Alicia Lakin, LPC

Dr. Brian Ameel is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience and a deep specialization in remote mental health delivery. He has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings and has served in leadership roles as a Medical Director. Throughout his career, he has leveraged telehealth technology to bridge gaps in care, ensuring that distance is never a barrier to receiving compassionate, timely psychiatric treatment.

Dr. Ameel believes the most effective treatment begins with a genuine partnership where doctor and patient work together with transparency, collaboration, and mutual respect. He takes a “whole person” approach using a biopsychosocial model that considers physical health, life experiences, and environment alongside symptoms. His goal is to combine evidence-based medicine with a personal, accessible approach so patients feel heard and supported.

During the first visit, Dr. Ameel completes a comprehensive psychiatric consultation focused on the concerns that prompted you to seek care, along with a review of symptoms and treatment history. Together you will develop a treatment plan with clear goals. Care often begins with medication management and continues with supportive, insight-oriented conversations during follow-up visits, with additional therapy recommended when helpful

Dr. Molly Fels is a board-certified psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate education at Barnard College followed by medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr Fels then completed her psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. She has previously worked in the Mount Sinai health system in the psychiatric emergency department and inpatient psychiatric unit. Dr. Fels has an interest in treating patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and in working with patients who have experienced trauma. She believes in addressing holistic and lifestyle factors with her patients, including nutrition and sleep, in addition to pharmacology. Dr. Fels combines medication management and supportive psychotherapy to provide well-rounded and comprehensive care to her patients and prioritizes involving patients actively in each step of their psychiatric treatment.

Sherra St. Clair is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns. Her areas of expertise include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depressive and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions.

She completed her advanced nursing degree at the University of Wyoming, where she was recognized for her compassionate and welcoming approach to patient care. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Sherra was inspired to pursue further education while working as part of an inpatient treatment team that included psychiatrists, psychologists, patients, and their families. Witnessing the profound improvements patients experienced after a crisis motivated her to transition toward outpatient and preventative care.

Prior to her nursing career, Sherra worked as a medical illustrator and animator, having studied at the University of Michigan’s medical school. She enjoyed creating educational materials for patients, physicians, and attorneys.

Sherra is passionate about working with individuals of all genders and socioeconomic backgrounds. She uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and patient education. She believes each person is the expert in their own life and strives to empower individuals to build on their self-worth, progress, and potential.

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Madison Maynes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. She values compassion, trust, and open communication, and believes therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and tailored to each individual’s unique needs, goals, and lived experiences.

Madison approaches therapy as a partnership, meeting clients where they are while offering guidance rooted in empathy and evidence-based care. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, while remaining flexible to ensure treatment aligns with each client’s priorities and comfort level.

Madison begins by getting to know each client’s story, concerns, and goals. Together, they develop individualized treatment plans focused on building insight, emotional resilience, and practical coping skills. Her work emphasizes meaningful, sustainable change that supports clients both in and outside of sessions.

Yumi Lemaster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong foundation in social psychology and military social work. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology from Park University and her Master of Social Work from Fayetteville State University through the U.S. Army’s expedited program. Her clinical training included work at Schofield Barracks and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. Yumi holds certifications in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. She completed her Army career as a Brigade Behavioral Health Officer, supporting thousands of service members and their families through deployments, reintegration, and a wide range of behavioral health concerns.

Yumi is a direct, yet tender and genuine therapist who meets patients where they are in life. She works to understand the whole person and balances a solution-oriented approach with deep psychotherapy. Her style is collaborative and goal focused, while also encouraging insight into patterns or experiences that may have been difficult to acknowledge. She values transparency and views respectful conflict and open feedback as meaningful parts of growth and the therapeutic process.

Yumi begins by gaining an understanding of the concerns that bring a patient to therapy, along with relevant personal history. Together, she and the patient identify therapy goals and develop a treatment plan, often with a 3–6 month framework. As life circumstances and challenges evolve, she works collaboratively with patients to adjust goals and approaches to best support ongoing progress.

Dr. Delane Casiano is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with specialized interest and expertise in cultural psychiatry. She earned her undergraduate degree from Brown University and her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed psychiatry residency and research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Such organizations as the American Psychiatric Association, National Institute of Mental Health, and Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health have recognized her research examining cultural influences on mental health beliefs and service utilization.

Dr. Casiano brings a systems-based, culturally informed perspective to her work. With over 15 years of experience, she has supported individuals with diverse backgrounds and identities. Examples of her leadership of multidisciplinary teams include serving as associate medical director of a women's trauma program and founding an integrated care program for underserved communities. She has directed academic training programs, presented at national conferences, and led numerous community-based events focused on mental health awareness and stigma reduction.

Dr. Casiano values compassion and collaboration in the treatment relationship. She helps patients navigate depression, anxiety, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress, while also supporting those facing major life transitions.

Her approach combines evidence-based medication management, supportive therapy, and

psychoeducation. She tailors each treatment plan to the individual while offering encouragement and structure.