Our goals for 2021 include:
Foster a sense of community among Nashville-area psychologists
Offer CEU events relevant to our practice areas
Socially distant social events for networking
Gather information on how to best support psychologists in the area,
including an active listserv for consultation with one another
Foster a sense of community among Nashville-area psychologists
Offer CEU events relevant to our practice areas
Socially distant 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
Past-President: 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.
President: Mary E. Payne, Ph.D.
Dr. Payne is excited to serve as President of NAPA this year. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Georgia and completed her internship at the University of Louisville Health Science Center. She has practiced in the MidTn area since 2009. Dr. Payne is the founder and clinical director of The Child and Family Counseling Center, a private practice providing quality mental health services across the lifespan. She provides empirically-based, individual services to children, teens, and young adults. Additionally, she serves as a clinical supervisor to those pursuing licensure or degrees in clinical fields. In addition to serving as NAPA President, she is also currently President-Elect for TPA. When not working, Dr. Payne will often be found spending time with her family outdoors. She loves running, hiking, and is an avid stand up paddle boarder.
Dr. Payne is excited to serve as President of NAPA this year. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Georgia and completed her internship at the University of Louisville Health Science Center. She has practiced in the MidTn area since 2009. Dr. Payne is the founder and clinical director of The Child and Family Counseling Center, a private practice providing quality mental health services across the lifespan. She provides empirically-based, individual services to children, teens, and young adults. Additionally, she serves as a clinical supervisor to those pursuing licensure or degrees in clinical fields. In addition to serving as NAPA President, she is also currently President-Elect for TPA. When not working, Dr. Payne will often be found spending time with her family outdoors. She loves running, hiking, and is an avid stand up paddle boarder.
President-Elect: 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.
Treasurer: Sam Larson, Ph.D.
Dr. Larson is excited to be NAPA's treasurer this year! A former elementary school teacher from Chicago, he received his master's and doctoral degrees from Southern Illinois University. After completing his 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Seattle Children's Hospital, he moved to Nashville in the fall of 2019 and shortly there after joined Dr. Klaver at Nashville Neuropsychology & Family Services. There he provides individual therapy and assessment to children, teens, and young adults with a wide range of challenges. When not working, Dr. Larson loves cooking, wood working, and hiking with his wife and golden-doodle, Riley.
Dr. Larson is excited to be NAPA's treasurer this year! A former elementary school teacher from Chicago, he received his master's and doctoral degrees from Southern Illinois University. After completing his 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Seattle Children's Hospital, he moved to Nashville in the fall of 2019 and shortly there after joined Dr. Klaver at Nashville Neuropsychology & Family Services. There he provides individual therapy and assessment to children, teens, and young adults with a wide range of challenges. When not working, Dr. Larson loves cooking, wood working, and hiking with his wife and golden-doodle, Riley.
Secretary: Lillie Vandekar, Psy.D.
Dr. Vandekar is excited to serve in the role as NAPA's secretary. New to Nashville as well, Dr. Vandekar moved here to complete her postdoctoral year of training in private practice under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Binder, PhD, ABPP. Originally from the northeast, she received her doctorate from Rutgers University before heading south to Houston, TX where she completed her internship at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Counseling Center. Dr. Vandekar is the owner of Nashville Psychotherapy, LLC, a private practice in the We-Ho neighborhood of Nashville, where she specializes in providing trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy for adults struggling with relationships, mood issues, complex trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem. When not working, she enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and generally spending time outdoors with her spouse and two dogs.
Dr. Vandekar is excited to serve in the role as NAPA's secretary. New to Nashville as well, Dr. Vandekar moved here to complete her postdoctoral year of training in private practice under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Binder, PhD, ABPP. Originally from the northeast, she received her doctorate from Rutgers University before heading south to Houston, TX where she completed her internship at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Counseling Center. Dr. Vandekar is the owner of Nashville Psychotherapy, LLC, a private practice in the We-Ho neighborhood of Nashville, where she specializes in providing trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy for adults struggling with relationships, mood issues, complex trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem. When not working, she enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and generally spending time outdoors with her spouse and two dogs.
Student Representative: Leighton Durham
Leighton is excited to be part of NAPA as a student representative! She is a graduate student in the Vanderbilt University Clinical Science Doctoral Program and mentored by Dr. Antonia Kaczkurkin. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Duke University in 2017, and then completed a 2-year research assistantship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston before starting at Vanderbilt in the fall of 2019. Her primary research interests include characterizing the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychopathology, as well as identifying neurobiological targets for early detection, prevention, and treatment of internalizing disorders. Outside of work and school, Leighton enjoys traveling, photography, and spending time outdoors.
Leighton is excited to be part of NAPA as a student representative! She is a graduate student in the Vanderbilt University Clinical Science Doctoral Program and mentored by Dr. Antonia Kaczkurkin. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Duke University in 2017, and then completed a 2-year research assistantship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston before starting at Vanderbilt in the fall of 2019. Her primary research interests include characterizing the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychopathology, as well as identifying neurobiological targets for early detection, prevention, and treatment of internalizing disorders. Outside of work and school, Leighton enjoys traveling, photography, and spending time outdoors.
Emeritus Board Members
President 2019: Katie Herrington, Ph.D.