Dr. Joshua Waddell

My name is Dr. Josh Waddell, DNP, PMHNP-BC, and I am an integrative psychiatric provider dedicated to healing through identifying root causes of illness. I believe true healing occurs when we understand and address the imbalances within a person’s life. My approach is holistic and individualized, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, and complementary and alternative interventions.

I have over 15 years of experience in mental health, having worked as a case manager, therapist, and psychiatric nurse practitioner. My work has spanned a wide range of settings, from sitting at the bedside in hospital rooms, to outpatient clinics in rural areas of Tennessee and Florida.

I am a double graduate of Vanderbilt University, earning both my MSN and DNP with a focus in psychiatric mental health. I also hold a master’s degree in clinical mental health and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tennessee Technological University.

In addition to my clinical practice, I serve as teaching faculty at Yale University in the PMHNP program and am the host of the podcast Mental Maps, where I explore the intersection of mental health, meaning, and integrative care.

As a provider I love to sit with people, allowing a space to discuss issues and ask question. My goal is to help you identify the cause of your issues so healing can occur. I specialize in a integrative model of care which allows the concepts of medicine and therapy to be bridged into each session.

In your first session we will work through a whole person evaluation focused on the four pillars of health. This will be our opportunity to see where issues began and how they are impacting your life now We will make both short and long term goals as we focus to create a since of stability. I like to create a space to know you as a person and listen to your concerns. By the end of the session we will identify different paths to treatment and set the course for healing.