Pasadena Villa Outpatient – Knoxville

Executive Director

Julia Wilson, MS, LMFT

Julia is an experienced clinician and leader with a notable history of working in acute hospitalization, private practice, and residential psychiatric settings. As a clinician, Julia has worked as an individual and couples therapist, as well as a family therapist.

Julia joined Pasadena Villa in 2016 and has remained dedicated to the treatment of clients with co-occurring diagnoses, complex presentations, and those with diagnoses of severe and persistent mental health illnesses. Throughout her work in residential care, Julia has demonstrated significant success building rapport with individuals who present with treatment-resistant psychosis while also incorporating psychoeducation for families that’s allowed for increased understanding and reunification. Julia is skilled in a variety of therapeutic interventions including DBT, CBT including TF-CBT, EMDR, LEAP, and Bowenian Family Therapy.

Prior to her role as Executive Director, Julia held the positions of Director of Outpatient Services as well as Program Director. As a leader, Julia has implemented programmatic changes that have impacted client care with positive outcomes as well as offered care-focused trainings that have led to increased staff productivity and satisfaction. Julia has a passion for offering client-centered care in all she does and strives to create an environment that promotes healing and respect. Julia prides herself on a personal dedication to constant individual growth and understanding and has spearheaded training in the residential and outpatient system that includes Safe Zone LGBTQ+ education training.

Yoga Therapist

Laura Dailey, BS, RYT

Laura has been a devoted yoga instructor in the field of mental health since 2019. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Education from the University of Tennessee in 2013. After years of working as a science educator in local secondary schools, she transitioned to teaching her long-time love of yoga. She received her 200 registered yoga teacher (RYT) certification from Asheville Yoga Center in 2019 and her trauma-informed 300 RYT certification from Indra Yoga Institute in 2021. Currently, she is completing the Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Program through the Greater Good Science Center at University of California, Berkeley. While Laura has also taught at studios and the resort setting at Blackberry Farm, her own history and passion for mental health led her to the Pasadena Villa Outpatient program four  years ago. She hopes to help clients rediscover a sense of safety and peace and leave with many stabilization skills in their toolbox.

While not teaching yoga, Laura loves to adventure with her husband and dog in their conversion van. She can be found around town having fun with friends whether at the park on a walk, at book club, or at ping-pong tournaments. You can also find Laura at home cooking and nesting to prepare for her and her husband’s first child coming soon!

Psychiatrist

Kelly Ownby, MD

Kelly Ownby, MD, is board certified in Adult Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and Addiction Medicine (American Board of Preventative Medicine). Dr. Ownby has also completed training with Postpartum Support International and is passionate about women’s health issues. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University in Greenville, S.C., and completed her residency in psychiatry at James H. Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. 

In addition to serving as Chief Resident in Psychiatry, Dr. Ownby has 15 years of clinical experience in various settings, including inpatient, addiction treatment centers, outpatient, and residential mental health treatment. She has been a guest presenter on numerous topics, including ‘Diagnosis of Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders during Pregnancy,’ ‘Psychopharmacology’ and ‘Recent Updates in Adult Mental Health Treatment.’ 

Dr. Ownby is passionate about helping her patients advocate for themselves and feels that people should be educated about their illnesses and treatment options so they can be empowered to make the best decisions with their providers.

Therapist

Natalee Wright, MSSW, LMSW

Natalee Wright is an East Tennessee native with a diverse professional background in organizational leadership, case management, and clinical social work practice. Natalee received her Master of Science in Social Work degree from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2019. From 2019 to 2021, she served as the inaugural Administrative Director at Next Step Initiative, a grassroots nonprofit focusing on harm reduction and advocacy for people experiencing addiction and housing instability. Prior to joining the team at Pasadena Villa Outpatient, Natalee worked as a mental health provider in adult inpatient psychiatry at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and as a medical socialworker in cardiology at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital. Natalee has extensive experience providing clinical interventions to individuals with co-occurring psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, chronic illness, grief and end-of-life issues, and adjustment disorders. Her therapeutic approach focuses on a holistic, strengths-based perspective with an emphasis on addressing all psychosocial determinants of health to promote positive outcomes. Natalee aims to assist clients in finding the best ways to utilize their unique strengths, skills, and available resources to achieve their goals

Office Coordinator

Zoё Brown, B. A.

Zoë Brown graduated with her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a Minor in Mental Health and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a focus in Forensic Psychology.

Zoё joined Pasadena Villa in 2020, working as a Psychiatric Technician at the residential placement at Smoky Mountain Lodge. While at Pasadena Villa Smoky Mountain Lodge, Zoё was dedicated to a variety of roles including the aforementioned Psychiatric Technician, Milieu Supervisor, and most recently was integral in the creation and implementation of the alumni program as the Alumni Relations Coordinator.

Zoë has been able to live out her passion each day by making a difference in people’s lives and being a light during what can be a dark and challenging time. Through her experience at Pasadena Villa, she has enhanced her knowledge of mental health and the rehabilitation process and values the bravery she sees in each client who commits to a life of recovery.

Psychotherapist

Kathryn Peterson, LPC-MHSP

Katie is a born and raised Texan, who now calls East Tennessee home. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Counseling from Maryville College. She pursued her Master’s degree in Counseling with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Sam Houston State University. During her academic journey, Katie conducted research on moral disengagement among juveniles in alternative schools and completed her internship at Maryville Academy where she taught at-risk adolescents social skills.

At Sam Houston State University, Katie worked as a Child and Youth Mental Health Specialist, providing case management and support to youth and their families. She later joined the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking in Knoxville as an Adult Therapist, offering individual and group therapy to survivors of human trafficking across 22 counties in East Tennessee. Katie has been working towards professional licensure and will become fully licensed as an LPC-MHSP(t) in June 2024. She is also pursuing a C-PTSD Certification. Katie approaches therapy with a person-centered perspective that incorporates techniques such as CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy to help clients achieve their goals.