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Shaina Townsend

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You're exhausted — but the moment you lie down, your mind races, your body tenses, and sleep slips away. Maybe you've tried medication, sleep hygiene tips, or meditation apps. Maybe you've been told it's anxiety. You sense something deeper is happening, and you're right. My ideal clients are adults who are ready to stop fighting sleep and start understanding it. At the Sleep & Healing Clinic, I help you uncover why your nervous system struggles to feel safe enough to rest — and I give you the science-backed tools to change it.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) — the first-line, science-backed treatment for chronic insomnia — delivered through a nervous system-informed lens. I offer individual therapy, 30-minute focused CBT-I sessions, and The Rested & Regulated Group, a small-group program starting June 2026.
If you've spent years wondering why sleep feels so hard — or why your body won't let you rest — you deserve more than another tip or another prescription. You deserve to understand what's actually happening and build real, lasting change. If that resonates, I'd love to connect. You don't have to keep lying awake alone.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 560-6144
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Telehealth throughout Arizona. Individual and group sessions via secure video. Flexible scheduling, including evening hours.
I specialize in Sleep or Insomnia, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (602) 560-6144
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 560-6144
My website
Telehealth throughout Arizona. Individual and group sessions via secure video. Flexible scheduling, including evening hours.
I specialize in Sleep or Insomnia, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Quest Behavioral Health
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Insurance accepted through Headway and Alma — Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. Self-pay rates range from $100 to $200 per session. A sliding scale is available for those with financial need; discuss eligibility during your free 15-minute consultation.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144
"
Insurance accepted through Headway and Alma — Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Quest Behavioral Health. Self-pay rates range from $100 to $200 per session. A sliding scale is available for those with financial need; discuss eligibility during your free 15-minute consultation.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / PSY-005786 Shaina Townsend

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Fielding Graduate University, PhD in Psychology, Graduated 2023
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PhD-level licensed psychologist with specialized training in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and CBT-I, currently completing consultation toward board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Former VA psychologist with additional training in CPT, ACT, IFS, and polyvagal-informed approaches.
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Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144
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PhD-level licensed psychologist with specialized training in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and CBT-I, currently completing consultation toward board certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Former VA psychologist with additional training in CPT, ACT, IFS, and polyvagal-informed approaches.
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Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I work with adults navigating insomnia, sleep-related anxiety, and sleep disturbances tied to difficult or overwhelming experiences. Together, we begin with a thorough evaluation and build a personalized plan using CBT-I and nervous system-informed strategies. Most clients notice meaningful sleep improvement within the first few weeks — and greater calm and steadiness in daily life over time.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144
"
I work with adults navigating insomnia, sleep-related anxiety, and sleep disturbances tied to difficult or overwhelming experiences. Together, we begin with a thorough evaluation and build a personalized plan using CBT-I and nervous system-informed strategies. Most clients notice meaningful sleep improvement within the first few weeks — and greater calm and steadiness in daily life over time.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I draw on CBT-I, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT skills, and polyvagal-informed and somatic approaches. Sessions are collaborative, warm, and paced to you — never a one-size-fits-all protocol. You can expect honest conversation, practical tools to use between sessions, and a growing sense of what your nervous system needs to truly rest.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144
"
I draw on CBT-I, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT skills, and polyvagal-informed and somatic approaches. Sessions are collaborative, warm, and paced to you — never a one-size-fits-all protocol. You can expect honest conversation, practical tools to use between sessions, and a growing sense of what your nervous system needs to truly rest.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (602) 560-6144

Location

Primary Location

Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 560-6144

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Telehealth throughout Arizona. Individual and group sessions via secure video. Flexible scheduling, including evening hours.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (602) 560-6144
"
Telehealth throughout Arizona. Individual and group sessions via secure video. Flexible scheduling, including evening hours.
Photo of Shaina Townsend, Psychologist, PhD
Shaina Townsend
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (602) 560-6144