Psychiatrist in Brentwood, Tennessee Shristi Shrestha, Psychiatrist
License: MD
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes
Shristi Shrestha, MD
Dr. Shristi Shrestha is trained as an Adult Psychiatrist, proficient in treating patients who are 15 years and older. She holds a very strong belief in healing work with her patients through an integrative wellness approach. This holistic method to patient work combines medical treatment, psychotherapy, genetics, the physical domain, and spiritual domain, for a truly holistic approach. Dr. Shrestha helps her clients struggling with problems regarding life stressors, adjustment issues, maladaptive coping skills, emotional turmoil, and learning deficiencies. She provides her patients with psychoeducation and medication maintenance to help them on the path to healing, in order to achieve happiness in life. She loves to work with clients struggling with a history of trauma and enjoys seeing the changes she assists the clients within their lives. She has worked with clients in a variety of settings including Veterans Affairs, outpatient and inpatient settings, correctional facilities, and state hospitals. Dr. Shrestha completed her Post Graduate training in Adult Psychiatry from Texas Tech University and received her medical school diploma from Kathmandu Medical College. She is currently licensed in New Mexico and Tennessee. She believes in the importance of self-care, not only for her patients, but personally as well as a mental health provider. She meditates daily and is willing to incorporate this work with her patients by guiding them in meditation and spiritual practices when necessary. In her free time, she enjoys nature, loves gardening, tree planting, hiking, and spending time with her two cats.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
Interventions
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Shristi Shrestha. You can also call 865-588-3173 to have someone assist you.
Shristi Shrestha generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 865-588-3173 to find out Shristi Shrestha's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Shristi Shrestha:
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 865-588-3173 to see how we can help.
Yes, Shristi Shrestha is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Shristi Shrestha works at:
Yes, Shristi Shrestha does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Shristi Shrestha is currently offering In-office visits.
- English
- Hindi