About
Expertise at Every Step
At Nashville Neuro Psychiatric Associates (NNPA), we provide expert, compassionate psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. Our approach integrates the latest in medical innovations with time-honored traditions of patient-centered care, set in a facility designed to feel like a sanctuary for healing.
Dr. Craig Clark
Dr. Craig Clark is a seasoned psychiatrist with over thirty-five years of clinical experience. His journey began at West Virginia University and continued at Marshall University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Clark’s subsequent training at Vanderbilt, where he served as The Chief Fellow in Child Psychiatry, a teaching and academic appointment, introduced him to transformative mentors and ignited a lifelong passion for neuropsychiatry, teaching, and continuous learning. His comprehensive approach is not just about alleviating symptoms but fostering overall well-being and resilience. Dr. Clark sees his role as assisting his patients, young and old, in actualizing their fullest potential as human beings.
Amy Powell Clark
As co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Amy complements her clinical expertise with a deep and nuanced understanding of human development across the lifespan. In her work with clients she applies an attachment focused lens, always aware of the importance of relationship in healing. Amy’s career started at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she developed insights into early childhood development and autism spectrum disorders. Her work today focuses on trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders, offering patients not just therapy but tools for lasting change. Amy seeks to share her more than 25 years of clinical experience with The Team in regular supervisory sessions.
Our Team
Each team member at NNPA is handpicked for their dedication to our core values: understanding, empathy, and a relentless commitment to your mental health.
Dr. Alyssa Mielock, Ph.D
Dr. Mielock, chosen for our team because of her remarkable interpersonal skills and empathy, specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, empowering clients to become their own therapists through skillful guidance and collaborative treatment planning.
Justin Malais, PNP
Justin Malais, our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner has a rich background in psychology and nursing. In keeping with our NNPA Team Philosophy, Justin offers a multifaceted approach to care.
Tim Caldwell, MS, MA, NCC, LPC-MHSP
Tim Caldwell, an experienced clinician in his own right with more than 35 years of experience in the field, is also a nationally accredited licensed professional counselor. In his capacity of Director of Client Services, Tim not only works with individual clients and families, but ensures that all processes align with our patient-first philosophy.
Anna Marie Herbold, BS
Anna Marie Herbold, our Practice Coordinator and TMS Technician organizes our clinic’s daily operations and ensures our therapies are delivered seamlessly. Consistent with our admonitions to our patients to commit themselves to lifelong learning and growth, Anna Marie will soon be completing her training as a licensed professional counselor and is now accepting patients.
Leah Bickers, MA, LPC-MHSP (temp. license), NCC
Leah specializes in creative therapies for adolescents and young adults. She has experience with the STARS program at Hume Fogg High School and Safe Haven Trauma, focusing on a range of challenges including trauma and depression. She is passionate about using a collaborative and empathetic approach to encourage healing."
Emmerson ‘Emme’ Dupree, BA
Emme Dupree, our administrative assistant is dedicated to enhancing patient experience and community outreach, reflecting our core values.
Macy McGrath
Macy, a creative writing major at Belmont University, is dedicated to using storytelling to uplift voices and foster change, focusing on innovative mediums like Dungeons and Dragons and video games. Committed to applying her passion for stories to make a real-world impact, she joined NNPA to gain practical experience in helping her community.