LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Friendswood, TX

Jacquelin Joffray is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who enjoys providing mental health care, for a variety of mental health conditions. She began her career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, graduating with her master's degree from the University of South Alabama. But in realizing she wanted to do more, she later attended Frontier Nursing University, and obtained her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner post-graduate certificate, across the lifespan. Jacquelin takes pride in helping to address the mental health stigma and shame in seeking care.

Linnea Johnson MSN, PMHNP-BC has over 12 years experience in behavioral health. She obtained her Bachelors in Nursing from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. She later attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City to complete her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree and is Board Certified to treat patients throughout the lifespan. She became passionate about child and adolescent behavioral health while working with at risk youth in the foster care system in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pheba Pappachan is a dual-certified nurse practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice with Board certifications through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Association of Nurse Practitioners in Texas who has been practicing since 2013. She attended graduate school in Texas at the Texas Woman's University at Houston completing a Master of Science in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner program, and postgraduate study and certification in Psychiatry and mental health, along with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Brandman University in Irvine, California.

I have thirty-four years in mental health nursing of which nine are as Advance Practice Nurse in Psychiatry. I provide assessment, diagnosis and medication management and/or adjustment of your medications to help you reach your mental wellness goals. I am eager to help determine the best treatment for your particular condition, with the fewest risk of side effects. I was once told by a very successful psychiatrist whom I worked with closely; you must have the 3 As, available, able and affable. I am available and flexible on my schedule. I am able to look at your situation and help your reach your goals.

Darren Fred is a Psychiatrist in Texas who has been practicing since 2020. He has a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University, graduating summa cum laude, and a medical degree from University of Texas Medical School at Houston (McGovern). He completed his Residency at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock serving as Chief Resident in years 3 and 4. Darren values psychoeducation above all else. Darren believes in the importance of educating his patients about their conditions and potential treatments to demystify mental health issues and help them make informed decisions about their care.

At Texas Behavioral Health, we treat a variety of patients that include all age ranges and all socioeconomic ranges. Between our four locations, our providers aim to provide our patients with whatever they may need through both inpatient and outpatient programs.

I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals, with a passion for promoting mental well-being. I am committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and achieve optimal mental health. My background includes extensive training experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. My philosophy of patient care is to provide the highest level of evidence-based quality care to my patients, their families, and the communities that I serve. I enjoy working with people from a variety of backgrounds and work to provide socially and culturally competent care.

At One Behavioral, we treat a variety of patients that include all age ranges and all socioeconomic ranges. Between our six locations, our psychiatrists, counselors and psychologists aim to provide our patients to compassionate and judgement free care they need through advanced technology and treatment.

At One Behavioral, we treat a variety of patients that include all age ranges and all socioeconomic ranges. Between our six locations, our psychiatrists, counselors and psychologists aim to provide our patients to compassionate and judgement free care they need through advanced technology and treatment.

My name is Violet Ashu, I am an experienced PMHNP-BC with a strong background specializing in psychiatric-mental health care behavioral issues across the lifespan. I have practiced in a variety of settings as an independent member of the health care team, collaborating with other health professionals to provide mental health care services. I have acquired advanced health assessment skills to perform screening history, diagnosis, and treatment which includes prescription of psychotropic medications, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and referral when indicated for primary medical care or other specialties.