Find a psychiatrist in Cookeville, TN — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Cookeville, TN accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Cookeville, TN across neighborhoods like Downtown, Eastside, and Westside. Headway connects you with 118 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Work with your insurance to access affordable care, with many clients paying as low as $0 per session.
Hello! My name is Bea Nguyen and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitionerwho believes in providing compassionate mental health and substance use treatment for adults ages 18 and older. I have years of experience providing care in a variety of psychiatric settings such as in-patient, outpatient, community, private practice, and residential care. I work with individuals experiencing a wide range of psychiatric (long-term depression, anxiety, schizophrenia) and co-occurring substance use challenges. I approach each person with respect, empathy, and genuine understanding of their needs.
Choosing the right provider is an important step in your healing, and I strive to make that decision feel safe, supportive, and empowering. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who brings both professional expertise and personal understanding of mental health challenges into my work. I care deeply about creating a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. I work with adolescents and adults ages 15 and older, helping individuals navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and feeling stuck. I offer both in-person services near Knoxville and telehealth across Tennessee to make quality care more accessible.
Hello, I'm Angela and my practice is called Mindful Healing. I have been a nurse for thirty four years and Practitioner for the last 6. I graduated with honors from Southern Adventist University with my Masters in Psychiatric care. I started my career helping first responders deal with PTSD. I treat depression and anxiety, along with ADHD and much more. I have extensive experience in addictions of all types. I care about my patients, and you will not be just a number if you choose to have me as your provider.
This is a telehealth practice. As a personal choice, the use of narcotics or other controlled (DEA) meds are minimal, if any. I've been a psych nurse practitioner for at least 14yrs. I believe in managing conditions with psychiatric and non-psychiatric treatment modalities that are evidence based. The use of the least amount of meds, at lower doses that does the healing of symptoms, is an active process involving the client and based on the reported experiences. Safety is the core of my practice and my job is to help clients understand internal signals and how to prevent another crisis.
I have over 27 years of experience in nursing and mental health care. I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and burnout.
I have a particular passion for working with caregivers, high-achieving professionals, and women who carry the emotional weight of others. My care blends evidence-based psychiatric treatment with holistic approaches to help clients achieve balance in mind, body, and spirit.
I’m Monique Watson, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of experience, and I started this practice to ensure every patient has a space where they feel truly heard. I hold a post-master’s degree and specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and postpartum depression through a supportive, collaborative approach.
As a Stanford-trained psychiatrist, I work closely with Dr. Sethi at Metabolic Psychiatry Labs (MPL) to manage serious mental illness conditions including bipolar, depression, binge eating disorder, and psychosis. While I am trained in multiple types of psychotherapy, including CBT, psychodynamic, DBT, ACT, and Internal Family Systems. I believe in treating the root cause of mental illness. I provide supportive therapy around your metabolic and psychiatric conditions using different therapeutic approaches.
Hello! I am a doctorally prepared, Board Certified, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor of Nursing at Austin Peay State University. My experience includes working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health needs, addiction, women’s mental health, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and trauma. I am passionate about perinatal mental health care and partnering with you in your healing journey.
About our psychiatrists serving Cookeville, TN
- 100%Depression
- 99%Anxiety
- 91%Bipolar disorder
- 91%PTSD
- 84%ADD/ADHD
- 99%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 71%Ascension
- 55%Providence Health Plan
- 98%English
- 2%Igbo
- 2%Spanish
- 2%Tagalog
- 2%Yoruba
- 82%Online only
- 18%In-person or online
- 82%Woman
- 17%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 92%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 8%Medical Doctor
- 93%Individual therapy
- 16%Family therapy
- 8%Child or adolescent therapy
- 5%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Psychiatrist in Cookeville, TN
Finding psychiatrists in Cookeville starts with understanding the kind of mental health care that fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe support options as part of care. Therapists provide talk therapy and support through different approaches. If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, clinical focus, and bio to see whether their training matches what you want to address.
In a smaller city like Cookeville, local appointment options may be more limited than in larger Tennessee markets. Virtual psychiatry can expand your search while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists in Tennessee. Psychiatric care often has a different rhythm than therapy, with medication management visits that are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people choose to work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their profile says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Cookeville can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your expected out-of-pocket cost before care begins. Headway helps you search for Cookeville psychiatrists who fit your preferences, verify your insurance, and review estimated costs before you book. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, so you can compare bios, check availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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