About Us | Jefferson Psychiatrics

Get to Know Us

Ben and Jada Harrison are passionate about serving the residents of Jefferson and surrounding areas through both children and adult therapy modalities. Recognizing the significant need for psychiatric services within the community, they established Jefferson Psychiatrics to provide much-needed care.

Adrienne Maughon is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who brings a warm, collaborative approach to care, blending cognitive behavioral therapy with integrative strategies tailored to each individual. She emphasizes building strong therapeutic alliances, particularly with adolescents and children experiencing hardship, and offers patients a range of options rather than relying solely on medication.

Bryce Maughon is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who focuses on solution-oriented care, confidence building, and resilience. He also utilizes integrative and cognitive behavioral therapies and prioritizes collaboration with patients to develop practical tools. Together, they emphasize partnership and choice, empowering patients to actively engage in their healing journey.

Tasha is an experienced Registered Nurse and is deeply committed to walking alongside clients as they navigate challenges related to eating disorders.

With a focus on holistic, validating, and collaborative treatment, Jefferson Psychiatrics aims to support patients in their journey toward mental wellness, working together to create personalized care plans that promote healing and growth.

We specialize in thoughtful, collaborative care designed for individuals committed to steady, step-by-step progress. Our patient-centered approach allows the time needed to understand each person’s unique circumstances, needs, and goals, prioritizing sustainable healing over quick fixes.

Our practice provides outpatient psychiatric care for individuals who are medically and psychiatrically stable enough to actively engage in their treatment. We focus on long-term mental health through evidence-based medication management, therapeutic support, and practical lifestyle guidance tailored to each patient.

If you are in an acute crisis, we encourage you to contact your primary care provider or local crisis services for the appropriate level of support.

Our Team

We are proud to have a fantastic, collaborative team that cares deeply about the patients of Jefferson and beyond!

Founders

Ben and Jada Harrison

Ben and Jada founded Jefferson Psychiatric Services in 2024. Their goal is to provide top notch psychiatric services not only for Jefferson, but for surrounding areas as well. Ben and Jada have always been passionate about mental health and have run a successful counseling practice since 2017. They are so excited to start serving the community in a new way.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Adrienne Maughon

Hi, I’m Adrienne and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Jefferson Psychiatric Services. With a military background and a strong foundation in neurobiology and autoimmune diseases, I focus on trauma-informed, holistic care that centers on you.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, I collaborate closely with patients to uncover root causes and create personalized plans using integrative and functional medicine alongside evidence-based therapies.

I prioritize building a trusting alliance, especially with children and adolescents experiencing hardship, and emphasize offering patients choices—supporting them with tools beyond just medication to promote long-lasting emotional and physical wellbeing.

Outside of work, I enjoy research, painting, gaming, fitness, nutrition, and living a quiet life in the woods!

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Bryce Maughon

Hello! I’m Bryce Maughon, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Jefferson Psychiatric Services. With experience in cardiac ICU, COVID ICU, and psychiatric crisis intervention, I understand the deep connection between mental and physical health. My focus is on helping patients build resilience and confidence to thrive through life’s challenges.

I provide care across the lifespan, specializing in children and adolescents with anxiety, self-doubt, and life stressors. My approach combines evidence-based therapies with practical tools like fitness and lifestyle changes to support long-term healing and empowerment.

Whether working through trauma, building confidence, or balancing mental and physical health, I aim to understand each patient’s unique journey and help them become their best selves.

Outside of work, I enjoy fitness, gaming, investing, and relaxing at home.

RN, Eating Disorder Coach

Tasha Aldentaler

Tasha was born and raised in Minnesota (hence the northern accent). In 2005, she became a Board-Certified RN and began working in hospital settings, including medical-surgical, emergency room, labor and delivery, and same-day surgery.

In 2015, she felt called to the field of eating disorders, and in 2018, she relocated to Georgia to help open a new eating disorder hospital. She has enjoyed working with children, adolescents, and adults across various levels of care, including acute hospitalization, residential treatment, and partial hospitalization programs (PHP). Tasha is passionate about working with individuals affected by eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, and OSFED. She believes that living a life free from an eating disorder is worth the fight and fosters hope that recovery is achievable. Tasha’s goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for clients and their families. Her passion lies in educating and empowering those battling eating disorders, as well as advocating for and spreading awareness about these conditions.

Outside of work, Tasha loves spending time with her husband, five daughters, and two dogs. In her free time, you’ll often find her hiking in the North Georgia mountains.