OUR DEDICATED SUPPORT STAFF.
Katie Payne
ippsych2022-05-16T15:25:06+00:00Katie recently relocated to this area from a small town in North Central Kansas. She spent the last 5 years working on an ambulance and in emergency rooms as an AEMT. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Science from Kaplan University in 2010. In August she began the journey to earning her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She is a strong advocate for mental health support and believes everyone deserves equal opportunity to heal from past traumas and live a fulfilling life. Katie and her boyfriend are busy with blending their families and raising a total of seven children together. She feels very blessed to be at this stage in her life and is grateful to be a part of Interpersonal Psychiatry.
Jacob Bigus
ippsych2022-06-20T18:34:42+00:00Jacob is a student intern in his clinical year at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare. His calm demeaner and open manner help to create a judgement free atmosphere in which it is easy to connect and share. Jacob likes to play guitar, sing, hang with his kids and family, and get some time in playing video games when he can.
Maisie Riley
ippsych2022-01-04T22:47:09+00:00Mamta Soni
ippsych2022-01-04T22:47:22+00:00Lauren Bamber
ippsych2022-01-04T22:47:33+00:00Lauren manages the office at Kansas City Carondelet branch of Interpersonal Psychiatry. She has worked alongside psychiatrists for over 10 years to help provide excellent patient care and pursue research into better treatment options for patients. In her free time, Lauren is working on her a Master of Science degree for data analytics. She has two cats (Frost and Luna) who like to keep her company while studying.
Chrystal Homan
ippsych2022-01-04T22:49:20+00:00CHrystal is Dr. Soni’s Assistant, she helps him with day to day functioning such as taking notes, sending lab orders, fixing prescription issues and anything else he may need to better care for the patients. Chrystal is a mother of 3! She enjoys being outdoors, crafting and being silly with my kids. She also loves making a difference in the lives of others and helping whenever she can. She believes that each one can teach one.
Tammy Allen
ippsych2022-04-28T13:49:20+00:00Jessica Weaver
ippsych2022-04-28T13:49:14+00:00Born & Raised in Kansas City, KS I moved here to Lawrence in 2019 on my personal journey in recovery. I have worked in Customer Service since I was 16yrs old, I have worked for Interpersonal Psychiatry for a little over 2yrs, I find joy in helping and encouraging people. My (almost) 11yr old son Aidyn helps to keep me young at heart. My goal is to get my Bachelors in Addiction Counseling and to also get my License as an Esthetician. I find happiness in good home cooked meals, traveling, hanging out with my closest family/friends, good skincare, makeup artistry, and DIY art projects. #GoChiefs