Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
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.
“Mirandine is compassionate, knowledgeable and understanding. I look forward to talking with her. She takes her time to listen and I feel very comfortable talking to her.”
Mirandine Alce, NP
Psychiatrist
7975 N. Hayden Rd., Ste. D241
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
“Dr. Karbakhsh is an amazing provider and I have been under her care since highschool. She takes time to get to know her patients at every level and makes sure to provide support and resources that fits the patient's needs.”
Sarah Smith is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who graduated from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming in 2017 with a Doctorates of Nursing Practice. After graduating, Mrs. Smith spent two and a half years working in a community mental health clinic in Gillette, Wyoming.
Prior to becoming a provider, Mrs. Smith had been a registered nurse since 2010. She spent four years working as a Medical/Surgical nurse and three years working as a behavioral health nurse. This experience taught her how to be an active listener and patient advocate.
Mrs. Smith moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 2011 to be with her husband. She has found access to mental health and substance abuse treatment to be lacking in Wyoming. She continues to provide mental health treatment in Gillette, WY as she strives to improve access to those in need of care.
Amber Walker, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Clear Minds Psychiatry LLC in Mesa, Arizona. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, Amber is lauded by her patients for her work ethic and individualized care. Amber believes in meeting the client where they are, in their mental health journey, and working to improve their life. She uses a client-focused approach that encompasses the client’s mind, body, and spirit, providing a holistic approach to care, which may include psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, or a combination of both. She understands that patients can achieve excellent outcomes through therapeutic communication and health literacy coupled with therapy and medications. Although life can be challenging, clients can be assured that she will work with them to meet all of life’s challenges, and she looks forward to working with them to achieve their mental health goals.
Sarah Smith is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who graduated from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming in 2017 with a Doctorates of Nursing Practice. After graduating, Mrs. Smith spent two and a half years working in a community mental health clinic in Gillette, Wyoming.
Prior to becoming a provider, Mrs. Smith had been a registered nurse since 2010. She spent four years working as a Medical/Surgical nurse and three years working as a behavioral health nurse. This experience taught her how to be an active listener and patient advocate.
Mrs. Smith moved to Gillette, Wyoming in 2011 to be with her husband. She has found access to mental health and substance abuse treatment to be lacking in Wyoming. She continues to provide mental health treatment in Gillette, WY as she strives to improve access to those in need of care.
Sean Elrod is a highly respected Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Known for his concise and compassionate approach, Sean has earned glowing reviews from patients for his dedication to providing personalized, evidence-based care. With a deep understanding of mental health challenges, Sean empowers individuals to achieve greater well-being and balance in their lives.
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