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Seema Kazi, MD, a Psychiatrist with Mid Cities Psychiatry
Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Seema Kazi, who serves patients in Grapevine, Texas.Dr. Kazi, a well-versed Psychiatrist, has extensive training and expertise in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and mental health. She specializes in the treatment and therapy of depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, substance abuse, and more.
As the Medical Director of Mid Cities Psychiatry in Grapevine, Texas, she believes in learning about patients individually through time and compassion solving their issues by understanding their life history and internal psyche.
Continually learning and practicing adequate mental health knowledge, Dr. Kazi utilizes a comprehensive and individualized approach for mental health care. Trained to use holistic treatment, her goal is to improve psychiatric care for her patients, which may include the continuation, changes, and possible discontinuation of the medicine. She, along with her team, conducts psychiatric evaluations using on-site state-of-the-art technology providing results at the time of the patients’ visit.
As the Medical Director of Mid Cities Psychiatry in Grapevine, Texas, she believes in learning about patients individually through time and compassion solving their issues by understanding their life history and internal psyche.
Continually learning and practicing adequate mental health knowledge, Dr. Kazi utilizes a comprehensive and individualized approach for mental health care. Trained to use holistic treatment, her goal is to improve psychiatric care for her patients, which may include the continuation, changes, and possible discontinuation of the medicine. She, along with her team, conducts psychiatric evaluations using on-site state-of-the-art technology providing results at the time of the patients’ visit.
A member of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, the doctor is board-certified in Psychiatry with added qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Kazi completed her dual-residency program in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut in 1998 and continued on to complete her fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at New York University in 1999.
She has been in private practice for over 20 years, having served in various roles, including Medical Director of TelePsych Services at Asana Integrated Medical Group of CA, Medical Director of Short-Term Care Unit at University Behavioral Health of Denton, Denton, Texas, Medical Director of Inpatient Services at Princeton House Behavioral System, Princeton, New Jersey, Chief of Staff at St. Barnabas Behavioral Health Center, Jackson, New Jersey, Staff Psychiatrist at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, as well as a Proprietor & Provider in private practice.
In 2013, she moved from New Jersey to the greater DFW area to be near her family. She immediately opened Mid Cities Psychiatry and the practice has been growing ever since.
She and her team are dedicated to providing the best mental health services across the state of Texas through medication management, counseling, and implementing innovative treatments. Their goal is to improve the quality of people’s lives.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Kazi completed her dual-residency program in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut in 1998 and continued on to complete her fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at New York University in 1999.
She has been in private practice for over 20 years, having served in various roles, including Medical Director of TelePsych Services at Asana Integrated Medical Group of CA, Medical Director of Short-Term Care Unit at University Behavioral Health of Denton, Denton, Texas, Medical Director of Inpatient Services at Princeton House Behavioral System, Princeton, New Jersey, Chief of Staff at St. Barnabas Behavioral Health Center, Jackson, New Jersey, Staff Psychiatrist at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, as well as a Proprietor & Provider in private practice.
In 2013, she moved from New Jersey to the greater DFW area to be near her family. She immediately opened Mid Cities Psychiatry and the practice has been growing ever since.
She and her team are dedicated to providing the best mental health services across the state of Texas through medication management, counseling, and implementing innovative treatments. Their goal is to improve the quality of people’s lives.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
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Rebecca Perthel, MMSc, PA-C
Rebecca is a Physician Assistant specializing in Psychiatry. She comes to Mid Cities Psychiatry from San Antonio where she was practicing as an outpatient Psychiatric Physician Assistant. She originally graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. During this time she gained experience working with autistic children and special needs adults. There after she attended Physician Assistant school at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, one of the top PA schools in the nation. Upon graduation she moved to Texas to be with her husband and they eventually found their way to the Dallas area. She makes it a goal of hers to provide a safe and comfortable medical home for every one of her patients. She enjoys yoga, soccer, traveling, camping, and animals.
Jenny Phuong Bui, MMS, PA-C
Jenny Bui is a board-certified Physician Assistant, practicing medicine in psychiatry. Born and raised in Texas, she graduated from Haltom High School, and later the University of North Texas with her Bachelor of Arts and Science in Biology with a minor in Psychology.
Looking to expand her horizons, she moved to Florida and attended NOVA Southeastern University, and received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2021. Missing her home, her family, and friends, she moved back to Texas to start her career. Jenny has a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and to provide compassionate, quality patient care. She is excited to join Mid Cities Psychiatry. Her practice is driven by her belief that physical health is an extension of mental health.
She strives to support her patients along their journey to recovery. In her pastimes, she loves to go on food adventures with her friends and family, enjoys exercising and rock climbing, and watching Asian dramas.
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Annalee F. Alston, MPAS, PA-C
Annalee Alston is a Physician Assistant specializing in Psychiatry. She studied Psychology at Texas A&M University and is a graduate from the University of North Texas Health Science Center’s Physician Assistant program.
During her undergraduate education, Annalee completed research in the Psychology department on the emotion of awe and how it related to feeling fulfilled in life and completing life goals. Originally from New Mexico, grew up in Austin, Texas, and considers herself a Texan since she has lived here for over two decades.
When she is not working with patients, Annalee enjoys soccer, traveling, and spending time with her two Dachshunds.
During her undergraduate education, Annalee completed research in the Psychology department on the emotion of awe and how it related to feeling fulfilled in life and completing life goals. Originally from New Mexico, grew up in Austin, Texas, and considers herself a Texan since she has lived here for over two decades.
When she is not working with patients, Annalee enjoys soccer, traveling, and spending time with her two Dachshunds.
Haylee Hughes, MPAS, PA-C
Haylee Hughes is a Physician Assistant, practicing medicine in the field of Psychiatry. Born in Oklahoma, Haylee has lived in North Texas for most of her life. She attended Edward S. Marcus High School before moving out of state to attend Oklahoma State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science. During this time, she spent time learning about many fields of medicine and pursuing her dream of becoming a Physician Assistant. She was fortunate to be able to transition into PA school immediately following graduation. She attended the University of North TexasHealth Science Center in Fort Worth, where she received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies. She started her career in Internal Medicine and is now transitioning into Psychiatry. She is passionate about providing a safe and caring environment for each of her patients and providing evidence-based treatment to achieve the bestoutcomes for each patient.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, going on walks with her husband, and playing card and board games with her family.
Wing-Kei (Kaye) Chiu, MPAS, PA-C
Kaye Chiu is a board-certified physician assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science inBiology at Texas Woman’s University and went on to attend University of Texas SouthwesternMedical Center, one of the top-ranked PA schools in the nation, for her Master of PhysicianAssistant Studies degree. Spending most of her life in the Dallas area, Kaye trusts to serve thecommunity and is passionate about behavioral health. Her goal is to provide quality patientcare as a compassionate individual. Kaye is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Texas Academy ofPhysician Assistants.
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Guillermo Anguiano, MSc, PA-C
A first-generation Mexican American born and raised in the DFW area. In 2015, he received B.S. in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of North Texas. After which, he spent two years in diabetes research at UT Southwestern as a researcher and published on the metabolism of cells. Wanting to move closer to direct patient care, he then spent one year as a medical scribe at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, and was accepted into Baylor College of Medicine in Houston – the third-highest ranked Physician Assistant program. Early on as a clinician development, he knew mental health was near and dear to his heart, so he pursued added qualifications in medical ethics and my master’s thesis was on the medical ethics in schizophrenia research. After graduation in 2021, he continue to expand his medical knowledge and interests which include mental health, medical ethics, neuroethics, clinical/bench psychiatry research, neuroscience, and disorders of consciousness. Outside of medicine he enjoys spending time with his spouse and friends, photography, and exploring the DFW area.
Emeri Bradford, PA-C
Emeri is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in psychiatry. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Texas A&M University in 2017. During her time in college, Emeri pursued her passion of raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease by running a student organization focused on educating the community and working with geriatric patients affected by the disease.
Shortly after graduation, she attended UT Southwestern PA school in Dallas, one of the top PA schools in the nation. Emeri found that her favorite parts of medicine include geriatrics and psychiatry. She enjoys getting to know her patients and making sure their concerns are heard. She is very passionate about helping patients become advocates for their own health by educating them on diseases and treatments.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Shortly after graduation, she attended UT Southwestern PA school in Dallas, one of the top PA schools in the nation. Emeri found that her favorite parts of medicine include geriatrics and psychiatry. She enjoys getting to know her patients and making sure their concerns are heard. She is very passionate about helping patients become advocates for their own health by educating them on diseases and treatments.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
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Debora Simpson, MA, LPC
Deb believes working as a team she can explore what is happening in your life. As an insight-oriented, action-focused psychotherapist she offers an encouraging, nonjudgmental environment in which to resolve current issues, identify problematic patterns, and take steps toward fulfillment. Whether it is the presence of life stressors, or long standing issues, her goal is to support your self-exploration in order to gain an improved sense of well being.As a strong working relationship is established, she wants you to experience the benefits of support, empathy, and empowerment, while working to better your life. Challenging with warmth and a sense of humor, you will find her approach authentic and relatable.Her areas of expertise include relationship concerns, alleviation of anxiety and depression, phase of life issues, coping with stress, and self-esteem enhancement. She work intuitively and creatively with you to strengthen relationships, implement effective coping strategies, change unhealthy patterns, make personal self-discoveries, and ultimately feel calm and self-assured.She brings a unique array of knowledge and skills to the therapeutic relationship, but most importantly, she is down to earth. Feel free to contact Mid Cities Psychiatry with questions about her techniques, philosophies, and specializations. She is open to discussing how she can work effectively as a team!
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Dr. James E Pinkston DSW, LCSW
Dr. James Pinkston, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at the University of Mississippi before he went on to further his education at Tulane University where he earned a Master’s in Social Work and Doctorate in Social Work. Before joining Mid Cities Psychiatry, he worked as a Clinical Director of a community mental health center in one of Mississippi’s largest counties. There, he supervised outpatient services and worked extensively with the clinicians to best serve the community. Prior to this, Dr. Pinkston’s work includes private practice work with individuals, families, and couples as well psychometric work under a supervising psychologist. His therapeutic approach stems from the biopsychosocial model that focuses on growth and skill-development. He believes that the therapeutic relationship is the vehicle to change, and often uses humor to engage clients throughout sessions. Dr. Pinkston’s expertise lies in biofeedback which allows clients to learn to control their physiological responses and increase awareness of changes within in their own bodies. Dr. Pinkston treats a large spectrum of conditions, and has a particular interest in the treatment of phobic disorders and sexual disorders. In his free time, Dr. Pinkston enjoys photography, playing the guitar, watching old film noir movies, and attending live music shows. Dr. Pinkston is excited to be a Texan and a part of the Mid-City Psychiatry team.
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Kelli R. Cook, M. Ed., LPC
Kelli is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas. She is a Masters in Education, in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Kelli specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse and Addiction, as well as Trauma.
As a counselor, Kelli works on. building rapport with her clients and creating a warm, supportive space for healing. She focuses on decreasing the symptoms you are having while also finding what is behind those symptoms. Kelli’s approach is non-judgmental creating a team atmosphere to make the journey a pleasant experience.
Kelli has many years of experience working in many aspects of mental health. She has worked in community clinics, inpatient facilities and intensive outpatient facilities. She was most recently in private practice working with both adolescents and adults. She is passionate about what she does.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys music and creating her own jewelry.
As a counselor, Kelli works on. building rapport with her clients and creating a warm, supportive space for healing. She focuses on decreasing the symptoms you are having while also finding what is behind those symptoms. Kelli’s approach is non-judgmental creating a team atmosphere to make the journey a pleasant experience.
Kelli has many years of experience working in many aspects of mental health. She has worked in community clinics, inpatient facilities and intensive outpatient facilities. She was most recently in private practice working with both adolescents and adults. She is passionate about what she does.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys music and creating her own jewelry.
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Francine Lalande, M.Ed, LPC-S
Francine is an experienced, multi-faceted therapist who believes in her clients even when they do not believe in themselves. She will meet clients where they are and walk side-by-side with them on their journey to healing. Her approach combines great respect, empathy, and kindness knowing how difficult it is for people to share their stories. Her goal is to explore with them not only what happened or is happening; but, to work together with clients to move forward.
Building a strong bond with clients is most important to her. She works to build trust through listening, sharing, and injecting a healthy dose of humor into client sessions. Francine’s calming and compassionate approach puts clients at ease during the therapy session and afterwards. Francine specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. She was originally trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy – commonly known as TalkTherapy; but, has since added other tools to help clients, namely DBT therapy and EMDR – eye movement desensitization reprocessing – a well researched therapy which helps clients put the past in the past so they can move on with their lives.
Her experience ranges from private practice work to working in a non-profit organization. She was an intervention counselor in Keller ISD for many years where she spent years helping adolescents and their families navigate the turbulence of their teenage years. She is very comfortable working with adolescents and adults, members of the LGBTQ community, and all people going through various phases and changes of life.
Building a strong bond with clients is most important to her. She works to build trust through listening, sharing, and injecting a healthy dose of humor into client sessions. Francine’s calming and compassionate approach puts clients at ease during the therapy session and afterwards. Francine specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. She was originally trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy – commonly known as TalkTherapy; but, has since added other tools to help clients, namely DBT therapy and EMDR – eye movement desensitization reprocessing – a well researched therapy which helps clients put the past in the past so they can move on with their lives.
Her experience ranges from private practice work to working in a non-profit organization. She was an intervention counselor in Keller ISD for many years where she spent years helping adolescents and their families navigate the turbulence of their teenage years. She is very comfortable working with adolescents and adults, members of the LGBTQ community, and all people going through various phases and changes of life.
Susana Cardenas, MSW, LCSW
Susana Cardenas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Abilene Christian University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington.
Susana takes pride in her bilingual skill as she speaks Spanish and refined this skill while serving as a missionary apprentice in South America gaining diverse cultural experiences. Susana is respected for her compassion and advocacy in the mental health field.
In her spare time, Susana enjoys birding, walking on the sand barefoot, spending time with her family and exploring different cultures and history.