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, Kansas City and Topeka offices.
Irfan Handoo, MD
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Teletherapy – https://doxy.me/handoo
Irfan A. Handoo was born in Columbia, Maryland. He grew up in Leawood, Kansas and graduated from Blue Valley North High School. Dr. Handoo earned his undergraduate degree from UMKC and his Medical Doctorate at the UMKC School of Medicine in 2005. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Handoo completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center at Wichita, where he also completed a fellowship in psychopharmacology. He does have experience in residency as a sub-investigator for clinical research trials. Dr. Handoo is Board Certified in Psychiatry and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Handoo has been published in several journals, including The Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. He sees patients for a wide variety of disorders, including but not limited to Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Eating Disorders, and Personality Disorders.
Dr. Handoo has a clinical interest in Treatment-Resistant Depression and does see patients for depression and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and IV ketamine treatments for treatment-resistant depression.
He sees patients ages 15 and older in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations at Interpersonal Psychiatry’s Kansas City, Missouri office. Dr. Handoo is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu. He sees patients for both medication management and psychotherapy and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Handoo was recognized as a 2022 Kansas City Top Doctor by Kansas City Magazine.
For more information, please visit www.drhandoo.com
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
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.
Omozuwa Valentina Omigie MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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Teletherap – https://doxy.me/omonp
Born in Nigeria, I moved to the Texas in my teenage years. I attended Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls Texas. Moved to Kansas in 2018. I have been working in healthcare for about 8 years with background in Medical Surgical Nursing, Cardiac Care and received a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University, St Louis, Missouri. Currently, I am certified in psychiatry across all population and passionate about care in mental health as well as advocate for patient education. Enjoys traveling, shopping and reading.
Kristin Cunningham, MSN, PMHNP-BC
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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.
William DelToro, LSCSW
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I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker with 14 years experience in the field of mental health. I received my degree from Washburn University, and I am in full-time private practice in Topeka, Kansas. I hold additional training in CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness practices.
I work with individuals, couples, teens and families. I have experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management problems, grief and loss, spiritual/religious issues, ADHD, relationship problems, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, substance use problems, suicidal thoughts and self-harm behaviors.
I understand it can be difficult to reach out and ask for help. I work to create the space needed to safely process difficult feelings and experiences, with acceptance and without judgement while empowering people to find emotional balance and peace in their lives.
Rachel Wells, LCPC
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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with the state of Kansas. Rachel received her Master of Science degree from Emporia State University. I received my clinical license in February of 2015. I have a total of 5 years of experience in private practice. I take pride in serving clients in the Shawnee County and surrounding communities. I strive to establish a solid rapport with each client I work with in order to assist you in reaching your own personal, emotional, and mental health goals by gaining a better sense of independence through the therapeutic process. Trust is imperative in developing a solid therapeutic relationship.
My areas of specialty are working with individuals with depression, anxiety, life crisis, and relationship challenges. I also have experience working in group settings, as well as with families and couples. Through my experience working in the community mental health centers, as well as being in private practice, I specialize in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques. During my 10-year tenure in the field of foster care, I became familiar with the Shawnee County court system, as well as being familiar with resources available in the Shawnee County areaMany individuals are experiencing a difficult time navigating through life given the worlds current state. I would be privileged to assist you to ensure you are your healthiest YOU! I am able to offer both in-person and telehealth appointments at this time and look forward to working with you.