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Elliot Azoulay, PMHNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services. Blending a warm, holistic framework with clinical precision, Elliot delivers compassionate, evidence-based care designed to help patients move beyond "survival mode" into optimized mental wellness.

Specialized Care & Clinical Focus:

• Conditions Treated: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorders, PTSD & Trauma

• Therapeutics & Support: Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation, Evidence-Based Medication Management, Supportive Therapy

• Patient Populations: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors (Across the Lifespan)

Education & Credentials:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Walden University

• Board Certification: Board-Certified PMHNP (PMHNP-BC)

Elliot approaches every client with active listening and deep humility, partnering with patients in a nonjudgmental space to build a safe, personalized path toward clarity, peace, and growth.

Cecilia Chanda, DNP, PMHNP, is a dedicated, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services in Garland, Texas. With extensive clinical leadership and emergency/acute care background across Texas, she provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each patient's needs.

Specialized Care & Clinical Focus:

• Mood & Behavioral Disorders: ADHD, Depression, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders

• Therapeutics & Support: Medication Management & Addiction Management

• Patient Populations: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

Education & Advanced Credentials:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) & MSN: PMHNP, Walden University

• Licensure & Certifications: Board-Certified PMHNP, Registered Nurse (TX), ACLS, BLS, ENPC, IV Certified, NIHSS Certified

Erica Canterbury is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults throughout Texas. Before becoming a psychiatric provider, she spent more than a decade specializing in perinatal nursing, caring for women and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This experience inspired her passion for women's mental health and continues to shape her whole-person approach to care.

Erica provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, and other mental health conditions. She also has clinical experience in interventional psychiatry, including ketamine therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Known for her warm, collaborative style, Erica believes the best care begins with listening. She strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to achieve lasting mental wellness.

Ronnie Pollard, MD is board-certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, providing comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, tic disorders, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Dr. Pollard has extensive experience in interventional psychiatry, including ketamine therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and clinical research involving psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. He completed his psychiatry residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and has served in numerous leadership roles throughout his career.

Known for his thoughtful and collaborative approach, Dr. Pollard partners with patients and families to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that promote lasting mental wellness and an improved quality of life.

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).

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

 

Diana Mummert is a psychiatrist caring for patients in Denton, North Fort Worth, and Keller, Texas. Dr. Mummert moved to North Texas from Romania upon completion of medical school to conduct research at UT Southwestern. She then completed her Residency in Psychiatry at John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital. Dr. Mummert worked as a general psychiatrist in community and inpatient settings. Dr. Mummert is skilled at treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including ADD and ADHD, anger issues, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, depression, mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, sleep disorders, and medication management. She cares for both adults and adolescent patients. Dr. Mummert knows that struggles with mental health can affect anyone and cause significant impairment to even the most common daily tasks. She strives to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with the goal of restoring her patients to the state of mind and level of functioning they desire.

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.

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.”

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.