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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.

Jared Brink, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at 2nd Chance. He sees patients from the practice’s locations in Arrowhead and Surprise, Arizona.  

Raised in Northern Arizona, Jared started his healthcare journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University (ASU), graduating in 2007. He worked in the physical therapy field for a time and then found his true passion after graduating from ASU with a degree in nursing in 2012. Over the years, Jared has developed a keen desire to help people who are hurting, both physically and mentally. 

Working as an acute care ICU nurse for years, it was extremely satisfying providing care and compassion to people who desperately needed it. However, after joining an outpatient assertive community treatment (ACT) team helping those with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and general mental health concerns, Jared made it his goal to become an excellent psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Jared has now taken this enthusiasm with him into the role as a provider and plans to work diligently to provide genuine care and compassion to those needing help.

Jared is an active member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. He obtained his Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University.

Rebecca Shaw, PMHNP- BC, is a caring, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in treating addiction and mental health disorders. She sees patients out of the Queen Creek and Gilbert, Arizona, offices of 2nd Chance.

With over 10 years of experience in treating substance use and opiate use disorders, Rebecca is passionate about helping people who struggle with addiction and mental health find hope, recovery, and self-empowerment. Rebecca graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with her Masters in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health. She received her BSN from Chamberlain University in 2012.

For many years, Rebecca worked as the Director of Nursing for detox and inpatient facilities. She uses empathy and understanding to help people begin their journey into recovery while addressing relapse symptoms. She is experienced in treating young adults, adults, and geriatrics in both substance use and mental health treatment.

As someone born and raised in Arizona, Rebecca has witnessed the growing need for increased access to mental health and addiction providers throughout the state. She is grateful to be of service and looks forward to helping people find hope and healing.

Paul Christopher Boulware, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist. at 2nd Chance, an outpatient addiction recovery center with locations in Glendale, Phoenix, and Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Boulware specializes in neuropsychiatry, mood disorders, cognitive decline, and dementia.

Dr. Boulware has always cared about the human condition. Before pursuing medicine, he graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Arts in American History and a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Dr. Boulware received his medical degree in 2002 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He went on to complete the Montgomery Internal Medicine Training Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

A passionate learner, Dr. Boulware then completed a residency in nuclear medicine at Emory University, located in Atlanta, followed by a residency in radiology at the University of Oklahoma, in Norman, Oklahoma. Finally, he practiced as a resident in psychiatry at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

Over the years, Dr. Boulware has received numerous honors for his studies and work, including the 2003 Terry Hale Intern of the Year Award at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Dr. Boulware finds his work at 2nd Chance to be incredibly rewarding, and he seeks close ties with his professional community so that he can continue to help his patients recover their lives using the latest and best methods and medications. 

To that end, he’s also a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Arizona Psychiatric Society, Maryland Psychiatric Association, the Society of Nuclear Medicine, and the American Medical Association. 

Tatiana Sanabria is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her clinical training at Massachusetts General Hospital, ranked as the 3rd best psychiatric hospital in the United States, and worked as a nurse at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts, which is a renowned facility that has been named #1 for psychiatric care in the United States. She is passionate about providing care that is inclusive, collaborative, trauma-informed, and led by social justice. Tatiana specializes in working with young adults, and individuals from marginalized communities (e.g. POC, LGBTQIA+). She believes that you know your experience better than anyone else; therefore, her aim is to better understand it in order to provide treatment options that are individualized to your needs. She is welcoming, compassionate, and brings a calm aura. As a plus, she will happily meet any and all of your pets!

Bre (like the cheese) Chamoff (She/Her) is triple board certified in pediatric primary care, pediatric critical care, and psychiatric mental health. She has been a nurse practitioner for over a decade working in various pediatric settings. She is passionate about care for kids, adolescents, and young adults. Her prescribing philosophy is meds are not first line, unless they absolutely need to be. The team effort between provider and patient is to get that spark back, let your beams shine bright, and use all options to get there. She commonly says her “drug of choice” is human connection, and this certainly bodes well for fostering a team approach with her patients to make a plan that suits them.

I specialize in children (5+), adolescent, young adult + perinatal psychiatry! I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, specializing in evaluations and medication management for complex trauma, mood disorders, anxiety and ADHD. After a thorough evaluation, we can help you find the right medication for you or your child - ideally with the least amount of risk and side effects. We can also touch base on appropriate supplements and lifestyle modifications to make sure you are on the path to wellness. Those pregnant/postpartum - I can help you decide on safe medication options for pregnancy & breastfeeding! Connection with your provider is so important. We are currently only doing telepsychiatry. I'm upbeat, open & quirky so usually people connect pretty well with me! I definitely want to meet your dog/cat/pet, and I'll probably want to talk to them to tell them how cute they are. I'm not kidding.. I am also extremely passionate about social justice!

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.

Paul Christopher Boulware, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist. at 2nd Chance, an outpatient addiction recovery center with locations in Glendale, Phoenix, and Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Boulware specializes in neuropsychiatry, mood disorders, cognitive decline, and dementia.

Dr. Boulware has always cared about the human condition. Before pursuing medicine, he graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Arts in American History and a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Dr. Boulware received his medical degree in 2002 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He went on to complete the Montgomery Internal Medicine Training Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

A passionate learner, Dr. Boulware then completed a residency in nuclear medicine at Emory University, located in Atlanta, followed by a residency in radiology at the University of Oklahoma, in Norman, Oklahoma. Finally, he practiced as a resident in psychiatry at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

Over the years, Dr. Boulware has received numerous honors for his studies and work, including the 2003 Terry Hale Intern of the Year Award at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

Dr. Boulware finds his work at 2nd Chance to be incredibly rewarding, and he seeks close ties with his professional community so that he can continue to help his patients recover their lives using the latest and best methods and medications. 

To that end, he’s also a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Arizona Psychiatric Society, Maryland Psychiatric Association, the Society of Nuclear Medicine, and the American Medical Association. 

Michelle is a compassionate and highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of experience as an Intensive Care Registered Nurse. She holds a BSN from the University of Washington, an MSN in Nursing Education from Western Governors University, and a PMHNP degree from Maryville University, where she is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Michelle is committed to providing mental health care across the lifespan, treating children as young as six through older adults. Her clinical expertise includes managing conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia. She offers a comprehensive approach to care that combines medication management and psychotherapy, emphasizing individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.

Known for her holistic, patient-centered philosophy, Michelle fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where patients feel empowered and understood. She prioritizes patient education and long-term wellness, building strong therapeutic relationships that support lasting mental health and resilience.

In her personal life, Michelle enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Srinivas Dannaram, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Desert View Counseling & Consulting in Phoenix and Peoria, Arizona. He has over 20 years of experience in psychiatry. 

Dr. Dannaram is dual board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. He has training and work experience in both the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America. 

Dr. Srinivas Dannaram has experience assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and behavioral health issues in children, adolescents, and adults. He has a particular interest in early diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, autism, and intellectual impairment. He has experience working with adolescents and early adults with prodrome (early onset symptoms), schizophrenia (psychosis), and bipolar disorder (mood disorders).

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dannaram and the team at Desert View Counseling & Consulting, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today.