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Omotayo Sofela, PMHNP, is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner at Abisom Behavioral Health LLC, a mental health practice located in Conroe, Texas. Her training and nursing experience have expanded nearly two decades of working in various nursing settings.

Omotayo received her Bachelor of Science degree from York University in Toronto, Canada, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University.

She was licensed and began her nursing career in the med/surg unit of William Osler Health Center, Brampton, Ontario. She later relocated to the United States to work in the med/surg unit at Willis Knighting Hospital, Shreveport, Louisiana. She continued as an RN at a mental health hospital in Conroe, where she worked as a psychiatric nurse.

Omotayo’s goal is to decrease the stigma on mental illness, decrease barriers to accessing mental health care, decrease the mental health crisis in our communities, and help individuals get back to the quality of life they deserve.

Omotayo possesses excellent listening skills and a caring, compassionate demeanor that her patients love. She provides a non-judgmental, positive environment, giving patients the most dignity, empathy, and respect.

She is ANCC Board Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health and a member of the American Nurses Association. 

I am Queen Idowu ANP-BC & PMHNP-BC, a highly skilled healthcare professional with a deep commitment to providing comprehensive care to individuals with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. With over 13 years of experience in the medical and psychiatric field, I have honed my skills in treating a diverse range of patients. My passion for healthcare and helping others led me to pursue dual certifications in adult-gerontology and lifespan psychiatric mental health. This unique combination of certifications equips me with a deep understanding of both the physical and mental aspects of health, allowing me to offer a holistic approach to patient care. Throughout my career, I have worked in various medical and psychiatric settings, encountering individuals with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. This experience has given me the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by clientele from all walks of life.

I am Queen Idowu ANP-BC & PMHNP-BC, a highly skilled healthcare professional with a deep commitment to providing comprehensive care to individuals with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. With over 13 years of experience in the medical and psychiatric field, I have honed my skills in treating a diverse range of patients. My passion for healthcare and helping others led me to pursue dual certifications in adult-gerontology and lifespan psychiatric mental health. This unique combination of certifications equips me with a deep understanding of both the physical and mental aspects of health, allowing me to offer a holistic approach to patient care. Throughout my career, I have worked in various medical and psychiatric settings, encountering individuals with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. This experience has given me the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by clientele from all walks of life.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I am able to deliver high quality care that is individualized and supported by evidence-based practice. I have a background in mental health and family practice, along with experience working in a variety of setting such as Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Family health, Education, and Psychiatric Mental Health. My goal is to impact the lives of every client and their families to improve mental health, wellbeing, and outcomes.

Richard Young, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center in Houston, Texas. Dedicated to serving his patients and aiming to provide the highest standard of mental health care, Richard is known for delivering care with excellence and integrity. 

Richard has over 23 years of staff Registered Nursing experience spanning nephrology, psychiatry, intensive care, education, information technology, and skill nursing. He also has over four years of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice experience and three years of Family Nursing Practice experience in outpatient clinics and Correctional Facilities.

He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, followed by his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). He then completed a Post Masters Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, followed by a Doctor of Nursing Practice (in progress).

Many psychiatric practices provide only medication prescriptions, but Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center offers patient-centered, complete care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy.

Taking an evidence-based and comprehensive approach to care, Richard leads with medication management and provides combined support therapy. He specializes in assisting patients with different mental disorders, including anxiety, ADHD, Autism, eating disorders, depression, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s.

He can also collaborate with psychiatrists and treatment teams and refer patients to other disciplines when needed.

Richard typically sees patients later in the afternoon and early evening, around 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. He warmly welcomes all patients to the Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center and looks forward to caring for them across their lifespan.

Dr. St. John has been in private practice in West Houston/Memorial since 2006. She treats adults ages 18 and up for a broad range of disorders including: ADHD, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety, major depression, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and OCD. Her areas of specific interest include ADD/ADHD and treatment resistant depression. Dr. St. John is one of few psychiatrists in Houston performing Transcranial Magnetic Therapy (TMS) for patients with treatment refractory depression. She adopted TMS into her practice in 2013 and has performed over 2,500 treatments. Dr. St. John is also one of a few psychiatrists in Texas to utilize the FDA-cleared, computer-based QbTest to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of her ADD/ADHD patients. As a patient in her practice, you can expect thorough evaluation, careful and empathic listening, and a thoughtful treatment plan individually designed with the aim of helping you achieve or regain wellness.

Ajinder Dhatt, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist at CyFair Psychiatry in Houston, Texas. Dr. Dhatt has been providing behavioral health care to children, adolescents, and adults in the Houston area for over ten years. In addition to providing outpatient care, he now serves as Medical Director of Cypress Creek Hospital. He completed his General Adult Psychiatry training at UTMB, Galveston, and is Fellowship trained in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He is also a former Assistant Clinical Professor at UT Medical School.

Dr. Dhatt has been in private practice in Houston since 2008. His professionalism, excellent communication, diagnostic skills, and passion for the field of psychiatry are evident in his caring and dynamic treatment techniques. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology) by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

In addition to providing inpatient care at Cypress Creek Hospital and outpatient care at his office, he also specializes in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treatment-resistant depression.

Asma Virani, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She graduated from the Physician Assistant Program at Gannon University in Sun City Center, Florida in August 2023. She has been trained to diagnose, treat, and manage psychiatric disorders while providing quality care.

Asma completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has always been passionate about understanding the human mind and how it affects behavior, mood, and cognition.

With the goal to encourage patients to become advocates of their own mental health, Asma aims to create a comfortable and safe space reflecting trust, compassion, and respect.

Outside of work, Asma is enthusiastic about spending time with her family and friends, traveling to new cities, and exploring different cuisines.

Cynthia Banwell is a board-certified Physician Assistant. She graduated from the Physician Assistant program at University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX in February of 2023. Prior to completing her master’s degree in physician assistant studies, Cynthia graduated from University of Houston with an undergraduate degree in Health Promotion. Cynthia is excited to be back in Houston and working in psychiatry. She strives to provide compassionate patient centered care for each patient as she knows how important one’s mental health is to their overall well being. In her free time, Cynthia enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog named Dunkin.

Salih Selek, MD is a psychatrist serving patients at CyFair Psychiatry, at their location in Houston, Texas. Dr. Selek has been in academic psychiatry for over ten years. He has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and scientific presentations. He is the editor of the book “Different Views of Anxiety Disorders” that has been downloaded about 100.000 times. He has trained many students, residents and specialists. Dr. Selek has also brought novel treatments to Houston for mood disorders. His extensive educational experience in mental health broadens his approach to diagnosis and treatment of complex issues. He still serves on editorial boards of scholarly journals.

Dr. Selek specializes in treating patients who struggle with depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and other common psychiatric disorders. He uses therapy, medications and other interventions in an evidence based and individualized way. Dr. Selek believes in patient centered collaborative care.

He welcomes new patients to his practice and look forward to meeting and working with you soon.

 

Priti Palvadi, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas.

Dr. Priti Palvadi attended Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India. She then completed her neurology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She then worked as Assistant Professor at the Little Rock VA hospital as a general neurologist for seven years.

Following that, she completed her clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, specializing in diagnostic sleep medicine, EMG, and EEG. She practiced in Baytown and also trained in sleep medicine during this period.

Dr. Palvadi is board-certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology and in sleep medicine. Dr. Palvadi provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraines, dementia, neuropathies, and sleep disorders.

Priti Palvadi, MD, is a neurologist at Houston Neurological Institute in Pasadena and Pearland, Texas.

Dr. Priti Palvadi attended Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India. She then completed her neurology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving as Chief Resident in her final year. She then worked as Assistant Professor at the Little Rock VA hospital as a general neurologist for seven years.

Following that, she completed her clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, specializing in diagnostic sleep medicine, EMG, and EEG. She practiced in Baytown and also trained in sleep medicine during this period.

Dr. Palvadi is board-certified by the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult neurology and in sleep medicine. Dr. Palvadi provides neurological consultation for patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, migraines, dementia, neuropathies, and sleep disorders.