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Specialized Mental Healthcare Provider in California
Brainpower Wellness Institute offers mental and behavioral support to patients through online and in-person visits. Since 2017, we have helped countless individuals, including children, adults, and families, experiencing mental conditions live a life full of purpose, from the edge of hopelessness and daily life struggles.
We believe everyone can recover from mental health challenges with the right care, and that’s what we provide: personalized, holistic care and ongoing support to every individual through psychotherapy, medication management, counseling, and group sessions.
If you need mental health support, we are here to make the future better and brighter.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
At Brainpower Wellness Institute, we stand out for several reasons:
Our Vision
Our mission is simple: enabling people to think better, understand better, and live better. We are committed to supporting individuals throughout their journey towards recovery with whole-person therapeutic care delivered through evidence-based, human-centered treatment approaches.
Our Mission
We aim to be a trusted and leading mental healthcare provider across the state. We envision making Brainpower a space for mental healthcare where expert psychiatrist care is accessible for everyone to achieve lasting wellness.
Meet With Our Mental Health Providers
At Brainpower Wellness Institute, our professional and dedicated team is always available for your mental health care. We have a team of American board-certified nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, clinicians, and therapists who provide comprehensive and patient-centered treatment.
Abdel Qader Tayyem, PMHNP-BC, OCN PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pavel Ksendz, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cathy Nguyen, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Mariam Fazil, DNP, PMHNP DNP, PMHNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice & PMHNP
Eric Nghe, DNP, PMHNP DNP, PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Orah Mahtov, MSN, PMHNP MSN, PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Anthony Nguyen, PMHNP PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Brittany Lute, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Lina Augius, MD, MPH MD, MPH
Collaborative Psychiatrist
Dr. Jesus Leyva Dr
Clinical Psychologist
Kathy Wei, LCSW LCSW
Director of Clinical Counseling
Ahmad Qudaiesat, MSN, NP-C, RN MSN, NP-C, RN
Director of Clinical Operations
Carla Chambers Hammond, M.D. M.D
Collaborative Physician, Medical Director, Psychiatrist
Taqialdeen Zamil, DNP, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Charles Scribner, PMHNP-C PMHNP-C
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Vanessa Roman, MSN, PMHNP-BC MSN, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Samir Hamed, MSN, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Abedallah Abu Eid, MSN PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carolyn Love, PhD, MFT, PMHNP-BC PhD, MFT, PMHNP-BC
Marriage & Family Therapist & PMHNP-BC
Holly Shannon, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC PMHNP-BC, IBCLC
PMHNP-BC & International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
May Vang, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sara Lingscheid, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Barbara Kenerson, PMHNP PMHNP
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Allison Q. Lai, PMHNP-BC, MSN MSN, PMHNP-BC
MSN & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Wala Alkhataybeh PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Pamela Chumpitaz, PMHNP-BC PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Codie Vassar, MD MD
Collaborative Psychiatrist
Joshua Israel, MD MD
Collaborative Psychiatrist
Michelle Pent, MD MD
Collaborative Psychiatrist
David Fallat, MD MD
Collaborative Psychiatrist
Miguel Guillermo, MSN, PMHNP-BC MSN, PMHNP-BC
MSN & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dilara-Sultana, MSN, PMHNP MSN, PMHNP-BC
MSN & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dilara Aslan, MSN, PMHNP-BC MSN, PMHNP-BC
MSN & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Our Values
Integrity
Our right- and outcome-driven treatment approaches help us stay committed to our goals and deliver satisfaction, earning people’s trust.
Excellence
We deliver quality treatment to individuals with comprehensive, personalized assessment, ensuring excellence and success.
Inclusion
We prioritize every patient equally. Here, anyone can access treatment regardless of financial status; we provide equivalent care and support to each person.
Dignity
Our licensed psychiatrists treat every patient courteously and respect their privacy. We don’t force individuals, but prioritize their preferences.
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Why Choose Us?
Brainpower Wellness Institute helps people experiencing extreme fatigue, discouragement, and sadness to feel better again. Whether you are anxious, depressed, or mentally drained in any way, we deliver compassionate care to help you feel supported and empowered, ensuring you cope with daily challenges effectively at every stage of life.
Certified Mental Health Practitioners
At BPWIMH, licensed healthcare providers treat you. Our team of psychiatrists is officially authorized and has years of expertise treating similar conditions. They treat individuals as per their needs and maintain a therapeutic alliance.
Whole-person, Personalized Care
In our practice, people often experience more than one condition. That’s why our treatment process begins with evaluation. So, instead of focusing on specific symptoms, our care is based on the biopsychosocial model, improving a person's mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
We have a team of licensed professionals who provide individualized mental health care using advanced treatments. We provide psychiatric medication management, neurofeedback, cognitive testing, and more.
Care For All Ages
We are a mental wellness and behavioral health partner for people of all ages, including adolescents, adults, and older adults. From child psychiatry to group therapies for family and relationship management, every member of your family can get treatment here.