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I am a psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) specialist and diplomate practicing in Glover Park in Washington, DC at DC Psychology and Sleep Services.

I received training in BSM at Johns Hopkins and have worked on interdisciplinary sleep medicine teams. I continue to regularly conduct CBT-I and lead workshops teaching other health professional about CBT-I. I assess for the full spectrum of sleep disorders and provide guidance for what other work-up or treatment may be needed.

In addition to treating insomnia, I provide supportive psychotherapy and conduct CBT for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and depression in adults, including college students. I also provide treatment for those dealing with relationship or adjustment issues. I strive to adopt a collaborative coaching style that help my patients achieve their goals.

Education/Training

Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
SBSM Accredited Program: Behavioral Sleep Medicine
August 2011-June 2013

Predoctoral Internship:
St. James Hospital & Health Centers, Olympia Fields, IL
Behavioral Health Intern
August 2010-August 2011

PhD:
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
APA Accredited Program: Clinical Psychology
Specialization in Health Psychology
August 2011

Master of Science:
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
APA Accredited Program: Clinical Psychology
Specialization in Health Psychology
May 2008

Bachelor of Science:
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Major: Psychology
May 2004

Professional Affiliations

National Register of Health Service Psychologists
Maryland Sleep Society
Maryland Psychological Association
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
APA Division 38: Health Psychology
American Psychological Association

Presentations Available Online

Webinar: Overcoming Insomnia
Podcast: Treating Insomnia with CBT
Video: Strategies used in CBT-I

USA 2168 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Practice Name: DC Psychology and Sleep Services

Practice Phone: 202-455-5387

Practice Email: vrunko@dcpsychandsleep.com

Practice Website: www.dcpsychandsleep.com

U.S. State Search: District of Columbia: DC

Accepting Patients: Yes

Profession: Clinical Psychologist

Highest Degrees: PhD

Board Certification: CBSM

Board Certification (If Other): DBSM

List states where you have Clinical Licenses: Maryland, Virginia

Please specify license type - per state: Psychology license in DC, MD, and VA

Training Experience: 1-5 Years

CBT-I Experience: 6-10 Years

Sleep Center Affiliation?: No

University Affiliation?: No

Offering Peer Consultation: Yes

Behavioral Sleep Medicine Practice Experience: 6-10 Years

Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialty Areas: Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Disorders, OSA / Positional Therapy, OSA / CPAP adherence training

Have you taken BSM/CBT-I CE courses in the past year? : No

How many dedicated BSM/CBT-I CE courses have you taught in the last 5 years?: 6

Please list courses you taught in past 5 years: Two-, three-, and six-hour workshops on CBT-I

How many dedicated BSM/CBT-I CE courses have you attended in the last 5 years? : 1

Runko, Virginia

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Professional Affiliations

Presentations Available Online

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