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Our Team

Compassionate Professionals Dedicated to Your Recovery Journey

At Nashville Wellness, our team is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care for every person who walks through our doors. From medical professionals and clinical staff to case managers and support specialists, each member of our team plays an important role in helping clients feel safe, supported, and understood throughout the recovery process. With experience in addiction treatment and a patient-centered approach, we work together to guide individuals toward lasting healing and a healthier future.

Melissa Hudgens

LPC-MHSP, LADAC II, QCS

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Melissa Hudgens, LPC-MHSP, LADAC II, QCS, is the Clinical Director at Nashville Wellness Recovery and Detox, specializing in addiction, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a warm, collaborative, evidence-based approach, she helps clients build skills for lasting change and also provides clinical supervision for professionals pursuing LADAC and LPC-MHSP licensure.

Carolyn Quinn

Carolyn Quinn, PA, is a Nashville native and University of Tennessee alumna with over 10 years of emergency medicine experience. Drawing from both her medical career and personal life, she brings compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals recovering from substance use and mental health challenges.

Forbes Smallwood

Director Of Operations

Forbes serves as Director of Operations at Nashville Wellness, bringing an extensive background in analytics, organizational strategy, and process improvement. After initially serving as a case manager, his understanding of the client experience now informs his operational leadership. Forbes uses data-driven insights to strengthen systems, support staff, maintain regulatory standards, and ensure the organization delivers consistent, high-quality care.

Brent Alcaraz

Lead Therapist

Brent Alcaraz is the Lead Therapist at Nashville Wellness Recovery and Detox, bringing together clinical expertise and personal recovery experience. With a background in counseling, family systems, and addiction treatment, he is dedicated to helping individuals and families build lasting change through compassionate, recovery-focused care.

Dr. Alejandro D. Kudisch

Medical Director

Dr. Alejandro D. Kudisch is a Board Certified psychiatrist with more than 25 years of experience serving South Texas. Recognized for his leadership in psychiatry and addiction medicine, he also serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and an expert consultant on psychiatric standards of care.

Chandra Rodriguez

CLINICAL CONSULTANT

Chandra Rodriguez, LMFT, is a Clinical Consultant at Nashville Wellness with more than 17 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach, she supports the clinical team in creating a compassionate environment that promotes healing, resilience, and lasting recovery.

Connor Quinn

CEO

Connor Quinn is a Nashville native and recovery professional with more than a decade of experience in addiction treatment. Drawing from both personal sobriety and leadership experience, he founded Nashville Wellness Recovery and Detox to provide compassionate, recovery-focused care for individuals and families in his community.

Derek Utermarck

Case Manager/Counselor (LADAC)

Derek Utermarck is a Middle Tennessee native and recovery professional who has worked in addiction treatment since getting sober in 2019. With experience in admissions and clinical support, he brings both professional knowledge and personal recovery insight to helping others on their path to sobriety.

Skylar Sullivan

A-LPC-MHSP

Counselor

Skylar Sullivan is an A-LPC-MHSP who provides compassionate, individualized care for clients navigating addiction, trauma, grief, and mental health concerns. She incorporates Brainspotting and other somatic approaches to support meaningful healing and lasting change.

Zach Moore

Case Manager

Originally from Northern Virginia, Zach got sober in Nashville in 2023 and remains active in recovery. His experience across multiple levels of addiction treatment helps him connect with clients through professional and lived experience. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, hockey, and cheering on the Washington Capitals.