or by video

Pick the kind of visit that fits your life, and your provider will help you decide what works best for your care.

Office visits
Come see your provider face to face at our office on Hendersonville Road in Asheville.

Telehealth
Secure video visits for patients anywhere in North Carolina, when video is right for your care.

Common symptoms of insomnia

Insomnia affects both your nights and your days. If several of these sound familiar, give us a call.

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01Trouble falling asleep

02Waking up often during the night

03Waking up too early

04Feeling tired when you wake up

05Feeling sleepy or worn out during the day

06Trouble concentrating

07Feeling irritable or down

08Worrying about whether you will sleep

How treatment works

01

A full evaluation

We talk about your sleep, your health, your stress, and your habits. We want to know if your main problem is falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early.

02

A plan made together

We explain your options in plain words and decide on a plan together. You always have a say in your care, and we answer every question you have.

03

Finding the right medicine

We pick a medicine and dose that fit your sleep problem, aiming for good rest without feeling groggy the next day. If you do feel groggy, we adjust.

04

Regular check-ins

You see the same provider at every visit to track how you are doing and adjust as needed. If you want therapy too, we can refer you to a counselor.

Good sleep is possible.

With the right treatment, you can get the rest you need to feel your best.

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Common medications for insomnia

Sleep medicines

These are often used to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. They are often chosen because they carry a lower risk of dependence than older, traditional sedatives.

Trazodone, mirtazapine

Melatonin agonists

These work on the brain’s melatonin receptors, the same system your body uses to know when it is time to sleep. They help support your natural sleep and wake rhythm.

Rozerem

Orexin antagonists

A newer type of medicine. It quiets the signals in the brain that keep you awake, and it can be helpful for insomnia that has lasted a long time.

Belsomra

Straight answers about insomnia treatment

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Some can lead to dependence if they are used the wrong way or for a long time without check-ins. Many of the medicines we use, like trazodone or melatonin-based options, have a lower risk. We choose carefully and keep following up with you.

It depends on whether your sleep trouble comes from a stressful stretch or has lasted a long while. Some people need medicine for a short time while they change their sleep habits. Others need it longer. We check your plan regularly.

It can happen with some medicines, especially if the dose is too high or the timing is off. We pick medicines that are less likely to leave you groggy, and we adjust the dose or switch if needed.

Many sleep medicines are safe to take nightly when prescribed the right way. Still, the long-term plan often includes better sleep habits so you can rely less on medicine when possible.

Insomnia treatment works best when medicine goes along with good sleep habits, ways to relax, and managing stress. If you need more support, we can recommend sleep-focused therapy.

We focus on the medical side: evaluation, medicine, and regular check-ins. Therapy makes treatment stronger for many people, and we are happy to connect you with good counselors in the Asheville area.

Yes. Federal privacy laws protect your records, and we take that seriously. We do not share your information without your permission, except where the law requires it.

Insomnia treatment in Asheville and Buncombe County

We treat adults with insomnia from Asheville, South Asheville, and the rest of Buncombe County, and by telehealth anywhere in North Carolina.

932 Hendersonville Rd, Suite 106
Asheville, NC 28803
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Get help for insomnia

You do not have to keep lying awake. Call us and we will talk about how treatment can help you sleep better.

Call (828) 283-0367

In person in Asheville or by telehealth
Most major insurance accepted
Confidential. No judgment. Same-week visits.

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