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As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I bring empathy, an easygoing communication style, and a sweet sense of humor, making it easy to communicate with my patients and family members. Having worked both in crisis management centers, drug Rehabs, Adult psych hospitals and children’s psych hospitals, I decided to go back to school for my Master’s in Nursing 4 years ago to expand my knowledge and use my wealth of experience in good use. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to educate and empower patients and family members.

Dr. Matsuki is a board-certified psychiatrist trained in both medication management and psychotherapy to treat a wide variety of psychiatric disorders. Prior to pursuing a career in psychiatry and psychotherapy in the U.S., Dr. Matsuki also had formal training and extensive clinical experience in primary care medicine in Japan. With expertise both in psychiatry and primary care medicine, He combines traditional psychiatric treatment and integrative medicine-based treatment to optimize the well-being of the mind and body as a whole. Dr. Matsuki has private practice offices in New York and New Jersey, and provides telepsychiatry services throughout Texas, Washington, and Georgia. Dr. Matsuki is also on staff at Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals, where he is an Attending Psychiatrist in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program, and is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Professor Youssef is a leading expert in PTSD, mood disorders, suicide prevention and brain stimulation interventions. He treats civilians, active duty military and veterans. His research focuses on mechanistic and therapeutic innovation for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders specially using neuromodulation interventions and genomics . Dr. Youssef also focuses his research on the psychological, and biological factors responsible for resilience in order to prevent or treat severe psychiatric disorders.

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.

Dr. Yumna Ali is a Psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adolescents and adults. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, and other mental health concerns.

Dr. Ali believes in a collaborative, patient-centered approach to treatment, working closely with patients and families to develop individualized care plans that support long-term emotional wellness and improved quality of life. Her treatment philosophy combines the latest psychiatric research with a compassionate understanding of each patient's unique experiences and goals.

Known for her warm, approachable demeanor, Dr. Ali strives to create a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey. She is committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful and lasting improvements in their mental health and overall well-being.

Dr. Ali provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and comprehensive treatment for adolescents and adults.

Yenis Pineda, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Cy-Fair Psychiatry. She provides compassionate, patient-centered care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She graduated from Walden University with her Master’s degree.

Yenis has been working in the mental health field for the past 6 years. She believes that mental health care works best when it’s built on trust, respect, and collaboration. She takes time to truly listen to her patients’ stories and tailors each treatment plan to meet their unique needs and goals. Her approach combines evidence-based medication management with supportive, holistic care to help patients achieve balance and emotional well-being.

Passionate about helping individuals of all ages reach their fullest potential, Yenis Pineda strives to create a safe and welcoming space where every patient feels heard, understood, and supported on their journey toward better mental health.

When Yenis is not at work, she enjoys fishing, going to the movies, and spending time with her family.

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.

 

Taylor Ike is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December 2019 at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She furthered her education by obtaining her Master’s degree in October 2024 from Chamberlain University. She has over five years of nursing experience and a strong focus on psychiatric and mental health care.

Her primary clinical expertise lies in mental health, where she has provided care to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In this role, Taylor has conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developed individualized care plans, and delivered therapeutic interventions. Additionally, she has assumed leadership responsibilities, serving as a charge nurse and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

Earlier in her career, Taylor worked in pediatric home health and labor and delivery, honing her skills in patient assessment, education, and family-centered care. These experiences sparked her passion for women’s mental health as well as child and adolescent psychiatry.

Taylor is committed to promoting mental health awareness and enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based practice. She values collaboration, therapeutic communication, and strong patient advocacy. Her goal is to empower individuals to achieve stability, feel understood, build resilience, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Lauren D. Weaver, M.D. is a board-certified child neurologist at THINK Neurology for Kids in Katy, Texas. With additional training in epilepsy, Dr. Weaver specializes in interpreting EEGs (brain wave studies) in children with known or suspected seizures and collaborates with the other providers at THINK Neurology for Kids to manage and treat childhood epilepsy.

Dr. Weaver completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a combined residency training in pediatrics and child neurology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved up to New York City for a fellowship in pediatric epilepsy at Columbia University. She has research experience in the study of malformations of cortical development and genetic epilepsies.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. Weaver currently resides in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son. Prior to joining the THINK Neurology for Kids team in 2019, she was an assistant professor of neurology in the Departments of Child Neurology and Pediatric Epilepsy at Columbia University. While there, she treated patients in both the hospital and clinic settings, with additional responsibilities devoted to resident and medical student education.

Call THINK Neurology for Kids or use the online scheduling tool today to work with Dr. Weaver.