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A coordinated clinical staff committed to diagnostic depth

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Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties is supported by a multidisciplinary team trained across psychiatry, psychology, social work, counseling, coaching, and specialized modalities. Each clinician contributes to a coordinated system designed to support complex presentations with precision, stability, and long‑term therapeutic engagement. 

The Professionals Behind Our Work

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Michelle Kachman, MD

Medical Director | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Kachman provides psychiatric leadership shaped by diagnostic depth, extended evaluation, and coordinated therapeutic planning. Her work emphasizes precision, collaboration, and sustained clinical oversight.
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • ADHD
  • Complex diagnostic presentations
  • Extended diagnostic interviews
  • Coordinated psychotherapy and medication planning
  • Pattern‑oriented evaluation
  • Long‑term monitoring
Dr. Kachman guides interdisciplinary alignment across psychiatry and psychotherapy, ensuring treatment decisions remain precise and responsive.
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Yojana Veeramasuneni, Psy.D., LMSW

Clinical Director | Psychologist | Clinical Social Worker

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Dr. Veeramasuneni leads clinical operations with an emphasis on depth‑oriented psychotherapy, conceptual rigor, and reflective practice.
  • Depth‑oriented psychotherapy
  • Identity and relational concerns
  • Professional stress
  • Emotional overwhelm
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Integrative
  • Long‑term exploration
Dr. Veeramasuneni directs the Advanced Psychotherapy Training Program, shaping clinician development through seminars, supervision, and conceptual training.
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Shervin Tehrani‑Rad, MPH, PsyD

Clinical Neuropsychologist | Psychotherapist

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Dr. Tehrani‑Rad specializes in neuropsychological assessment and complex diagnostic presentations shaped by neurological and psychiatric factors.
  • Depth‑oriented psychotherapy
  • Identity and relational concerns
  • Professional stress
  • Emotional overwhelm
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Integrative
  • Long‑term exploration
Dr. Tehrani‑Rad completed multiple externships, an APA‑accredited internship, and a two‑year neuropsychology fellowship.
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Amreeta Gill, PsyD

Clinical Health Psychologist

Dr. Amreeta Gill, psychologist at Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties
Dr. Gill provides integrative psychological care shaped by health psychology, third‑wave cognitive frameworks, and biopsychosocial conceptualization.
  • Health psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Coping strategies
  • Interpersonal patterns
  • Third‑wave cognitive therapies
  • Biopsychosocial conceptualization
  • Mindfulness‑based reduction
  • Integrative planning
Dr. Gill combines medical system experience with psychological frameworks to support functional and emotional improvement.
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Margaret L. Bluhm, PhD, LMSW

Psychotherapist

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Dr. Bluhm provides psychotherapy shaped by trauma‑informed conceptualization, developmental understanding, and reflective therapeutic work.
  • Complex trauma
  • Interpersonal difficulties
  • Grief and loss
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Depth‑oriented psychotherapy
  • Attachment‑informed work
  • Trauma‑focused exploration
  • Relational conceptualization
Dr. Bluhm brings nearly 30 years of experience in trauma recovery, developmental theory, and group program design.
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Patrick Byrnes, MS, LPC

Therapist | Counselor

Patrick Byrnes, Therapist at Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties
Patrick Byrnes provides integrative psychotherapy shaped by psychodynamic, family systems, multicultural, and cognitive frameworks.
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Parent guidance
  • EAP counseling
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Family systems
  • Humanistic and multicultural
  • Cognitive‑behavioral
Patrick integrates systemic and psychodynamic perspectives to support relational insight and functional improvement.
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Jessica Soos, MA, LCSW, ACM

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jessica Soos, therapist at Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties
Jessica Soos offers psychotherapy shaped by relational depth, insight development, and practical therapeutic tools.
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Relationship concerns
  • Life transitions
  • Trauma recovery
  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Gottman‑informed interventions
  • Mindfulness‑based techniques
Jessica brings executive‑level experience in hospital systems, organizational culture, and professional development.
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Acquisha Cagilus, MA, LPC, LCPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Acquisha Cagilus provides integrative psychotherapy shaped by psychodynamic, cognitive‑behavioral, dialectical, attachment, and person‑centered frameworks.
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Attachment‑related trauma
  • Mood and personality disorders
  • Life transitions
  • Psychodynamic
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Attachment and object‑relations
Acquisha supports clients navigating cultural identity, acculturation, and relational experiences across diverse backgrounds.
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Riley Dean, LMSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Riley Dean provides integrative psychotherapy informed by psychodynamic insight, crisis-intervention expertise, and affirming care.
  • Individual and couples therapy
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming care
  • Trauma and mood disorders
  • Addictions
  • Psychodynamic
  • EMDR
  • Crisis‑informed conceptualization
  • Relational work
Riley directed crisis services for homeless youth and families, shaping their clinical approach.
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Jill Flannery

Certified Personal Trainer

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Jill Flannery provides personalized physical training shaped by corrective exercise, functional conditioning, and supportive coaching.
  • Post‑rehab conditioning
  • Corrective exercise
  • Senior and youth training
  • Functional movement
  • Assessment‑driven design
  • Supportive coaching
  • Strength and mobility development
  • Long‑term conditioning
Jill integrates corrective movement and functional training across diverse physical needs.
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Carissa Cullum Ferdinand, MA, NCC, LPC

Psychotherapist

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Carissa Cullum Ferdinand provides psychotherapy shaped by psychodynamic exploration, trauma‑informed conceptualization, and intersectional understanding.

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief and stress
  • Identity development
  • Psychodynamic
  • Attachment‑based
  • Person‑centered
  • DBT
Carissa integrates creativity, cultural awareness, and identity exploration into therapeutic planning.
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Philip Waitzman, MBA, MPH, MA, LCSW

Psychotherapist | Executive Leader

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Philip Waitzman integrates clinical expertise with extensive leadership experience across nonprofits, higher education, and professional organizations.
  • Trauma and emotional distress
  • Mood and anxiety concerns
  • Identity and relational patterns
  • Collaborative work
  • Psychodynamic exploration
  • Cognitive strategies
  • Mindfulness‑based presence
  • Strength‑focused conceptualization
Philip brings experience as CEO, President, and Executive Director across multiple sectors.
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Amy Reed, NP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Amy Reed provides psychiatric care shaped by diagnostic precision, functional medicine principles, and collaborative planning.
  • Depression and anxiety
  • OCD
  • Neurofeedback‑informed care
  • Medication management
  • Functional medicine integration
  • Collaborative psychiatric planning
  • Root‑cause exploration
  • Evidence‑based care
Amy blends psychiatric expertise with functional medicine to support individualized treatment.
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Vivica Price‑Spraggins, MA, MS

Psychotherapist

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Vivica Price‑Spraggins provides psychotherapy shaped by DBT skills, ADHD‑informed coaching, and solution‑focused strategies.
  • ADHD and executive functioning
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Life transitions
  • LGBTQ+ concerns
  • DBT
  • Solution‑focused strategies
  • Psychodynamic exploration
  • Strength‑based coaching
Vivica supports clients in developing structured systems for organization, planning, and follow‑through.
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Michelle Shoup, PMHNP-BC, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner

Michelle Shoup, PMHNP‑BC

Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Shoup, PMHNP-BC, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
Michelle Shoup provides psychiatric care shaped by crisis intervention expertise, medication management, and supportive engagement.
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma
  • Mood disorders
  • Crisis intervention
  • Evidence‑based medication management
  • Collaborative planning
  • Supportive engagement
  • Diagnostic precision
Michelle brings extensive experience from inpatient psychiatric settings and crisis services.
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Tyler Brodhead, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Tyler Brodhead provides psychotherapy shaped by sport psychology, integrative coaching, and reflective therapeutic work.
  • Performance concerns
  • Life transitions
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Identity patterns
  • Integrative coaching
  • Psychodynamic exploration
  • Cognitive‑behavioral strategies
  • Reflective work
Tyler blends sport psychology and coaching to support functional and emotional improvement.
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Blake Kuehn

Psychotherapy Intern

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Blake Kuehn provides psychotherapy training shaped by psychodynamic exploration, multicultural humility, and reflective practice.
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Complex trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Sexual and relational concerns
  • Psychodynamic exploration
  • Insight‑oriented conceptualization
  • Multicultural humility
  • Meaning‑centered reflection
Blake integrates logotherapy principles to support reflection, insight, and personal direction.
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Emma Sampson, LLMSW

Licensed Limited Master Social Worker

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Emma Sampson provides psychotherapy shaped by trauma‑informed conceptualization, client‑centered engagement, and structured interventions.
  • Substance use recovery
  • Mood and anxiety concerns
  • Attachment difficulties
  • Trauma‑related presentations
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Solution‑focused strategies
  • Motivational Interviewing
Emma integrates evidence‑based modalities to support stability, insight, and functional improvement.
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Kristin Braun, Psy.D., LMHC

Clinical Psychologist | Mental Health Counselor

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Dr. Kristin Braun provides psychotherapy shaped by existential exploration, psychodynamic insight, and meaning‑centered therapeutic work.
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma
  • Relationship concerns
  • Personality patterns
  • CBT
  • Psycho dynamic
  • Existential
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Dr. Braun integrates existential psychology and values‑based exploration to support deeper self‑understanding and intentional living.
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Psychiatric and Psychological Specialties is dedicated to providing clinically rigorous care shaped by diagnostic depth, relational stability, and coordinated therapeutic planning. Our team works collaboratively to support meaningful progress, long‑term stability, and thoughtful clinical engagement for every individual who seeks care with us.

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