About InSight Recovery & Wellness
The People Behind
Your Recovery
A physician-led team built around you.
InSight Recovery & Wellness was founded in 2017 with one goal: to deliver expert, compassionate addiction and psychiatric care in an outpatient setting where patients feel genuinely supported. Our physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and support staff bring decades of combined experience, and a shared commitment to meeting patients where they are.
2017
founded
3
board-certified mds
17+
Team members
5.0
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Our mission
Expert Care That Goes
Beyond the Symptoms
InSight Recovery & Wellness is a physician-led, values-driven practice providing accessible, expert mental health and addiction care, where patients feel safe, known, and genuinely supported.
We go beyond symptom management. Our outpatient clinic in Franklin, TN serves patients across Middle Tennessee and our facility-based services bring the same standard of care to partner treatment centers. We believe recovery is possible, and we build every care plan around that belief.
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Physician-Led, Team-Based Care
Three board-certified MDs overseeing a team of 12+ nurse practitioners, delivering comprehensive, integrated care under one roof. -
Dual-Diagnosis Capability
Psychiatry and addiction care under one roof, closing care gaps and delivering better outcomes for patients with co-occurring conditions. -
Judgment-Free, Compassionate Access
Same-day appointments, most insurance accepted, and a team committed to removing every barrier between you and the care you need.
Physician Leadership
Our Medical Directors
InSight’s physician team is board-certified across addiction medicine and psychiatry, bringing decades of combined clinical experience to every patient relationship.
Founder & Medical Director
Michael Ferri, MD
MD · Board-Certified in Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
Dr. Ferri founded InSight Recovery & Wellness in 2017 after more than two decades working with patients who struggle with addiction. He recognized a critical need for high-quality, accessible outpatient addiction and psychiatric care in Middle Tennessee, and built InSight from the ground up to meet it.
Board certified in both Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Ferri leads InSight’s physician team with a philosophy rooted in evidence-based treatment, compassionate listening, and the belief that recovery is not only possible, it is sustainable. His approach combines clinical rigor with genuine human connection.
Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry
Dual Diagnosis
MAT / Buprenorphine
20+ Years Experience
Medical Director
Seth Thompson, MD
MD · Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Thompson is a board-certified psychiatrist with deep expertise spanning Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and Addiction Medicine. He completed his residency at East Tennessee State University and brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to every patient relationship.
At InSight, Dr. Thompson serves as Medical Director, overseeing psychiatric care and collaborating closely with the team’s nurse practitioners to ensure each patient receives integrated, cohesive treatment. His commitment to treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis, is central to how InSight delivers care.
Psychiatry
Dual Diagnosis
Anxiety & PTSD
ADHD
Mood Disorders
Medical Director
Elijah Wilder, DO
DO · Dual Board-Certified in General & Addiction Psychiatry
Dr. Wilder is dual board-certified in general and addiction psychiatry, a distinction that reflects his specialized focus on the intersection of mental health and substance use disorders. He earned his Biology degree from Campbell University, his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his residency at Duke University and fellowship at the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Wilder brings a rigorous, compassionate clinical perspective to patients navigating addiction alongside psychiatric illness, the dual-diagnosis cases that are often most complex and most underserved.
Dual Diagnosis
Duke Trained
Addiction Psychiatry
General psychiatry
Fellowship Trained
our providers
Our Care Team
Our nurse practitioners are board-certified, highly experienced, and deeply committed to addiction and psychiatric care. Each one works collaboratively with our physicians to deliver integrated, personalized treatment.
Sam Burress
PMHNP-BC
Sam earned his Bachelor’s from Martin Methodist College in 2015. His career spans ICU and emergency nursing, followed by six years at Centennial’s psychiatric hospital, experience he now brings to InSight’s outpatient patients.
Emily Brieanne Kohal
MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
With 14 years of healthcare experience spanning psychiatric hospitals, recovery centers, and primary care, Emily specializes in trauma-informed care for adults navigating addiction and mental health challenges.
Philip Reece
FNP-PMHNP
Originally from Washington State, Philip completed his Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner training at Vanderbilt University. His passion for addiction treatment was shaped by working in rural Southwest Virginia, where access to care is critically limited.
Ashley Wike
AGPCNP-BC
Ashley earned her Bachelor’s from the Medical College of Georgia and worked as a cardiac ICU nurse for six years before completing her Master’s at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2015. She brings nine years of dual-diagnosis addiction treatment experience to InSight.
Bry York
PMHNP-BC
Born and raised in Nashville, Bry earned her BSN from Austin Peay State University and her Master’s from Drexel University. She worked as an RN at Rolling Hills Hospital for over seven years and at The Next Door for two years before joining InSight.
Jaanki Bhakta
FNP-BC
Jaanki earned her nursing degree from the University of Oklahoma and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Belmont University in 2020. She brings three years of RN experience from an inpatient recovery center to her outpatient practice at InSight.
Tina Evans
PMHNP-BC
Tina earned her nursing degree from Austin Peay State University and her Master’s from the University of South Alabama in 2021. She brings four years of inpatient recovery center experience to her work at InSight.
Lauren Grude
WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Bridgette Beard
PMHNP-BC
Bridgette Beard is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in behavioral health and addiction medicine. With residency training at Vanderbilt (2013), she treats substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, MDD, and GAD, and is an experienced MAT provider supporting patients through recovery and co-occurring mental health needs.
Amanda Kelly
FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Amanda is a dual-certified nurse practitioner specializing in mental health and family practice. After 10 years of bedside nursing, she became a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2020, moved into mental health in 2021, and began practicing in addiction medicine in 2022. She earned her post-master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Tennessee in May 2025.
Anesa Willoughby
NP-C, CARN-AP
Born and raised in Sweden, Anesa earned her MSN from Vanderbilt University. With 18 years of experience in critical care, hospice and palliative care, and outpatient MAT, she combines clinical expertise and compassion to provide patient-centered addiction treatment at InSight. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking Tennessee’s beautiful waterfall trails and traveling abroad with family.
Cynthia R. Williams
MSN, FNP-BC
Cynthia R. Williams is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 35 years of nursing experience and a diverse background in primary care, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, behavioral health, transitional and palliative care, and care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Cynthia earned her MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner and BSN, cum laude, from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Administration & Support
Behind Every Visit
Our administrative and support team makes sure every patient experience is seamless, from first call to ongoing care coordination.
Carly Ashford
A Certified Peer Recovery Specialist raised in the Nashville area, Carly brings personal and professional insight into the recovery journey. She is dedicated to helping patients navigate their care with compassion and without judgment.
Meghan Magaldi
Meghan holds a B.S. in Social Work from Franciscan University of Steubenville and previously worked at a nonprofit focused on women’s mental health and addiction. She brings that mission-driven perspective to bridging providers and clinical care at InSight.
Jessica Villar
With over 16 years of behavioral health experience, Jessica is one of InSight’s longest-tenured and most trusted team members. She has served as MAT Coordinator at InSight for 12 years, bringing deep program expertise and genuine care to every patient she supports.
Lindsay Rader
With over 10 years of experience in the medical field and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Lindsay is passionate about supporting individuals on their wellness and recovery journeys at Insight Recovery & Wellness. She is dedicated to creating a compassionate and welcoming environment for both patients and staff.
Princess Fria
Princess graduated with a double degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Internal Auditing from Far Eastern University and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from La Consolacion College Manila. She is passionate about accounting operations, process improvement, and creating efficient systems that help organizations work more effectively.
Emily Medino
Emily Medino is a Billing Specialist with over five years of experience in medical billing. She specializes in insurance verification, claims submission, payment posting, follow-up, and denial appeals, with a focus on ensuring claims are processed accurately and efficiently. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.
Ready to Meet Your Care Team?
Same-day appointments available. Confidential, judgment-free care in Franklin, TN.
You do not need to wait to feel better.
