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Nashville Neuropsychiatric Associates

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Nashville Neuropsychiatric Associates

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Expertise at Every Step

At Nashville Neuro Psychiatric Associates (NNPA), we provide expert, compassionate psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. Our approach integrates the latest in medical innovations with time-honored traditions of patient-centered care, set in a facility designed to feel like a sanctuary for healing.

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Dr. Craig Clark

Dr. Craig Clark is a seasoned psychiatrist with over thirty-five years of clinical experience. His journey began at West Virginia University and continued at Marshall University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Clark’s subsequent training at Vanderbilt, where he served as The Chief Fellow in Child Psychiatry, a teaching and academic appointment, introduced him to transformative mentors and ignited a lifelong passion for neuropsychiatry, teaching, and continuous learning. His comprehensive approach is not just about alleviating symptoms but fostering overall well-being and resilience. Dr. Clark sees his role as assisting his patients, young and old, in actualizing their fullest potential as human beings.

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Amy Powell Clark

As co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Amy complements her leadership expertise with a deep and nuanced understanding of human development across the lifespan. Although she has retired from clinical practice, she continues to draw upon more than 25 years of clinical experience to guide the organization and support The Team through regular supervisory sessions.

Amy began her career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she developed valuable insights into early childhood development and autism spectrum disorders. Throughout her clinical career, she specialized in trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders, applying an attachment-focused lens and recognizing the essential role relationships play in healing. Today, she brings this experience to her work as Chief Operating Officer, helping shape the organization’s operations, clinical direction, and commitment to providing meaningful, lasting support.

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Our Team

Each team member at NNPA is handpicked for their dedication to our core values: understanding, empathy, and a relentless commitment to your mental health.

Beyond their technical expertise, each team member posses genuine warmth and an investment in fostering authentic relationship with each patient, thus creating a sanctuary for healing within our walls.
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Dr. Alyssa Mielock, Ph.D

Dr. Mielock, chosen for our team because of her remarkable interpersonal skills and empathy, specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, empowering clients to become their own therapists through skillful guidance and collaborative treatment planning.

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Justin Malais, PNP

Justin Malais, our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner has a rich background in psychology and nursing. In keeping with our NNPA Team Philosophy, Justin offers a multifaceted approach to care.

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Tim Caldwell, MS, MA, NCC, LPC-MHSP

Tim Caldwell, in addition to Director of Client Services and Practice Development, is an experienced clinician in his own right with more than 35 years of experience in the field, is also a nationally accredited licensed professional counselor. In his capacity of Director of Client Services, Tim not only works with individual clients and families, but ensures that all processes align with our patient-first philosophy.

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Anna Marie Herbold, A-LPC/MHSP

Anna Marie Herbold, our Practice Coordinator and TMS Technician organizes our clinic’s daily operations and ensures our therapies are delivered seamlessly. Consistent with our admonitions to our patients to commit themselves to lifelong learning and growth, Anna Marie will soon be completing her training as a licensed professional counselor and is now accepting patients.

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Emerson ‘Emme’ Dupree, BA

Emme Dupree, B.A., serves as our administrative assistant and neurofeedback technician. Emme provides administrative support—and so much more! Like all of our staff, she is friendly, engaging, and always eager to learn. Emme has been taking on a new role to serve as both a NFB and TMS tech, consistent with Mr. Caldwell’s notion of "universal cross training" for all our staff.

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Macy McGrath

Macy McGrath, B.A., is an administrative assistant and neurofeedback technician at NNPA. Like Emme, Macy began her journey with NNPA in an administrative role, but in keeping with the "growth mindset" of our practice, has spread her wings to learn to act as NFB tech as well as assisting with our Young Adult Males "D&D" Therapy group. Through these roles, Macy continues to combine her creativity, compassion, and love of storytelling to make a positive real-world impact.