Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA

DirectMentalWellness.com

Psychiatrist, MD, MA (he, him)

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Johnson City, TN 37601
Let's Connect (540) 755-0098
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
If you’re looking for a psychiatrist who listens to you, who is respectful the human rights and dignity of minorities, women and LGBTQ+ people, who enjoys helping people with autism, ADHD, bipolar, PTSD, developmental and complex trauma, ME-CFS and other chronic developmental or medical conditions, who offers evidence based care while being open to your experiences with complimentary and alternative treatments, who empowers you with quality information to make the best choices for you personally, we may be a good fit. I offer in-person Ketamine Assisted Therapy for treatment resistant depression.
I am board certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. I work mostly by telehealth across VA and TN. I meet patients by appointment only at offices in Alexandria, Johnson City, Nashville, and Roanoke. I also conduct home visits. If you don't require medication management, I offer as-needed consultations.
I offer 90 minute intake appointments within two weeks. If you don't have insurance, that's OK - I bill patients directly for a monthly membership that covers up to half an hour of consultation time per month. If you do have insurance, you can submit a superbill for reimbursement after each visit. I am "out of network" with all insurance providers.
Call or DirectMentalWellness.com now for a free 15 minute consultation - (540) 755-0098

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Johnson City, TN 37601

(540) 755-0098

Roanoke, VA 24015

Tele: encrypted video conferencing, telephone & secure patient messaging portal. In office/your home in SW-VA & NE-TN by appointment only.
I specialize in Addiction, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Developmental Trauma and Complex Trauma 
Standard Visit $400  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
DirectMentalWellness.com
Let's Connect (540) 755-0098
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Johnson City, TN 37601

(540) 755-0098

Roanoke, VA 24015

Tele: encrypted video conferencing, telephone & secure patient messaging portal. In office/your home in SW-VA & NE-TN by appointment only.
I specialize in Addiction, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Developmental Trauma and Complex Trauma 
Standard Visit $400  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
DirectMentalWellness.com

Finances

Fees

  • Standard Visit $400

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
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I bill patients directly for affordable monthly memberships. Patients may present a "superbill" to insurance for reimbursement when we meet.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098
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I bill patients directly for affordable monthly memberships. Patients may present a "superbill" to insurance for reimbursement when we meet.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098

Qualifications

    Psychiatrist: John Buabbud

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Tennessee / MD0000056760 John Buabbud
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, Medical Doctorate, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Board Certification by Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
  • Degree/Diploma from Harvard University Master of Arts in Biotechnology / 2012
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I am licensed to practice medicine in Virginia and Tennessee. I am board certified in Psychiatry.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098
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I am licensed to practice medicine in Virginia and Tennessee. I am board certified in Psychiatry.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
  • Developmental Trauma and Complex Trauma

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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I aim to help patients function on the lowest adequate dose of medication. I happily help patients stop medications after chronic conditions have resolved through talk therapy, nutrition, activity, and intentionally growing purpose, meaning and connection. For people recovering from Opioid Use Disorder, I do not pressure patients to stop taking medication assisted treatment at any time.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098
"
I aim to help patients function on the lowest adequate dose of medication. I happily help patients stop medications after chronic conditions have resolved through talk therapy, nutrition, activity, and intentionally growing purpose, meaning and connection. For people recovering from Opioid Use Disorder, I do not pressure patients to stop taking medication assisted treatment at any time.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098

Endorsement

Dr. J. Todd Holland
Dr. J. Todd Holland
PsychiatristDOPhD
I can attest to Dr. Buabbud's deep knowledge, exceptional care for patients, and unwavering professionalism. He possesses a deep understanding of psychiatric principles and an impressive ability to apply this knowledge to complex cases.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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I trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and other Mindfulness techniques. I pursue Internal Family Systems in my own therapy, and as I learn more about that approach, I like to gauge my patients' interest in speaking from the experiences of their inner parts. I am also influenced by Carl Jung and others that I integrate into my eclectic approach.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098
"
I trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and other Mindfulness techniques. I pursue Internal Family Systems in my own therapy, and as I learn more about that approach, I like to gauge my patients' interest in speaking from the experiences of their inner parts. I am also influenced by Carl Jung and others that I integrate into my eclectic approach.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 755-0098

Location

Primary Location

Johnson City, TN 37601

(540) 755-0098

Additional Location

Roanoke, VA 24015

(540) 755-0098
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Tele: encrypted video conferencing, telephone & secure patient messaging portal. In office/your home in SW-VA & NE-TN by appointment only.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (540) 755-0098
"
Tele: encrypted video conferencing, telephone & secure patient messaging portal. In office/your home in SW-VA & NE-TN by appointment only.
Photo of Dr. John Buabbud - DirectMentalWellness.com, Psychiatrist, MD, MA
DirectMentalWellness.com
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (540) 755-0098