Psychiatry in Knoxville, Tennessee Lisa Kruger, Nurse Practitioner

Lisa Kruger helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across Tennessee find greater stability, resilience, and confidence in managing mental health challenges. As a prescriber at LifeStance Health, she provides thoughtful medication management services tailored to each individual’s needs. Lisa works closely with patients who are navigating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, while also supporting a wide range of additional mental health concerns. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical solutions, and compassionate care designed to help patients achieve meaningful improvements in their daily lives. A particular area of passion for Lisa is working with individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She understands that the transition from inpatient care back to everyday life can feel overwhelming and uncertain. By providing attentive follow-up care, medication management, and ongoing support, she helps patients maintain progress, reduce the risk of setbacks, and build a path toward long-term recovery. Her goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to move forward with confidence. Lisa incorporates evidence-based strategies into her care, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and exposure-based techniques when appropriate. She has experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those in adoption or foster care settings, military members and veterans, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In addition to her primary areas of expertise, she offers support for a variety of other mental health conditions and life transitions. Since beginning her clinical practice in 2022, Lisa has remained committed to ongoing learning and professional growth. She earned her education through King College and King University, building a strong foundation for delivering patient-centered psychiatric care. Outside of her professional role, Lisa enjoys creative and hands-on pursuits, including home improvement projects, design work, artistic endeavors, and activities that promote lifelong learning and personal well-being. These interests reflect her curiosity, creativity, and dedication to growth—qualities she also brings to her work with patients. Patients throughout Tennessee seeking professional medication management for ADHD, anxiety, depression, recovery after psychiatric hospitalization, and other mental health concerns can turn to Lisa for compassionate, individualized care.