Autism Psychiatrists in Tennessee
I am able to evaluate and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, disruptive mood dysregulation, and behavioral expressions of autism spectrum disorders as well as other mental health conditions.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Mood Dysregulation.
I am able to evaluate and treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, disruptive mood dysregulation, and behavioral expressions of autism spectrum disorders as well as other mental health conditions.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Mood Dysregulation.
As a parent of a child with autism, I have a deep passion and drive to help autistic individuals and their families.
On the first visit, I will provide a detailed psychiatric assessment to determine the best treatment plan for each individual patient, whether it be medications, therapy, or both.
If you are not happy with your current medications, I would be happy to assess and determine ways to improve your regimen.
As a parent of a child with autism, I have a deep passion and drive to help autistic individuals and their families.
On the first visit, I will provide a detailed psychiatric assessment to determine the best treatment plan for each individual patient, whether it be medications, therapy, or both.
If you are not happy with your current medications, I would be happy to assess and determine ways to improve your regimen.
I specialize in autism, ADHD, and LGBT+ psychiatric care for teens and adults.
My office offers Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Coaching, DBT, EMDR, Autism and ADHD Assessments.
Mental health care should be practical, affirming, and built for the way your brain actually works. At Quirkiatry, we help neurodivergent individuals with medication, therapy, coaching, and psychiatric care that makes sense. No hoops. No judgment.
I specialize in autism, ADHD, and LGBT+ psychiatric care for teens and adults.
My office offers Psychotherapy, Medication Management, Coaching, DBT, EMDR, Autism and ADHD Assessments.
Mental health care should be practical, affirming, and built for the way your brain actually works. At Quirkiatry, we help neurodivergent individuals with medication, therapy, coaching, and psychiatric care that makes sense. No hoops. No judgment.
I perform psychiatric evaluations, provide medication management and supportive therapy for those suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD and specializing in autism spectrum disorder.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC. I have been working in the mental health field for over 16 years - I have experience working in a long-term state mental health facility, community mental health, addiction rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, psychiatric emergency room and private practice.
I perform psychiatric evaluations, provide medication management and supportive therapy for those suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, ADHD, OCD and specializing in autism spectrum disorder.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC. I have been working in the mental health field for over 16 years - I have experience working in a long-term state mental health facility, community mental health, addiction rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, psychiatric emergency room and private practice.
Providing affordable, low-side-effect treatments to overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, autism, insomnia, and schizophrenia.
I provide comprehensive assessments with a blend of therapy and medication to help you find resilience and peace. Managing mental health can be overwhelming, but you are not alone, we'll work together to find what works best for you.
Providing affordable, low-side-effect treatments to overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, autism, insomnia, and schizophrenia.
I provide comprehensive assessments with a blend of therapy and medication to help you find resilience and peace. Managing mental health can be overwhelming, but you are not alone, we'll work together to find what works best for you.
Dr. Justin Lapollo was raised in east Tennessee and graduated from high school at Farragut High School. He obtained his undergraduate degree from East Tennessee State University in Psychology and later graduated from the Virgina College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Tech in 2009. He did his residency training in Hawaii at Tripler Army Medical Center. He has served in numerous clinical and administrative leadership roles during his 15 years working as a clinical psychiatrist, both in the active-duty military as well as the private sector.
Dr. Justin Lapollo was raised in east Tennessee and graduated from high school at Farragut High School. He obtained his undergraduate degree from East Tennessee State University in Psychology and later graduated from the Virgina College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Tech in 2009. He did his residency training in Hawaii at Tripler Army Medical Center. He has served in numerous clinical and administrative leadership roles during his 15 years working as a clinical psychiatrist, both in the active-duty military as well as the private sector.
Accepting new patients! Are you feeling overwhelmed? Taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but you're not alone on this journey. I am here to help guide you towards a more fulfilling life with symptom relief. I believe in fostering a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust and respect. Together, we will create an effective treatment plan tailored to you. I combine evidence-based techniques with a holistic approach, taking into account your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. My goal is to support you in restoring and maintaining a healthier state of mind.
Accepting new patients! Are you feeling overwhelmed? Taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but you're not alone on this journey. I am here to help guide you towards a more fulfilling life with symptom relief. I believe in fostering a strong therapeutic alliance built on trust and respect. Together, we will create an effective treatment plan tailored to you. I combine evidence-based techniques with a holistic approach, taking into account your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. My goal is to support you in restoring and maintaining a healthier state of mind.
As both an acute care and psychiatric nurse practitioner with over two decades of experience, I bring a distinctive perspective to mental healthcare that bridges the traditional divide between physical and psychological medicine. My professional journey has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of how physical and mental health are inextricably linked, enabling me to offer a truly holistic approach to mental healthcare.
As both an acute care and psychiatric nurse practitioner with over two decades of experience, I bring a distinctive perspective to mental healthcare that bridges the traditional divide between physical and psychological medicine. My professional journey has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of how physical and mental health are inextricably linked, enabling me to offer a truly holistic approach to mental healthcare.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a heart for kids, teens, and their families. I specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry, and I’m passionate about providing care that’s not only evidence-based, but also compassionate, thoughtful, and tailored to each unique person I meet. My approach is holistic and human-centered — I believe healing happens when we treat the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive space is at the core of everything I do. I aim to meet every child and family where they are, and walk alongside them with empathy and respect.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a heart for kids, teens, and their families. I specialize in child and adolescent psychiatry, and I’m passionate about providing care that’s not only evidence-based, but also compassionate, thoughtful, and tailored to each unique person I meet. My approach is holistic and human-centered — I believe healing happens when we treat the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive space is at the core of everything I do. I aim to meet every child and family where they are, and walk alongside them with empathy and respect.
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Maggie Throckmorton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Berry Hill, TN 37204
SHEchiatry, PLLC was born out of the vision that women deserve more than standard care—they deserve care created exclusively for them. Women carry unique stories, challenges, and strengths that require an approach as refined and distinctive as they are. At SHEchiatry, we provide a sanctuary of healing, designed to honor the essence of womanhood while elevating mental health to a new standard of sophistication.
Our philosophy blends timeless compassion with cutting-edge science. Every treatment is rooted in evidence-based psychiatry, yet delivered within an environment curated to feel restorative, supportive, and deeply personal.
SHEchiatry, PLLC was born out of the vision that women deserve more than standard care—they deserve care created exclusively for them. Women carry unique stories, challenges, and strengths that require an approach as refined and distinctive as they are. At SHEchiatry, we provide a sanctuary of healing, designed to honor the essence of womanhood while elevating mental health to a new standard of sophistication.
Our philosophy blends timeless compassion with cutting-edge science. Every treatment is rooted in evidence-based psychiatry, yet delivered within an environment curated to feel restorative, supportive, and deeply personal.
Scott Farris, PMHNP, helps adults and seniors across Tennessee navigate complex mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, Scott offers support to individuals managing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder—providing thoughtful medication management, therapy integration, and recovery-oriented strategies tailored to each patient’s unique needs. He serves patients ages 18 and older and is especially skilled in working with individuals who may feel overwhelmed by emotional distress or struggling with longstanding patterns of mood instability.
Scott Farris, PMHNP, helps adults and seniors across Tennessee navigate complex mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, Scott offers support to individuals managing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder—providing thoughtful medication management, therapy integration, and recovery-oriented strategies tailored to each patient’s unique needs. He serves patients ages 18 and older and is especially skilled in working with individuals who may feel overwhelmed by emotional distress or struggling with longstanding patterns of mood instability.
Summer Rhodes is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with prescribing privileges in Tennessee. Summer earned her Master of Nursing degree from East Tennessee State University. She treats a wide variety of mental health conditions and works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Summer earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Lincoln Memorial University and previously worked as a registered nurse in residential psychiatry and in medical-surgical and neurological intensive care.
Summer Rhodes is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with prescribing privileges in Tennessee. Summer earned her Master of Nursing degree from East Tennessee State University. She treats a wide variety of mental health conditions and works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Summer earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Lincoln Memorial University and previously worked as a registered nurse in residential psychiatry and in medical-surgical and neurological intensive care.
Hello! I received my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. I completed a 1-year residency at a VA Medical Center and have been serving patients from ages 5 and up for the past 3 years. My approach to providing mental healthcare is holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based. I believe in treating the whole person, considering their physical, emotional, and social well-being. My goal is to create a therapeutic partnership with my patients, empowering them to take an active role in their mental health journey.
Hello! I received my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. I completed a 1-year residency at a VA Medical Center and have been serving patients from ages 5 and up for the past 3 years. My approach to providing mental healthcare is holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based. I believe in treating the whole person, considering their physical, emotional, and social well-being. My goal is to create a therapeutic partnership with my patients, empowering them to take an active role in their mental health journey.
Nicole Eslinger is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. She completed her master’s degree in nursing at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Nicole Eslinger is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. She completed her master’s degree in nursing at South College in Knoxville, Tennessee.
We understand that while depression may be common, it is a serious illness that requires proven methodologies to renew one’s life. Our TMS Therapy approach provides a safe and drug-free path to living better. Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment. But the majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment.
We understand that while depression may be common, it is a serious illness that requires proven methodologies to renew one’s life. Our TMS Therapy approach provides a safe and drug-free path to living better. Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment. But the majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment.
Caroline Haynes is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Jackson, Tennessee native. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish from Belmont University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, where she specialized in psychiatric mental health. Caroline provides psychiatric care to patients of all ages in outpatient and higher levels of care, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs.
Caroline Haynes is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Jackson, Tennessee native. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish from Belmont University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, where she specialized in psychiatric mental health. Caroline provides psychiatric care to patients of all ages in outpatient and higher levels of care, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs.
Founder and CEO of Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, a leading mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, culturally informed, and stigma-free mental health care. With more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Olarubofin has built his career on purpose, resilience, and a deep passion for transforming the way communities experience mental wellness.
Dr. Femi serves his clients with compassion and purpose—empowering individuals to heal, rediscover hope, and live meaningful, balanced lives. His work embodies the belief that mental health care should be accessible, innovative, and stigma-free for all.
Founder and CEO of Nolo Behavioral Healthcare, a leading mental health practice dedicated to compassionate, culturally informed, and stigma-free mental health care. With more than a decade of professional experience, Dr. Olarubofin has built his career on purpose, resilience, and a deep passion for transforming the way communities experience mental wellness.
Dr. Femi serves his clients with compassion and purpose—empowering individuals to heal, rediscover hope, and live meaningful, balanced lives. His work embodies the belief that mental health care should be accessible, innovative, and stigma-free for all.
He specializes in psychiatric medication management as well as psychotherapy and sees children (ages 6 and up), adolescents and adults with a range of conditions including but not limited to ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and autism.
Will has Bachelor of Arts (psychology) from the University of West Florida (2008), a Master’s Degree and an Educational Specialists Degree in Marriage and Family therapy from University of Florida (2010, Go Gators!), and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University (2018). He is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
He specializes in psychiatric medication management as well as psychotherapy and sees children (ages 6 and up), adolescents and adults with a range of conditions including but not limited to ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and autism.
Will has Bachelor of Arts (psychology) from the University of West Florida (2008), a Master’s Degree and an Educational Specialists Degree in Marriage and Family therapy from University of Florida (2010, Go Gators!), and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University (2018). He is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Dr. Freeman believes in providing medication management, TMS, and therapeutic interventions to her patients. She values a patient centered approach in treating psychotic disorders and mood disorders.
In her spare time, Dr. Freeman enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and animals.
Dr. Freeman believes in providing medication management, TMS, and therapeutic interventions to her patients. She values a patient centered approach in treating psychotic disorders and mood disorders.
In her spare time, Dr. Freeman enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and animals.
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.