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Tyson Lippe, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where he was a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Lippe then completed his psychiatry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he received the J.J. Cleckley Clinical Excellence Award. In addition to his general training, he received specialized training in substance use disorders, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

I am a dual certified Nurse Practitioner. Board-certified as a PMHNP (psychiatric mental health) and FNP (family practice). Alumni of Purdue Global University and Rocky Mountain University. I have worked in multiple settings such as Retail Clinic, Psychiatry, home health, neurology, bariatrics/bariatric surgery, medical weight-loss and currently providing care to patients in multiple states mainly focussing on Psychiatric care such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and binge eating disorders. I am currently licensed as a prescriber in the state of AZ, CO, IL, NV, WI, and HI with a focus in psychiatry and family practice. Avid athlete participating in multiple ironmans, spartan and CrossFit events.

Elliot Azoulay is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in comprehensive psychiatric and psychological optimization. A graduate of Walden University with a Master’s in Psychiatric Nursing, Elliot brings a deeply collaborative, evidence-based approach to medication management and supportive therapy. He treats individuals across the lifespan—children, adolescents, adults, and seniors—with a focus on navigating complex challenges including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and PTSD/trauma. Elliot blends a warm, holistic framework with clinical precision to help patients move beyond 'survival mode' into a state of optimized mental wellness. He approaches every client with deep humility and compassion, prioritizing active listening to ensure each patient feels heard, respected, and empowered as an active partner in their own treatment journey. His goal is to cultivate a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where we build a safe, personalized path toward clarity, peace, and meaningful growth."

Cecilia Chanda, DNP, PMHNP, is a dedicated and board-certified nurse practitioner at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services in Garland, Texas. A natural-born leader, Cecilia motivates healthcare teams to provide patients with outstanding care.

Education is important to Cecilia. She began her studies at Prince George Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Maryland, obtaining her Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Next, she completed the Practical Nursing Program at the American Institute of Professional Studies (AIPS) in Washington, D.C., and in 2021 Cecilia achieved her Master’s in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As a licensed registered nurse, Cecilia has worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Baltimore, Maryland, HCR Manor Care in Roseville, Maryland, and Christian Care in Mesquite, Texas. She gained experience as a PMHNP at SPC Senior PsychCare (SPC Health) in Houston, Texas, and Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services.  

She’s held numerous contracts, including an enterprise staffing contract with Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, and a travel nurse contract at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano Emergency Room (Presby Plano Emergency Room) in Plano.

In addition to being a Registered Nurse Licensed in Texas, Cecilia holds numerous certifications, including ENPC Certificate, ACLS Certificate, CPR, BLS Certificate, IV Certified, and NIHSS Certificate.

She is particularly interested in ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Personality Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), medication management, and addictions management.

Cecilia welcomes all patients into the practice and looks forward to providing them with high-quality personalized care.

Chima Asikaiwe, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist with subspecialty training in geriatric psychiatry at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services. He provides all his patients in Garland, Texas, with holistic and whole-person care.

Dr. Asikaiwe has over 15 years of experience caring for patients with psychiatric and psychological disorders. He helps patients manage depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar, mood, sleep, and other psychiatric conditions.

Dr. Asikaiwe also treats children with psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism. Psychotherapy treatment is available when necessary.

At the initial visit, his clients are greeted with a warm welcome, thus initiating the process for the patient and provider to establish rapport and understanding gradually. Dr. Asikaiwe works with a team of therapists, counselors, and psychologists to provide comprehensive care.

When Dr. Asikaiwe’s patients are healthy and stable, patients and their families are happy. He aims to keep patients healthy, stable, functional, and productive. He works closely with the patient's family to provide support and education to understand the condition and participate in the care and support for their loved one.

Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services are open Monday through Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm and Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm. Located in a quiet, private office setting with handicap accessible parking, Dr. Asikaiwe’s patients’ comfort and privacy are the highest priority.

He is pleased to provide the people of Garland and surrounding areas with an inviting and therapeutic atmosphere. He welcomes all patients into the practice and looks forward to caring for them.

Dr. Asher Imam, D.O., F.A.A.N., is an experienced neurologist and neurophysiologist, specializing in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and sleep medicine. He is also the president and founder of Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic in Southlake, Texas. 

At Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic, Dr. Imam focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic neurological disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, and chronic headaches. He also served as the director of Baylor-Grapevine Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Center in Grapevine, Texas. There, Dr. Imam treated patients with sleep and epileptic disorders while maintaining the integrity of the program by educating staff technicians and their certifications. He also served as a director of neurosciences at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas for 9 years where he started the stroke program. Dr. Imam also started the first stroke certified (Joint Commission) in Tarrant County at Medical Center of Arlington. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Fort Worth magazine and has received several awards for his compassionate approach to care and his dedication to patient satisfaction. Dr. Imam is a clinical adjunct professor of neurosciences at both TCU School of Sleep Medicine and UNT Health Science Center. 

Certifications:

• Diplomate in the specialty of Neurology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Clinical Neurophysiology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Vascular Neurology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Sleep Medicine

Education:

• Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (neuromuscular disorders and epilepsy) from

• Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Residency in neurology from Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Internal medicine internship from Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from University of North Texas health science Center at Fort Worth, Texas

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lamar University Beaumont, Texas

Years of experience:

•Over 20 years of both inpatient and outpatient experience treating a wide variety of neurological disorders.

•Awarded Fellowship of American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) in 2022.

Previous leadership positions:

• Director of Baylor-Grapevine Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Center

• Director of Baylor-Grapevine Stroke Center of Excellence

• Director of Stroke Program at Medical Center of Arlington

Awards:

• Best of Readers’ Choice 2025
  
  
• Living Magazine’s Best of North Texas 2020 and 2021
  
  
• Top neurologist 2019
  
  
• Best of Physicians and Surgeons for 11 years in Southlake, Texas 2018
  
  
• America’s most honored profession 2018
  
  
• Patients’ choice award (Vitals) 2018
  
  
• Top Docs Texas Monthly 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
  
  
• Super Docs (Tarrant County Addition) March 2014
  
  
• People’s choice award for patient satisfaction (top 1% in patient satisfaction in the nation, July 2011)
  
  
• Physician of the month, July 2011, Baylor Medical Center
  
  
• Featured on ABC, CBS and NBC prime-time news
  
  
• Top Docs of Fort Worth Texas, 2009
  
  
• Alpha Epsilon Delta and Phi Beta Pi Honor societies
  
  
• AMA / MSS Outstanding membership recruitment award
  
  
• AMA / MSS Outstanding Student Sponsored Activity/ Service
  
  
• President, American Medical Association/ MSS UNTHSC chapter
  
  
• Delegate, American Medical Association/ MSS
  
  
• Delegate, Texas Medical Association/ MSS
  
  
• Student Rep, Tarrant County Medical Society
  
  
• Who’s who in Science and Engineering
  
  
• Who’s who in Professionals and Executives

 

Dr. Jacob is a board certified psychiatrist and a Dallas native who provides compassionate, individualized and holistic care for her patients. She completed medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center – Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. For her residency, she trained in general psychiatry at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX, where she served as the chief resident in her final year. Dr. Jacob has experience treating patients with Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety disorders, substance use and PTSD among other conditions. Her clinical interests include mood disorders, the interface between psychiatry & spirituality, and women’s mental health. She is also an assistant professor at TCU School of Medicine and an international speaker for a mental health charity organization.

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.

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.”