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The Experienced Practitioners

At Brainpower Wellness Institute, our team of experienced psychiatric providers is dedicated to your mental well-being. We understand that seeking support is a courageous step, and our psychiatrists are here to guide you with empathy and expertise.

Lina Augius MD MPH

Lina Augius, MD, MPH

Lina Augius, MD, MPH

Dr. Lina Augius is a humanistic psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience in academic, public, and private settings. 

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Brittany Lute. PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Brittany Lute, PMHNP, is an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with a passion for caring for women during the 

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Dr. Jesus Leyva

Dr. Jesus Leyva

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jesus Leyva is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in the state of California. Dr. Leyva provides psychological 

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Cathy Nguyen PMHNP BC

Cathy Nguyen, PMHNP, BC

Cathy Nguyen, PMHNP, BC

Cathy is a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who has been in the healthcare field since her graduation in 2009. 

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Samir Hamed PMHNP BC

Samir Hamed, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Samir Hamed, MSN, PMHNP-BC, possesses extensive expertise in the healthcare sector as a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner.

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Pavel Ksendz PMHNP BC

Pavel Ksendz, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Pavel Ksendz is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. 

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Taqialdeen Zamil DNP PMHNP BC

Taqialdeen Zamil, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Child and Adult Psychiatric Care

Taqialdeen Zamil, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience diagnosing, 

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Orah Mahtov MSN PMHNP

Orah Mahtov
MSN, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Orah Mahtov is a highly experienced, dual certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and psychotherapy in California. 

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Carolyn Love PhD MFT PMHNP BC

Carolyn Love, PhD, MFT, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & Marriage

Carolyn Love, PhD, PMHNP-BC, is compassionate and mission-driven. She is a dual-certified Licensed Marriage 

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Eric Nghe DNP PMHNP

Eric Nghe, DNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Eric is a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner. He received his PMHNP Certificate in Nursing from California State University, Los Angeles

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Mariam Fazil DNP PMHNP

Mariam Fazil, DNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mariam Fazil, DNP, PMHNP is a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice  

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ABEDALLAH ABU EID MSN PMHNP

Abedallah Abu Eid, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Abedallah is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive 

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Anthony Nguyen PMHNP

Anthony Nguyen, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Anthony Nguyen is dedicated to helping individuals with a wide

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May Vang

May Vang

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

May is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) serving patients of all ages and diagnoses. 

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Sara Lingscheid, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Sara Lingscheid, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a dynamic background in 

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Charles Scribner

Charles Scribner

PMHNP-C

is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience, committed to supporting patients

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Abdel Qader Tayyem, PMHNP-BC, OCN

Abdel Qader Tayyem, PMHNP-BC, OCN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Abdel Qader Tayyem is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) 

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Dr. Lina Augius, MD, MPH

Lina Augius, MD, MPH

Collaborative Psychiatrist

Dr. Lina Augius is a humanistic psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience in academic, public, and private settings. She is engaging, easy to talk to, and collaborative in her approach. In addition to her expertise in psychopharmacology, she studies and incorporates integrative health practices to optimize treatment outcomes.

Specialties include:

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders
  • Depression
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Trauma and PTSD
Brittany Lute, PMHNP-BC

Brittany Lute, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Brittany Lute, PMHNP, is an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with a passion for caring for women during the perinatal period. She works with pregnant women and those who have recently given birth, as well as adults and adolescents, to provide comprehensive psychiatric care.

Brittany received her Master of Science in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She has worked in a variety of psychiatric settings, including inpatient and outpatient, and has experience treating a range of conditions, including:

  • Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Prenatal Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • ADHD

Brittany takes a personalized approach to each patient, taking into account their unique experiences and needs. She believes in the importance of collaboration and works closely with other healthcare providers, including obstetricians and gynecologists, to provide comprehensive care.

In addition to her clinical work, Brittany is fluent in both English and Turkish. This allows her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds and provide care in their preferred language. Brittany is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to each of her patients. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Brittany Lute.

The Collaborative Physician is Dr. Joshua Israel, MD

Dr. Jesus Leyva

Dr. Jesus Leyva

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jesus Leyva is a clinical psychologist who is licensed in the state of California. Dr. Leyva provides psychological testing and psychotherapy services via Telehealth. He holds a degree in clinical psychology from Azusa Pacific University and has completed clinical training in outpatient, intensive inpatient, school-based, and residential settings.

Dr. Leyva served multicultural clients presenting with a variety of concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, addiction, stress, and relational issues. His typical clients are children, teens, parents, and young adults.

Dr. Leyva is bilingual and provides clinical and assessment services in Spanish and English.

Cathy Nguyen, PMHNP, BC

Cathy Nguyen, PMHNP, BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Cathy Nguyen is a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who has been in the healthcare field since her graduation in 2009. After working as a charge nurse in different mental health settings, she completed her psychiatric nurse practitioner training at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Cathy enjoys working with individuals from different walks of life. She is passionate about helping individuals experiencing mental health challenges reach their ultimate level of wellness. She has several years of experience in the mental health profession and has worked with a broad range of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, taking a walk, and connecting with friends.

Collaborative Physician: Dr. Juan Rondeau

The Collaborative Physician is Dr. Joshua Israel, MD

Samir Hamed, PMHNP-BC

Samir Hamed, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Samir Hamed, MSN, PMHNP-BC, possesses extensive expertise in the healthcare sector as a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. With over a decade of nursing experience, Samir has effectively handled numerous mental health conditions, demonstrating a profound understanding of the connection between the body and the mind.

Located in Corona, California, at Allied Healers, Samir delivers holistic care to individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, addressing mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorders.

Collaborative Physician: Dr. Lina Augius, MD

Pavel Ksendz, PMHNP-BC

Pavel Ksendz, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Pavel Ksendz is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He graduated from California State University, Los Angeles and has extensive training in adolescent and adult behavioral health.

Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Pavel worked in intensive care and hospice for 7 years. His clinical interests are treatment-resistant depression and depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.

Pavel is passionate about providing the support patients need to achieve their health goals through evidence-based, culturally sensitive care.

Collaborative Physician: Dr. Juan Rondeau

Collaborative Physician: Dr. Lina Augius, MD

Dr. Taqialdeen Zamil

Taqialdeen Zamil, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Child and Adult Psychiatric Care

Taqialdeen Zamil, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience diagnosing, treating, and caring for diverse populations. At Brainpower Wellness Institute in Orange, California, DNP Zamil provides comprehensive care for mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorders in patients of all ages.

DNP Zamil received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan, in 2010. In 2015, he graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a master’s degree in nursing and a psychiatric nurse practitioner certification. DNP Zamil earned his Doctorate in Nursing from Southern California State University DNP Consortium in 2018.

At Brainpower Wellness Institute, DNP Zamil has the necessary training and clinical experience to treat a wide range of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He offers the latest mental health treatments. With various medications and therapy techniques, DNP Zamil creates individualized treatment plans to help every patient find lasting relief from mental health and substance use disorders.

DNP Zamil holds licenses and board certifications in nursing in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and New Mexico. He also holds his Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). In addition, DNP Zamil holds a Drug Enforcement Administration License.

Collaborative Physicians: Dr. Heidi Regenass and Dr. Ashraf Ismail

The Collaborative Physician is Dr. Joshua Israel, MD

Orah Mahtov, MSN, PMHNP

Orah Mahtov, MSN, PMHNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Orah Mahtov is a highly experienced, dual-certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and psychotherapy in California. With years of experience in diverse medical settings, Orah discovered her passion for mental health and pursued a post-master’s certificate in psychiatry at California State University, Los Angeles. She excelled in the program, demonstrating exceptional skills in therapeutic interventions.

Fluent in both English and Farsi, Orah is dedicated to working with individuals from various backgrounds. She is licensed to provide both medication management and psychotherapy, offering comprehensive mental health care tailored to each patient’s needs. Orah’s expertise spans all age groups, with a particular affinity for working with children and adolescents.

Orah’s multilingual skills ensure clear communication with a diverse patient base. By offering both medication management and psychotherapy, she provides holistic treatment options. She is particularly skilled in addressing the unique mental health needs of younger patients, making her an excellent choice for families seeking psychiatric care.

Take the first step towards better mental health by scheduling an appointment with Orah Mahtov. Use our convenient online scheduling tool or call our office directly. Discover compassionate, skilled psychiatric care in California with Orah Mahtov.

Carolyn Love, PhD, MFT, PMHNP-BC

Carolyn Love, PhD, MFT, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner & Marriage and Family Therapist

Carolyn Love, PhD, PMHNP-BC, is compassionate and mission-driven. She is a dual-certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Carolyn strives to help those in distress find hope and reach their fullest potential. Her passion is to be a champion for change by listening and collaborating to address the underlying cause of mental dis-ease.

Carolyn received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Loma Linda University and a Master’s degree in Nursing from Azusa Pacific University with certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She also earned her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy at Loma Linda University.

She has extensive experience with outpatient psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, evidence-based psychopharmacology, and collaborative care within multidisciplinary teams. Carolyn is committed to providing ethical and competent services to individuals, couples, and families. She is also dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, advocating for patients, and staying up to date with advancements in psychiatric care.

Specialties:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life transitions
  • Relational problems
  • Women’s mental health

Collaborative Physician: Dr. Lina Augius

Eric Nghe, DNP, PMHNP

Eric Nghe, DNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Eric is a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner. He received his PMHNP Certificate in Nursing from California State University, Los Angeles.

Eric has gained well-rounded knowledge in outpatient, inpatient, and crisis stabilization for mental health. He offers evidence-based care while maintaining a supportive, compassionate, and judgment-free environment for his clients.

His approach to medication management is a combination of traditional, patient-centered, and collaborative methods (prescribing up-to-date psychiatric medications) and alternative medicine (natural treatments, including but not limited to vitamins, supplements, and lifestyle modification: diet, exercise). He believes in the mind, body, and spiritual connection and seeks to incorporate all three in his individualized evaluations.

Eric will review the risks and benefits of various treatment options and include discussions of whether medication treatment is appropriate.

Mariam Fazil, DNP, PMHNP

Mariam Fazil, DNP, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mariam Fazil, DNP, PMHNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Her DNP publication focused on identifying and managing compassion fatigue in healthcare workers using mindfulness meditation.

Passionate about mental health, Mariam double majored in Nursing and Psychology during her undergraduate studies. She has 5 years of experience in the field of pediatric and adolescent mental health and has treated mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders across all populations.

Mariam believes in being the best resource she can be for all of her patients and their families!

Abedallah Abu Ead, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Abedallah Abu Ead, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Abedallah is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health settings. With a specialized focus on pediatric and adolescent psychiatry, Abedallah has a proven track record of delivering empathetic and therapeutic care to patients of all ages.

Throughout his career, Abedallah has demonstrated a deep commitment to understanding and addressing the unique mental health needs of young people. He believes that a balanced approach, integrating both psychotherapy and medication management, is essential for the effective delivery of behavioral health services. This holistic perspective allows Abedallah to create personalized and comprehensive treatment plans that promote lasting mental wellness.

In every interaction, Abedallah strives to build a therapeutic alliance grounded in empathy and understanding. He prioritizes creating a safe, supportive, and tolerant environment where patients feel heard, valued, and empowered to participate actively in their own mental health journey.

With a passion for improving the lives of children and adolescents struggling with mental health challenges, Abedallah remains committed to staying abreast of the latest advancements in psychiatric care and continuing his professional development to provide the highest standard of care to his patients.

Anthony Nguyen, PMHNP

Anthony Nguyen, PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Anthony Nguyen is dedicated to helping individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions find hope and healing. With experience in treating ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, Anthony understands the profound isolation and challenges these conditions can present.

He is committed to working collaboratively with patients to enhance their quality of life and develop empowering strategies for managing their conditions. Anthony believes in creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences.

He focuses on developing comprehensive treatment plans that go beyond medication, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Whether dealing with depression, ADHD, or another mental health condition, Anthony is here to provide compassionate and effective care.

He is dedicated to guiding patients on their journey towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.

May Vang, PMHNP-BC

May Vang, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

May is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) serving patients of all ages and diagnoses. Her background in mental health services spans over 20 years after receiving a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2003. May has worked as a PMHNP-BC since 2022.

May’s professional experience includes numerous roles providing direct services across a wide range of care settings, including public schools, higher education, community health care, correctional health, hospitals, and inpatient and acute psychiatric centers.

She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences, while working collaboratively to develop empowering strategies for managing mental health conditions.

Sara Lingscheid, PMHNP-BC

Sara Lingscheid, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Brainpower Wellness Institute

Sara Lingscheid, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a dynamic background in emergency medicine and a deep commitment to accessible, compassionate mental health care. Her broad clinical experience and calm, supportive demeanor make her a trusted provider for individuals and families navigating mental health challenges across the lifespan.

Before specializing in psychiatry, Sara built a strong foundation in emergency and acute care settings, where she supported patients in high-stress, high-risk environments. These experiences honed her ability to remain grounded in crisis, think critically under pressure, and offer stabilizing care during life’s most vulnerable moments. Today, she draws upon that same strength and sensitivity in her psychiatric practice, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults through a wide range of mental health concerns.

Sara’s approach is patient-centered and trauma-informed, emphasizing emotional safety, dignity, and shared decision-making. She specializes in telepsychiatry, where she provides convenient, personalized care by integrating evidence-based medication management with supportive psychotherapeutic techniques. Her warm, collaborative communication style empowers clients to take an active role in their healing journey, while her clinical expertise ensures careful, informed treatment planning tailored to each individual’s unique goals.

With a strong belief in holistic and sustainable mental health care, Sara is dedicated to reducing barriers to treatment and making high-quality psychiatric services more accessible to diverse communities. At Brainpower Wellness Institute, she is a valued member of the clinical team, bringing not only advanced clinical knowledge but also a genuine passion for helping others thrive.

Charles Scribner, PMHNP-C

Charles Scribner, PMHNP-C

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Charles Scribner is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C) with over 15 years of nursing experience, committed to supporting patients and their families through challenging times. He earned his Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Azusa Pacific University, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Throughout his career, Charles has worked in diverse healthcare settings, including intensive care and behavioral health, where he has cultivated a compassionate approach to care by addressing the unique needs of patients during critical and vulnerable moments.

Known for his sincerity, lightheartedness, and unwavering support, Charles is dedicated to creating a safe and empathetic environment for those he serves. He employs a multimodal approach to treatment, effectively addressing a wide range of mental health conditions.

Anthony Nguyen, PMHNP

Abdel Qader Tayyem, PMHNP-BC, OCN

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Abdel Qader Tayyem is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Master’s degree in Nursing and additional certification in Oncology (OCN). With over a decade of nursing experience, he offers a strong clinical background and a compassionate, patient-centered approach to mental health care. Abdel specializes in the psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults. He provides comprehensive medication management for a broad range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and psychological distress associated with medical illness or major life transitions. Dedicated to evidence-based practice, Abdel tailors each treatment plan to meet the unique needs of his patients. He emphasizes open communication, patient education, and long-term wellness, aiming to build therapeutic relationships that foster stability, resilience, and emotional well-being. Abdel Qader Tayyem is available for in-person appointments at the Corona, CA office and offers telehealth services to clients throughout California.

He is committed to working collaboratively with patients to enhance their quality of life and develop empowering strategies for managing their conditions. Anthony believes in creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences.

He focuses on developing comprehensive treatment plans that go beyond medication, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Whether dealing with depression, ADHD, or another mental health condition, Anthony is here to provide compassionate and effective care.

He is dedicated to guiding patients on their journey towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.

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