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I am a board-certified family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have been in practice for many years treating, helping, and supporting clients and their families (children, adolescents, adults) who struggle with mental illness. From medication management to psychotherapy and holistic approaches such as lifestyle and nutritional counseling and changes, my goal is to keep my clients mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy so that they can thrive. I am licensed in Arizona, Florida and Washington.

Dr. Kristin P. Solimani, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is an accomplished Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in emergency medicine and psychiatry. She has dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health and holds national certifications from both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. With a passion for providing comprehensive care in the field of psychiatry, she is the proud founder of City Psychiatry, a private outpatient practice specializing in adolescent and adult psychiatry.

I have 25 years of experience in the field of psychiatry and addiction medicine. From private outpatient clinics to celebrity rehabs to urgent psychiatric centers—I have worked them all! I know the traditional psych meds. I know the diagnoses. Most importantly, I know how hard it is to meet another doctor but I am personable, knowledgable, enjoy educating and by the time you leave, you know you’ll have a new friend in treatment. Experiencing psychiatry over decades—I am excited about the FDA approving ketamine in 2019 for psychiatric disorders. I am excited about Tatum Psychiatry becoming the premier ketamine infusion clinic in Arizona. I am excited to infuse ketamine how it’s supposed to be infused, by psychiatry. I am excited to affiliate with outside counselors who are now seeing ketamine-assisted therapy as the most effective therapy to alleviate depression and anxiety.

Daryl Cotton is psychiatric nurse practitioner for Estrella Integrative Psychiatry outpatient clinic in Avondale, Arizona. He specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, childhood behavioral issues, and addiction. He is experienced in the treatment of patients from the full spectrum of lifespan from children and adolescents, to adults and geriatric populations. Daryl is committed to practicing psychiatry using holistic approach and the focus of treatment is in medication management and therapy to help people enrich and improve their lives while dealing with mental illness and stress. He is personable and compassionate, skilled in therapeutic communication and individual counseling. He believes that prompt treatment and intervention improves outcomes and enhances lives.

 

 

Zakary Call, PA-C, is an experienced psychiatric physician assistant and lead provider at Phoenix Pointe Psychiatry in Tempe, Arizona. 

Zakary obtained his bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Arizona State University in Tempe. After graduating, he attended A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona, earning his master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies. 

Since finishing school, Zakary has gained extensive experience. He’s provided care for outpatient mental health clinics, in-patient detox, and psychiatric crisis care centers for both youth and adults. He's able to diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of conditions, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and more. 

Phoenix Pointe Psychiatry patients report satisfaction with Zakary’s expertise in medication management and his supportive bedside manner.

Zakary is currently accepting both new and existing patients at Phoenix Pointe Psychiatry. In addition to in-person appointments, he also offers telemedicine. 

To schedule an appointment with Zakary, call the office or use the online booking form today.

Bre (like the cheese) Chamoff (She/Her) is triple board certified in pediatric primary care, pediatric critical care, and psychiatric mental health. She has been a nurse practitioner for over a decade working in various pediatric settings. She is passionate about care for kids, adolescents, and young adults. Her prescribing philosophy is meds are not first line, unless they absolutely need to be. The team effort between provider and patient is to get that spark back, let your beams shine bright, and use all options to get there. She commonly says her “drug of choice” is human connection, and this certainly bodes well for fostering a team approach with her patients to make a plan that suits them.

Tatiana Sanabria is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her clinical training at Massachusetts General Hospital, ranked as the 3rd best psychiatric hospital in the United States, and worked as a nurse at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts, which is a renowned facility that has been named #1 for psychiatric care in the United States. She is passionate about providing care that is inclusive, collaborative, trauma-informed, and led by social justice. Tatiana specializes in working with young adults, and individuals from marginalized communities (e.g. POC, LGBTQIA+). She believes that you know your experience better than anyone else; therefore, her aim is to better understand it in order to provide treatment options that are individualized to your needs. She is welcoming, compassionate, and brings a calm aura. As a plus, she will happily meet any and all of your pets!

I specialize in children (5+), adolescent, young adult + perinatal psychiatry! I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, specializing in evaluations and medication management for complex trauma, mood disorders, anxiety and ADHD. After a thorough evaluation, we can help you find the right medication for you or your child - ideally with the least amount of risk and side effects. We can also touch base on appropriate supplements and lifestyle modifications to make sure you are on the path to wellness. Those pregnant/postpartum - I can help you decide on safe medication options for pregnancy & breastfeeding! Connection with your provider is so important. We are currently only doing telepsychiatry. I'm upbeat, open & quirky so usually people connect pretty well with me! I definitely want to meet your dog/cat/pet, and I'll probably want to talk to them to tell them how cute they are. I'm not kidding.. I am also extremely passionate about social justice!

Paul Christopher Boulware, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist. at 2nd Chance, an outpatient addiction recovery center with locations in Glendale, Phoenix, and Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Boulware specializes in neuropsychiatry, mood disorders, cognitive decline, and dementia.

Dr. Boulware has always cared about the human condition. Before pursuing medicine, he graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Arts in American History and a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Dr. Boulware received his medical degree in 2002 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He went on to complete the Montgomery Internal Medicine Training Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

A passionate learner, Dr. Boulware then completed a residency in nuclear medicine at Emory University, located in Atlanta, followed by a residency in radiology at the University of Oklahoma, in Norman, Oklahoma. Finally, he practiced as a resident in psychiatry at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

Over the years, Dr. Boulware has received numerous honors for his studies and work, including the 2003 Terry Hale Intern of the Year Award at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Dr. Boulware finds his work at 2nd Chance to be incredibly rewarding, and he seeks close ties with his professional community so that he can continue to help his patients recover their lives using the latest and best methods and medications. 

To that end, he’s also a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Arizona Psychiatric Society, Maryland Psychiatric Association, the Society of Nuclear Medicine, and the American Medical Association. 

Michael F. LaVarnway, DO, is a board-certified psychiatrist serving residents throughout the communities of Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, and Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. LaVarnway brings more than 20 years of experience to 2nd Chance, where he works with individuals struggling with addiction and mental health disorders.

Dr. LaVarnway earned his Bachelor of Science in biology at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, New York, in 1995 before enrolling in medical school. In 1999, he received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York.

Four years later, Dr. LaVarnway completed a general psychiatry residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, spending an additional year on consultation and liaison, addiction psychiatry, and community-based psychiatry.

Suboxone® certified, Dr. LaVarnway treats individuals addicted to prescription opioids and heroin, alcohol, marijuana, and more. He also provides therapy for those struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health disorders.

Outside of his psychiatry role at 2nd Chance, Dr. LaVarnway has served as an instructor at Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where he provided educational mentorship for physician assistants and medical students during their psychiatry rotations.

Jared Brink, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at 2nd Chance. He sees patients from the practice’s locations in Arrowhead and Surprise, Arizona.  

Raised in Northern Arizona, Jared started his healthcare journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University (ASU), graduating in 2007. He worked in the physical therapy field for a time and then found his true passion after graduating from ASU with a degree in nursing in 2012. Over the years, Jared has developed a keen desire to help people who are hurting, both physically and mentally. 

Working as an acute care ICU nurse for years, it was extremely satisfying providing care and compassion to people who desperately needed it. However, after joining an outpatient assertive community treatment (ACT) team helping those with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and general mental health concerns, Jared made it his goal to become an excellent psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Jared has now taken this enthusiasm with him into the role as a provider and plans to work diligently to provide genuine care and compassion to those needing help.

Jared is an active member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. He obtained his Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University.

Monica earned her RN degree from Gateway College and gained extensive experience working in various departments at local hospitals throughout Phoenix. She later attended the University of Phoenix, where she completed her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). After several years of practicing as an FNP and observing many of her patients struggle with mental health conditions, she pursued further education at Eastern Kentucky University, earning her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) degree.

A long-time Arizona resident, Monica has lived in Phoenix for 25 years. She believes in providing holistic care by addressing not only medical and mental health needs but also assessing socioeconomic barriers and stressors that impact overall well-being. Her goal is to help individuals overcome these challenges, fostering both mental and medical stability.

When Monica isn’t working, she enjoys reading, interior and landscape design, exercising, spending time outdoors, baking, cooking, crafting, traveling, and gardening. Her greatest joy comes from spending quality time with her children and family, often visiting Disney Parks or cheering on the Arizona Diamondbacks at baseball games.

Rebecca Shaw, PMHNP- BC, is a caring, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in treating addiction and mental health disorders. She sees patients out of the Queen Creek and Gilbert, Arizona, offices of 2nd Chance.

With over 10 years of experience in treating substance use and opiate use disorders, Rebecca is passionate about helping people who struggle with addiction and mental health find hope, recovery, and self-empowerment. Rebecca graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with her Masters in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health. She received her BSN from Chamberlain University in 2012.

For many years, Rebecca worked as the Director of Nursing for detox and inpatient facilities. She uses empathy and understanding to help people begin their journey into recovery while addressing relapse symptoms. She is experienced in treating young adults, adults, and geriatrics in both substance use and mental health treatment.

As someone born and raised in Arizona, Rebecca has witnessed the growing need for increased access to mental health and addiction providers throughout the state. She is grateful to be of service and looks forward to helping people find hope and healing.

Fernando Grabner, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist at 2nd Chance. He specializes in mood disorders and substance use disorders. He treats conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, and substance use disorder. He offers his clinical expertise to patients in the communities of Phoenix, Glendale, Lichfield and Gilbert, Arizona.

He provides a variety of outpatient services, including Suboxone®, for patients addicted to prescription opioids, fentanyl, and heroin. He also offers intranasal Ketamine for those with treatment resistant depression.

Dr. Grabner earned his medical degree at St. Luke University in Porto Velho, Brazil. He then came to the United States and completed a residency in General Psychiatry at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. For two consecutive years he was elected Chief Resident, where he served helping develop the Residency Program, supervision of other residents and administrative issues.