Psychiatry in Knoxville, Tennessee Kelli Morrison, Nurse Practitioner

Kelli Morrison helps adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults navigate mental health challenges with compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she partners with patients across Tennessee to develop personalized treatment plans that support emotional wellness, symptom relief, and long-term quality of life. Her approach is collaborative, respectful, and focused on helping each individual build stability and confidence while managing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Kelli has extensive experience working with individuals facing a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and substance use challenges. She provides medication management services and works closely with patients to understand their goals, monitor progress, and make thoughtful treatment decisions. In addition to treating anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug use issues, she offers support for other mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep disturbances, and psychotic disorders. A particular area of passion for Kelli is geriatric psychiatry. Her specialty in geripsych care allows her to help older adults navigate the emotional, cognitive, and life-transition challenges that can accompany aging. She is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner, bringing specialized knowledge and understanding to individuals experiencing dementia-related concerns and to families seeking guidance through complex caregiving situations. Her work emphasizes dignity, independence, and meaningful quality of life for older adults. Kelli also enjoys serving military veterans and first responders, recognizing the unique stressors, responsibilities, and life experiences these populations often face. She strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to participate in their care. Her educational background includes training at Tennessee Wesleyan University and the University of South Alabama, where she built the clinical foundation that supports her practice today. Outside of work, Kelli enjoys attending concerts, reading, listening to music, and gathering with friends for Dungeons and Dragons. These interests help her maintain balance and bring authenticity, curiosity, and connection into her professional life. Patients throughout Tennessee seeking psychiatric medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use concerns, later-life transitions, and other mental health needs can benefit from Kelli’s thoughtful and experienced approach to care.