How do i know if i have Insomnia?

There are many symptoms of Insomnia varying from person to person. It may cause due to stress or anxiety Due to poor sleep habits excess use of caffeine, alcohol or certain medications Due to medical and mental health conditions If you feel any of these just contact a doctor. Our team of experts are always here to assist you and help you to understand the root cause and provide you a personalized treatment according to your needs.

What type of Insomnia treatments do you provide?

There are variety of treatments for Insomnia, it involves a multifaceted approach which include lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and possibly medication. we emphasize Individualized treatment plans that could include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Lifestyle modification and sleep hygiene support Medication management (if appropriate) Innovative Treatments like Ketamine Infusion Therapy Telepsychiatry or in-person appointments in Florida

Can Your Doctors Prescribe Medication?

We are able to prescribe a range of medications on a patient basis to aid in their recovery from a disorder.

Does Your Clinic Accept Insurance?

Yes we accept many insurance plans, including Medicare, Cigna & Medicaid to name a few. Alternatively we also have the option of affordable, sliding scale cash plans.

Do you treat any other type of mental health disorder?

Of course! The One-Stop Psychiatric Clinic has a team of psychiatrists, clinicians, and therapists that provide consistent care with tailor-fit treatments to suit your needs. No matter how you are feeling, we will help you!

Insomnia Treatment in Florida

Same-day visits are often possible

See us in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video anywhere in Florida. Ages 6 and up. We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and most major insurance plans. Se habla español.

Request an appointment Call (754) 270-6322

Insomnia means trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, and not feeling rested. Short stretches of bad sleep happen to everyone. When it goes on for a month or more, or it’s wearing down your mood, focus and energy, it’s worth treating.

We treat insomnia in Fort Lauderdale and by video anywhere in Florida, with CBT for insomnia, a careful look at what’s keeping you up, and medicine when it actually helps.

Signs of Insomnia

Lying awake a long time before you fall asleep
Waking up often or too early
Feeling like you didn’t sleep at all
Daytime sleepiness and low energy
Irritability, anxiety or low mood
Trouble focusing or remembering

Short-Term and Ongoing Insomnia

Short-term insomnia usually follows stress, like work or family pressure or a hard event, and lasts days or weeks. Ongoing insomnia lasts a month or longer. Most of the time it’s tied to something else: anxiety, depression, pain, sleep apnea, a medicine, caffeine, alcohol or shift work.

What Can Cause It

Anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder
PTSD and nightmares
Caffeine late in the day, alcohol, nicotine or other substances
Some medicines, cold remedies and diet pills
Irregular bedtimes, long naps, screens in bed, or night shifts
Pain, pregnancy, sleep apnea, thyroid problems or acid reflux

How We Treat Insomnia

Finding the cause

Your provider asks about your sleep habits, your schedule, your mood, the medicines and supplements you take, and caffeine, alcohol and other substances. If something like sleep apnea seems likely, we’ll suggest you get it checked, since a sleep study is the way to find it.

CBT for insomnia (CBT-I)

We offer CBT for insomnia. It’s a short, structured therapy that changes the habits and worried thoughts that keep you awake. It works on the problem itself, so the benefits tend to last. Therapy openings depend on our therapists’ schedules, so ask our staff. More on therapy.

Better sleep habits

Keep the same bedtime and wake time, even on weekends
Skip daytime naps
Keep the bedroom dark and quiet, and leave screens out of bed
Don’t lie awake in bed for long
Cut caffeine late in the day, and avoid alcohol close to bedtime
Get regular exercise

Medicine, when it makes sense

Some people need short-term help. Many prescription sleeping pills can become habit-forming and work less well over time, and over-the-counter sleep aids lose their effect quickly. When anxiety or depression is part of the picture, a medicine that treats it can help sleep too, such as trazodone or mirtazapine. For some people with anxiety, hydroxyzine is another option. Whether a medicine is right for you is your provider’s call. It isn’t guaranteed.

How to Get Started

1. Ask for an appointment

Call (754) 270-6322 or request an appointment online. We’re open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and same-day visits are often possible.

2. We call you back

Our staff check your insurance, send your intake packet and confirm the time of your visit and whether it’s in our Fort Lauderdale office or by video.

3. Your first visit

Your provider goes over your symptoms, history, past treatment and current medications, then talks through a plan with you. A sleep diary for a week or two before the visit helps a lot.

Common Questions

What is CBT-I?

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. It’s a short, structured therapy that retrains your sleep habits and the thoughts that keep you awake.

Will I get a sleeping pill?

Not necessarily. Your provider looks for the cause first. Medicine is one option, but it isn’t the only one and it isn’t guaranteed.

Can insomnia be treated by video?

Yes. Evaluations, CBT-I and follow-ups can be done by video while you’re in Florida.

Is insomnia linked to anxiety or depression?

Often. Treating the anxiety or depression usually helps sleep, and better sleep helps mood.

Do you treat kids with sleep problems?

We see patients from age 6. For children, a parent or guardian takes part, and we look at routines and other conditions first.

Insurance and Cost

We take Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Optum, and we have sliding-scale rates if you’re paying yourself. We check your coverage before the visit. The price of the medication itself depends on your pharmacy and plan. More on insurance.

We see patients from age 6, and same-day visits are often possible. Several of our providers and staff speak Spanish. Request an appointment or call (754) 270-6322.

Who You’ll See

Your care is with our team of physicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners and a physician assistant. Visits are available in English, Spanish, Russian, Urdu, Hindi and Hebrew. You can meet our providers before you book, and our staff can help you choose someone who’s a good fit.

Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DOPsychiatrist

Dr. Murtaza Ali, DOAddiction specialist and family physician

Dr. Heather Brathwaite, PhD, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric nurse practitioner

Michelle KovalPsychiatric nurse practitioner. Speaks Russian and Hebrew

Neal Fouke, PAPsychiatric physician assistant

Muhammad Nawaz, PMHNP-BCPsychiatric nurse practitioner. Speaks Urdu and Hindi

We aren’t an emergency service. If you’re thinking about suicide or you’re in crisis, call or text 988. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew C. Rucker, DO, psychiatrist, on October 6, 2026.

Sources: MedlinePlus: Insomnia; MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Insomnia. This page is general information, not medical advice.

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Our Office

3015 N Ocean Blvd, Ste C101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Phone: (754) 270-6322. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Video visits are available anywhere in Florida. Directions and parking.