Our Team
All of our Psychiatrists are board-certified and all of our Nurse Practitioners are certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Our providers have at least 10 years if not 20 or more years in practice. While we primarily focus on medication management, our providers work closely with primary care physicians and psychotherapists to ensure well-coordinated care.
Frank Chen, MD
- Chief Medical Officer, Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
- Board Certification: American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
- Medical School: Saint Louis University
- College: Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
Michael Barber, MD
- Board Certification: American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry
- ECT Fellowship: Duke University
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
- Medical School: Boston University
- College: Holy Cross College
Lenore Chen, APRN
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Texas Woman’s University in 1995 (Adult Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Subspecialty in Addictions)
- Master of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center in 2000
Gwen Dejean, APRN
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M College of Nursing in 1994
- Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at University of Texas in 2001
Connie Peters, APRN
- Diploma in Nursing at St. Boniface Hospital School of Nursing, Winnipeg Manitoba Canada in 1991.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Loyola University in 2004.
- Master in Nursing /Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Vanderbilt University in 2005
Brenda Schiavone, APRN
- Master of Science in Nursing at University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, School of Nursing in 2005
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University in 1999 (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Julie Dang, APRN
- Master of Science in Nursing at University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Cizik School of Nursing in 2019
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, School of Nursing in 2016
Britney Pridgen, APRN
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Houston
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas A&M University
- Privileges at Houston Behavioral Health Hospital, Inpatient and the Partial Hospitalization Program
Bianca Lynch, APRN
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Post Masters of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Cizik School of Nursing
- Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington
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Our services
Our team provides understanding and hope for those suffering by a mental health condition. Each of our services is specifically catered to each patient’s individual needs and concerns. We are here for you.
Individualized
Outpatient Treatment
Struggling in life with a mental health condition can be difficult. Our providers specialize in a vast spectrum of mental health disorders.
Psychiatric Hospital
Services
Our doctors have hospital privileges here in Houston. Dr. Barber attends SUN Behavioral Hospital and Dr. Chen is the Chief Medical Officer at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.
Guidance
Sessions
Dr. Frank Chen is now offering guidance sessions to help your family deal with a loved one diagnosed with Bipolar or Schizophrenia.