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Our Skilled Clinicians

Arianna Boddy, PsyD

Arianna Boddy, PsyD

Arianna Boddy, PsyD

Specialities: Assessment and Treatment for Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Teen Life Challenges.


Ages: Children, Teens, Young Adult, and Parents


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay

Charles Galyon, PhD

Arianna Boddy, PsyD

Arianna Boddy, PsyD

Specialities: Diagnostic Evaluation and Treatment for Autism, Anxiety, Tourette’s/Tic Disorders, OCD


Ages: Children and Teens


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Optum/United Healthcare

Ryan Boddy, PhD

Arianna Boddy, PsyD

Jaima Walton, PsyD

Dr. Ryan Boddy is a clinical psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples. Additionally, he specializes in neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for a range of difficulties.  


Ages: Adults


Payments Accepted: Self-pay, BCBS, Optum, BCBS, Medicare, Medicare Supplementals (No advantage plans)

Jaima Walton, PsyD

Jessica Baddorf, LCSW

Jaima Walton, PsyD

Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression for Adults; PCIT treatment for parents and children with challenging behaviors


Ages: Children, Teens, and Adults


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Optum/United Healthcare, Tricare, Humana, Cigna, Aetna, Compsych, UMR, and Ambetter

Dustin Lamport, Ph.D

Jessica Baddorf, LCSW

Jessica Baddorf, LCSW

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma; Evaluations for Autism and ADHD


Ages: Teens and Up


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Optum/United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Tricare, Medicare

Jessica Baddorf, LCSW

Jessica Baddorf, LCSW

Jessica Baddorf, LCSW

Specialities: Neurodivergence (Asperger’s/Autism), ADHD, STEM fields


Ages: Adults


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, BHS, Cigna, Medicare, Optum/United Healthcare

Christina Kamien, PsyD

Christina Kamien, PsyD

Christina Kamien, PsyD

Specialties: Assessment and Treatment for Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Disorders, and Learning Disabilities


Ages: Children


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Optum/United Healthcare

Andrew Burkley, Ph.D

Christina Kamien, PsyD

Christina Kamien, PsyD

Specialties: Child behavior, Child-Welfare System, and Family Dynamics.

Ages: Children and their Parents

Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BlueCare, and UHC Community Plan (pending)

Dr. Burkley is a clinical psychologist who works with children (12mo-18yrs) and their parents who are experiencing challenging behaviors.  He specializes in young children with disruptive behaviors and those in the child-welfare system. 

Matthew DeHart, LMFT

Christina Kamien, PsyD

Hannah Erin Wells, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Specialties: Couples, Families, Depression, Anxiety, and Meaning.

Ages: Adults

Payments Accepted: Self-Pay

Matt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and enjoys helping individuals, couples, and families to navigate challenges in their lives

Hannah Erin Wells, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Heather Polk, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, PMHNP

Hannah Erin Wells, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Specialties: Assessment and treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, life transitions such as early adulthood, women new to motherhood, and those struggling with perimenopause.

Ages: Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Payments Accepted: BHS, Medicare, Optum/United Healthcare, BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth, and Self-Pay

Erin is a psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to serving the needs of individuals across a range of ages and helping with various life challenges including life transitions

Khristan Cimino, LCSW

Heather Polk, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, PMHNP

Heather Polk, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, PMHNP

Specialties: Geriatrics, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

Ages: Adults

Payments Accepted: Self-Pay,  BCBS,  BHS, Cigna/Evernorth, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Optum/United Healthcare

Khristan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in  working with older adults with trauma, anxiety, or depression. 

Heather Polk, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, PMHNP

Heather Polk, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, PMHNP

Heather Polk, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, PMHNP

Specialties: Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Developmental and Behavioral Concerns including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic Disorders/Tourette's, Developmental Delays, Regulatory Disorders (Sleep Disorders, Bedwetting, Enuresis, Encopresis, and Feeding Difficulties/Eating Disorders)


Ages: Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, UHC/Optum and BCBS, Aetna, (Tricare, BHS, Cigna/Evernorth, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage Plans coming soon)

Joining KBMHS July 1st

Robert Devereaux, PhD

Joseph Jadav, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Robert Devereaux, PhD

Specialties: Pre-surgical Evaluations, Opioid Risk Assessment, Independent Medical Evaluations (Disability)


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Optum/United Healthcare, TennCare, Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, AmBetter, Humana, Tricare, Amerigroup, Worker’s Compensation

Robin Rhodea, LCSW

Joseph Jadav, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Robert Devereaux, PhD

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and more


Ages: Adults


Payments Accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum

Joseph Jadav, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Joseph Jadav, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Joseph Jadav, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Mood Disorders


Ages: 6 years through adults


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Optum/United Healthcare,  Medicaid/TennCare, Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)/Telus, Wellpoint/Amerigroup, BlueCare, Humana, VA, Tricare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Medicare. 

Jaryn Turnage, LCSW

Jaryn Turnage, LCSW

Joseph Jadav, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Specialties: Pregnancy/Postpartum and New Motherhood, Parenting Struggles


Ages: Young Adults/College Age, Teens (16+)


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Optum/United Healthcare, BlueCare, Cigna, Aetna

Matt Gumb, LPC

Jaryn Turnage, LCSW

Rachael Bolton, LPC

Specialties: OCD, BFRBs (Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania/Excoriation), Anxiety, Autism, and ADHD


Ages: Children, Teens, and Adults


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay

Rachael Bolton, LPC

Jaryn Turnage, LCSW

Rachael Bolton, LPC

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Work/School Stress, and Cancer Diagnosis


Ages: Children, Teens, and Adults (18+)


Payments Accepted: BCBS, Medicare, BHS, Cigna/Evernorth, UHC/Optum, & Private Pay

Lauren Johnson, CPNPPC/PMHS

Lauren Johnson, CPNPPC/PMHS

Lauren Johnson, CPNPPC/PMHS

Specialties: Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Developmental and Behavioral Concerns including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic Disorders/Tourette's, Developmental Delays, Regulatory Disorders (Sleep Disorders, Bedwetting, Enuresis, Encopresis, and Feeding Difficulties/Eating Disorders)


Ages: Children and Adolescents


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, Optum/United Healthcare, BHS, Aetna (Tricare, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth coming soon)


* Telehealth options available now, Blount County location until July 1st, then joining KBMHS Knoxville location.

Kayla Atkins, CPNPPC/PMHS

Lauren Johnson, CPNPPC/PMHS

Lauren Johnson, CPNPPC/PMHS

Specialties: Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Developmental and Behavioral Concerns including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic Disorders/Tourette's, Developmental Delays, Regulatory Disorders (Sleep Disorders, Bedwetting, Enuresis, Encopresis, and Feeding Difficulties/Eating Disorders)


Ages: Children and Adolescents


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay, BCBS, and Aetna (Optum/United Healthcare, Tricare, Cigna/evernorth and BHS coming soon)


Joining KBMHS July 1st

Deborah Christiansen, M.D.

Lauren Johnson, CPNPPC/PMHS

Deborah Christiansen, M.D.

Specialties: Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Developmental and Behavioral Concerns including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tic Disorders/Tourette's, Developmental Delays, Regulatory Disorders (Sleep Disorders, Bedwetting, Enuresis, Encopresis, and Feeding Difficulties/Eating Disorders)


Ages: Children and Adolescents


Payments Accepted: Self-Pay and BCBS (Aetna, Tricare, Optum/United Healthcare, Cigna/evernorth and BHS coming soon)


Joining KBMHS August 1st

Meet Robin, Your Care Guide

Robin Billings is our dedicated and invaluable office manager! She will help you get connected with your clinician, answer questions, and manages scheduling appointments. 

Meet Katie, Your Admin

While Katie is by no means new to our office, she is our NEW practice administrator. She is such a knowledgeable and compassionate person. She does a incredible job taking care of our customers and office needs. 

Meet Mark, Your Support

Edel, Compassionate Support

Mark is our enthusiastic office assistant and will help you with getting scheduled, completing paperwork, and checking in! Patients and providers alike have all really appreciated his strong customer service skills by delivering excellent communication skills and his responsiveness. He is also detailed oriented and has a great team approach!  

Edel, Compassionate Support

Edel, Compassionate Support

Edel, Compassionate Support

Edel offers a very calm and gentle presence on the phone. He is excellent at reviewing your insurance information to ensure your services will be covered! He is also a team player offering support for the phone lines.

Brandy, Billing Expert

Edel, Compassionate Support

Jessica, Billing Specialist

While Brandy is new to KBMHS, she is not new to medical billing and has previously worked Dr. Christiansen and her office. She is a team player, maintains great communication skills, and has great integrity. 

Jessica, Billing Specialist

Edel, Compassionate Support

Jessica, Billing Specialist

From start to finish, Jessica has done it all when it comes to the medical billing world.  She brings a wealth of experience and is very detailed oriented, which helps customers stay informed and ensures providers are properly paid. 

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