Business Details
19 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapists in Murfreesboro, TN
Genesis Psychiatric Services was founded in 2007 by Dr. Melissa Ott, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, to address the mental health needs of Middle Tennessee's middle class. As the first nurse practitioner-owned psychiatric clinic in Rutherford County, we combine clinical excellence with compassionate, faith-based care. Our team of licensed, board-certified nurse practitioners specializes in personalized medication management and brief solution-focused therapy, integrating spiritual values with evidence-based practices. With over 15 years of experience, we serve patients aged 6 to senior adults, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related disorders.Our providers bring advanced academic credentials from institutions like Vanderbilt University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, along with specialized expertise in areas like perinatal mental health and psychosis treatment. We maintain rigorous professional standards, demonstrated through accolades like the 2021 Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Excellence Award, while prioritizing accessibility and community service in Murfreesboro and Brentwood, TN.
Services
Medication Management
Brief Therapy
GeneSight Testing
ADHD Treatment
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Depression Care
Anxiety Disorders
Psychosis Treatment
Substance Abuse Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We are the first nurse practitioner-owned psychiatric clinic in Rutherford County
- Our team includes board-certified nurse practitioners with specialized mental health expertise
- We integrate clinical care with spiritual values for holistic treatment
- We offer personalized medication management and brief solution-focused therapy
- Our providers have extensive experience treating diverse mental health conditions
Services
Medication Management
Our board-certified nurse practitioners provide comprehensive medication management for mental health conditions. This service includes initial assessment, dosage adjustment, and ongoing monitoring of psychiatric medications. Patients receive personalized treatment plans that consider both clinical needs and individual values.
Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
We offer brief, goal-oriented therapy sessions addressing specific mental health concerns. This evidence-based approach focuses on developing practical solutions for current challenges. Sessions are conducted by licensed practitioners with expertise in various therapeutic modalities.
GeneSight Testing
Our clinic provides GeneSight testing for established clients to optimize medication selection. This genetic test helps determine how patients may metabolize psychiatric medications, supporting more effective treatment decisions. The service is available at both Murfreesboro and Brentwood locations.
ADHD Treatment
Specialized treatment programs address attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder across the lifespan. Our approach combines medication management with behavioral strategies tailored to individual needs. Providers have extensive experience treating both pediatric and adult ADHD cases.
Anxiety Disorders
We specialize in treating various anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Treatment combines medication management with therapeutic techniques to reduce symptoms. Care plans emphasize both immediate relief and long-term coping strategies.
People
Melissa Ott
Founder
Dr. Ott founded Genesis Psychiatric Services in 2007 after earning her DNP from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and MSN from Vanderbilt University. She holds dual board certifications in family and psychiatric nursing, with expertise in schizophrenia research and community mental health.
Brenna Gillis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Gillis specializes in women's mental health, particularly perinatal depression and anxiety. She earned her DNP from Vanderbilt University and teaches in their PMHNP program while maintaining clinical practice at Genesis.
Adriana Beeson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Beeson focuses on mood disorders including anxiety and depression. She earned her MSN from Vanderbilt University and works with patients across the lifespan, emphasizing personalized treatment approaches for mental health conditions.
Megan Christenberry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Christenberry specializes in treating psychosis and chronic mental illness. With a master's from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she provides medication management for older adults and patients with complex mental health needs.
Questions
What services does Genesis Psychiatric Services offer?
We provide psychiatric medication management and brief solution-focused therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, including GeneSight testing for established clients.
Where are your clinic locations?
We have offices in Murfreesboro (237 Castlewood Drive Suite A) and Brentwood (7003 Chadwick Drive Building A Suite 120), Tennessee.
Do you offer teletherapy options?
Teletherapy may be available on a case-by-case basis at your provider's discretion for established patients.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
Our providers treat ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and traumatic stress disorders.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our Murfreesboro office at (615) 494-4804 during business hours (Monday-Thursday) to schedule an appointment with our front desk team.
Do you accept insurance?
Genesis Psychiatric Services operates as a Private Pay facility with prices comparable to specialty co-pays. We do not directly accept insurance payments.
