Debra
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
9 Endorsed
7110 Crossroads Blvd, Suite 300, Brentwood, TN 37027
Let's Connect (615) 249-1511

Hello! Have you been actively reflecting on your patterns—your thoughts, reactions, and ways of coping—and ready to understand them more deeply? You may not have everything figured out, but you’re curious, self-aware, and willing to engage in meaningful inner work, even when it’s uncomfortable.
You might be navigating a significant life transition: a health diagnosis, menopause or hormonal changes, aging and the shifts that come with it, or the emotional weight of caring for aging parents. These changes may have stirred up anxiety, grief, irritability, or a sense of “Who am I now?”
I work with people who are ready to look inward with honesty and compassion. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and somatic practices, helping you slow down enough to notice the patterns that quietly shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I incorporate medication for symptom relief as needed.
My goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you develop a more attuned relationship with yourself. Through mindful awareness and body-based tools, you can begin to respond to life’s transitions with greater resilience, clarity, and self-trust. I welcome you to reach out if your are ready to take the next step to understanding yourself better.
Call or Email Debra Poplar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (615) 249-1511
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Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Debra Poplar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 249-1511
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Tennessee / 19003 Debra Poplar
- In Practice for 24 years
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, DNP, PMHNP, Graduated 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner / 2013
- Degree/Diploma from University of Illinois at Chicago BSN / 2002
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Debra Poplar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (615) 249-1511
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Debra Poplar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 249-1511
9 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Debra Poplar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (615) 249-1511
Location
Nearby Areas
Debra Poplar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Call for a free consultation now - (615) 249-1511