Adult Psychiatry & Mental Health
Mojave Counseling
Adult Psychiatry & Mental Health
The UNLV Health Mojave Counseling outpatient clinic has been serving clients with mental illness in Las Vegas for more than 25 years. The clinic provides services to adults, adolescents, and children having a psychiatric disability or mental illness in a comprehensive multi-disciplinary manner. Clinicians and staff strive to help people maximize their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Mojave Counseling
Adult Psychiatry & Mental Health
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Steve Alcazar, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Steve Alcazar, MD, is an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Having completed his undergraduate studies in cell and molecular biology at UNLV, Dr. Alcazar earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2019. He then completed both his residency in general psychiatry and his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
John Anooshian, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Dr. John Anooshian, an associate professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, received his medical degree from the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine.
Anooshian completed his general psychiatric residency at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he is medical director and senior psychiatrist at the UNLV Health Mojave Counseling Center.
Caitlin Chen, DO
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Board-certified in general psychiatry, Caitlin Chen, DO, is an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Dr. Chen completed her undergraduate studies in biology and psychology at Wellesley College. In 2019, she earned her medical degree from Touro University Nevada, which she followed up with a residency in general psychiatry at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. Afterwards, Dr. Chen completed her fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University.
Weiming David Chu, MD, FAPA
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Weiming David Chu, MD, FAPA, is an associate professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. A graduate of the Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Chu completed his adult psychiatry residency at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and followed this up with a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Dr.
Lisa Durette, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Lisa Durette, MD, graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed both a general psychiatry residency and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is board certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Dr.
Althea Fennell
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Althea was born in Jamaica, West Indies. She lived in New York upon migration but has been a resident of Las Vegas for the past 23 years.
She has worked in the social service field for over 28 years and dedicated the past twenty years to serving people with Serious Mental Health Conditions.
Irene Goya, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Irene is a psychiatric nurse practitioner that has spent her career treating patients at UNLV Medicine Mojave Counseling with severe and persistent mental illness. She worked at Mojave as a student nurse and returned to start her career there.
Susanna Guarino
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Susanna was born in Miami, Florida but has resided in Las Vegas, NV for 36 years. At a young age, she expressed a desire to help people. After high school, she went on to attend College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and graduate with an Associate of Arts degree. She then went on to pursue a degree in Social Work at UNLV and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW).
Sarah Haggerty, MS, MFT
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Sarah Haggerty is a Las Vegas native who graduated from UNLV with a Master of Science in Counseling and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling.
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing for 18 years.
Sarah provides therapy with individuals, couples, families and groups in English and Spanish. She has done work for a local hospice, children’s cancer charity, the Mexican Consulate and had a private practice. Sarah now works for UNLV Health Mojave Counseling at the youth clinic.
Mason Jahnke, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Mason Jahnke, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry and clerkship director at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, earned his medical degree at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Jahnke completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he received the Bo Holloman Award for dedication to patient service, an award for medical student education, and served as a resident ambassador and the resident ambassador coordinator. His clinical interests include outpatient psychiatry and education.
Stuart Keller
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Stuart was born in Burbank, CA and grew up in Coronado, CA. He graduated from San Diego State University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
Eden Lee, MD
Psychiatry
Eden Lee, MD, is an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Born in the Philippines, Dr. Lee received her medical degree from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute and completed her residency in psychiatry at MetroHealth Medical Center, an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University.
Karrin Ludeking-Berman
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Karrin is a Day Treatment Program Counselor that works with people with Serious Mental Health to assist them to live more fulfilling lives.
She earned a Master of Science Degree in Psychology from California Lutheran University.
Karrin believes that every day is an opportunity for excellence. She enjoys being creative whether it’s through music, dance, crochet, or painting.
Alison Netski, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Alison Netski, MD, is the vice dean of clinical affairs and professor of psychiatry at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Board certified from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine, Dr. Netski specializes in the treatment of adults with a broad range of psychiatric illness including mood, psychotic, and anxiety disorders.
Sarah Paulsen
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Sarah has been a Day Treatment Program Counselor with UNLV Health Mojave Counseling since 2002. She is a graduate of the University of Montana where she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.
She facilitates groups related to independence skills, anger management, healthy lifestyles, and coping skills.
Shelby Prows, LMSW, CSW-1
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Shelby is a native of Southern Nevada. She attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she studied psychology, marriage and family therapy, and social work. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies (2016) and her Master’s degree in Social Work (2021). During her graduate training, she worked with Clark County School District and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Shelby has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with complex trauma histories.
Syed Quadri, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Syed Quadri, MD, earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Illinois Chicago. After graduating, he attended medical school at St. James School of Medicine, while earning a master’s degree in public health. Dr. Quadri continued his education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he completed three years of psychiatry training and has been published in various psychiatric journals.
Elizabeth Robinson
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Elizabeth Robinson graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in December of 2015 with a bachelor of arts (BA) in Sociology. Upon graduation she started working in the mental health field as a Registered Behavior Technician treating autistic children.
She also worked as a Qualified Mental Health Associate doing psychosocial rehabilitation with children, young adults, and seniors.
Elizabeth is currently full time employed as a Day Treatment Counselor with UNLV Health Mojave Counseling.
John Savini
Psychiatry & Mental Health
John was born and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. John earned his B.S. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University in 1986.
David Stoebling, LCSW
Psychiatry & Mental Health
David is the director of the First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program through UNLV Health Mojave Counseling. David completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2006 and his Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2011 at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Jonathan Wirjo, DO
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Dr. Jonathan Wirjo, an associate professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, received his medical degree from Western University Health Sciences.
He completed his residency in psychiatry at the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Wirjo is chair of psychiatry at Mountain View Hospital. Dr. Wirjo treats patients on the psychiatry consultation service at UMC hospital.