Intellectual Disability Psychiatrists in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Deepak Kumar M.D., M.S. is an adult board-certified psychiatrist, licensed in CA, TX, NY, FL, PA, and MO. He has worked since 2010 in 9 states and in all kinds of settings from inpatient, IOP/PHP, and outpatient to state hospitals, correctional facilities and tele-psychiatry.

Dr. Davina Uchegbu DNP is board-certified PMHNP. She began her career in healthcare over twenty years ago and brings in a vast wealth of knowledge in psychiatry and mental health, after devoting most of those years to acquiring advanced knowledge in mental health management.

I am licensed in CA, AZ and OR. I have been a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 2009 and have worked in the mental health field since 2000. I am Board Certified by ANCC. I specialize in adults with chronic and acute mental health concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, anxiety and I have a subspecialty in adults with developmental disabilities/autism. I provide a thorough and ongoing evaluation of previous and current symptoms and stressors and work with each person towards their individualized goal of treatment.

Halima Lawal is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) trained and experienced in treating patients with mental health conditions across the lifespan. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Psychiatry from the University of South Alabama in 2020. During the span of her career, she has served as a mentor and is enthusiastic about learning and teaching. She completed her training for psychiatry in the inpatient, outpatient, and telepsychiatry settings. She is passionate about what she does and is invested in positive patient outcomes and overall wellbeing.

I offer help for the following challenges in life: Death and Dying, Divorce, Emptiness, Grief, Learning disabilities, Marital difficulties, Stress from Medical illnesses, Relationship difficulties, School related problems, Sleep disorders, Stress from Academic difficulties, School related problems, Nervous breakdowns, Abuse or Relationship difficulties, Stress around pregnancy, Low self esteem Losing joy in things that previously made you happy. My ideal client is someone who wants to be involved in their healthcare and enjoys a collaborative relationship and is willing to work on improving their health for a fulfilling life.