Meet the Kazmo Brain Team

Our center helps you to get all your mental health needs such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, and counselors at once under one roof. Our team strives to help clients take a new perspective, and provide them with tools, techniques and resources for managing their problems. Our professional providers at Kazmo Brain Center aim to help individuals find meaning and motivation in their difficult life situations, using integrated approaches including, but not limited to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Child-Centered Therapy approaches, and Solution Focused Counseling. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions concerning these services (469) 269-0080.

Therapists and Clinical Staff

Dr. Reza Mohammadi
Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S)
Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-Mohammadi, is the Clinic Director and Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. Leza received his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from SMU (Southern Methodist University), and his Ph.D. in Family Studies from Texas Woman’s University. Leza works with children, adolescents, adult individuals, families, and couples. He strives to help individuals find meaning and motivation in their difficult life situations, using approaches including, but not limited to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Child-Centered Therapy approaches, and Solution Focused Counseling. While working with children and adolescents he works hard to empower each person and increase their confidence in their abilities, so that they can stand up for their personal beliefs and rights. Leza also, according to client votes and the readers at DFW Child Magazine, is a “Mom Approved” therapist. Leza additionally, has advanced training in sexual therapy, working with Transgender, Transsexual and other LGBTQ+ community members. 
Dr. Tannaz Moein
Dr. Tannaz Moein, LPC-S
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD), Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S)

Dr. Tannaz Moein is a Doctor of Psychology. Tannaz received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of Texas at Dallas, her Master’s of Science degree in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, and her Doctor of Psychology degree from California Southern University. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the elderly population. Tannaz has gained advanced training in substance dependency and adolescence counseling. As an Adlerian counselor, Tannaz believes people are holistic, phenomenological, creative, teleological, and social. In counseling, she pays close attention to the importance of the complete system of individuals. She believes in experiences, consciousness, and that people are creative and can shape their own personality and have the freedom to affect their destiny. Her approach to counseling is to help clients believe in themselves and develop the capacity for growth through better understanding of their perceptions and beliefs.

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Dr. Yee Yee Thein, MD
Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Yee Yee Thein is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Thein has focused on many different areas of psychiatry and is well versed with working with adolescents 17 years of age and older. Dr. Thein completed her residency training at The University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas where she supervises residents and medical students. Her past clinical and practice experiences include inpatient and emergency psychiatry, diagnosis and management of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD).

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Dr. M. Sarfaraz Khan, MD
Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. M. Sarfaraz Khan is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist and a Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Khan has focused on many different areas of psychiatry and is well versed with working with children and adolescents as well as addressing addiction and geriatric population concerns with more than 39 years of experience. Dr. Khan is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the American Psychiatric Association.
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Shali George, PMHNP-BC, MSN, RN-BC
Ms. Shali is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a robust nursing background and specialized training in psychiatric mental health. She earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing from Walden University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Northern Kentucky University. Shali has diverse clinical experience, working with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of psychiatric disorders. Her holistic approach involves collaborating with patients to establish mutual goals and providing comprehensive education on their diagnosis and treatment plan. Beyond her clinical practice, Ms. Shali has demonstrated leadership by serving on the Nursing Policy and Procedure Committee and Unit-Based Council at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She has played a pivotal role in shared governance, quality improvement, nursing research, and evidence-based initiatives. Shali's impactful contributions have earned her recognition, including the Patient Safety Hero Award and inclusion in the Nursing Annual Report for PACT awards. Her overarching goal is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to individuals while actively contributing to the advancement of mental health services.
Mrs. Zahra Payravian
Mrs. Zahra Payravian, LPC

Mrs. Zahra Payravian is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her graduate degree in Mental health Counseling, and her undergrad in Nursing gives her a niche in combining Mental and physical health. Zahra works with adolescences, adult individuals, and families. Zahra has advanced training in anxiety, depression, and woman’s issues. Her main approach in counseling is to get to the root cause of the problem while she is walking with you along the path of therapeutic journey. It’s tough when you see yourself in the dark and dead end of your life; but you be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, if you walk it with a caring professional. Her profession is her passion, and she enjoys working with her clients genuinely. She helps her clients, not only to heal their pains, but also to coach them how to navigate their life.

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Janet L Dowell, MSW, LCSW

Janet Dowell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She started out her career working with pregnant teens, homeless families, families with newborns, then moved to court appointed juveniles and most recently worked with people impacted by cancer. She feels that trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and forms and that most of us primarily want to know that we are not alone, whatever our struggle is. That is how she approaches counseling; as a path she will move along with each individual client. She believes strongly in client self-determination and uniqueness and appreciates the diversity of the surrounding community and clients. Janet utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution focused, systems perspective and is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. She believes in using art, writing, self-talk, and play for expression and developing confidence and self-esteem. She has a passion for working with parents and kids to communicate in healthier ways and understand the different life stages the deal with. She is currently a participant in the Trauma Care Institute’s Trauma Therapy Certificate Program through the Trauma Support Services of North Texas and is committed to continuously improving and expanding her service expertise through education and experience.

Ms. Allison Smith
Allison L. Smith, M.Ed., LPC, RPT, NCC
Allison L. Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), a Texas certified school counselor, and a Texas certified Language Arts, Theater Arts, Fine Arts, and English as a Second Language teacher. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Tech University in 1993 and her Master of Education in School Counseling from Lamar University in 2014. In 2017, she received a Certificate of Counseling and Development from the Clinical Mental Health department of Lamar University. Clinical mental health training Allison has received includes Child-Centered Play Therapy from the Center of Play Therapy at the University of North Texas, Expressive Arts Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and substance abuse counseling. As a member of Association for Play Therapy, American Counseling Association, Texas Counseling Association, TXSAIGE, and as the education coordinator of Bastrop Pride's Board of Directors, Allison is continually developing her therapeutic skills and service engagement within community. She is experienced in providing person-centered affirming therapeutic support through play and talk therapy. She provides guidance counseling, including character development, healthy habits, stress management, test-taking strategies, organizational planning, goal setting, and conflict resolution. Allison Smith inclusively supports all people across the lifespan, including the LGBTQIA+ community.
Mr. Nathan S Kortu
Mr. Nathan S Kortu, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Mr. Nathan Kortu is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. Nathan graduated with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University in Garland, Texas, and a Bachelor’s degree in Christian/Pastoral Counseling from Criswell College in Dallas, Texas. Nathan has over twenty-five years of experience in Christian Counseling, and he is a multicultural therapist. Nathan treatment approach includes cognitive behavior, rational emotive, solution-focus, behavior modification and evidence-based theories to help clients achieve meaningful goals to live a productive life that they are seeking counseling for. Nathan works with adolescents, adults, couples, families and the elderly population. His treatment focus includes relationship issues, addictions, family conflicts, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, parenting, religion, grief and trauma.

Ms. Victoria Sam-Kpakra
Ms. Victoria Sam-Kpakra, LPC
Ms. Victoria Sam-Kpakra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Human development from Howard University in Washington, DC and her Masters in Counseling from Southern Methodist University in Texas. She has provided therapy and clinical care services in various settings including community-based care, managed care, and the behavioral health hospital setting. Prior to counseling, she also provided Applied Behavioral Analysis, working exclusively with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. She provides services to children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. She has experience and training working with depression, anxiety, family separation trauma, children in foster care, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Her approach is holistic in nature, working with clients to examine the individual and the systems to which they belong, and explore core beliefs and perceptions. She encourages her clients to utilize their creativity and strengths to live their best life- meaning not just living but thriving and becoming a happier, healthier version of themselves.
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Dr. Marita Jahangiri, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Marita Jahangiri is a Doctor of Chiropractic. Marita received her Doctorate degree along with a Bachelor of Science and Health Wellness from Parker University. Dr. Marita uses her unique talents to help all ages and delivers a drug-free, non-surgical treatment for a full scope of musculoskeletal and neurological issues. Her passion is helping people get out of pain and be in their best shape. Dr. Marita uses a whole-person and holistic approach while treating patients. In addition to adjustments, PEMF therapy, known as Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, will be available to heal the body and mind further. Which can help patients accelerate and or maintain their journey to the best health and lifestyle.

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Dr. Sandra Fierro, Ed.D., LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S)

Dr. Sandra Fierro is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas. She graduated with her Doctors Degree in Counseling Education Supervision from Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. She also obtained her Master of Science in General Mental Health Counseling from Capella University Indianapolis, Minnesota. She also received her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Sandra has vast experience working in medical setting working with individual with different array of issues. Her specialty is all ages and all stages of life. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Issues include depression, anxiety, life stressors, life changes, LGBTQ, traumas, ADHD, and other innumerable array of issues. Dr. Fierro believes life is about taking chances and today is about giving yourself and life a chance to make the change. Dr. Sandra utilizes different therapeutic techniques to best adapt to your issues at hand. She uses but not limited to CBT, TFCBT, Gestalt, Solution focused, Motivational Interviewing, REBT, Play, Person Centered, and others. Dr. Sandra believes no issue is too small or too big and believes in the “Power of You.” She will be here to help at every step.

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Ms. Nicole Mena, M.S., LPC

Ms. Nicole Mena is a licensed professional counselor. Her range of interests include working with children, adolescents, and adults. Nicole is a graduate of Tarleton State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology as well as her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. During her graduate studies, Nicole spent considerable time working with children and adolescents of various ages and neurodiverse backgrounds. Her experience with adults ranges from teaching them various skill sets to addressing mental health concerns. Nicole works from a client-centered and child-centered approach in that she strives to provide a therapeutic relationship based on security, empathy, unconditional positive regard, and trust. She believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the basis that empowers clients in their journey to learn self-efficacy, self-respect, and self-advocacy. She integrates various therapeutic styles and techniques to meet the unique needs of each client.

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Mrs. Kavina M McLeod, MSW., LCSW
Mrs. Kavina McLeod is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and the University of Southern California with a Master of Social Work. For over a decade, Kavina has provided clinical and therapeutic services in diverse settings, including hospitals, psychiatric facilities, state institutions, county jails, and residential homes. Her passion for mental health is also evident through her contributions to research. Kavina’s research efforts at the University of California-San Francisco, University of California-Berkeley, and Stanford University focused on identifying effective, psychological treatments for adults and adolescents. Mrs. Kavina aims to assist individuals of all ages with thriving and walking into their preferred future. Kavina’s nonjudgmental and open, yet focused approach rooted in evidence-based treatment allows individuals to uncover their truths, heal their wounds and rehabilitate their spirit.
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Mrs. Pamela Vasquez, M.S., LPC

Mrs. Pamela Vasquez is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Masters in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and is fluent in Spanish. She provides counseling services to diverse populations and people across the lifespan, including children and older adults. She has experience and training working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other complex trauma. Pamela’s counseling approach focuses on strengths and innate potential for growth. She strives to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where thoughts and feelings are expressed freely within the safety of a therapeutic relationship. Her specialties included child-centered play therapy, Adlerian therapy, and a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her passion lies in helping people improve their overall quality of life as well as their relationship with others.

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Mrs. Durga Pudasaini, LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S
Mrs. Durga Pudasaini is a licensed professional counselor associate supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S. Durga graduated from Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas with a Master’s degree in Psychology. During her graduate studies, Durga worked with people from various age group and background experiencing diverse mental health issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship, and LGBTQ+. Durga believes that every individual is different and deserves individualized care. She is trained in cognitive behavior therapy and believes in incorporating various evidence-based treatment approaches to meet individual mental health needs. She strives to create safe, empathic, and non-judgmental environment for clients to understand and work through their mental health needs. Durga is committed to not only helping individuals overcome their mental, emotional, and behavioral issues, but also empowering them and fostering a positive impact on their lives.
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Mr. Thomas Edward Silva, M.A., M.Ed., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S, and Mark Cagle, LPC-S
Mr. Thomas Silva is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi- mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S, and Mark Cagle, LPC-S. Mr. Silva holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from BIOLA University and a second Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Lamar University. Mr. Silva employs evidence-based approaches including Play Therapy, Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Psychology, Gottman-Informed Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy to support his clients. He creates a supportive and inclusive environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, addressing a range of issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, relational conflict, loss, and end-of-life challenges.
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Ms. Zahra Batool Mamdani, M.S., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S
Ms. Zahra Batool Mamdani is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-Mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S. Zahra received her Master of Science degree in Counseling and Development from Texas Woman's University. She has experience counseling children, adolescents, and adults in both clinical and school settings. Her approach is eclectic, allowing each client's unique circumstances, strengths, and goals to inform the methods she employs. Zahra aims to foster warm and collaborative relationships with her clients, establishing the safety needed for them to explore their experiences, identities, and emotions without shame or judgment. She is also dedicated to creating a supportive environment for minority clients, including people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community. Zahra has experience addressing a variety of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, identity issues, and family-of-origin relationship concerns. Additionally, she enjoys incorporating forms of creative expression and release into her work with clients.
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Ms. Laviza Waseem Malik M.Ed., LPC-A
Supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S
Ms. Laviza Waseem Malik is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Dr. Leza (Reza) Kazemi-mohammadi, Ph.D., LPC-S. Ms. Malik earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and her Master of Education in Clinical Professional Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. During her graduate studies, Ms. Malik provided counseling to student athletes from diverse backgrounds, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, performance anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. She believes in a holistic, whole-person approach to client care, striving to address each individual's unique challenges with empathy and understanding while utilizing evidence- based methods to treat their concerns. Ms. Malik is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples to explore their challenges openly, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth.

Administrative Support Staff

Mrs. Rose Alam
Mrs. Rose Alam
Office Manager
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Mrs. Ketevan Karukhnishvili
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Ms. Ellie Mohammadi
Ms. Natacha Nikbakht
Ms. Natacha Nikbakht
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Mr. Mandel Ghanriz
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Ms. Jona Strauss
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Ms. Lillian Dickerson