Get to know us
Our team
OWNER, INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH NP
Dr. Kendra Delaney (she/her)
PhD, PMHNP, AGPCNP, RN
Welcome to Empowered Heart Integrative Mental Health Care, PLLC. I’m Kendra Delaney (she/her) and I’m a double board certified psychiatric mental health and adult primary care nurse practitioner in Nashville, TN. I grew up in the Northeast, but after moving to Nashville to attend Vanderbilt for my bachelor's in psychology, I fell in love with the school, my now-husband, and this city, and I’ve never looked back.
In 2017 I graduated Vanderbilt University School of Nursing with my psychiatric nurse practitioner degree with one simple mission: to empower people to heal their hearts and their bodies. Since that time, I have worked with countless folx with mood disorders; perinatal and postpartum anxiety and PMDD; ADHD; PTSD and dissociative disorders; and disordered eating. Pulling from my experience as an psychiatric nurse practitioner, my role as an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, and my training in integrative psychiatric and functional medicine through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Institute for Functional Medicine, in 2020 I started Empowered Heart to pursue my dream of providing holistic mental healthcare to all.
I aim to work with you to create a treatment plan that moves you towards your health goals. By incorporating medicine, lifestyle changes, herbs, supplements, psychotherapy and mind-body interventions, I tailor each treatment plan to your unique needs. I look forward to meeting you, and to walking alongside you in your path to healing!
Services
Integrative mental health consults and management for folx 13+ in person and via telehealth
Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy
Education
PhD, Nursing Science, Vanderbilt University, 2021
MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2017
Post-Master's Certificate, Adult Gerontology Primary Care, University of Southern Indiana, 2021
BA, Psychology, Vanderbilt University, 2015
Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry, Integrative Psychiatry Institute, 2020
Institute for Functional Medicine Coursework Graduate, 2021
Brainspotting Level I & II
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level I
Clinical Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, R.J. Buckle Associates
INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH NP
Dr. Hannah Nolte (she/her)
PhD, PMHNP, RN, 200-YTT
Hannah Nolte is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who is committed to empowering each person she works with to move towards their wellness goals. She received her master’s degree in nursing and PhD in Nursing Science from Vanderbilt University where she is studied the impact of mind-body interventions on women who have experienced trauma. She has previously worked alongside neurologists, rheumatologists and primary care physicians with a multispecialty group in Nashville and as a PMHNP at a TMS clinic in Huntsville, AL.
Drawing on her experience as a nurse practitioner, her doctoral research, and her 200 hour yoga teacher training, she develops holistic treatment plans that consider the interactions among mental, physical, social, and spiritual aspects of health. She incorporates medicine, lifestyle changes, and mind-body therapies to design a treatment plan that is tailored to each individual.
Services
Integrative mental health consults and management for folx 18+ via telehealth
Education
PhD, Nursing Science, Vanderbilt University, 2023
MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2017
BA, Psychology, Vanderbilt University, 2015
200-HR Yoga Teacher Training, Kripalu, 2023
INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH NP
Hailee Hunt-Hawkins (she/her)
PMHNP, RN
I’m Hailee Hunt-Hawkins (she/her) and I’m a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Nashville, TN. I was born and raised here in Nashville and feel grateful to get to raise my girls in the city I grew up in!
I graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in 2022 with my psychiatric nurse practitioner degree and am currently working on a Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters certificate at University of Southern Indiana. Before coming to this profession, I spent nearly 10 years working with folx with developmental disabilities, specifically Prader-Willi syndrome and Williams syndrome, and their families. I am passionate about working with neurodiverse children and adults and their families and seek to embrace the unique creativity they bring to the world while supporting the challenges they may face. I also enjoy working with neurotypical folx and families looking for support in mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, and more. I enjoy working in family systems and empowering generational health and wellness. I work with folx 5 years and older and practice with a focus on integrative care and a holistic approach to patient care.
My goals is to work alongside you to enhance your mental wellness. I consider it an honor to be invited into the vulnerable spaces of your life and walk beside you towards healing. Through a combination of relational healing, therapeutic skills, medicinal treatments, herbal supplements, and intentional lifestyle changes I believe we can make lasting change together!
Services
Integrative mental health consults and management for folx 5+ in person and via telehealth
Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy
Education
MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2022
Post-Master's Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Southern Indiana, Expected 2023
BS, Psychology, Belmont University, 2011
Brainspotting Level I
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level I
INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH NP
Lauren Gallagher (she/her)
PMHNP, RN
Lauren is a Nashville native with extensive experience providing psychiatric care in integrated primary care settings at St. Thomas and HCA for individuals 18+. Lauren has a special interest in working with individuals navigating infertility, loss, and perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
Services
Integrative mental health consults and management for folx 18+ in person and via telehealth
Education
MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2018
BSN, Marian University, 2015
BA, Psychology, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2013
INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH NP
Dr. Brittany Nelson (she/her)
DNP, PMHNP, PNP, RN
Meet Brittany Nelson (she/her), a passionate and dedicated double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Nashville, TN. With a wealth of experience, Brittany has devoted the last two decades to working with children and families, making a positive impact in the field of pediatric nursing.
Originally hailing from a small town in south-central Kentucky, Brittany pursued her undergraduate and master's degrees at Vanderbilt University, solidifying her commitment to the nursing profession. Following a brief stint in Washington D.C., she returned to Nashville, which she now proudly calls home and happily embraces the local food scene the area has to offer.
With a career rooted in primary care since 2002, Brittany's journey includes serving at Parker, Cohen, DeConcini Pediatrics in Silver Spring, Maryland, before returning to Vanderbilt in 2005. A member of the Vanderbilt School of Nursing faculty, she has been the Pediatric Primary Care NP Program Director since 2014. Her expertise extends to the subspecialty of Pediatric Rheumatology at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, where she compassionately cares for individuals with chronic conditions like juvenile idiopathic arthritis and musculoskeletal pain syndromes.
Driven by an understanding of the challenges faced by children and families dealing with chronic health conditions, Brittany recognizes the intersectionality of mental health in her practice. This led her to expand her training and specialize in advanced mental health care. Her specific areas of expertise encompass neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and chronic pain. Additionally, she extends her focus to address challenges adulthood, particularly related to parenting, and individuals coping with perimenopause and menopause. Brittany's commitment lies in providing comprehensive and specialized support to those navigating a spectrum of mental health and life-stage challenges.
At Empowered Heart, individuals aged 5 to 65 can connect with Brittany for personalized care. Her mission is to foster collaborative partnerships, employing a holistic approach to treatment that recognizes the interplay between mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Leveraging her expertise, Brittany integrates medical practices with fundamental pillars of wellness, encompassing aspects such as sleep, movement, nutrition, and supplements. Recognizing the significance of community and social connection, as well as effective coping and stress management, she is dedicated to emphasizing the importance of holistic care. Brittany is committed to guiding clients on their journey towards enhanced mental health and overall well-being.
Services
Integrative mental health consults and management for folx 5-65 years in person and via telehealth
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Western Kentucky University, 2023
DNP, George Washington University, 2013
MSN, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2001
BS, Child Development, Vanderbilt University, 2001
Neurofeedback Provider
Madison Sartin (she/her)
LMFT, QEEGT, BCN
Madison moved to Nashville in 2011 and attended Brentwood Academy before going to pursue a Bachelor’s of Art in Psychology from Baylor University. After her time at Baylor, she moved back to the area to complete her Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Belmont University.
From 2018 to 2022 Madison worked for a leading neurofeedback center in TN earning her certification as a Neurotherapist through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). Her training and time in neurofeedback has given her a unique skill set in understanding brain based modalities to help bring healing to clients outside of just talk therapy.
In 2022, Madison launched her private practice with a renewed focus on talk therapy. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she brings a deep understanding of how our connections and environments shape us.
Services
Neurofeedback consultation
Education
MA, Mental Health Counseling, Belmont University, 2020
BA, Psychology, Baylor University, 2017
Board Certified Neurotherapist
qEEG-Technician
Brainspotting
Administrative Assistant
Sarah Connors (she/her)
Ever wonder who is answering all of your calls and messages? Meet our administrative assistant, Sarah! In addition to keeping the Empowered Heart team on track, Sarah is a full-time student at the University of Pennsylvania studying to become a nurse practitioner herself, planning her wedding, and dog mom to the cutest puppy around!
Education
MSN, University of Pennsylvania, Expected 2025
BS, Trinity College, 2018