Roopa Patel Mokha, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

 Roopa Patel Mokha is an ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice since 2022, Masters of Science in Nursing since 2017, and Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2010 and Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry in 2015 at the University of Missouri Kansas City.  She has been working in the nursing field for over 10 years. Roopa has experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.  She also has extensive experience with Medication Assisted Treatment. She is wavered to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder.
  

 EDUCATION

University of Missouri, Kansas City-Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

University of Missouri, Kansas City -Master of Science in Nursing

University of Missouri, Kansas City- Doctor of Nursing Practice  

 Theresa Mueller is a Nurse Practitioner at Bee Well Psychiatric Associates. She originally attended University of Missouri, in Kansas City, Missouri, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, graduating with honors in 2006. While managing a Methadone Clinic for the State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a sub-specialty in Psychiatry in 2014.  Theresa is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Missouri and Kansas. She has worked primarily in the crisis settings, and began working with Rediscover’s Kansas City Assessment & Triage Center in 2016. While working full-time at KC-ACT, she has been appointed to an adjunct faculty roll with UMKC School of Nursing Master’s of nursing program since 2018. She is involved in the entire continuum of psychiatric care.

EDUCATION
University of Missouri, Kansas City-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Missouri, Kansas City -Master of Science in Nursing 

Megan Nickell is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health nursing. She holds a PMHNP degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rockhurst University. Megan has treated a wide variety of mental illnesses, emphasizing personalized care that empowers patients to actively participate in their treatment.

Her unique background includes working with patients of all ages, from children to geriatrics, in a variety of healthcare settings. Megan's journey, which includes service in the United States Navy and roles in community care coordination, has reinforced her commitment to fostering mental wellness. She believes in creating a safe and collaborative environment, helping individuals understand their treatment, including medications, and actively engaging in their healing journey.

Emeka Jacob Ogwudile is a dedicated Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in nursing since 2007. He has been working with clients with mental health needs since 2003. He earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing in 2016 from the University of Missouri Kansas City. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from University of Kansas in 2009. Emeka has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings in evaluation, assessing and diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorder as well as medication management. In addition, he has experience in mental health crisis management. Emeka’s approach to treatment is holistic, collaborative and patient centered; considering the whole person, body, mind, sprit and emotions, always involving client in decision making and respecting their treatment preferences.

 EDUCATION 

University of Kansas-Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

University of Missouri, Kansas City -Master of Science in Nursing   

 Holly Dodd is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Missouri- Kansas City in 2017. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago in 2010 and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wheaton College in 2009. Holly began her career in mental health nursing in 2010 and has experience in adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatric units, school nursing in Title I schools and a special needs school, outpatient community mental health, and eating disorder treatment. Holly is passionate about mental health recovery and takes a holistic and patient-centered approach. She believes that positive change happens through supportive therapeutic relationships and she is honored to be part of that process with her clients.
 

 Sarah is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in both primary care and psychiatry. She began her career in 2010 after earning her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Vanderbilt University and later completed a post-graduate program leading to her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification (PMHNP) from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2023. She spent the first 10 years of her career serving the Cherokee Nation, providing care to her tribal community. She is also a forensic examiner. Outside of her professional roles, she enjoys spending time outdoors, relaxing at the lake, being with her family, and volunteering. 

 Meron Tibebu is a dedicated, board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Practitioner with experience in nursing since 2012. She earned her master’s degree in 2016 from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She also graduated with Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2012.

Meron has extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings by assessing and diagnosing psychiatric disorders as well as providing medication management. In addition, she has a great experience in Medication Assisted Treatment

(MAT).

Meron values and respect each individual by following non-judgmental approach. She strives to provide patient centered, holistic and collaborative approach care.