We are pleased to announce the renewal of NAPA for psychologists in the greater Nashville area.
Our goals for the upcoming 2018-2019 year include:
Foster a sense of community among Nashville-area psychologists
Offer CEU events relevant to our practice areas
Quarterly social events for networking
Gather information on how to best support psychologists in the area,
including an active listserv for consultation with one another
Our goals for the upcoming 2018-2019 year include:
Foster a sense of community among Nashville-area psychologists
Offer CEU events relevant to our practice areas
Quarterly social events for networking
Gather information on how to best support psychologists in the area,
including an active listserv for consultation with one another
Meet the Current Board
President: Katie Herrington, Ph.D.
Dr. Herrington is excited to serve as NAPA's president. She is the co-founder of a multidisciplinary mental health practice, Green Hills Family Psych, where she is a pediatric psychologist who provides therapy to children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns, which includes but is not limited to: depression, anxiety (social, worry, panic, specific fears, performance), obsessive-compulsive disorder, coping with the stress associated with living with an acute or chronic medical condition (e.g., adjustment to a new diagnosis, treatment, or chronic pain), trauma, and adjustment to life transitions. Prior to Green Hills Family Psych, Dr. Herrington was in private practice at Nashville Child & Family Wellness Center. She attended Vanderbilt University for undergrad and graduate school. She completed her internship at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, and her post-doctoral training at Vanderbilt's Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. Currently, she remains on faculty at Vanderbilt teaching cognitive-behavioral therapy to psychiatry fellows. Katie enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and young daughter.
Dr. Herrington is excited to serve as NAPA's president. She is the co-founder of a multidisciplinary mental health practice, Green Hills Family Psych, where she is a pediatric psychologist who provides therapy to children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns, which includes but is not limited to: depression, anxiety (social, worry, panic, specific fears, performance), obsessive-compulsive disorder, coping with the stress associated with living with an acute or chronic medical condition (e.g., adjustment to a new diagnosis, treatment, or chronic pain), trauma, and adjustment to life transitions. Prior to Green Hills Family Psych, Dr. Herrington was in private practice at Nashville Child & Family Wellness Center. She attended Vanderbilt University for undergrad and graduate school. She completed her internship at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, and her post-doctoral training at Vanderbilt's Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital. Currently, she remains on faculty at Vanderbilt teaching cognitive-behavioral therapy to psychiatry fellows. Katie enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and young daughter.
President-Elect: Jackie Klaver, Ph.D.
Dr. Klaver is thrilled to be a part of the rejuvenation of NAPA! She and her family moved to the area in August 2016 after visiting Nashville for many years. She received her master's and doctoral degrees from Southern Illinois University and completed her 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Akron Children's Hospital. She has since made it her mission to bring pediatric neuropsychology services to this amazing and growing city! Dr. Klaver is the founder of Nashville Neuropsychology & Family Services. She specializes in infant/toddler, preschool, school-age, and young adult evaluations with a focus on cognitive, attention, and/or learning issues through a comprehensive evaluation. Common presenting concerns include underlying neurologic issues (e.g., concussion/TBI, epilepsy), as well as ADHD, Learning Disability (e.g., dyslexia), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. When she's not in the office, Dr. Klaver loves spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children.
Dr. Klaver is thrilled to be a part of the rejuvenation of NAPA! She and her family moved to the area in August 2016 after visiting Nashville for many years. She received her master's and doctoral degrees from Southern Illinois University and completed her 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Akron Children's Hospital. She has since made it her mission to bring pediatric neuropsychology services to this amazing and growing city! Dr. Klaver is the founder of Nashville Neuropsychology & Family Services. She specializes in infant/toddler, preschool, school-age, and young adult evaluations with a focus on cognitive, attention, and/or learning issues through a comprehensive evaluation. Common presenting concerns include underlying neurologic issues (e.g., concussion/TBI, epilepsy), as well as ADHD, Learning Disability (e.g., dyslexia), and Autism Spectrum Disorder. When she's not in the office, Dr. Klaver loves spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children.
Treasurer: Danielle Mizell, Psy.D.
Dr. Mizell is so excited to be part of NAPA! She is looking forward to getting to know more of her colleagues in the area. She moved to Tennessee two years ago to join Southeast Psych Nashville, a private practice in Brentwood. She specializes in treating children and teens with chronic medical conditions and chronic pain. Dr. Mizell received a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville, as well as a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. She completed her internship at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and her postdoctoral fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital. She enjoys watching college sports and any show on Bravo.
Dr. Mizell is so excited to be part of NAPA! She is looking forward to getting to know more of her colleagues in the area. She moved to Tennessee two years ago to join Southeast Psych Nashville, a private practice in Brentwood. She specializes in treating children and teens with chronic medical conditions and chronic pain. Dr. Mizell received a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville, as well as a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University. She completed her internship at the Children's Hospital of Michigan and her postdoctoral fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital. She enjoys watching college sports and any show on Bravo.
Secretary: Patrick Michaels, Ph.D.
Dr. Michaels is excited to be NAPA's secretary! He received his master's and doctoral degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL, completed internship and a 1-year post-doctoral fellowship in community inclusion at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. His training has focused predominantly on psychosocial rehabilitation and treatment of co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Primarily he works with people with severe mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and chronic PTSD. His primary therapy training was in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and incorporates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and recovery-oriented practices. He works for the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center. He also works part-time in private practice conducting assessments and providing individual therapy. His research background includes conducting five anti-stigma program evaluations. He also worked as the assistant director for resource development for the Mental Health Association of San Francisco. His publication history includes 21 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, 11 poster presentations, and 2 grand rounds presentations. Beyond professional psychological practice, he enjoys traveling and spending time outside with his two children and wife.
Dr. Michaels is excited to be NAPA's secretary! He received his master's and doctoral degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL, completed internship and a 1-year post-doctoral fellowship in community inclusion at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. His training has focused predominantly on psychosocial rehabilitation and treatment of co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Primarily he works with people with severe mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, and chronic PTSD. His primary therapy training was in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and incorporates mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and recovery-oriented practices. He works for the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center. He also works part-time in private practice conducting assessments and providing individual therapy. His research background includes conducting five anti-stigma program evaluations. He also worked as the assistant director for resource development for the Mental Health Association of San Francisco. His publication history includes 21 peer-reviewed publications, 2 book chapters, 11 poster presentations, and 2 grand rounds presentations. Beyond professional psychological practice, he enjoys traveling and spending time outside with his two children and wife.