Dr. Shahla Ali, MD

Shahla Ali, MD is a double board-certified (ABPN, ABPM) interventional Psychiatrist with 15+ years of extensive experience in treating common Psychiatric conditions including depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, ADD, Treatment resistant Depression, anxiety, bi-polar and Complex Substance Use Disorders. She is Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Preventive Medicine for specializing in Addiction medicine. 

Dr. Ali graduated from the prestigious institute of Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan and finished her residency training at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN. She has served as the Chief Resident and later as an adjunct faculty member at Meharry Medical College for 2 years.  She is a seasoned physician who has successfully treated thousands of patients in her outpatient practice as well as in many well known hospitals including Private, state and federal facilities. She has a special connection with the veteran community. After graduating, Dr. Ali has practiced at various hospitals including Baylor Healthcare system, Middle TN Mental Health Institute, Department of Veterans Affairs,VA North Texas Health Care System, Greenhouse Residential Treatment and Department of Veterans Affairs, Tennessee Valley Healthcare Systems. Dr. Ali serves our community relentlessly. She does not let hurdles or "red tape" stand in her way when it comes to her service. 

Dr. Ali cares deeply about this profession and patient recovery is her top priority. She has conservative approach to medication and prescribes only when needed after careful assessment of each situation. Dr. Ali is an interventionist which means she is well experienced and skilled to use modern treatment modalities like Transcranial magnetic stimulation and Esketamine treatments.

Dr. Ali has also given CME talks at many scientific societies including American Psychiatric Association Annual Convention and served on Medical Advisory Board for different health care companies. Dr. Shahla Ali regularly updates her knowledge evidenced by being a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. This requires her to stay abreast of clinical updates and scientific studies, which ensure patients get the best treatment approved by the scientific community.

Dr. Simratdeep Sandhu, MD

Simratdeep Kaur Sandhu, MD, is Board Certified Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Sandhu obtained her medical degree from Government Medical College, Patiala in India and completed General Psychiatry Residency training at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, West Virginia. She also completed Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas. She specializes in treating common psychiatric conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and Bipolar disorder. She is also trained in treatment of substance use disorders and understands the bidirectional relationship of psychiatric symptoms and substance use. She believes in taking a holistic approach when treating psychiatric conditions and integrating medications, psychotherapy, interventional treatments like TMS and lifestyle wellness to provide individualized plans for all her patients. She is passionate about helping her patients learn about their mental health and providing them a therapeutic environment to heal.

Dr. Zainab Saherwala, DO

Zainab Saherwala, DO is a board-certified psychiatrist with experience in treating common psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Dr. Saherwala earned her Bachelor's of Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas. She graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency at Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She served as a Chief Resident in her residency program, focusing on managing the outpatient psychotherapy clinic along with teaching residents and medical students. While in residency she received several awards including the Outstanding Resident Award, Excellence in Contributions to Intellectual Disability, and Resident Wall of Excellence at Miami Valley Hospital.

Dr. Saherwala has passion and interest for psychotherapy, intellectual disability disorders, as well as cultural psychiatry. She is skilled at psychodynamic therapy and integrates psychotherapy with medication management in patient care. She has published articles and presented regarding the effects of racism on mental health, particularly for Muslim women.

Dr. Saherwala emphasizes strong relationships with each patient. She starts with a detailed history during the initial evaluation, approaches each case with an open mind, and develops an individualized treatment plan to meet the needs of each patient. Her goal is not only to treat disease symptoms, but also to make a meaningful impact on the daily lives of each person.

Venice Alagenio PMHNP

Mental health is an important part of overall well-being, and as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I am dedicated to delivering comprehensive psychiatric treatment that helps people achieve stability and long-term recovery. I have considerable expertise in acute, forensic, geriatric, and community mental health settings, specializing in psychiatric evaluation, crisis intervention, and medication administration. My objective is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based treatment that improves mental health outcomes while maintaining safety, trust, and compassion.

I have been providing mental health services for 15 years and I have dealt with people who have complicated mental health issues, such as mood disorders, schizophrenia, drug use disorders, and trauma-related disorders. As a health care provider, I specialize in psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, and integrated treatment planning, and I work with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans. Whether via in-person consultations or telepsychiatry services, I work to improve patient participation and treatment adherence, ensuring that mental health care is both accessible and effective.

Jacey Monroe, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

I’m eager to partner with patients and families to develop a treatment plan and trusting relationship that addresses their individual goals and exceeds their expectations. I’m driven to care for the unique concerns of every patient and ensure they achieve long-term recovery.

I have worked in healthcare for over 9 years. I started as a medical assistant and scribe, and truly felt called to continue my healthcare career after assisting in a medical mission’s trip in Haiti. I went on to become a registered nurse and started my nursing career in the intensive care unit working with the adult and geriatric population. Through ICU nursing, I gained valuable experience and insight in caring for patients struggling with self-harm, substance use disorders, adverse reactions to medications, and other various mental health disorders. I have a lot of compassion for patients struggling with addiction and mental health illness and want to ease the burden that these have on patient’s lives.

After my years in the ICU, I went on to pursue pediatric home health nursing, where I worked extensively with children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental and other mental health disorders. This role allowed me to partner with parents to support and care for their chronically ill child in their home environment, which was very rewarding. From this experience, I have made it my priority to develop trusting relationships with families and patients in the outpatient setting as well.

The themes that guide my practice and interactions with patients are humility, empathy, patience, and advocacy. My goal is to focus on the patient and their expressed needs, input, and concerns when determining their best treatment options. I respect patient’s views, lifestyle, and feelings and incorporate a nonjudgmental and unbiased approach to all patient encounters. I act as an advocate for patients and go the extra mile to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve recovery and remission. 

Eliza Creedon, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Eliza Creedon, PMHNP is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University. She then earned her Master of Science in Acute Care Nursing from Texas Woman's University and her Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from Regis College. Prior to completing her advanced degree, Eliza worked in Emergency and Trauma Centers in Georgia and the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. She has worked at Level I Trauma Centers within the Medical City and Piedmont Healthcare systems.

Eliza is a committed and dedicated provider serving her patients and community. She is an advocate for mental health and mentors McKinney ISD middle and high school students. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, the Texas Nurse Practitioners, and the American Nurses Association. 

Prior to switching careers to nursing, Eliza worked as a Senior Associate in financial valuations in New York City, and she holds an MBA from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. Eliza enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Erica Dempsey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Erica Dempsey is a compassionate and engaging Family and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ENP) with a reputation for delivering dynamic leadership and attentive care to colleagues and patients. She enjoys building and maintaining lasting relationships with her patients and leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills to sensitively manage confidential information and complex situations.

Erica graduated with honors from Purdue University Global with her FNP in 2019 and pursued her love of emergency medicine through additional training at the University of Texas in Houston. She is dual board certified by the American Academy of Nurse practitioners in both family medicine and emergency medicine. Erica has extensive experience in treating psychiatric disorders in an emergency environment and is excited to continue to help patients in a more intimate setting.

Erica’s love of psychiatry stems from her grandmother who was a patron and advocate for individuals with psychiatric disorders. As an integrative health practitioner, Erica believes that you should have an active role in your care. She takes a holistic approach and will not only treat your symptom(s), but your body as a whole. This method can help with prevention of chronic illnesses, as well as healthcare maintenance, so your body and mind and can heal itself.

Erica is also a United States Army Veteran and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). As a combat veteran with deployment experience, she can uniquely identify with common psychiatric disorders experienced by veterans and their families. 

Dr. Tomekia Starling, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Tomekia Starling is dual-certified advanced practice nurse (APRN) from San Antonio, Texas. She earned her BSN in 2009 at The University of Mary-Hardin-Baylor and worked as a circulating nurse in the cardiovascular operating room for 5 years. In 2014, Tomekia completed her MSN program at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio in Family Practice. Tomekia then moved up to Dallas in 2015 and provided chronic and acute care in a correctional health facility for adult male and female inmates. While working in correctional health, Tomekia earned her Doctorate in Nursing at Chatham University in 2018. After working in correctional health, Tomekia found she enjoyed working with clients suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders and decided to earn her psychiatric mental health certification (PMHNP) in 2020. 

Dr. Starling is a compassionate advanced practice provider and is dedicated to providing quality comprehensive care. In conjunction with your physician, she will evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity, Major Depression, Bipolar, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders.  Dr. Starling enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Rezwan Khan, MD

Rezwan Khan, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Geriatric Psychiatry. With over 18 years of extensive experience, he specializes in treating common psychiatric conditions such as depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, ADD, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Dr. Khan obtained his medical degree from the prestigious Dow University of Science in Pakistan and completed his residency training at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Indiana School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana. He also completed a fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry.

Dr. Khan has served in the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indiana, Illinois, and now Texas. He has held positions as a faculty member and associate professor at the University of Urbana Champaign, as well as chief psychiatrist and mental health supervisor at VA Illiana Health Care System. He has been actively involved in both inpatient and outpatient treatment, as well as teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Khan strongly adheres to evidence-based practices and is dedicated to providing the best possible care for his patients. He believes in delivering care in a safe, competent, and compassionate manner.

Lesley John, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Lesley John is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). In conjunction with your physician, she will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Lesley received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Texas Woman’s University and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Texas at Arlington. She has experience treating patients in the community mental health setting, working with underserved populations. Lesley utilizes evidence-based practice as the foundation for treatment, with a commitment to delivering compassionate care. She is recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in her psychiatric specialty. Lesley also has nursing experience working in orthopedic-trauma at Medical City Plano, as well as in the home health setting. In her free time, Lesley enjoys music and spending time with her loved ones. 

Jacqueline (Jacki) Riley, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC 

Jacqueline (Jacki) Riley is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with diverse background in primary and psychiatric care including treating depression, ADHD, bipolar, OCD and PTSD. Jackie takes a holistic approach to treating psychiatric condition and strives to be an advocate for all her patients.

Jackie's background in nursing includes working in a level 3 trauma center in Pullman, WA. She also worked in primary care and urgent care as an FNP. Assisting women with their unique health concerns including birth control options is also a priority. Jackie has also performed successful Botox treatment of patients living with chronic migraines.

Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Jacki is happily married and has three adult children and three grandchildren; all live in the Texas area. Her personal interests include family activities, reading, scrap-booking, walking for exercise, party planning, and, of course exploring the many areas of her new Texas home. Her professional interests include volunteering each summer at a Type 1 Diabetes summer camp as a medical provider, educator, and fundraiser. She enjoys patients of ages 18 and up, assisting in their emergencies as well as helping them to achieve or maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

Breanna Corley, LPC-S

Breanna has been a Licensed Professional Counselor. (LPC) since 2006. She is a graduate of Abilene Christian University where she received her M.S. in Counseling Psychology. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Harding University. Her background has primarily been in higher level of care settings such as residential and inpatient treatment. She has experience working with individuals with issues related to food, chemical dependency, mood disorders, and anxiety. 

As a little girl, Breanna had a desire to make an impact and to somehow help people have a more joy-filled and meaningful life. She finds it rewarding how helping one person can impact relationships, family dynamics, and generations to come.

Breanna understands that no one is immune to facing challenges living in a broken world. Everyone experience trials, both small and large at various points during a person’s lifetime. Her goal is to help people find joy, gratitude and purpose in whatever phase of life they are in. 

In Breanna’s spare time, she enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and pets.

Kathleen Curran, LPC

Born and bred in Massachusetts, Ms. Curran enjoys 30+ years experience in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field. Her background includes work in outpatient, inpatient and residential substance abuse and psychiatric facilities. While holding an international certification as a Drug & Alcohol Professional, she conducted evaluations for the U.S Department of Transportation. Prior to moving to Texas, Ms. Curran owned and managed a thriving outpatient counseling facility. It was during this time that she became a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for the Family Court in Worcester, Massachusetts, the 2nd largest city in New England. Many of the Court's judges requested her for cases involving the most complex custody issues. COVID restrictions necessitated the need for Telehealth counseling appointments and Ms. Curran became a full-time psychotherapist with Talkspace, an Internationally known provider of mental health and substance abuse treatments. 

Karen Miller, LPC

Karen Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose specialties and experience in counseling include childhood and adult trauma, depression, anxiety, recovery from abusive relationships and rebuilding after divorce and loss. Karen has over seven years’ experience helping clients of diverse cultures and sexual orientations recover from mental health issues that keep them from living their best lives. She enjoys working with adult clients of all ages and life stages. Karen is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has taken advanced EMDR trainings focused on chronic trauma, attachment, grief and mourning, and early childhood trauma.

Karen graduated from Amberton University with her M.A. in Professional Counseling and is a member of the American Counseling Association. She completed her undergraduate degree at Graceland University in Iowa with a dual major in Psychology and Computer Science and worked in IT before pursuing her master’s degree. Karen’s positive approach to counseling focuses on helping clients recover and rediscover their strengths. Karen was born in Michigan but raised her family in Texas and considers Texas home. In her free time, she enjoys reading great books, walking on beautiful evenings, and watching feathered friends who stop by her bird feeder.

 Kayla Corley, LPC

Meet Kayla, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion and humor. With a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Woman’s University, she's experienced in supporting individuals of all ages. Her previous clinical experiences in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient settings presented unique challenges that motivated her to expand her understanding of a variety of client concerns.

Kayla believes in the power of trust and safety in therapy, providing a nurturing space to set goals, process emotions, and discover personal meaning. Her expertise lies in working with adolescents, young adults, and neurodivergent individuals, addressing ADHD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, identity exploration, perfectionism, burnout, and past trauma.

When not supporting clients, Kayla enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, crafting, and spending time with her beloved pets. 

 Cindy Yang, LPC-Associate, supervised by James J. San Filippo, LPC-S

Cindy is an LPC-Associate with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Villanova University. She has experience working in community mental health with clients between ages 13 and 65, with concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, relationship issues, mood disorders, and personality disorders. She has experience working in both individual and group settings, with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. She is solution-focused and values the collaborative therapeutic relationship built with clients. She has an interest in mindfulness practices and how they may be utilized in a client’s wellness journey. Cindy also has an interest in men’s issues, increasing awareness on men’s mental health, and increasing awareness on male suicide rates. She is interested in reducing stigma when it comes to men seeking therapy, as well as increasing understanding of men’s specific needs in mental health treatment, and developing effective and efficient interventions for them.

Anjaly Antony, LPC-Associate

There are moments in life where giving ourselves the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reassess is truly invaluable. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of investing in our own well-being. 

Within the therapeutic journey lies the profound intersectionality of our current reality and our aspirations for change. It's a courageous act to seek help, to embrace vulnerability, and to commit to personal growth. 

Anjaly creates a therapeutic space, where clients are greeted with honor and grace. Regardless of where individuals find themselves in their journey of healing and growth, Anjaly's mission is for them to understand they are never alone. Every facet of the human experience is met with openness, respect, and validation. 

With a trauma-informed lens, Anjaly’s clinical focus specializes in guiding individuals through areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, ethnic identity exploration, spiritual growth, life transitions, relationship challenges, and complex trauma recovery. Using modalities such as Gestalt, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Strength-Based approaches, and EMDR therapy, Anjaly provides a holistic framework for healing and transformation. As a South Asian therapist, Anjaly brings cultural sensitivity and an appreciation for diverse perspectives into every session. Whether you're embarking on your first therapy journey or seeking continual growth, Anjaly finds it an honor to walk alongside you on your path to healing and wholeness.  

Anjaly was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She received in Masters in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling at The University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. When she is not her therapy office, you can find her finding the best new boba spot in town, spending time with friends, and getting caught up in her favorite reality shows.