Our Mental Health Providers
Learn more about our dedicated team.
Hiten Soni, MD
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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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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
web_admin2026-01-06T16:51:14+00:00Dr. 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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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.
Helen Kute, APRN
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With over a decade of healthcare experience, I bring a strong background in patient care within the outpatient care setting. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I approach each patient with compassion, empathy, and a commitment to personalized treatment. I see patients ages 15 and older, partnering with them to define their goals and explore the most effective treatment toward healing.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and mood disorders, and I believe in a holistic approach that considers the whole person. Passionate about cultural sensitivity and reducing the stigma around mental health, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where every individual feels heard, valued, and empowered in their care journey.
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.
Lindsay Schmitz, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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I am a dedicated, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified in psychiatric care across the lifespan. With a master’s in Nursing and a Post-Graduate degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. With over a decade of experience in nursing, I have cultivated a deep passion for mental health and wellness. I am passionate about military/veteran communities as well as Ketamine and Spravato treatment options. I see patients ages 6 and older and continue to be an advocate for mental health, using clinical expertise to deliver compassionate care.
Margaret Spieler, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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I am a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board-certified in psychiatric care across the lifespan. With a master’s degree in Nursing and specialized training as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am licensed in Kansas and provide care for patients ages 12-65.
Before becoming a PMHNP, I worked extensively in emergency medicine, surgical care, and inpatient mental health settings. These experiences strengthened my clinical foundation and deepened my appreciation for the intersection of physical and mental health. Through this work, I discovered my passion for mental health and the profound impact that compassionate, comprehensive care can have on a person’s overall well-being.
I have strong clinical interests in mood and anxiety disorders,OCD, and ADHD, as well as treatment options including Ketamine and Spravato. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive environment and advocating for mental health by delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.