Holistic Approach to Mental Health, LLC

We serve children 6 and up, teenagers, and adults (18 - 99 years). Initial video/phone consultation is free! Telehealth appointments are available (telephonic and video sessions). Evenings and weekends appointments are available, too! You deserve good things! Elizabeth Ikenyei, Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Elizabeth is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. She has strong clinical skills enhanced by the ability to build rapport with patients and families. She is skilled at coordinating nursing teams, care planning, and assessing and treating patients with various psychiatric diagnoses. During her fifteen years of medical practice, she has had the privilege to work in many practice areas, including psychiatry, med-surgical, pediatrics, and home health. Given her extensive experience in psychiatry, Elizabeth has a strong understanding of psychiatric mental health diagnoses and treatments. She is dedicated to addressing and alleviating mental health challenges associated with psychiatric disorders, while also enhancing overall mental well-being. Her training in both large metropolitan areas and rural, under-served regions has fueled her passion for ensuring affordable, quality mental health care is accessible to patients regardless of their location. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys watching movies and listening to music. Rodney W. Taylor, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) Rodney W. Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Child Care Administrator, Certified Public School Teacher, and Ordained Minister. Rodney specializes with clients from the age of 6 years to 99 years of age. Rodney has an extensive history of working with youth throughout his entire professional career. He earned his master’s degree in Counseling and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Prairie View A&M University. He has worked in law enforcement as the Director of Mental Health services for the Ellis County Detention Center. He has also served as the Program Director for Nexus Recovery Center as well as Youth Advocate Program. He provided therapy services for children in foster care and Residential Treatment Centers (RTC). With his diverse work experience and his approach to mental health and substance use, he has proven to be an advocate dedicated to the betterment of the residents, as well as to the professional and personal growth of the treatment team at the Adolescent Unit of Fort Behavioral Health. Rodney and his wife Shunta are the proud parents of six children and seven grandchildren. He also serves as a youth pastor. Davina Linguist, LPC-Associate Supervised by Leah A. Ondiek, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) Davina Linguist, LPC-Associate, is a licensed professional therapist. Davina believes in the power of our words and cognitions, and how our spoken word impacts our beliefs system, habits, and patterns. Changing our belief systems and words can help bring hope and life. Davina has experience working with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population struggling with addictive behaviors, anxiety, managing life’s stressors, suicide ideation, grief, depression, and maladaptive behaviors. Davina desires to create a judgment free space where everyone is welcome to be their authentic, vulnerable, and courageous selves. She brings a positive and encouraging personality that supports each client’s therapeutic journey, with empathy and compassion. She believes people can find a way to “speak life” even in the darkest places, which brings hope. Davina has always enjoyed helping people, with over 20 years in corporate human resources and talent acquisition, she continues her love of serving. Davina counts it an honor to serve her community and those seeking mental health and overall well-being. Outside of work, Davina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, mentoring, volunteering, and decorating. Leah A. Ondiek, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S): Leah is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, earning her master's degree in counseling in 2008 from Texas Christian University. Leah believes in the human ability to heal from the inside out, outside in. Before shifting her career focus from educational leadership to counseling, Leah began to identify how patterns and survival mechanisms, conscious and subconscious, persisted in life as a result of early childhood experiences such as abuse and neglect, mental illnesses in family of origin, substance use, parental absenteeism, bullying, immigration, discrimination and racism, natural disasters, and other significant losses and changes in all/any stage of life coined ‘small T and/or Big T Trauma.’ Leah specializes with clients from the age of 16 years to 99 years of age. She has experience working with clients grappling with trauma, grief, immigration integration, anxiety, depression, stress, divorce, life transitions, and interpersonal conflicts. Over the past 16 years and interest in neuroscience, Leah has expanded her practice to incorporate holistic approaches such as Mindfulness, Spirituality, Nutritional Integration, Somatic awareness and healing, Biofeedback, Social Engagement opportunities, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to heal the body and mind. Leah realizes the importance of a collaborative approach thus works alongside Psychiatric Nurse practitioners at Holistic Approach to Mental Health. Other healing arts are highly recommended: chiropractors, spirituality, and massage and yoga therapy. Leah is a life long learner and practices what she preaches! During her carved out time, Leah enjoys spending time with her daughters and significant other, reading, traveling, massages, and intense and rejuvenating workouts such as weight training, cycling, dancing, Tai Chi, and Yoga. Leah is a certified Zumba instructor and helps teach classes at local fitness clubs for fun and incorporates movement in her group classes at Holistic Approach.