General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  Associated Psychiatrists of Nashville (APON), formed in 1989, was established with the belief that the appropriate use of psychotherapy and somatic treatments are the foundation of success in this pursuit. Psychotherapy allows patients and physicians to explore the path to mental wellness together and leads to insights which guide the course of treatment. APON consists of 4 trained psychiatrists but our training in internal medicine, pediatrics and surgery allows us to thoroughly understand the mind/body connection as well. We explore all areas of treatment, including the proper use of medications to achieve the goals set by patient and psychiatrist.

Internists

• Internal Medicine

Neurologists

• Neurology
  A wide range of professional experiences informs Dr Arney’s work including forensic psychiatry, psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, and experiential therapy. He attended medical school at University of Louisville School of Medicine, internship at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. For many years he served on clinical faculty at Vanderbilt as Assistant Clinical Professor and enjoyed supervising and teaching residents as well as maintaining a weekly Vanderbilt student clinic. Dr Arney is certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Autism
  Dr. McKay is Board-certified in both General Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. He felt a calling into psychiatry as it allows him to spend time and better understand his patients to promote wellness and not just prescribe medications. He believes that medication is an important tool in psychiatrist’s toolbox which also includes psychotherapies and behavioral techniques for healing mind, body, and spirit. He has trainings in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, family therapy, and motivational interviewing. He has experience in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Suicidality, Anxiety disorders (including post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder), and Bipolar disorder. He also has familiarity with substance use issues and autism spectrum disorders (but does not provide autism evaluations)

Psychiatrists

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Depression
• Mental Health
  Taking care of our mental health is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. Our emotional state affects our physical health, our relationships and our careers. We can help remove the roadblocks which prevent one from achieving mental wellness. Navigating the path to this state of well-being requires time and effort on the part of the patient and a skilled and dedicated psychiatrist to facilitate the journey.
• Psychiatry
  Dr. West has been practicing psychiatry in Nashville since 1986 when he finished his residency in psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Prior to that, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville and received his medical degree from The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Memphis.
• Anxiety