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OUR STORY

Our team at Mind Matters Psychiatry is dedicated to providing outstanding care by continuously learning and working together. We keep up-to-date with the latest, attend and speak at professional conferences, and collaborate with other specialists to guarantee that our patients receive the best evidence-based treatment.

OUR APPROACH

We prioritize precise diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of psychiatric disorders, along with short-term supportive psychotherapy. Our aim is to supplement the essential work of licensed counselors, social workers, and who provide more extensive psychotherapy, rather than replace it. Our licensed psychotherapists work together with our medical team to provide comprehensive care.

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COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONS

We conduct thorough evaluations to uncover the various factors contributing to your suffering. This includes assessing biological predispositions, family dynamics, problematic behaviors, psychological traits, life circumstances, and social stressors. By understanding these elements, we can create personalized treatment plans that align with your unique needs and goals.


HOLISTIC SELF-CARE

We encourage our patients to embrace holistic self-care practices such as regular physical activity, restorative sleep, proper nutrition, social interaction, and stress reduction. These elements are vital in achieving overall well-being and are integral to our treatment philosophy.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
 

At Mind Matters Psychiatry, we are committed to delivering individualized, informed care that leads to excellent outcomes. Our goal is to help you live the best life possible, supported by a team that is passionate about your mental health and well-being.


Discover the Mind Matters difference and experience the highest standard of psychiatric care.

Meet Our Clinicians

 We are a group of highly experienced medical professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients. Our team consists of doctors from various specialties, all working together to ensure that our patients receive comprehensive and personalized treatment. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the benefits of our team approach to healthcare.

Dr. Gajwani is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience, dedicated
to providing evidence-based, comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health
disorders, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. He is also experienced in
advanced treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and intranasal
ketamine therapy. Renowned for his clinical expertise, research contributions, and
innovative treatment approaches, Dr. Gajwani's work has transformed lives and
reshaped the landscape of mental health care. He takes a personalized approach to
each patient’s treatment, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Dr. Gajwani has been
recognized multiple times as a Top Doctor in Houston.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Gajwani enjoys cycling, cooking, and gardening.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gajwani.
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Prashant Gajwani, Doctor

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Kristi became a registered nurse over 25 years ago and has worked in nursing facilities,
medical surgical units, wound care, case management and psychiatry. Early on in her
career she had the opportunity to do volunteer work in Honduras and used her RN skills
to serve communities that lacked access to healthcare. In addition to Central America,
Kristi lived in the Netherlands and Spain and gained tremendous insight into providing
culturally competent care to clients.
As a practitioner, Kristi believes in evidenced based treatment that is client centered and individualized to their needs. Services she offers include comprehensive psychiatric
evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy when appropriate. An
important concept that guides her practice is hope; it is invaluable as an individual
journeys through mental illness. Kristi’s goal for treatment is that each client gains the
tools to live in a healthy mental state and experience a non-judgmental and hopeful
environment at every appointment. A few important things to Kristi outside of work are;
family, faith and traveling.

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Kristi Reavis ,MSN APRN PMHNP-BC, CCM

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Nina Ali, PMHNP-BC

Nina Ali graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in 2022 and is board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She currently works at Mind Matters and provides psychiatric care to the adult population and is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to patients facing mental health challenges. With a solid foundation as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2013, Nina brings a wealth of experience in both primary care and psychiatric settings, ensuring holistic and comprehensive treatment for her patients. During her free time, Nina enjoys spending time with her family.
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Laya Buchanan, PMHNP-BC

Laya Buchanan is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults. Laya possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by her natural ability to build rapport with clients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. Prior to becoming a PMHNP, Laya served in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. Following her service, she became a nurse providing care in the home for special needs clients and their families. Throughout her experience providing care for clients across the lifespan and in various environments, she saw her passion for providing mental health services to individuals in all aspects of life. Laya values client involvement, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice when creating an individualized plan of care. Her goal is to empower clients and break free of the stigma associated with their illness through supportive measures. Laya enjoys and values her faith, spending time with her family, working out, camping, and serving others.  
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Heather Rhodes, MSW Intern, LCDC

Heather has more than seven years of professional experience in education, treatment facilities, interventions and private practice as a counselor. She is a Board-Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and practices solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy with patients. Over the course of her own life, she experienced many situations with family members, friends, and colleagues who struggled with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health issues and spent many years studying and practicing meditation, codependency, boundaries, self-care, self-love, addiction, conflict esolution, and coping with daily life and work-related stressors. She understands how mental health and addiction affects individuals, but also how this has a life-changing and lasting impact on everyone around them. She has a passion for helping anyone who is willing to fix what is broken, thus allowing them to engage in healthier relationships and experience more meaningful lives.
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