Testing and Evaluation Psychiatrists in Nashville, TN
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Accepting New Patients from Tennessee! Welcome! ...As an experienced Psychiatrist in private practice, inpatient and telehealth settings, I'm here to offer authentic, compassionate care. Time is precious, especially for busy students, parents, and working professionals. I look forward to collaborate to reach your goals ASAP! ... Same week Video appointments are available. Text 469-770-7750 for quick booking assist.
ADHD All Meds -Stimulants/Non Stimulants, ADHD Testing (All Ages) Panic Attacks Anxiety Disorder Meds, Insomnia Sleep Disorders Prescriptions, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Erectile Dysfunction Autism Testing (Child Adolescent), ADHD Extended Time Help (School/College) Emotional Support Animal Assist FMLA & Disability Paperwork Help, Sick Slip Doctor Note
Accepting New Patients from Tennessee! Welcome! ...As an experienced Psychiatrist in private practice, inpatient and telehealth settings, I'm here to offer authentic, compassionate care. Time is precious, especially for busy students, parents, and working professionals. I look forward to collaborate to reach your goals ASAP! ... Same week Video appointments are available. Text 469-770-7750 for quick booking assist.
Shadarion Kinsey is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Nursing and over 10 years of experience in the her field. She is deeply passionate about mental health care and is known for her compassionate, client-centered approach.
Throughout her clinical training and practice, she has worked with individuals across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, treating a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns.
Shadarion Kinsey is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master’s degree in Nursing and over 10 years of experience in the her field. She is deeply passionate about mental health care and is known for her compassionate, client-centered approach.
Throughout her clinical training and practice, she has worked with individuals across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, treating a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns.
As a provider who is Black, queer, and neurodivergent, I offer a unique perspective when it comes to mental health and well-being. I understand that your challenges don’t define you, but they’re just part of your story, not the whole of who you are. I am open, ready to listen, and want to normalize and support your experiences and feelings. I mainly work with professionals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, stress, racial identity issues, transgender/queer challenges and burnout. We will yap about hobbies and special interests while working together to develop a personalized treatment plan to empower your journey to sustainable wellness.
As a provider who is Black, queer, and neurodivergent, I offer a unique perspective when it comes to mental health and well-being. I understand that your challenges don’t define you, but they’re just part of your story, not the whole of who you are. I am open, ready to listen, and want to normalize and support your experiences and feelings. I mainly work with professionals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, stress, racial identity issues, transgender/queer challenges and burnout. We will yap about hobbies and special interests while working together to develop a personalized treatment plan to empower your journey to sustainable wellness.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist Tennessee. I have trained in Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family and Marital therapy, as well as Psychiatric Medication Management. I have always believed that brain health is the key to every form of well being and every individual regardless of their diagnosis or symptoms has the potential to be healthier. Whether your reasons for seeking treatment include treatment-resistant hallucinations, persistent irritability, dysphoria, insomnia, wanting to perform better at work- the core principles of treatment are often similar.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist Tennessee. I have trained in Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family and Marital therapy, as well as Psychiatric Medication Management. I have always believed that brain health is the key to every form of well being and every individual regardless of their diagnosis or symptoms has the potential to be healthier. Whether your reasons for seeking treatment include treatment-resistant hallucinations, persistent irritability, dysphoria, insomnia, wanting to perform better at work- the core principles of treatment are often similar.
We are Synpatic Psych and are brain care experts, providing comprehensive mental health treatment. We have offices in Nashville, East Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and now in Memphis! Our services include everything from traditional talk therapy and medication management to breakthrough, cutting-edge treatments like TMS, Nasal esketamine, and VNS. We accept all major insurance, including Medicare. I am the Chief Medical Officer and can typically get new patients in within a week or so, depending on their specific needs and clinician availability. Please reach out for immediate assistance.
We are Synpatic Psych and are brain care experts, providing comprehensive mental health treatment. We have offices in Nashville, East Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and now in Memphis! Our services include everything from traditional talk therapy and medication management to breakthrough, cutting-edge treatments like TMS, Nasal esketamine, and VNS. We accept all major insurance, including Medicare. I am the Chief Medical Officer and can typically get new patients in within a week or so, depending on their specific needs and clinician availability. Please reach out for immediate assistance.
While I work with clients of many backgrounds, most of my clients are neurodivergent and come to me initially for testing and assessment of ADHD and/or autism.
I specialize in autism, ADHD, and LGBT+ psychiatric care for teens and adults. I’ve spent years learning to unmask, embrace my brain, and celebrate the parts of me that never quite fit the mold. I’ve also struggled with masking, burnout, rejection sensitivity, procrastination, and was misdiagnosed with treatment resistant depression for decades. If these sound like challenges you’re facing, I definitely get it.
While I work with clients of many backgrounds, most of my clients are neurodivergent and come to me initially for testing and assessment of ADHD and/or autism.
I specialize in autism, ADHD, and LGBT+ psychiatric care for teens and adults. I’ve spent years learning to unmask, embrace my brain, and celebrate the parts of me that never quite fit the mold. I’ve also struggled with masking, burnout, rejection sensitivity, procrastination, and was misdiagnosed with treatment resistant depression for decades. If these sound like challenges you’re facing, I definitely get it.
Are you looking for more than medications for your life journey? I can bridge traditions of the East and West to curate a mental health wellness plan for you. My integrative psychiatry practice combines conventional medicine with other evidence-based treatments. I've learned techniques during medical school at the University of Michigan, psychiatry residency at UC San Francisco, the public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University, and the Integrative Psychiatry Institute fellowship accredited by the University of Colorado. I'm one of a limited number of Accelerated Resolution Therapists (acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com).
Are you looking for more than medications for your life journey? I can bridge traditions of the East and West to curate a mental health wellness plan for you. My integrative psychiatry practice combines conventional medicine with other evidence-based treatments. I've learned techniques during medical school at the University of Michigan, psychiatry residency at UC San Francisco, the public psychiatry fellowship at Columbia University, and the Integrative Psychiatry Institute fellowship accredited by the University of Colorado. I'm one of a limited number of Accelerated Resolution Therapists (acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com).
I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns affecting adolescents, adults, and older adults.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take the first step toward improving their mental and emotional well-being, even if they feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or discouraged. Many of the individuals I work with come to treatment feeling exhausted from managing symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or life stressors on their own. They are seeking not only symptom relief but also a deeper understanding of themselves and a path toward lasting wellness.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who want a collaborative and supportive treatment experience.
I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns affecting adolescents, adults, and older adults.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to take the first step toward improving their mental and emotional well-being, even if they feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or discouraged. Many of the individuals I work with come to treatment feeling exhausted from managing symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or life stressors on their own. They are seeking not only symptom relief but also a deeper understanding of themselves and a path toward lasting wellness.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who want a collaborative and supportive treatment experience.
Online ADHD & Anxiety Care TN
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD, MDD, Meds
Online Only
My self-pay rates are $225 for an initial 60-minute psychiatric evaluation and $125 for 30-minute follow-up visits.
I’m Kimberli Matthews, PMHNP-BC, providing secure online psychiatric care and medication management for adults throughout Tennessee. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, chronic stress, and mood disorders. Many of my clients are adults who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with focus, stress, anxiety, mood, or feeling overwhelmed behind the scenes. My goal is to help you gain clarity, improve focus, manage symptoms, and move forward with confidence.
My self-pay rates are $225 for an initial 60-minute psychiatric evaluation and $125 for 30-minute follow-up visits.
I’m Kimberli Matthews, PMHNP-BC, providing secure online psychiatric care and medication management for adults throughout Tennessee. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, burnout, chronic stress, and mood disorders. Many of my clients are adults who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with focus, stress, anxiety, mood, or feeling overwhelmed behind the scenes. My goal is to help you gain clarity, improve focus, manage symptoms, and move forward with confidence.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
Dr. Seth Thompson is a board-certified psychiatrist with an expertise in Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and Addictive Medicine. He completed his medical residency training at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine where he had the opportunity to train with a diverse population of both providers and patients. Dr Seth continues to reside in the eastern portion of Tennessee providing care for patients from a large swath and catchment area of southwest Virginia, southeast Kentucky, West Virginia, middle and eastern Tennessee, and northwest North Carolina.
Dr. Seth Thompson is a board-certified psychiatrist with an expertise in Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and Addictive Medicine. He completed his medical residency training at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine where he had the opportunity to train with a diverse population of both providers and patients. Dr Seth continues to reside in the eastern portion of Tennessee providing care for patients from a large swath and catchment area of southwest Virginia, southeast Kentucky, West Virginia, middle and eastern Tennessee, and northwest North Carolina.
*** TO SCHEDULE, PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AND CLICK ON THE “REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT” LINK.*** Dr. Dana D. Verner is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with 15+ years of experience working with children and adults of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Dr. Verner grew up in Nashville and graduated from Harpeth Hall School. She received her B.A. from Princeton University and her M.D. from Vanderbilt School of Medicine. She completed five years of residency and fellowship training in general and child psychiatry at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She served as chief resident in her final year of training.
*** TO SCHEDULE, PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE AND CLICK ON THE “REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT” LINK.*** Dr. Dana D. Verner is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with 15+ years of experience working with children and adults of all ages with a variety of mental health needs. Dr. Verner grew up in Nashville and graduated from Harpeth Hall School. She received her B.A. from Princeton University and her M.D. from Vanderbilt School of Medicine. She completed five years of residency and fellowship training in general and child psychiatry at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She served as chief resident in her final year of training.
My name is Dr. Anthony Ekwo, medical director of Hallmark Psychiatry located at 393 Wallace Rd. Ste. 304, Nashville, 37211 inside Southern Hills Hospital. I am dual board certified in adult psychiatry and addiction medicine. We support mental conditions through psychotherapy, medication management, ketamine and TMS. We prescribe Buprenorphine Telehealth for opioid addiction. We have outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Our team of board certified therapists are experts in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma therapy, couple and family therapy. We will listen to you and treat you like family
My name is Dr. Anthony Ekwo, medical director of Hallmark Psychiatry located at 393 Wallace Rd. Ste. 304, Nashville, 37211 inside Southern Hills Hospital. I am dual board certified in adult psychiatry and addiction medicine. We support mental conditions through psychotherapy, medication management, ketamine and TMS. We prescribe Buprenorphine Telehealth for opioid addiction. We have outpatient, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Our team of board certified therapists are experts in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma therapy, couple and family therapy. We will listen to you and treat you like family
I'm a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating mental illness in adults (17 and up). I enjoy working in a partnership with all individuals to achieve optimum quality of life. I will work collaboratively with psychologists and counselors and reinforce their therapy goals for you. Both prescription medications and holistic therapies are utilized for clients depending on their specific needs. Some of the holistic approaches include meditation and scripted muscle relaxation techniques. I welcome all patients and I am LGBT friendly. It's our goal to get patients usually seen the same week I'm contacted.
I'm a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating mental illness in adults (17 and up). I enjoy working in a partnership with all individuals to achieve optimum quality of life. I will work collaboratively with psychologists and counselors and reinforce their therapy goals for you. Both prescription medications and holistic therapies are utilized for clients depending on their specific needs. Some of the holistic approaches include meditation and scripted muscle relaxation techniques. I welcome all patients and I am LGBT friendly. It's our goal to get patients usually seen the same week I'm contacted.
I also do ADHD testing and specialize in high functioning presentations.
Because you are high achieving doesn't mean you have to struggle. Many of the folks I work with had to learn early how to adapt, perform, or carry responsibility while quietly managing stress, anxiety, mood changes, or burnout. You may feel caught between family values and your own identity, pressure to succeed, difficulty resting or asking for help, or the invisible weight of being “the strong one” in your community. Sometimes this shows up as anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, executive functioning challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Now you're seeking peace, emotional clarity, and ready to heal.
I also do ADHD testing and specialize in high functioning presentations.
Because you are high achieving doesn't mean you have to struggle. Many of the folks I work with had to learn early how to adapt, perform, or carry responsibility while quietly managing stress, anxiety, mood changes, or burnout. You may feel caught between family values and your own identity, pressure to succeed, difficulty resting or asking for help, or the invisible weight of being “the strong one” in your community. Sometimes this shows up as anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, executive functioning challenges, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Now you're seeking peace, emotional clarity, and ready to heal.
I am a dual-board certified nurse practitioner with a passion for helping individuals live their most joyful life. I currently provide and specialize in psychiatry, weight loss management, and hormone replacement therapy. I would love to chat with you about what way I can best serve you in finding the best version of yourself.
I am a dual-board certified nurse practitioner with a passion for helping individuals live their most joyful life. I currently provide and specialize in psychiatry, weight loss management, and hormone replacement therapy. I would love to chat with you about what way I can best serve you in finding the best version of yourself.
Hi, my name is Margaret Mary Bryant, but you can call me Peggy! Imagine yourself at your best; feeling confident, relaxed, and able to cope with your daily routine and those things not so routine. Together, we identify the areas you would like to work on and form goals and a treatment plan to reach these goals. I have worked in mental health for forty-five years, mostly as a registered nurse. During this time I have facilitated individual, group, and family therapy.
Hi, my name is Margaret Mary Bryant, but you can call me Peggy! Imagine yourself at your best; feeling confident, relaxed, and able to cope with your daily routine and those things not so routine. Together, we identify the areas you would like to work on and form goals and a treatment plan to reach these goals. I have worked in mental health for forty-five years, mostly as a registered nurse. During this time I have facilitated individual, group, and family therapy.
As one of the only psychiatric medical doctor (MD) in this area still providing outpatient service it Is my responsibility to make sure that all patient that passes through my office receives the most comprehensive evaluation and extensive treatment plans to meet their needs.
As a board-certified medical doctor (MD) that specializes in psychiatry, I bring a wealth of expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care. With a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment modalities, I strive to provide evidence-based interventions that meet the unique needs of each patient.
As one of the only psychiatric medical doctor (MD) in this area still providing outpatient service it Is my responsibility to make sure that all patient that passes through my office receives the most comprehensive evaluation and extensive treatment plans to meet their needs.
As a board-certified medical doctor (MD) that specializes in psychiatry, I bring a wealth of expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality mental health care. With a comprehensive understanding of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment modalities, I strive to provide evidence-based interventions that meet the unique needs of each patient.
GateHouse Treatment is a drug and alcohol rehab center in the Nashville, Tennessee area. We offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP,) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) services with an associated sober living component to help our clients achieve sobriety. Our medical professionals and staff are focused on the full recovery of the clients that walk through our doors. With decades of experience on the front lines of treating addiction, our professional and certified staff are well equipped to help empower our patients to overcome the helplessness, despair, and guilt that is common with substance abuse.
GateHouse Treatment is a drug and alcohol rehab center in the Nashville, Tennessee area. We offer Partial Hospitalization (PHP,) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) services with an associated sober living component to help our clients achieve sobriety. Our medical professionals and staff are focused on the full recovery of the clients that walk through our doors. With decades of experience on the front lines of treating addiction, our professional and certified staff are well equipped to help empower our patients to overcome the helplessness, despair, and guilt that is common with substance abuse.
Hi, I'm Kori Swearengen, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am an experienced in emergency, acute psychiatric, and clinical psychiatric settings. I support individuals in navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, etc. I provide a safe, patient centered, non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported during their healing journey. I practice evidence based mental health care that supports the well-being and dignity of every patient.
Hi, I'm Kori Swearengen, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am an experienced in emergency, acute psychiatric, and clinical psychiatric settings. I support individuals in navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, etc. I provide a safe, patient centered, non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported during their healing journey. I practice evidence based mental health care that supports the well-being and dignity of every patient.
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How can psychiatrists help with diagnostic testing and evaluation?
What distinguishes psychiatrists from many other mental health professionals is their training and expertise in conducting comprehensive psychiatric testing and evaluations. These evaluations are essential for accurately diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions. A psychiatric evaluation typically includes an assessment of a client's current symptoms, mental health history, medical background, family history, and psychosocial factors. Psychiatric testing and evaluation can help clarify diagnoses (e.g., by helping distinguish symptoms of conditions that may appear similarly, such as ADHD and anxiety), guide decisions about appropriate levels of care, and inform medication or therapy interventions. As part of the evaluation process, psychiatrists will often also explore how lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, relationships, and daily routines affect a client's emotional well-being.
How do psychiatrists use evaluation results to guide treatment planning?
Based on the results of their evaluation, psychiatrists work with clients to develop a treatment plan, which may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and psychiatric medication. For younger clients, such as children undergoing testing for learning disabilities, the results may help inform school-based interventions. In other cases, evaluations can help ensure that the psychiatrist prescribes a correct medication based on a clients's symptoms. Testing and evaluation may also help inform what psychotherapy treatment interventions may be most useful, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) if a patient is evaluated and diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a client is diagnosed with depression.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in diagnostic testing and evaluation?
The Psychology Today directory is a helpful resource for finding psychiatrists who specialize in diagnostic testing and evaluations. Using the platform's filters, clients can search for professionals with experience in specific conditions such as mood disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions, cognitive decline, and other conditions. Clients may also filter by factors such as provider identity, insurance accepted, or availability for telehealth. When reaching out to a psychiatrist, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with evaluation and diagnosis for your concerns, the types of assessments they offer, and how they typically structure treatment planning based on their findings.