Director of Services

Dr. Brian Wind

Dr. Brian Wind was born and raised in Richmond, VA. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia in 1994 and earned a Master's degree in clinical psychology at Middle Tennessee State University in 1998. In 2004 he obtained a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, California. Doctoral training experience includes positions held at Stanford University Department of Psychology; Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science; Vanderbilt University Department of Psychiatry; and Veteran's Affairs Medical Centers, Palo Alto and Nashville/Murfreesboro Campuses.

Dr. Wind is currently the Clinical Director of the Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee, and holds a board certification in behavioral sleep medicine from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He also serves as a consultant with the Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) in Nashville, where he specializes in the treatment of addiction. He has co-authored several articles and book chapters in the fields of behavioral medicine and personality assessment. He has received various awards during his academic and professional careers, including outstanding graduate student awards and awards for excellence in clinical research. Additionally, Dr. Wind was appointed as a member of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance (ACCA), with his term of service beginning in January 2010. Dr. Wind is the co-founder and Director of Services of the Tennessee Colleague Assistance Foundation (TCAF). He brings a wealth of experience in the fields of addiction and professional monitoring to the Foundation. Dr. Wind currently lives in Murfreesboro, TN with his son.