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Meet Dr. Alex Bettis, PhD (she/her)

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Tennessee offering both in person and virtual sessions for clients in the Nashville area. I also offer virtual sessions for clients living in other parts of Tennessee and in states with PSYPACT legislation (check if your state participates here). Read more about my professional training and experience below.​

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I currently live in Nashville, Tennessee with my dog Fitz, and I enjoy spending my free time getting outside at one of Nashville's many great parks, spending time with friends and family, going to Nashville Soccer Club games, and gardening.​

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Professional Background and Training

I am passionate about providing effective, compassionate mental health treatment for children, teens, and adults. I completed 8 years of specialized training in therapy and assessment of mental health problems before becoming licensed as a clinical psychologist in Tennessee and starting my own therapy practice.​

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Education and Training:

  • BA in Psychology and European History, Vanderbilt University (2006-2010)

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology, Vanderbilt University (2012-2018)

    • Specialized training in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress-related disorders across the lifespan

  • Clinical Psychology Residency in Youth Mental Health, UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior (2017-2018)

    • Specialized training working in psychiatric inpatient settings, partial hospitalization program settings, and consulting with medical teams to treat child, adolescent, and young adult mental health​

  • National Institute of Mental Health Fellowship in Mental Health, Brown Medical School (2018-2020)

    • Post-doctoral experience working with clinical and research teams studying suicide, self-harm, and related mental health problems​

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt Medical Center (2020-2024)

    • Director of the Regulating Emotions and Stress in Teens Lab​

    • Individual therapy provider treating anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress associated with major life transitions

  • Voluntary Clinical Faculty, Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt Medical Center (2024 - Present)

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Contact Me

If you are interested in psychological services, visit the Clinical Services page to learn more. Fill out my psychotherapy contact form to schedule a brief consultation call to see if I am a fit for your therapy needs.
 

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