Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Dr. Brian Wind earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia, and a Master’s degree in clinical psychology at Middle Tennessee State University. He obtained a PhD in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, California. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship and becoming board certified in sleep disorders medicine, he spent a decade doing innovative work in that field. Since the beginning of his career, Dr. Wind has also specialized in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction. In 2014, he launched NOVOS Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC, a clinical consulting company with an emphasis on the treatment of addiction, as well as the three “pillars of health” – sleep, nutrition, and exercise. In this position, Dr. Wind served as a clinical consultant with multiple healthcare facilities including adolescent and adult treatment centers, and during this time he developed pioneering healthcare-related software applications. Dr. Wind has served as co-chair of the American Psychological Association’s Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance, with an emphasis on furthering the national movement of professional wellness. He holds the position of Executive Director of the Tennessee Colleague Assistance Foundation, Tennessee’s state-contracted peer support program for mental healthcare providers, in addition to serving as an adjunct faculty member in Vanderbilt University’s Department of Psychology. Since 2015, Dr. Wind has been with JourneyPure, a company specializing in the treatment of addiction and mental health disorders, where he serves in the role of Chief Clinical Officer. He continues to serve in that role with Regard Recovery, JourneyPure’s current parent company, through which he oversees the clinical operations of 35 treatment facilities in nine states. Dr. Wind currently lives outside of Nashville, TN with his wife and son, and spends his free time enjoying music, golf, hiking, and kayaking.