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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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.
Martine Blum, LCSW
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Martine provides therapeutic services to children, teens, adults and families. She specializes in the following areas:
- Dual diagnosis (Psychiatric and Addiction/Medical)
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Stress Management
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma
- Chronic Mental Illness
- Relationship Issues
Martine completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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.
Althea spent two years as a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada.
Christopher Franco, LCSW, LCADC, BC-TMH
Psychiatry & Mental Health
Christopher currently holds dual licensure in the state of Nevada as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). Christopher earned his certification as a Board Certified-Tele Mental Health Provider (BC-TMH) through the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE).
Tina Goodson, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Tina Goodson, MD, who served as the director of psychiatry at the University of Arkansas, specializing in student mental health during her tenure there, is an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
A graduate of the University of Michigan, where she studied music in addition to a pre-med program, Dr. Goodson received her medical degree from St. George’s University in the West Indies and completed her general psychiatric residency at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
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.
Sara Hunt, Ph.D.
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Dr. Sara Hunt, an assistant dean of behavioral health sciences with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, also serves as director of the UNLV Mental and Behavioral Health Coalition.
She completed her doctorate in psychology at Utah State University. Dr. Hunt completed her pre-doctoral internship in Toronto, Canada. Her research and clinical interests have focused on individuals with chronic health concerns.
Justin Jones, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Justin Aaron Jones, MD, an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, takes immense pride in establishing a truly therapeutic relationship with patients that conveys mutual trust and acceptance of both parties.
“I personally find this to be the most rewarding aspect of psychiatry, being able to meet people where they are and allow them to be OK with not being where they may wish to be just yet,” he says.
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.
Hilary Massey, MD
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Hilary Massey, MD, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral health for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, is a board-certified psychiatrist and the current associate residency program director for the psychiatry residency. A graduate of the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, she completed her psychiatry residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, receiving the Exceptional Clinical Service Award.
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
Dr. Alison Netski, an associate professor and chair of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, specializes in the treatment of adults with a broad range of psychiatric illness, including mood, psychotic, and anxiety disorders.
Board certified from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, Dr. Netski attended the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of Maryland/Sheppard Pratt.
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.
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 completed his Bachelor’s Degree (2006) in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Social Work (2011) at the University of Nevada, Reno. David has 13 years of social work experience, including 8 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the mental health field.
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.