Tennessee Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Meredith Rappaport, PA-C, is a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant who feels incredibly fortunate to contribute to the mental health field, where prioritizing mental well-being is embraced. She has a strong curiosity and profound interest in how people think, feel, and grow.

Since 2008, Meredith has been dedicated to the mental health field, initially working as a social worker and psychotherapist. She later returned to school to become a physician assistant, continuing her work in mental health as a medical practitioner and prescriber. To enhance her capabilities, she pursued and attained additional certification in psychiatry. Her holistic approach combines medication management with a deep understanding of psychotherapy, ensuring comprehensive and empathetic care for all her patients. She continually strives to provide the best care possible.

Meredith offers child and adolescent psychiatry, as well as services for adults. She provides empathetic care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral challenges, focusing on a stigma-free, supportive environment. Meredith values the trust her patients place in her, considering them her greatest teachers. She eagerly looks forward to meeting new patients and their families, working collaboratively to address their mental health needs through mutual problem-solving and tapping into their inherent strengths.

Brock Carter, PA-C, joined Animo Sano Psychiatry in October 2023 and is the Office Lead for the Tennessee branch, serving as the Associate PA, as well as the Branch Recruitment Lead. He is committed to working collaboratively with his patients to enhance their mental health and overall quality of life. Specializing in addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and OCD, Brock brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to care. His expertise not only includes addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, but also in supporting patients with chronic illnesses, stress, substance abuse, trauma, video game addiction, men’s issues, eating disorders, and phobias.

Inspired by witnessing friends and family members who had struggled to find adequate mental healthcare, Brock was driven to pursue a career where he could make a tangible difference. This personal connection and desire to help those facing similar challenges brought him to Animo Sano Psychiatry.

Brock is dedicated to providing holistic and empathetic care, ensuring patients feel supported and understood throughout their mental health journey. His commitment to creating a welcoming environment allows patients to openly address their concerns, fostering a path toward improved mental well-being.

Erin Brewer Ross received her Bachelor’s of Science from Milligan University. Following graduation, Erin completed a year of service with community health centers in South America. She continued her passion for community wellness by returning home to work at a local community health center as a Spanish interpreter. Erin then completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Lincoln Memorial University and is board certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Several years of work in primary care allowed Erin to gain experience in a wide range of health concerns, both physical and mental in nature. Erin became passionate about the connection between unaddressed mental health issues and somatic complaints after recognizing how often emotional and psychological distress manifests in the body as chronic pain, fatigue, or other physical symptoms. After living and working in the Appalachian region for many years, she is passionate about the increased access that virtual mental health care can provide to so many in need in this area. She specializes in treatment of ADHD, addiction, anxiety, and depression. A welcoming, non-judgmental, and empathetic space is what she will strive to cultivate during her patient encounters.

As a mental health provider, my focus is on helping you manage and treat conditions such as anxiety and depression through a combination of evidence-based therapies and medication. I am dedicated to creating a collaborative, non-judgmental environment where we can work together to develop an individualized and comprehensive treatment plan that empowers you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life.