Donald R. Townsend

I never struggled with sleep until I started having children 3.5 years ago. My insomnia journey began with the pregnancy of my first and lasted until I sought CBTI with an online program when he was 8 months old which worked quickly to heal my insomnia. Then my 2ndchild came and insomnia all over again, couldn't fall asleep or stay asleep, let alone dreaded baby sleep interruptions from teething,sickness, etc. The online program wasnt working and a local sleep doctor recommended I seek out a psychiatrist that could prescribe medicine for post partum anxiety. Within 2 visits with Dr Townsend, my sleep was well on its way to returning to normal. Nine months of grueling insomnia fixed in 2 visits. Now, at the time of this review 6 months later, I feel as if I never struggled! If a baby wakes up, I can handle it and return to sleep with no issue, and I no longer have insomnia! Don is caring, competent and knowledgeable. My heart is full. You CAN sleep again!!!

I saw Dr. Townsend 5 times over a 2 month period in order to stop using medical marijuana for sleep at night, which I had done for 5-7 years. He was very patient and initially gave me a one week plan. It was simple and easy to follow. I had challenges along the way but Dr. T. helped me through them. I cannot recommend him enough. He helped me change my life. I now have a good plan for sleep without marijuana at night and know what to do if I begin to go off the tracks. He has offered to see me anytime I may need some help from him. This is very comforting. After many years of smoking pot for 'sleep' (NOT restorative healthful sleep!) I feel like I am discovering a 'new' me. This is very exciting. What he specializes in is directed towards your sleep issues, but the outcome of treatment can affect all aspects of your life. If you are thinking about taking this on, I recommend seeing Don and say, heartily, "Go for it!" You will be glad you did.

I recently saw Dr. Townsend again, and I really appreciate his expertise. He helped me with my chronic insomnia issue that I thought I would simply be stuck with - not so. You are fortunate to get an appointment with him.

Fifteen years of sleeplessness and Ambien use led me to make an appointment. He provided me with a sleep restriction plan which I’m still in the process of doing as my sleep is still about 4 hours /night. This restriction along with third party CBT help I have received concurrently have helped me to view sleep differently and I am very hopeful that soon I will be sleeping normally. I do recommend Dr Townsend as he was very specific as to sleep restriction and it’s always good to get feedback while you are attempting this.

I have always suffered from poor sleep habits. My issue was not being able to fall asleep at any predictable time. After 3 sessions with Dr. Townsend, I finally have a sleep routine that is more reliable and consistent.

Dr. Townsend is a caring and thoughtful professional. After only three sessions he helped me to get my insomnia under control. He did numerous check-ins to ensure that the therapy has a long-lasting effect.

I had been on the sleeping med Halcyon for years and experiencing negative side effects of memory and jitteriness. I have now been free of meds for over two months and sleeping like a baby. Thank you Dr. Townsend!

I was first referred to Dr. Townsend by the Mayo Clinic so I knew he would be legit. I have suffered for years with insomnia and after 3 sessions I feel like I am on my way to not only resolve this but will have to tools to resolve it if I have issues in the future. We are not done yet but I am very optimistic based on current results.

This Dr. has been a God send in helping me battle my insomnia issues.

I have worked with Dr. Townsend for the last few minutes. He is knowledgeable about insomnia, has multiple options for treatment, and a good bedside manner. His recommendations have made a big difference in my insomnia.

Dr. Townsend was very knowledgeable and’s professional. He gave me a solution at the first appointment that I could implement right away which helped a lot with insomnia. He is very prompt and detailed in answering any question I have and usually the response is the same day. I would recommend him to anyone looking for help with their sleep issues!

Completely worth it! I've struggled so much trying to get consistent, good sleep. After a few sessions, my sleep issues are no where to be found. Dr. Townsend is friendly and works to understand your specific issues with sleep and come up with a plan for you. He's great about following up in between sessions to answer any questions. I'd highly recommend working with Dr. Townsend.

I have struggled with insomnia for many years. I dreaded going to bed at night, I knew I would lay awake for hours, tossing and turning, and then be exhausted the next day. I did not expect a solution when I went to see Dr. Townsend but he gave me a plan that works for me. Within a short period of time, I was off sleeping pills, off Ativan and actually looking forward to going to bed. I’m forever grateful for Dr. Townsend’s expertise in insomnia issues and for providing me with a sleep plan to use for my lifetime!

I'm posting this through my wife's account. WOW! I'm so glad that my wife found Dr. Townsend!! I would highly recommend him! His attitude is great and his ideas are sound and he gets AMAZING RESULTS. As I look back, I still cannot believe that I can go to sleep without sleeping pills! I had been using medication to sleep for over 50 years! After our first session, Dr. Townsend suggested a plan and emailed it to me with a variety of things to try. He took into consideration my situation and my habits. I started having good results after just 1 month! Over a 2-month period I saw Dr. Townsend only three times. He gave me time to adjust to the plan we decided on and followed up with phone calls in between. He encouraged me to call him with any questions or changes. He didn't have me keep coming back constantly as other psychologists would do. This made it very inexpensive to correct the problem. I can now fall asleep within 15-20 minutes without drugs! Thank you Dr. Townsend!

I am so grateful that I found Dr Townsend. We are so lucky to have him here in the valley of the sun. He is highly competent, caring and he clearly wants to help. I first saw him in July of 2019 for severe insomnia. Within a few weeks, I went from sleeping 0-4 hours a night to 5-7 hours a night. In fact, I started sleeping better the first week and kept getting better after that. It only took 2 visits. Dr Townsend checks up on you after visits via emails, text or phone. He makes sure the sleep plan you created together is working and he provides advice on how to tweak it when certain aspects do not go as planned. I saw him again in November of 2020 after a mental breakdown, while I was under treatment for severe depression. It only took 1 visit and less than a week after I started sleeping 5-7 hours per night again, which allowed the therapy to kick in. I found out that in order to treat depression with therapy, you have to be rested for your mind to take it in. THANK YOU Dr Townsend!

I had a few appointments with Dr Townsend regarding my sleep issues. I felt he really listened to me and had really thoughtful insights into my issues. Was able to give me ways to deal with them and improve my situation without suggesting more medication.

I thought that Dr. Townsend was a very good listener and thoroughly explained the reasons for my insomnia. I did not require very many sessions with him in order to regain my ability to sleep again. He gave me practical activities to do to help me re-establish my sleeping ability. He stayed in contact with me through emails in between our face-to-face appointments in order to determine how I was progressing. I would definitely recommend him if someone has insomnia.

Saw him only 3x; I was pretty confident I would get results but it happened faster than I ever expected. At 1st meeting we talked about my longstanding history of insomnia. He is very thorough and personable during the process of getting to know a new patient and their habits. At 2nd meeting presented me w personalized plan & with some minor tweaks it worked! At the 3rd meeting, we decided that I had made enough progress that a 4th meeting wasn't needed. He is well worth the time! Angela March 2020

Dr. Townsend has been a godsend. About 25 years ago I was diagnosed by a Chevy Chase, MD neurologist with having both sleep apnea and idiopathic hyper somnia during the daytime. The neurologist prescribed a C-PAP as well as meds yo help me fall and stay asleep and to be able to stay awake during the day. My current neurologist suggested that I visit with Dr. Townsend to help me with both of these challenges. Initially I implemented going to bed at the same time every day and waking to my alarm at 7:00 every day. Having a consistent pattern of going to bed and arising as prescribed I attempted to start cutting back on taking Lorazepam, 10 mgs in conjunction with Belaommra. Taking these meds together provided a full night’s sleep, but also a significant hangover. Taken individually neither worked at all. I was prompted to go off all of my meds cold turkey. This has worked, but only because I go to bed with my Bose noise cancelling headphones and listen to sleep/relaxation aps such as

Saw him only 3x, & never did I think that he would help me as fast & as easily as he did! At 1st meeting talked about my longstanding history of insomnia. At 2nd meeting presented me w personalized plan & w some minor tweaks it worked! After 3rd meeting was able to wean myself off of most of sleep meds. Personable, caring, & a miracle worker in my estimation! Do yourself a great service & see Dr. Townsend, & you'll be sleeping in no time!

Dr. Townsend was excellent. I came to him with 1-3 hours of insomnia in the middle of the night abouat 4 nights a week. He helped me eliminate the regular insomnia and I am sleeping better than I have in 20 years. I feel much better and am much more productive. I found him to listen well, be genuinely caring, and explain things well. I really couldn't have asked for a better outcome or better care to reach it.

I have struggled with sleep for many years. Dr. Townsend listened to my issues and he created a personalized sleep plan for myself. My sleep has greatly improved. I highly recommend anyone who is struggling with sleep to come and see him.

I’ve had sleep issues for as long as I can remember. Dr. Townsend listened, put me at ease and was very helpful. I feel as though I’m finally on the right track. If you’re not sleeping, I suggest you make an appointment with him.

I would highly recommend Dr. Townsend to anyone who is struggling with insomnia. I am sleeping better than I have in over 10 years. He listens and will tailor a sleep plan specifically to you. He also answers emails and questions in between. As I said, I feel so much better. Pay him a visit!

Dr. Townsend was, without exaggeration, the most effective doctor I have had; in a couple of sessions he helped me to improve the quality and quantity of my sleep so it is no longer a major problem in my life. I've had many doctors, including sleep specialists, try to improve my sleeping patterns for several years, but none worked. Dr. Townsend succeeded where others failed, because a) he tailored his recommendations to my problems; he didn't have a standard process that wasn't applicable to my specific situation and b) his deep experience from specializing in knowing about how the ways we act can affect our sleep. In a few meetings Dr. Towsend improved my sleep -- and my life -- by a huge amount and I recommend him to anyone. He also very personable and inspires confidence, so it is a pleasant and encouraging time spent with him.

Dr Townsend is very pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient on my issues with sleep. Saw me within 5 minutes of my Appointment. Gave me some ideas to try which seem to be working.

Dr. Townsend is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and a great listener. I have struggled with sleep for many years and had great success with Dr. Townsend’s personalized sleep plan for myself. I highly recommend anyone who is struggling with sleep to come and see him.

Dt Don Townsend doesn't waste your time, after just one introductory visit getting to know my problem getting to and staying asleep, on the next visit ee developed a detailed custom plan to improve my sleep. He monitored my progress via email rather than a lot of office visits. Dr Townsend's emphasis is in helping you resolve your sleep problem quickly and efficiently

Dr. Townsend is a true expert in sleep disorders. He was very insightful as to the negative patterns I was in and how to make corrections to improve my sleep. Dr. Townsend is a doctor that truly cares about his clients and understands the dynamics of insomnia. I would recommend him to anyone looking for individual assessment and treatment for sleep disorders.

DR Townsend is awesome, so professional and insightful. I have struggled with insomnia my entire life(69years). He has helped me sleep 6-7 hrs. a night. He is patient and the first person who gave me permission to be me. I would give him a 10 but the app limits you to 5. I have had no less than 10 other attempts at treatment with other DRs which were unsuccessfull. I will refer others to him. Thank you so much.

I have had acute insomnia for 13 years. Little over 2 weeks of working with Dr. Townsend and I am sleeping much, much better. I own him a ton of gratitude for his support and coaching.

I saw Dr. Townsend this winter and wonder how he kept me as a patient as I would have given up on me!!! He was so kind and understanding and he knew me better than I knew myself. I did not want to follow the plan as it seemed something I did not want to do---just wanted to sleep. But, with his understanding and telling it like it is I finally listened to the expert and what a relief!!! My advise---listen to what he says! Meds are not the answer and love what he told me about not getting 8 hrs---look at it as a blessing and not a curse. We are not average and who knows what average is. So happy we winter in AZ as being in ND we do not have access to this treatment. He has also been a great contributor to my not having anxiety problems. Bless him.

I was at a loss for my pain induced insomnia and I wanted to avoid more meds. Dr. Townsend gave me strategies that I used to change my sleep patterns and helped me change my mindset about sleep. After 2 1/2 years of insomnia, I was sleeping 6 to 8 hours uninterrupted in 8 weeks. He even emailed me in between appointments to check in and help me address my questions as they arose. I am sharing what I have learned with others and highly recommend him! It is so nice to sleep again without medication!

I have struggled with sleep issues (waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep for hours) for over a decade. But in the past couple of years the problem was occurring with increased frequency, so that many days I was existing on under 3 hours of sleep a night. Most sleep programs seem to be geared toward treating sleep apnea but a sleep study showed that I didn't have a significant breathing problem. I felt out of options but then the Mayo Clinic recommended Dr. Townsend, who developed a sleep plan for me that in only three sessions doubled my sleep time! He is personable, prompt to appointments, and stays in touch with patients between appointments. Even though he has given me the tools to work on this problem on my own and without further appointments, he has offered to be available by phone or email if I need his help. I only wish I had seen him years ago! And I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who is struggling with sleep.

my name is BLAS and I was more than a year old having problems to sleep i did exam of all I went with neurologist cardiologist psychiatrist with a psychologo I was in the hospital they gave-me many different medications and I felt worse sometimes I spend all night awake sometimes I slept 2 or 3 hours I could not go to work I fell terrible when I went with DR DON to the second visit I felt the different I started to sleep 6 to 7 hours I get up a 4 am to work with more energy I feel another person I am very happy tank you DON

I have struggled with insomnia since I was a small child, I started taking Ambien and that worked for some time. However, I started experiencing rebound insomnia and for months I found no relief. This led me to several specialists who were at a loss. Finally, I was referred to Dr. Townsend and I am so glad. He met with me for an in- depth consultation, he created a plan of action that both of us agreed to. He told me exactly what to expect and that's exactly what happened. His seemingly simple a

3 visits & my anxiety about not sleeping was relieved & I was given several tools to implement to enhance my sleeping. Also, a very nice person. I would highly recommend Dr. Townsend.

Don Townsend's practcal advise is helping me to get better sleep. I am grteful for his wise advice.

I am a long-time sufferer of insomnia yet I never sought professional help until now – I am 51. I found Dr. Townsend via an Internet search. I had an appointment with him today. I think the advice he gave me was fantastic – it all made a lot of sense to me. My insomnia is sporadic but when I have bouts of it, it can last for several days. I feel much more prepared for the next one now that I’ve spoken to him.

I suffered from insomnia for a couple weeks after being ill and adjusting to life as a new mom of a 4 month old. I found so many wonderful reviews about Dr. Townsend online and felt hopeful and excited to meet with him. He was very accommodating with scheduling and patient with me as he permitted my infant son to attend my appointments. He was always professional, kind, and available. Most importantly, his methods were quick and effective! I am very grateful to have found him.

I have been battling insomnia for more than 10 years now. I went to other area sleep specialist and had 4 sleep studies done. I was put on CPAP but this didn't help me feel better. I saw Dr. Townsend 3 times and he designed a plan to fix my insomnia. Since seeing him three months ago, I have been sleeping much better and most importantly have the energy to live life. Thankfully I finally saw the RIGHT sleep doctor for my insomnia. Thank you Dr. Townsend!!

I am so fortunate to have found Dr. Townsend. He is very kind and attentive to issues involving insomnia. He follows thru and addressed my issues with amazing success. I highly recommend Dr. Townsend.

I have not slept for a year on a regular basis and was very frustrated. Dr Townsend was very kind, compassionate and certain that i could manage the problem. He supported me in finding my solution and continues to investigate whether i am following through with his suggestions. I urge others to try him and see that there are solutions to your problem ED Mazer

Dr. Townsend was friendly, professional, kind, prompt, and most important, extremely competent in his field. He very quickly had me on the path to better sleep, and I could not appreciate it more. Two special notes: 1) I believe communication is key in these sorts of things, and Dr. Townsend was on point with rapid responses to phone calls and emails throughout the process. 2) Not once did I sit in a waiting room before an appointment; they started on time or early every time.

Oversells his credentials. I inquired about the extent of his services and get an incredibly rude reply that he doesn't get involved in litigation or court matters. Not only did I not ask about either of those, I didn't get a real answer. Thus it seems that he just does CBT for insomnia to make some quick and easy money. Likely not much thought process to get to the root cause just like with his response to my questions about his services. I'm a physician who can't get a straight answer, will u?

I received a referral to Dr. Townsend from the Valley Sleep Center regarding acute insomnia. Their recommendation was based upon his success in treating this condition. I contacted him and received a very quick appointment. Dr, Townsend is very personable and developed a rapport with me during our first visit. His clinical methods are concise and respectful and I found him to be professional and respectful of my needs.

Dr. Townsend was such a blessing to our family by helping my daughter take control of her sleep patterns and figure out what worked for her. The approach was very different from what we expected going in, but it was just the thing to help her get the rest she needs a teen. Cannot say enough good things.

The plan that Dr. Townsend created for me has no only improved my sleep but has helped in many other areas of my life. He is very wise and an excellent listener. I always felt extremely comfortable with him. The results of seeing Dr. Townsend only three times have been completely positive and I highly recommend him to anyone struggling with insomnia or sleep issues.

Excellent physician. He took the time to figure out my specific reason for sleep difficulties and came up with a plan for me. IT took about three weeks, but seems to have helped with my issues. Only nice things to say about Dr Townsend. As a physician myself, I was quite impressed with his professionalism and expertise.

Highly recommend. Thorough, methodical, common sense approach to preparing a sleep program customized for you.

Dr Townsend is amazing! He really has helped me to have a different view on sleep and has given me tools to address my sleep issues . He is extremely knowledgable and walks you through step by step. He is easily accessible and answers every question you have thouroughly. I would highly recommend him if you or any one you know is dealing with insomnia.

I highly recommend Dr. Townsend and I can't stress enough how helpful he was for me in dealing with my long standing sleep issues. I was treated by two sleep clinics without much success, then given Dr. Townsend's name by one of the doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale. After three visits with Dr. Townsend I'm sleeping much better and finally off Ambien. He provides practical advice and is so supportive and kind. He's a rare gem in the medical field and I'm so grateful for his care!