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.

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.

Rachael Daniel, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Rachael Daniel is a dual certified Nurse Practitioner with expertise in both Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Care. She is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and integrated healthcare services to patients, while addressing their physical and mental well-being. In conjunction with your physician, she will evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Western Governors University, completed her Master of Science in Family Medicine (FNP) from South University, and earned her Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) from Herzing University. Prior to completing her advanced degrees, Rachael worked as a nurse for over 15 years in different in-patient and out-patient settings including Medical Surgical, Allergy and Asthma, Gastroenterology, and Surgical Services. In her free time, she enjoys walking, tennis, and spending time with friends and 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. 

Cartrina Danner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Cartrina Danner is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She received her first Bachelor of Science in Community Health at the University of Central Arkansas in 1998. She worked in several roles serving those in her community which would eventually lead her to further her career in healthcare. Cartrina earned her Diploma in Registered Nursing at Baptist Health School of Nursing in Little Rock, Arkansas in 2003. She would later earn her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, with PMHNP as her specialty. Prior to the completion of her advanced practice degree, she worked within the Texas Health Resources system for over 15 years. Her clinical experience involved roles in various inpatient and outpatient settings including: Oncology, Medical-Surgical, Orthopedics, Neurology, and Surgical Services. In these roles, she was able to identify the need for an increase in mental health providers and a decrease in the negative stigma associated with it. 

She is passionate about serving others and dedicated to providing comprehensive and individualized mental health care in a team approach with her clients. Cartrina is recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing and is board certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC). In conjunction with your physician, she will evaluate, diagnose, and treat various psychiatric disorders including Anxiety Disorders, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders. In her spare time, Cartrina enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

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.

Jillian Adams, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Jillian Adams is an experienced Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with clinical experience in both In-patient and Out-patient care of children, adolescents, and adults. In conjunction with your physician, she will evaluate, diagnose and treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and Substance Use Disorders. She has a special interest in adoption and women’s health. Jillian believes in evidence based integrative medicine with full understanding of Bio-psycho-social model. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington where she received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing. In addition to being recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, she is also board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in her Psychiatric Specialty. Prior to completing her advanced degree, Jillian worked at Medical City Dallas Hospital for more than 11 years at their busy ICU as registered nurse. She enjoys being a mom and wife, spending time with her family and friends, outdoor activities, traveling, and creating art.

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. 

Jaime Thompson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Jaime is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the treatment of a wide variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression,  ADHD, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. She enjoys working with adolescent and adult clients. Jaime believes that a trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective treatment, and takes the time to get to know you as a person, not a constellation of symptoms. 

She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington where she received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing. In addition to being recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, she is also board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in her Psychiatric Specialty. Prior to completing her advance degree, Jaime worked in Women’s Health and as an OR nurse. 

She is a a Founding Member of the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of North Texas. 

In her spare time Jaime enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, and hosting dinner parties.

Robert Samczuk, LPC

Robert is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and the University of Dallas with a Master of Psychology with a clinical concentration. Robert has nine years of experience as a medical assistant in family practice, with his recent experience coming from both the in-patient and outpatient levels of care in mental health. Due to his wide range of experience, Robert has worked with patients who have suffered from depression, anxiety, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar disorders. His long-term goal is to expand his therapeutic modality of interest, which is a psychoanalytic perspective. Robert works with his patients from a holistic point of view and understands that no two persons are the same. As a result, he will work with patients and help to facilitate an environment of growth. In his spare time, Robert enjoys hiking, backpacking, reading books, and pondering the existential mysteries of life.

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.

Hayley Lastovica, LPC

Hayley earned her Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of North Texas and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Hayley has clinical experience in a variety of settings, including residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and private practice. 

When it comes to therapy, Hayley utilizes a relational and solution focused approach, bringing practicality and humor to session while also creating a safe space to share. She specializes in working with young adults and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Her main areas of focus include ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, self harm, life transitions, identity exploration, attachment related issues, and processing complex trauma.