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Our Clinical Staff
Meet the Team
Latisha "Tisha" Blanchard
PMHNP {Medication Team Leader}
Tisha Blanchard is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained her dual Master’s Degrees from Walden University. Her first Master’s degree majored in Adult Acute Care, while her second Master’s Degree is in Psychiatric Mental Health.
Dr. Maryam Behdarvandi
PhD
Dr. Maryam Behdarvandi is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Florida with over 25 years of experience in India, Iran, and the United States. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Pune, one of the most prestigious universities in India, and has completed additional training in behavioral medicine, psychotherapy, and counseling at the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital.
Brittany Smiley
MASS, MS, LMHC
Brittany Smiley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Brittany received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and a Master’s degree in Applied Social Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).
Dr. Minh-Chau "Dr. Chau" Dang
DNP, PMHNP
Dr. Minh-Chau Dang is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She attended the University of Washington in Seattle, WA majoring in psychology. After three years at the University of Washington, she changed her major and attended Barry University in Miami Shores, FL where she earned her BSN in 2009.
Shaquille "Shaq" Edwards
LCSW {Intern}
Shaquille (Sha-quelle) Edwards is a Registered Clinical Social Work intern in the state of Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) with academic distinction, and received a master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University. While working on her master’s degree she was accepted into the International Honors Society in Psychology for academic excellence.
Dr. Morgan Swain-Sears
PhD {Post Doctoral Candidate}
Dr. Morgan Swain-Sears received her undergraduate degree from Walden University, her master's from Florida A&M University, and her doctoral degree from Tennessee State University. Dr. Sears has several years of experience in many different settings, including college counseling centers, private practice, non-profits, and community mental health.
Asia Royster
RCSWI {Intern}
Asia Royster is a Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern in Florida. Her diverse experience in the mental health field ranges from inpatient, residential, outpatient, and telehealth clients. Asia has additional experience working with teens, veterans, men, youth, families, elderly, domestic violence, high-risk populations, homeless, substance abuse, mental health, and co-occurring clients.
Susan D. Colby
LMHC
Susan Colby is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with just under 20 years of experience in the mental health field at various levels in the profession. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Saint Leo University in 2003, and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialty from Walden University in 2018. She has also held certification as a master's level addictions professional (MCAP) since 2018. Before entering the field of mental health...