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Carla Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP((She/Her/Hers))
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Women's issues
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Carla, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving adults across Tennessee. For the woman who looks fine but feels everything, I offer an elevated, confidential space to pause, breathe, and find balance. I help high-functioning, high-achieving women navigate anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload through integrative, holistic care that honors mind, body, and soul. You don't have to hold it all together alone; you can be both strong and soft. This is where success meets serenity and strength learns to rest.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in helping adults ages 18 to 64 with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, sleep difficulties, and more. My integrative approach blends medication management with brief, supportive psychotherapy delivered with intention, balance, and a focus on whole-person wellness.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is all about you, your story, your journey, and where you're ready to grow. From the moment we begin, my focus is on creating a space that feels safe, calm, and relaxed, no judgment, no pressure, just a genuine conversation about what's been weighing on your mind and what you're hoping to change.

We'll explore what's been working, what hasn't, and how your daily patterns, stress, and emotions connect to your overall wellness. Because healing starts with understanding.

By the end of our session, you'll walk away with clarity, direction, and a personalized plan that integrates evidence-based treatment and holistic wellness strategies to help you feel more balanced and in control. This is your time to exhale, realign, and begin again.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing)
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Tennessee)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English