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Board-certified adult and child psychiatrist Mohamed S. Ahmed, MD, brings more than 20 years of experience in psychiatry and clinical research to The PsyClinic in River Oaks, Webster, and Baytown, Texas, serving men, women, and families throughout Harris County and the Houston Metropolitan Area. 

Before entering private practice, Dr. Ahmed completed a general psychiatry residency and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. Since then, he’s served in various capacities, including chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Methodist Hospital, Baytown, and is currently a clinical assistant professor at UTMB, department of psychiatry.

Dr. Ahmed’s passion for psychiatry stems from genuine compassion and concern for human suffering. Over the years, he’s established a stellar reputation with his clients and peers, earning several awards, including Best Psychiatrist in Baytown by the Baytown Sun and the Robert B White Clinical Excellence Award. Houstonia Magazine also named Dr. Ahmed one of the best doctors in Houston.

Professionally, Dr. Ahmed specializes in TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) of the brain and is one of this field’s pioneers in Texas. Dr. Ahmed loves getting to know his patients and sets aside plenty of time to fully understand their unique needs and concerns. After performing thorough clinical evaluations, he develops treatment plans that ease his patients’ suffering and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Ahmed has been proudly elected as a 2024  Distinguished Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, he is also a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, The Titus Harris Society, and The Top Quality Physicians at the Houston Methodist Hospital Network. He welcomes any client or family seeking improved psychiatric health to The PsyClinic today.

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Heatlh Nurse Practitioner and I specialize in assessing, diagnosing and treating the mental health needs of clients with psychiatric medication and psychotherapy. I am compassionate about exploring the challenges that individuals face and encouraging them to continue on this path called life. I understand that mental health is integral to overall well-being, and it takes great courage to seek help. I look forward to partnering with you to promote your mental wellness. Appointments are available for adult clients in Texas with EVENING and WEEKEND availability for services. **Please note that scheduling an appointment does not guarantee the appointment will take place (you will be notified of appointment confirmation or if there is a conflict), nor does it establish a treating relationship. A treating relationship does not begin until the actual appointment occurs via video conference.**

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.

Board-certified physician Huiping Xu, MD, provides full-spectrum mental health care at Wholehealth PLLC in Houston, Texas. As a holistic psychiatrist, Dr. Xu provides comprehensive psychiatric assessments and highly individualized treatment plans for all major mental conditions, including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Autism, etc. 

Prior to medical school, Dr. Xu earned her master’s degree in neuroscience, emphasizing learning and memory mechanisms, development, and regeneration of the central nervous system. She went on to earn her medical degree before completing her psychiatry residency at McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas. 

In 2015, Dr. Xu founded Wholehealth PLLC with the goal of providing the highest level of customized, patient-centric care to every patient who walks through the doors. In addition to individual therapy at the practice, she’s now offering telepsychiatry for patients who prefer treatment through video conferencing or phone calls. Patient Reviews for Top Doctors recently awarded the “Houston Top Psychiatrist” award to Dr. Xu for her consistent record of happy patients and excellent outcomes.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Xu by calling Wholehealth PLLC or clicking the provided booking link now.

Richard Young, RN, MSN, 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.

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.

 

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.

Robert Fayle, MD, a neurologist providing neurological consultations and follow-ups at Houston Neurological Institute’s Pasadena and Pearland, Texas, locations. 

Dr. Fayle received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed his neurology residency at UTHealth Medical School in Houston. Before joining the Houston Neurological Institute, he was recruited by Memorial Medical Center in Livingston, Texas, as medical director of Memorial Multispecialty Associates, director of stroke services, and medical director of the Livingston Sleep Disorders Center. 

Prior to his position in Livingston, he served for 20 years as director of the Sleep Disorders Center and a general neurologist at the Diagnostic Clinic in Houston, followed by several years of private practice. He was director of Park Plaza Hospital in Houston for seven years. 

Board-certified in adult neurology and sleep medicine, Dr. Fayle has held multiple leadership positions in the Harris County Medical Society, Texas Neurological Society, and the Texas Medical Association. His research in the field of sleep and stroke, including CPAP compliance and adherence, treatment of insomnia and the role of sleep apnea in diabetic patients, has been published widely.