Psychiatry & Mental 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.
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.
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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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.
Garnette has provided individual and family therapy services for the last 21 years. She specializes in trauma, grief, mood and anxiety disorders. She treats children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health and medical concerns. Garnette specialized in grief working in the hospice field for 16 years prior to transitioning into trauma and foster/adoption care for the past 15 years. Garnette has experience treating individuals who have experienced trauma, reactive attachment, fetal alcohol syndrome and severe anxiety as well as supporting their caregivers.
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, 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 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 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, 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 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 was born and raised in a suburb of Philadelphia, PA. John earned his B.S. in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University in 1986.
Jason Schwartz holds a BASW from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and a Terminal Master’s degree in Social Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His career in social work began in 1975 as a VISTA volunteer, where he dedicated 30 hours per week to supporting youth at a runaway hostel.
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.
Faisal Suba, MD, who completed his psychiatry residency program at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Suba received a certification in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) from Duke University. He is one of the founders, and managing partners, of Alliance Mental Health Specialists, as well as one of the medical directors at Talas Harbor Behavioral Health Hospital.
Education
Fellowship: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Residency Program: Detroit Wayne County Health Authority GME Consortium Program
Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kathy’s leadership at Mojave Counseling, a role she has held since June 2022, is a testament to her managerial skills and dedication to the field. Her journey at Mojave began in 1996 as a psychiatric case manager, and she later obtained her MSW degree in social work with a focus on administration in 2000. She furthered her qualifications by obtaining her LCSW and has been practicing as a therapist for 19 years. Her experience includes treating children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health concerns.
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.
In 1992, after a state budget cut resulted in many employees in the mental health field being laid off, there was a worrying lack of services for those in the Las Vegas community that struggled with severe and persistent mental illness. As a direct response to this, Mojave Counseling – an outpatient mental health program – was founded in the same year by Jim Parcells and Michael Howie.
