PSYPACT Licensed: Yes
Virginia Runko, PhD, CBSM, DBSM Featured
Virginia Runko, PhD, CBSM, DBSM is a licensed psychologist and holds the highest credentials as Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM). Within BSM, her specialty is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). She completed her BSM fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She has practiced BSM in various settings, including sleep clinics and a group mental health practice. In 2019, she started her own practice, DC Psychology and Sleep Services, where she treats sleep disorders as well as provides supportive psychotherapy and conducts CBT for anxiety, depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulty, and adjustment issues in adults. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Runko provides consultation for clinicians working towards their certification in BSM and ...
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I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapies for sleep disorders (insomnia, circadian rhythm disturbances, CPAP intolerance), mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), and anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety). I am also passionate about helping people implement “lifestyle medicine” (nutrition, exercise, etc) to optimize their mental health. I provide therapy services to adult individuals, families, and groups. I am also regularly engaged in training professionals of all levels, including pre-doctoral practicum students, postdoctoral candidates for licensure, and licensed behavioral health providers. I especially love consulting with clinicians who are seeking guidance in how to modify CBTi in the context of co-occuring bipo ...
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Experienced sleep psychologist, treating insomnia and related disorders since 1985. I provide focused, pragmatic treatment, with both cognitive and behavioral components. Usually, I work via telemedicine (most states). I accept most insurances.
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I focus my work at the intersection of sleep and mental health. If sleep isn’t restful, usually our mood, thinking, and day-to-day activities are affected. And vice versa–if we’re stressed or not feeling good, we may not be sleeping well. I can help you make changes to your sleep that will improve your mental health, and I can support you in managing your mental health so you can sleep better. No meds required--I only use cognitive and behavioral strategies that work.
- Specialities:
Insomnia
Nightmares
Early-bird/Night-owl problems
Negative loops between bad sleep and mental health problems
PTSD-related sleep problems
Details:
- Individual therapy
- Adults ages 18 and up
- Telehealth in Arizona, PSYPACT available when appropriate
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My practice is limited to the behavioral treatment of sleep disorders including: insomnia, sleep phase disorders, nightmare disorders, and difficulties adapting to CPAP usage. I work with children (and their parents), adolescents, and adults. I have a special interest in working with patients whose sleep is compromised by chronic pain or chronic illness. i have worked with many patients who experience insomnia secondary to Long Covid. While my primary treatment approach is CBT-I, I also integrate elements of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and mindfulness based interventions into my patients' treatment plans, as indicated. I also treat hypersomnia and narcolepsy ( typically in coordination with a sleep physician) utilizing CBT-H.
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Dr. Long received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) while working at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and has continued to integrate these evidence-based behavioral sleep interventions across hospital and medical settings throughout her career in rehabilitation and health psychology. Her clinical work focuses on the relationship between sleep, chronic medical conditions, neurological injury, pain, autonomic dysfunction, and emotional adjustment. Dr. Long utilizes CBT-I strategies within a holistic rehabilitation framework to help individuals improve sleep quality, daily functioning, coping, and overall quality of life while managing complex health conditions.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist (OK #969), Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and professor of psychology. I specialize in treating sleep problems (nightmares, insomnia), posttraumatic stress disorder, and other consequences of traumatic experiences and major life stressors in adults.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist and behavioral medicine researcher in health behaviors and health equity. For the past 15 years, I have been treating and learning from diverse people coping with insomnia. I have worked extensively with people with insomnia with cancer, and, more recently, in new parents. I have specialty training in CBT-I and Psycho-Oncology from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and conduct research, consulting, and training in health psychology in my role as Associate Professor at Rutgers University. I supervise students doing behavioral sleep treatment in my training clinic here https://gsapp.rutgers.edu/centers-clinics/center-psychological-services-cps/health-psychology-clinic and see clients through a small private practice here: https://www.psychologytoday ...
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Dr. Lauren Brenner is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the field of trauma and stressor-related disorders. She received her BS from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, and MS and PhD in Clinical Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. Dr. Brenner conducted clinical training at the University of Chicago, Edward J Hines VAMC, James Lovell Federal Health Care Center, and an intensive DBT program. She completed her predoctoral internship at VA Boston Healthcare System, with a focus in cooccurring substance use and traumatic stress disorders, with additional training in General Mental Health and Urgent Care. Dr. Brenner attained fellowship training at the Home Base Program, where she now serves as a staff psychologist and Clin ...
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I offer behavioral sleep assessment and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and CBT for commonly co-occurring problems like anxiety and depression. I offer CBT-I in person in Richmond, Virginia and via secure videoconferencing to patients in Georgia and Virginia and 40+ other states.
NOTE: I am an out-of-network provider and I don’t accept Medicare or Medicaid.
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