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Hello, future patient! I am Dr. Keilah Ford, and I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and I'm certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing as well as Family Nursing. Closing on 20 years of experience, I bring a wealth of expertise and proven skills to my practice. As an established and reputable professional, I am highly skilled in delivering top-notch care to my clients. My treatment philosophy centers around the harmony of spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being. This holistic philosophy coupled with extensive training has allowed me to optimize and customize patient care at the highest level. I am passionate about motivating, educating, and advocating for my patients. Have you ever heard the phrase “health is wealth?” I firmly believe that mental health is the foundation of overall health, and my motto is "Be kind to your mind"

I aim to treat children, adolescents and adults with symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, oppositional defiance, conduct disorders, attention-deficit disorders and other mental health conditions. Whether an individual is in childhood or adulthood, mental health affects how we think, feel, act, and it influences our ability to cope with stress, make decisions, and form relationships. Neglecting mental health can lead to a decline in overall quality of life. Early identification and intervention can lead to better outcomes and reduce the long-term impact of mental health issues. It’s important to seek care with a provider who understands the importance of your individual needs and formulate appropriate treatment plans.

Lucas is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He completed his undergrad education at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and upon graduation, he started his nursing career in West Texas as an intensive care nurse. He later traveled to practice in Washington State and earned his master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2020. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, he has provided patient-centered care to individuals of all ages. The transition from registered nurse to nurse practitioner during a global pandemic provided a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a time characterized by an ever-changing situation and groundbreaking advances in medicine. He strongly believes in the core values of wellness and a healthy lifestyle that Vitality encompasses through comprehensive healthcare. Lucas is excited to bring his past experience in acute care and clinic settings to the Vitality family.

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.

Tawa Raji is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 17 years of clinical experience. She has extensive experience with child and adult psychiatry. She uses an integrative and client-centered approach to help the client build strength and clarity of mind to find their purpose. My approach is client-centered; I like to listen to my clients and encourage them to participate in their care. I believe in building a good rapport with my clients and providing a safe space for them to feel comfortable expressing their emotional needs. I like to provide supportive and compassionate care to promote mental wellness and empowerment. Based on my experience as a single mother. I believe in meeting people where they are, working closely with them to achieve their goals emotionally, and helping them build better and healthier relationships with family and friends. Most importantly, I teach them to love and see the value in themselves.

Will Lambert, PMHNP, FNP, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner serving patients aged 12 and older at Optimus Health and Wellness in The Woodlands, Texas. 

The practice offers in-person and telehealth appointments to patients in Texas and telehealth to patients in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Vermont, Maine, and Maryland.

Will completed his Master of Science in Nursing at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and later returned to receive a post-master certificate in psychiatric mental health.

Will has worked in healthcare for over a decade, treating a range of medical and psychiatric conditions. His medical background has equipped him with an awareness of co-occurring medical conditions and knowledge of comprehensive lab work. 

Will can treat patients as safely as possible using psychopharmacology — the use of medication for mental health conditions. Optimus Health and Wellness also offers innovative psychotherapy and medication management. 

The practice can address anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and, commonly, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

Will takes time to perform comprehensive assessments with patients and listen compassionately to their concerns. All treatment plans are collaborative and holistic, and the practice can provide a list of therapists for referrals.

The practice’s accessible telehealth program safely, affordably, reliably, and conveniently delivers care to patients who may have difficulty accessing good quality healthcare.  

For most states, Optmus Health and Wellness accepts UnitedHealth, Cigna, Optum, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and they accept  Tufts health plan in Massachusetts. For New Yorkers, we accept EmblemHealth and Healthfirst. 

Patients may also pay out of pocket and submit a claim to their insurance company for reimbursement. 

Optimus Health and Wellness looks forward to helping you reach your health goals. To book an appointment, call the friendly staff today or reach out online.

Omotayo Sofela, PMHNP, is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner at Abisom Behavioral Health LLC, a mental health practice located in The Woodlands, Texas. Her training and nursing experience have expanded nearly two decades of working in various nursing settings.

Omotayo received her Bachelor of Science degree from York University in Toronto, Canada, and her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University.

She was licensed and began her nursing career in the med/surg unit of William Osler Health Center, Brampton, Ontario. She later relocated to the United States to work in the med/surg unit at Willis Knighting Hospital, Shreveport, Louisiana. She continued as an RN at a mental health hospital in Conroe, where she worked as a psychiatric nurse.

Omotayo’s goal is to decrease the stigma on mental illness, decrease barriers to accessing mental health care, decrease the mental health crisis in our communities, and help individuals get back to the quality of life they deserve.

Omotayo possesses excellent listening skills and a caring, compassionate demeanor that her patients love. She provides a non-judgmental, positive environment, giving patients the most dignity, empathy, and respect.

She is ANCC Board Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health and a member of the American Nurses Association. 

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.

Board-certified neurologist Shaun S. Varghese, M.D., specializes in child neurology, providing exceptional services for children, teens, and young adults at THINK Neurology for Kids, which he founded in 2014. The practice has branches in The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Austin, Texas.

A native of Dallas, Dr. Varghese grew up with an interest in science and sports. He studied at Austin College in Sherman, Texas, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration in 2004 while completing his pre-med courses. He was awarded the Bryant Boutwell, Dr. P.H., and John P. McGovern, M.D., Scholarship in 2004, and received nominations for the 2006 Research Forum and C. Frank Webber Prize, and the 2008 Neuroscience Research Center Distinguished Medical Student Award. Dr. Varghese obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2009.

Following graduation, Dr. Varghese completed a two-year residency in pediatrics and a combined three years of residency in adult and child neurology at the University of Texas Medical School, which is the largest medical center in the world. He served as chief resident in the Department of Child Neurology from 2013-2014, before starting his private practice, THINK Neurology for Kids.

Dr. Varghese also provides services at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, where he delivers consultant services for the neonatal intensive care unit (ICU) and pediatrics unit. He has a particular interest in sports neurology, concussion, migraines, neonatal neurology, and epilepsy.

Dr. Varghese spends most of his leisure time with his wife and their two sons, and their extended family. He also enjoys traveling and attending sporting events when he has time in his busy schedule.

Sundeep Mandava, MD, is a board-certified child neurologist with additional fellowship training in epilepsy. He diagnoses and treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids, which has branches in The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Austin, Texas.

Dr. Mandava was born in Dallas and grew up in the greater Houston area. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in bioengineering from Rice University in 2012. After graduating, he completed medical school training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. 

Dr. Mandava completed his five-year child neurology residency at Saint Louis University in 2021, followed by a one-year epilepsy fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in 2022. During this time, he participated in research in genetic testing in epilepsy.

Outside of work, Dr. Mandava and his wife enjoy traveling, exploring the outdoors, and attempting to discover all the great food that Houston has to offer. 

Dr. Mandava looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to THINK Neurology for Kids.

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.

Funmi Akinrimisi is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate degree in Nursing at Texas Tech University and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University. Before working in the NP role, Funmi has several years of experience in medical-surgical /Pediatric but specifically 10 years of experience in geriatric, adult, and child Psychiatry nursing. Her passion for psychiatry nursing led her to pursue her master's in Psychiatry Nursing. Funmi believes in a holistic approach towards treatment and aims to address contributing factors leading to less than optimal life quality for her patients. She finds it important to explore both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment methods while also incorporating good physical health and lifestyle changes. She has a special interest in treating mental disorder populations and reducing the stigma related to mental health.