UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Psychiatrists in Dallas, TX
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in medication management and mental health care across the lifespan. Utilizing my nursing background, I developed an empathetic approach to caring for a diverse population of patients. I pursued my undergraduate studies at Austin Peay State University, earning her Bachelor of Nursing degree. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a focus on psychiatric mental health from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where I graduated with honors.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in medication management and mental health care across the lifespan. Utilizing my nursing background, I developed an empathetic approach to caring for a diverse population of patients. I pursued my undergraduate studies at Austin Peay State University, earning her Bachelor of Nursing degree. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a focus on psychiatric mental health from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where I graduated with honors.
Cassandra Boduch, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing patient experiences. After completing a rigorous medical education and training at Texas A&M College of Medicine she received her Medical Doctorate and embarked on a career dedicated to patient care, research, and advocacy. She completed her psychiatry residency at UTHealth Houston, focusing on treatment of personality disorders, mood disorders, and the specific psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents.
Cassandra Boduch, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing patient experiences. After completing a rigorous medical education and training at Texas A&M College of Medicine she received her Medical Doctorate and embarked on a career dedicated to patient care, research, and advocacy. She completed her psychiatry residency at UTHealth Houston, focusing on treatment of personality disorders, mood disorders, and the specific psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents.
Over the years, I've honed my skills in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. My true passion lies in mental health, and I'm committed to delivering high-quality and empathetic mental health and primary care services to individuals of all ages. I currently provide care to patients, addressing conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and various other behavioral health concerns, in addition to general primary care.
Over the years, I've honed my skills in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. My true passion lies in mental health, and I'm committed to delivering high-quality and empathetic mental health and primary care services to individuals of all ages. I currently provide care to patients, addressing conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and various other behavioral health concerns, in addition to general primary care.
Pamela J. Smith is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in Arlington Texas, with an impressive 26 years of nursing experience. Pamela's background includes extensive work in Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency/Trauma, and MentalHealth. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Bachelor of Science BSN) in Nursing and has furthered her expertise with a Post-Master Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Pam believes in a patient-centered approach that emphasizes the importance of forging strong partnerships with her clients.
Pamela J. Smith is a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) based in Arlington Texas, with an impressive 26 years of nursing experience. Pamela's background includes extensive work in Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency/Trauma, and MentalHealth. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Bachelor of Science BSN) in Nursing and has furthered her expertise with a Post-Master Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. Pam believes in a patient-centered approach that emphasizes the importance of forging strong partnerships with her clients.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, PTSD, or stress from life’s challenges. They may have attempted to cope on their own but still feel stuck, emotionally drained, or uncertain about their next step. Their needs vary, some seek help managing intrusive thoughts, building healthier coping strategies, improving self-esteem, or navigating major life transitions. Others may require medication management, therapy, or a combination of both to regain balance and emotional well-being. Ultimately, they want to feel better. The goal is to provide them with the right tools, and evidence-based care.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, PTSD, or stress from life’s challenges. They may have attempted to cope on their own but still feel stuck, emotionally drained, or uncertain about their next step. Their needs vary, some seek help managing intrusive thoughts, building healthier coping strategies, improving self-esteem, or navigating major life transitions. Others may require medication management, therapy, or a combination of both to regain balance and emotional well-being. Ultimately, they want to feel better. The goal is to provide them with the right tools, and evidence-based care.
I am a physician assistant and have been providing mental health services for 1 years in outpatient and in home settings. I see individuals and I address autism spectrum disorder, career transitions, eating disorders, insomnia, and relationship counseling.
I am a physician assistant and have been providing mental health services for 1 years in outpatient and in home settings. I see individuals and I address autism spectrum disorder, career transitions, eating disorders, insomnia, and relationship counseling.
If you are struggling with mental health, feeling overwhelmed and finding it difficult to cope with life, we can walk together the journey toward healing. In our first meeting, we shall discuss your current symptoms, history, and treatment goals. I shall work with you to identify your needs and goals. We shall develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses your needs. My priority is to see you feel better and live quality of life.
If you are struggling with mental health, feeling overwhelmed and finding it difficult to cope with life, we can walk together the journey toward healing. In our first meeting, we shall discuss your current symptoms, history, and treatment goals. I shall work with you to identify your needs and goals. We shall develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses your needs. My priority is to see you feel better and live quality of life.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about helping individuals achieve stability, resilience, and improved emotional well-being. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and trauma- and stress-related conditions. I believe every patient deserves compassionate, individualized care that fosters hope and supports meaningful recovery.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about helping individuals achieve stability, resilience, and improved emotional well-being. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and trauma- and stress-related conditions. I believe every patient deserves compassionate, individualized care that fosters hope and supports meaningful recovery.
Dr. Osman Athar is board certified in General Psychiatry and board eligible in Consult-Liaison Psychiatry. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in English from Rice University, from McGovern Medical School for his medical doctorate and went on to complete Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Houston where he served as a chief resident. Afterwards, he completed fellowship in Consult-Liaison Psychiatry at Louisiana State University - Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.
Dr. Osman Athar is board certified in General Psychiatry and board eligible in Consult-Liaison Psychiatry. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in English from Rice University, from McGovern Medical School for his medical doctorate and went on to complete Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Houston where he served as a chief resident. Afterwards, he completed fellowship in Consult-Liaison Psychiatry at Louisiana State University - Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.
My goal at Cheerful Mind Recovery is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and cheerful. I am a board-certified PMHNP and FNP with over 10 years of experience. I treat conditions like ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression using evidence-based care. I specialize in medication management and take a collaborative, personalized approach, working with you to create a plan that fits your needs in a safe, non-judgmental environment. My practice helps working-class men, women, and individuals of all ages recover from emotional and behavioral challenges so they can feel more balanced, positive, and thrive in their work, life, and marriage.
My goal at Cheerful Mind Recovery is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and cheerful. I am a board-certified PMHNP and FNP with over 10 years of experience. I treat conditions like ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression using evidence-based care. I specialize in medication management and take a collaborative, personalized approach, working with you to create a plan that fits your needs in a safe, non-judgmental environment. My practice helps working-class men, women, and individuals of all ages recover from emotional and behavioral challenges so they can feel more balanced, positive, and thrive in their work, life, and marriage.
Do you awaken the night, anxious but do not know why? Lay awake for hours unable to turn off your mind? Feel so fatigued, drained, and down that you can't get out of bed? May have lost your job, feel unworthy, and couldn't think of a reason to live? Life circumstances can grip you so tightly that you feel as if you are unable to get free, to take the necessary steps to move forward - to find a future full of hope. If your goal is to take back your life and map a course for a newly restored you, then you have arrived at the start of your destination.
Do you awaken the night, anxious but do not know why? Lay awake for hours unable to turn off your mind? Feel so fatigued, drained, and down that you can't get out of bed? May have lost your job, feel unworthy, and couldn't think of a reason to live? Life circumstances can grip you so tightly that you feel as if you are unable to get free, to take the necessary steps to move forward - to find a future full of hope. If your goal is to take back your life and map a course for a newly restored you, then you have arrived at the start of your destination.
I'm a psychiatrist with a college degree in physiology and neurosciences, so I have a good scientific foundation of how the brain and body works. I'm also a strong believer in Christian faith, in particular Coptic Orthodox, and apply that when I can.
I'm a psychiatrist with a college degree in physiology and neurosciences, so I have a good scientific foundation of how the brain and body works. I'm also a strong believer in Christian faith, in particular Coptic Orthodox, and apply that when I can.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or like you're carrying more than you can manage? Are depression, trauma, OCD, attention difficulties, sleep issues, or unhelpful patterns getting in the way of your life? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer compassionate, personalized psychiatric care in a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, relief, and meaningful, lasting change.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or like you're carrying more than you can manage? Are depression, trauma, OCD, attention difficulties, sleep issues, or unhelpful patterns getting in the way of your life? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I offer compassionate, personalized psychiatric care in a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, relief, and meaningful, lasting change.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
At the CARE Clinic, we provide our patients with up-to-date, evidenced based practices along with some of the most experienced and dedicated healthcare professionals in the field. Our mission has been to provide quality care in a safe environment - earning us a reputation as the clinic most often recommended by family members and colleagues alike. From Addiction Medicine to Brain Health and Wellness, our personalized services allow us to cater to your individual needs. We truly believe that recovery can be a reality for everyone.
We are in Network with UHC/Optum, Aetna, BCBS, Humana Military/Tricare, Cigna, Medicare.
I have a doctorate degree in Nursing Practice with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I utilize a holistic approach when assessing, diagnosing, and treating my patients irrespective of your struggles. I provide a safe environment that encourages open communication so I can meet you were you are and we develop an individualized treatment plan. Every patient will be treated with dignity and respect irrespective of their struggles. My patients do feel that they are being heard as a person and that they're not just a diagnosis. We will come up with the safest treatment plan that meets your goals and follow through.
We are in Network with UHC/Optum, Aetna, BCBS, Humana Military/Tricare, Cigna, Medicare.
I have a doctorate degree in Nursing Practice with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I utilize a holistic approach when assessing, diagnosing, and treating my patients irrespective of your struggles. I provide a safe environment that encourages open communication so I can meet you were you are and we develop an individualized treatment plan. Every patient will be treated with dignity and respect irrespective of their struggles. My patients do feel that they are being heard as a person and that they're not just a diagnosis. We will come up with the safest treatment plan that meets your goals and follow through.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating some of life’s most challenging moments. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person deserves personalized, high-quality mental health support in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.
I work with adults and individuals across a wide range of mental health concerns, combining medication management with therapeutic interventions to treat the whole person — not just the diagnosis.
With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating some of life’s most challenging moments. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person deserves personalized, high-quality mental health support in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.
I work with adults and individuals across a wide range of mental health concerns, combining medication management with therapeutic interventions to treat the whole person — not just the diagnosis.
I am a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides psychiatric medication management for adults and adolescents. I work closely and collaboratively with my patients, combining a firm grounding in psychiatric medical care with the unshakeable faith that they can find and thrive on their unique strengths and values. My goal is to help my patients meet the challenges they face and enjoy happy, healthy lives.
I am a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides psychiatric medication management for adults and adolescents. I work closely and collaboratively with my patients, combining a firm grounding in psychiatric medical care with the unshakeable faith that they can find and thrive on their unique strengths and values. My goal is to help my patients meet the challenges they face and enjoy happy, healthy lives.
Accepting NEW clients( children, teens, and adults). Are you seeking a caring, compassionate, experienced provider who will listen to your concerns and help you improve your day-to-day functioning? Are you struggling with low motivation, focus and concentration, anxiety, worrying, irritability, low mood, and sleeping? Look no further. I am passionate about helping clients get prompt mental health diagnosis and treatments so that they can live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in treating all clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, autism disorder and bipolar disorder.
Accepting NEW clients( children, teens, and adults). Are you seeking a caring, compassionate, experienced provider who will listen to your concerns and help you improve your day-to-day functioning? Are you struggling with low motivation, focus and concentration, anxiety, worrying, irritability, low mood, and sleeping? Look no further. I am passionate about helping clients get prompt mental health diagnosis and treatments so that they can live their lives to the fullest. I specialize in treating all clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, autism disorder and bipolar disorder.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and is ready to take the first step toward healing. You might be struggling to manage daily life, feeling disconnected from yourself, or searching for clarity and peace. Perhaps you've tried to push through on your own, but you're realizing you deserve support. You want more than just symptom relief — you want to understand what's happening, regain control, and build resilience. You're seeking a provider who truly listens, respects your voice, and collaborates with you rather than dictating your care.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health challenges and is ready to take the first step toward healing. You might be struggling to manage daily life, feeling disconnected from yourself, or searching for clarity and peace. Perhaps you've tried to push through on your own, but you're realizing you deserve support. You want more than just symptom relief — you want to understand what's happening, regain control, and build resilience. You're seeking a provider who truly listens, respects your voice, and collaborates with you rather than dictating your care.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, my focus is to provide holistic, patient-centered care that supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic attacks. I also have experience treating eating disorders, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders, with a special interest in working with young people as they navigate important life transitions.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, my focus is to provide holistic, patient-centered care that supports mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic attacks. I also have experience treating eating disorders, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders, with a special interest in working with young people as they navigate important life transitions.


