Business Details
23 Years
experience
Personalized Psychiatry Services in Nashville
Joseph Sharpe has provided comprehensive psychiatric care in Nashville, TN since 2003. Our practice combines board-certified expertise with personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We specialize in medication management, psychotherapy, and advanced treatments like rTMS for depression. With over 20 years of clinical experience, including leadership roles at St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital, we prioritize patient-centered care in a non-judgmental environment. Our approach integrates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors to create holistic treatment strategies. We offer flexible appointment durations ranging from 15-minute medication checks to 60-minute initial evaluations.Our team collaborates with primary care providers and therapists to ensure coordinated care through signed release forms. Recognized as Nashville's top psychiatrist since 2014, we maintain active memberships in the American Psychiatric Association and Tennessee Psychiatric Association. We emphasize education and symptom remission through evidence-based practices while minimizing medication side effects. Our practice philosophy centers on treating patients as individuals rather than healthcare units, ensuring thorough listening and appropriate treatment implementation.
Services
Medication Management
Psychotherapy
rTMS Treatment
Psychiatric Evaluation
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
ADHD Management
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Sleep Disorder Treatment
OCD Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We provide individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs
- Our practice offers flexible appointment durations from 15 to 60 minutes
- We emphasize collaborative care with primary care providers and therapists
- Our psychiatrist has over 20 years of clinical experience in Nashville
- We utilize the biological-psychological-social-spiritual model for holistic treatment
Associations and certifications
- American Psychiatric Association
- Tennessee Psychiatric Association
What people say
Voted Best Psychiatrist
Top doctor in Nashville
Non-judgmental environment
Personalized treatment plans
Services
Medication Management
Our medication management service provides comprehensive psychiatric medication evaluation and treatment. Patients receive personalized medication plans with regular monitoring to ensure optimal effectiveness and minimal side effects. We prioritize conservative prescribing practices while maintaining treatment efficacy for conditions like depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Psychotherapy
We offer individual psychotherapy sessions combined with medication management when needed. Our evidence-based approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive therapy techniques tailored to each patient's specific mental health needs. Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes depending on treatment requirements.
rTMS Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is an FDA-approved non-medication treatment for depression. This advanced therapy option provides effective relief for treatment-resistant depression through targeted brain stimulation in our office-based setting without requiring anesthesia.
People
Dr. Joseph M. Sharpe
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with Duke University training and 20+ years Nashville practice experience. Serves as psychiatric medical director for St. Thomas hospitals and chief medical officer for Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital.
Nicole Hart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Supervised psychiatric nurse practitioner providing medication management services. Specializes in collaborative mental health treatment under Dr. Sharpe's oversight.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide medication management, psychotherapy, and rTMS treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mental health conditions.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we accept new patients aged 18 and older. Initial evaluations take 60 minutes to develop personalized treatment plans.
What appointment options are available?
We offer 15-minute medication management visits and 30-45 minute sessions combining medication management with psychotherapy based on individual needs.
Can you coordinate care with other providers?
Yes, with signed release forms we collaborate with primary care physicians and therapists to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment.
What makes your practice unique?
Our individualized treatment approach combines board-certified expertise with flexible appointment durations in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
