Franklin · Nashville · Middle Tennessee
Psychiatrist in
Franklin, TN
Expert management. Compassionate, whole-person care.
Our psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners take the time to understand your history, your challenges and your goals. We provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medication management and therapy for a full range of mental health conditions.
Board-Certified Physicians
Most Insurances Accepted
No Referral Needed
Same-Day Appointments
About Our Services
What Are Outpatient
Psychiatric Services?
Outpatient psychiatric services involve comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and ongoing management for mental health conditions that do not require inpatient hospitalization. You see a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner in a comfortable, private office in Franklin, on a schedule that works for you. We see patients from across Williamson County, including Brentwood, Cool Springs, Spring Hill, Nolensville and Thompson’s Station.
At InSight, psychiatric care doesn’t exist in isolation. Our providers work alongside our medical and counseling teams so your mental health treatment is fully coordinated with any other care you’re receiving. This integrated approach leads to better outcomes, and fewer gaps.
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation: A thorough initial assessment of your history, symptoms, and goals, with genetic and lab testing if indicated, to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.
- Ongoing Medication Management: Regular follow-up appointments to monitor effectiveness, adjust dosing, and support your stability.
- Integrated Co-occurring Care: Psychiatric treatment coordinated with MAT and counseling for patients managing both mental health and substance use.
- Telehealth & In-Person Options: Flexible scheduling for in-office or virtual appointments to fit your life and responsibilities.
Mental Health Conditions
Conditions We Treat
Our psychiatric providers are experienced in diagnosing and managing a broad range of mental health conditions. If you’re unsure where your own experience fits, just reach out. We’ll help you understand your options.
Depression
Major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression, and treatment-resistant depression. We take a thorough, individualized approach to find the medication and support strategy that genuinely moves the needle for you.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and phobias. Anxiety is among the most common and most treatable mental health conditions, with the right medication and support, most patients experience meaningful relief.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar I and II require careful, experienced medication management. Our providers are skilled in mood stabilization strategies that minimize episodes while preserving your quality of life, without over-sedating or blunting your personality.
PTSD and Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder and complex trauma often respond well to a combination of psychiatric medication and trauma-informed therapy. Our team coordinates care across both modalities to support your healing at every level.
ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and older adolescents. We conduct thorough evaluations to distinguish ADHD from overlapping conditions and develop medication management plans that support focus, functioning, and daily stability.
Co-occurring Disorders
Mental health conditions and substance use disorders frequently co-occur, each feeding the other if treated in isolation. InSight's unique integrated model addresses both simultaneously, with your psychiatric provider and MAT team in direct communication from day one.
We also treat OCD, sleep disorders, mood dysregulation, and more. If you don't see your specific condition listed above, please call us. Our providers work with a wide range of presentations and are happy to discuss whether our practice is the right fit for your needs.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Psychiatric Medications
We Manage
Psychiatric medication management is a collaborative, ongoing process, not a one-time prescription. Your provider will discuss all options with you, explain what to expect, and monitor your response at every stage. No one-size-fits-all approach.
Antidepressants
SSRIs · SNRIs · Atypicals
The most widely prescribed class of psychiatric medications, used to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and more. Common agents include sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, and bupropion. Your provider will identify the right agent and starting dose based on your specific diagnosis and history and testing.
Depression · Anxiety · OCD · PTSD
Mood Stabilizers
Lithium · Valproate · Lamotrigine
Essential for managing bipolar disorder and mood dysregulation. Mood stabilizers reduce the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes. Careful monitoring, including lab work, is part of safe, responsible prescribing, and our team handles this coordination for you.
Bipolar Disorder · Mood Dysregulation
Stimulants & Non-Stimulants
Strattera · Vyvanse · Adderall · Qelbree
First and Second-line treatment for ADHD in adults and adolescents. Both stimulant and non-stimulant medications are highly effective for improving focus and executive functioning. Our approach is cautious and holistic, starting with the lowest-risk options and adjusting as needed.
ADHD · Executive Functioning
Anti-anxiety & Sleep
Buspirone · Hydroxyzine · Sleep Aids
Non-addictive anti-anxiety agents and sleep medications for patients who need targeted relief without dependence risk. As mental health professionals who also serve those with substance use disorders, we are especially intentional and conservative with sedative-hypnotic prescribing, and always prioritize the safest option for your situation.
Anxiety · Insomnia · Sleep Disorders
Antipsychotics
Atypical Antipsychotics · Augmentation Agents
Used to treat schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and psychotic features of bipolar disorder. Atypical antipsychotics are also prescribed as augmentation agents for treatment-resistant depression and severe anxiety. Your provider will carefully weigh benefits and side effects before recommending this class of medication.
Bipolar · Schizophrenia · Augmentation
Our Care Process
What to Expect at InSight
Starting psychiatric care can feel intimidating, so we’ve made our process as clear and low-barrier as possible. Here’s exactly what happens from your first call to ongoing stability.
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
Your first appointment is a thorough psychiatric evaluation, not a “pass/fail” test. Your provider takes time to understand your full history, current symptoms, medications, and goals without judgment.
2. Diagnosis & Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, your provider discusses your diagnosis and collaboratively develops a personalized treatment plan, including medication recommendations, therapy referrals, and any needed lab work.
3. Medication Initiation
If needed, medication prescriptions are carefully explained: what to expect, possible side effects, and timelines for effectiveness. You’ll know exactly what you’re taking and why, and how to reach us with questions.
4. Ongoing Management & Support
Regular follow-up appointments monitor your progress, fine-tune medications, address any ongoing issues, and allow us to coordinate with any other providers you’re seeing. Your plan evolves as you do.
The InSight Difference
Why Choose InSight
for Psychiatric Care?
When you’re struggling, you want a provider who genuinely listens, takes time to understand your full picture, and coordinates your care rather than leaving the gaps for you to manage alone.
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Integrated Care, All Under One Roof
Our psychiatry, addiction medicine, and counseling teams work together directly. No phone tag between separate providers. No gaps in your treatment picture. -
Co-occurring Disorder Expertise
Mental health conditions and substance use disorders are deeply intertwined. We specialize in treating both simultaneously, the only sustainable path to long-term stability for many patients. -
Same-Day and Same-Week Appointments
Mental health crises don't wait for the next available slot in six weeks. We work hard to see new patients quickly, often the same day you call. -
Board-Certified Providers Who Listen
Your evaluation isn't rushed. We take the time to understand your full history so that any diagnosis and treatment plan reflects your real clinical picture, not a hurried impression. -
Judgment-Free, Trauma-Informed Environment
Whether you're managing addiction alongside mental illness, or seeking help for the first time, you'll be met with compassion and respect, every visit, every provider. -
Most Insurance Accepted · Telehealth Available
We accept most major insurance plans and TennCare. Telehealth appointments are available for follow-up visits and ongoing medication management when in-person isn't possible.
Setting the Record Straight
Common Misconceptions About
Psychiatric Medication
Fear and stigma around psychiatric medication prevent many people from getting care they genuinely need. Here is what the evidence actually shows.
common myth
“Psychiatric medication will change my personality.”
The goal of psychiatric medication is not to alter who you are, it’s to remove the distortion that mental illness creates. Most patients describe finally feeling like themselves again, not someone different. Good prescribing is careful, collaborative, and attentive to your response at every step. If a medication isn’t right, we adjust.
common myth
“Once you start, you’ll be on medication forever.”
Treatment duration is highly individual. Some patients take medication for a defined period and successfully taper off; others benefit from long-term maintenance, and that is medically valid. What matters is that your plan is driven by your clinical picture and your goals, not arbitrary timelines. You and your provider make this decision together.
common myth
“Needing psychiatric care must mean something is deeply wrong with me.”
Mental health conditions are medical conditions, as real and as treatable as diabetes or hypertension. Seeking psychiatric care is no different than seeing a cardiologist for a heart condition. You wouldn’t delay care for a physical illness; you shouldn’t delay it for a mental one. Reaching out early consistently leads to better outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
Have more questions? Call us at (615) 326-9918 to schedule a same-day appointment.
What happens at my first psychiatric appointment?
Your first visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, typically 60 to 90 minutes. Your provider will review your personal and family psychiatric history, current symptoms, any prior medications and their effects, and your goals for treatment. This is a collaborative conversation, not an interrogation. By the end of the visit, you’ll have a working diagnosis, a treatment plan, and a clear next step, often a prescription with specific guidance on what to expect.
Do I need a referral to be seen?
No referral is needed. You can contact InSight directly to schedule your initial psychiatric evaluation. Call us at (615) 326-9918 or use the scheduling form on our website. We will get you in as quickly as possible, often the same day or next day.
Do you accept insurance for psychiatric services?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, TennCare, and more. Our team can verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. Call us to confirm your specific plan is in-network.
Can I be do psychiatric follow-ups via telehealth?
Yes. InSight offers telehealth for psychiatric follow-up appointments and ongoing medication management. Initial evaluations may require an in-person visit depending on your clinical situation, our front desk team will walk you through the options.
I have both a mental health condition and a substance abuse problem. Could you treat both?
Yes. This is one of InSight’s core specialties. Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are common and are best treated together, not in sequence. Our psychiatric and addiction medicine providers work as one integrated team, so your care plan addresses both dimensions simultaneously from day one. This coordinated approach produces significantly better outcomes than treating each condition in isolation.
How long does it take for psychiatric medication to work?
It depends on the medication class. Antidepressants typically take 4–6 weeks to reach their full therapeutic effect, though many patients notice early improvement in sleep or anxiety within the first 1–2 weeks. Medications for ADHD often work the same day. Mood stabilizers may take several weeks to find the right dose. Your provider will set realistic expectations at your first visit and monitor your response closely at follow-ups.
What if the first medication doesn't work for me?
Finding the right medication can sometimes require adjustments, this is normal and expected, not a failure. Your provider will document your response at every follow-up and systematically work through alternatives when needed. Genetic testing can also help guide medication choices. We don’t give up after one try, and we don’t expect you to either. The goal is to find what actually works for you, not what works for most people.
Do you prescribe controlled substances for anxiety or sleep?
We are intentional and conservative in our approach to controlled substance prescribing, especially for patients with a history of substance use. In most cases, there are effective non-addictive alternatives for anxiety and sleep disorders that we will explore first. If a controlled substance is clinically indicated, it will be prescribed carefully and monitored closely. Transparency and safety are always our priority.
You Don't Have to Keep
Managing This Alone
Same-day appointments often available. Confidential, judgment-free psychiatric care in Franklin, TN. Serving Nashville and all of Middle Tennessee.
