Innovative depression treatment meets the heart of Inglewood and East Nashville
When you are living with severe or treatment-resistant depression, finding the right care can feel like a daunting journey. Standard solutions don’t always cut it, and navigating a crowded mental health system is exhausting. You don’t just need a prescription pad—you need experts who stay ahead of the curve in neuroscience and who actually listen to your unique story.
For those seeking advanced depression care on the east side, Synaptic PSYCH brings world-class, innovative psychiatric services right to the neighborhood.
Meet East Nashville’s Depression Experts
Conveniently located at 3800 Gallatin Pike, our East Nashville clinic is anchored by two highly specialized, board-certified psychiatrists who completed their rigorous psychiatric training right down the road at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Both have chosen to make Middle Tennessee their permanent home, bringing elite academic backgrounds into local, compassionate community care.
Dr. Ryan Oakley, MD
Dr. Oakley brings a deeply collaborative, recovery-focused philosophy to his patients. Believing that mental healthcare should empower individual agency, he combines evidence-based psychopharmacology with structured therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
He holds unique certifications in both ECT neuromodulation (neurostimulation treatments) and Professional Mindfulness Facilitation. Dr. Oakley is highly focused on optimizing modern, breakthrough depression protocols—specifically ensuring that advanced treatments like nasal esketamine (Spravato®) are thoughtfully paired with supportive psychotherapy, proper setting, and intentional preparation to maximize healing.
Dr. Brent Necaise, MD
Dr. Necaise is known throughout the community for his deep empathy, warmth, and dedication to offering a life-changing quality of care to a highly diverse patient population.
Alongside his robust work in treating complex mood disorders and treatment-resistant depression with tools like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Dr. Necaise is a passionate advocate for East Nashville’s vibrant LGBTQ+ population. He has received specialized, dedicated training in providing compassionate, celebratory psychiatric evaluations and care, ensuring a completely safe, welcoming environment for every individual who walks through the door.
Expanding the Toolkit: Beyond the Standard Prescription
What sets Dr. Oakley and Dr. Necaise apart is their ability to look beyond traditional treatments. At the East Nashville clinic, they offer a vast, modernized toolkit to treat depression and brain illness aggressively:
- Nasal Esketamine (Spravato®) & Ketamine: Utilizing legal, FDA-approved psychedelic-like treatments that act as a rapid catalyst for rewiring neural pathways.
- TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): A non-invasive, drug-free FDA-approved treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive regions of the brain responsible for mood regulation.
- Prism for PTSD: Offering specialized, innovative protocols to target trauma-based conditions alongside clinical depression.
Backed by International Leadership
Just like our Hillsboro Village clinic, the East Nashville team works in close connection with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michelle Cochran, MD, a globally recognized researcher and international educator. This direct link ensures that the newest, most effective global neuroscientific protocols are implemented locally on Gallatin Pike every single day.
Care Designed for Davidson County
Tucked right into the East Nashville and Inglewood community, our clinic hours are designed to fit your busy life:
- Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
If you or someone you love is tired of settling for “just getting by” with depression, real, personalized solutions are waiting close to home.
Take the first step toward reclaiming your wellness. Contact Synaptic PSYCH today to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Oakley, Dr. Necaise, or our exceptional East Nashville clinical team. Let’s find hope for your brain.