Our Mental Health Providers
Learn more about our dedicated team.
Hiten Soni, MD
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/hitensoni
Dr. Soni chose to devote his professional life to medicine after working for more than a decade as an Environmental Engineer. As a physician, he initially gained experience in various organizations before founding Interpersonal Psychiatry in October of 2013.
Dr. Soni elected to work in private practice after witnessing first-hand the dire need for high quality, timely, and accessible, psychiatry services in his community. His treatment philosophy is somewhat unique, in that, Dr. Soni places his primary emphasis on improving his patients overall quality of life. This philosophy allows for treatment that is patient specific or Patient Centered. The Patient Centered Treatment model is evidence based and includes medications when warranted in addition to behavioral and social interventions that are also tailored to the person, and not a one size fits all approach.
Dr. Soni completed his internship at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri and his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He has also completed Post-Doctoral training at The Florida Postgraduate Sex Therapy Training Institute and the Psychoanalytical Institute of Greater Kansas City. He is licensed to practice Psychiatry in the states of Kansas and Missouri.
Dr. Soni sees patients in the Lawrence and Overland Park
Debra Williams, DO
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/drdebrawilliams
Debra Williams is a General Adult and Child Psychiatrist, Addiction and Pain Medicine specialist who received her undergraduate degree from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in Science & Molecular Biology. She completed her medical school education at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. Residency was completed at the Karl Menninger School of Psychiatry in 1998. She enjoys Travel, Movies, Knitting and Crocheting, and enjoying outdoor activities
Brian Lahey, MD
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/drbrianlahey
Dr. Lahey grew up in South Bend Indiana. He went to college in Virginia at the college of William and Mary. Two years after graduation he went to St. Georges University School of Medicine. He came to Kansas City for his psychiatry residency and also completed his Child & adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Kansas university medical center. He has been in the KC area ever since. He has four children ranging in age between 15 to 25 years old. Dr. Lahey specializes in treating patients of all ages and in psychiatric care of men and boys. He takes a unique approach which combines both medical and therapeutic techniques. He always strives to meet the patient where they are and then focuses on the potential for growth. He believes in the importance of growing throughout life and having healthy growth promoting relationships. He is always interested in the patient’s pattern of relating to both themselves and others to seek to help improve such relations.
Sharma McKinney, APRN
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/mssharma
Though raised in Kansas, I received my Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of Missouri in Columbia (Go Tigers!).
I have been working in health care for over 15 years including time in intensive care, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. I received my Master’s Degree from Simmons University in Boston, MA and am board certified in both family medicine and addiction medicine with a speciality in psychiatry for all ages.
I am passionate about medication assisted treatment including buprenorphine induction and titration. I have worked as a nurse practitioner in both inpatient and outpatient environments and am committed to providing cutting edge care to a diverse population.
Kristin Cunningham, MSN, PMHNP-BC
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/kristincunninghampmhnp
I have over 15 years of experience working in various roles in mental health. I earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Washburn University and my Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. I am board certified in psychiatric care for individuals across the lifespan and am especially passionate about providing mental healthcare for children and adolescents. I am LGBTQ+/kink/polyamory affirming and strive to provide care that is sensitive to the intersectionality of my clients’ diverse experiences.
Lindsay Schmitz, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/lindsaypsych
I am a dedicated, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified in psychiatric care across the lifespan. After receiving my Masters in Nursing from Excelsior University in New York and my Post-Graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University in Illinois, I am now based in Kansas and also licensed in Missouri. With over a decade of experience in nursing, I have cultivated a deep passion for mental health wellness and a commitment to improving the lives of others. I see patients in-person and via telehealth ages 6 and older. As a disabled veteran spouse, I am especially passionate about military/veteran communities as well as Ketamine and Spravato treatment options. My extensive background in the field has equipped me with clinical expertise and compassionate care, allowing me to offer personalized and effective mental health support. I continue to be a vital advocate for mental health, driven by a mission to foster holistic well-being and resilience with my patients.
Sarah DeMato, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/sarahdematopmhnp
With eight years of experience in healthcare, I have a background of medical surgical nursing, orthopedics, and mental health. I earned my Bachelor’s of Nursing from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, and my Master’s of Nursing from Walden University in Minnesota. I am board certified in psychiatric care across the lifespan, and see patients ages 14 and older. I am passionate about working together with patients to find what works best for them, while keeping their health and safety in mind.
Preet Vraich, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/preetvraichpmhnpbc
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Science (medical) from Punjab, India. My Associates degree in Nursing is from Johnson County Community College, Kansas where I also taught nursing students for many years after I received my Master’s Degree in Nursing education from MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas. I went on to receive my Post -Master’s Degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City to be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
I have been in healthcare for over 15 years with a background in Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiovascular Recovery Unit. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I have worked in inpatient, outpatient, community mental health center, and crisis treatment center settings. I am passionate about providing mental healthcare to a diverse population. I am fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
I am adding SPRAVATO treatment (esketamine), for treatment-resistant depression in adults, to my practice.