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Dr Ajufo is fully licensed in state of Texas and accepting NEW patients. She is experienced in working with a diverse population of motivated patients. She provides high quality, comprehensive, compassionate and patient focused care for patients 6yrs AND ABOVE. Focusing on the whole person Dr Ajufo works with the patient to develop individualized treatment plans.

Cecilia Chanda, DNP, PMHNP, is a dedicated, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services in Garland, Texas. With extensive clinical leadership and emergency/acute care background across Texas, she provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each patient's needs.

Specialized Care & Clinical Focus:

• Mood & Behavioral Disorders: ADHD, Depression, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders

• Therapeutics & Support: Medication Management & Addiction Management

• Patient Populations: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

Education & Advanced Credentials:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) & MSN: PMHNP, Walden University

• Licensure & Certifications: Board-Certified PMHNP, Registered Nurse (TX), ACLS, BLS, ENPC, IV Certified, NIHSS Certified

Chima Asikaiwe, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience providing holistic, whole-person behavioral health care in Garland, Texas. He specializes in adult and geriatric psychiatry, delivering compassionate, data-driven treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Specialized Care & Treatments:

• Mood & Anxiety Disorders: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep Issues

• Advanced Therapies: Deep TMS & Spravato® (Esketamine)

• Child & Adolescent Care: ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and Behavioral Support

• Geriatric Psychiatry: Cognitive Wellness & Specialized Senior Care

Dr. Asikaiwe works closely with a dedicated team of therapists and family members to ensure every patient achieves long-term stability and optimal quality of life.

Office Hours & Location:

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Located in a quiet, private office setting with handicap-accessible parking in Garland, TX.

Elliot Azoulay, PMHNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services. Blending a warm, holistic framework with clinical precision, Elliot delivers compassionate, evidence-based care designed to help patients move beyond "survival mode" into optimized mental wellness.

Specialized Care & Clinical Focus:

• Conditions Treated: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, PTSD & Trauma

• Therapeutics & Support: Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation, Evidence-Based Medication Management, Supportive Therapy

• Patient Populations: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors (Across the Lifespan)

Education & Credentials:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Walden University

• Board Certification: Board-Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)

Elliot approaches every client with active listening and deep humility, partnering with patients in a nonjudgmental space to build a safe, personalized path toward clarity, peace, and growth.

Diana Mummert is a psychiatrist caring for patients in Denton, North Fort Worth, and Keller, Texas. Dr. Mummert moved to North Texas from Romania upon completion of medical school to conduct research at UT Southwestern. She then completed her Residency in Psychiatry at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital. Dr. Mummert worked as a general psychiatrist in community and inpatient settings. Dr. Mummert is skilled at treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including ADD and ADHD, anger issues, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, depression, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and medication management. She cares for both adults and adolescent patients. Dr. Mummert knows that struggles with mental health can affect anyone and cause significant impairment to even the most common daily tasks. She strives to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with the goal of restoring her patients to the state of mind and level of functioning they desire.

Erica Canterbury is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults throughout Texas. Before becoming a psychiatric provider, she spent more than a decade specializing in perinatal nursing, caring for women and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This experience inspired her passion for women's mental health and continues to shape her whole-person approach to care.

Erica provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, and other mental health conditions. She also has clinical experience in interventional psychiatry, including ketamine therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Known for her warm, collaborative style, Erica believes the best care begins with listening. She strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to achieve lasting mental wellness.

Ronnie Pollard, MD is board-certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, providing comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, tic disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Dr. Pollard has extensive experience in interventional psychiatry, including ketamine therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and clinical research involving psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. He completed his psychiatry residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and has served in numerous leadership roles throughout his career.

Known for his thoughtful and collaborative approach, Dr. Pollard partners with patients and families to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that promote lasting mental wellness and an improved quality of life.

Cordelia Odunayo PMHNP-BC, is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over 12 years’ experience in Psychiatry. Cordelia provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual needs. She treats a wide range of mental health concerns which includes: Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction and other psychiatric disorders. Cordelia is enthusiastic, compassionate, providing outstanding and quality individual care. She is Flexible in accommodating clients needs. We also offer one-on-one psychotherapy care. At Creative Minds Behavioral Health our mission is to provide a safe environment, honest communication, making our client have a sense of comfort and trust. Meeting the desired outcomes of patient through the care we provide.

Tanveer A. Padder, M.D. is an award-winning psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Addiction Medicine. He also holds additional certification from the American Board of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

He has authored the bestselling book in psychopharmacology on Amazon, titled “Practical Guide to Psychiatric Medications.”

Dr. Padder is recognized as a leading expert in psychopharmacology and has been awarded a Master Psycho-pharmacologist certification by Dr. Stahl’s Neuroscience Education Institute.

As a highly sought-after psychiatrist, Dr. Padder specializes in treating various mental health conditions, including Bipolar, Major Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction, ADHD, Panic attacks, schizophrenia, and others.

Currently, Dr. Padder serves as the chairman of psychiatry and medical director of Time organization in Maryland. He actively engages in treating complex patient populations.

Passionate about teaching, Dr. Padder mentors nurse practitioners, medical students, interns, and residents.

Dr. Padder is involved in cutting-edge psychiatry research aimed at finding a cure for various mental health conditions such as Depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, and others.

His compassionate approach to serving mental health patients has earned him numerous local and national awards, including America’s Top Psychiatrists by the Consumer Federation of America, Healthgrades Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Top Doctor Award Maryland, Leading physicians of the world, Health Grades Honor Roll, and many more.

He has authored Organized Wisdom Bipolar 101 & 102, addressing frequently asked questions about bipolar disorder. Additionally, Dr. Padder has published extensively in national and international medical and psychiatric journals.

Dr. Padder has distinguished himself as a very talented psychiatrist, evident from his impressive track record, excellent clinical skills, and superb academic achievements.

In his own words, he believes his most significant achievements are “the smiles I have been able to bring, the difference I have been able to make, and the comfort I have been able to provide to the lives of people who have little or no voice and are suffering silently.”