Our Staff

Celebrating the Year of the Nurse

Adam Sims - Year of the Nurse Award

Working with active duty military, veterans and their families through Patriot Support Programs of UHS has been a rewarding experience for Adam Sims, RN, Military Unit Charge Nurse, UBH Denton.
“Our military and first-responders men and women are some of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with,” says Adam. Learn more about our remarkable nurses.

At UBH Denton we offer a truly multi-disciplinary team of specialists to provide the most comprehensive and extraordinary care to our patients and their families. Our treatment team includes:

  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurses (RN’s and LPN’s)
  • Licensed Therapists
  • Master’s Level Therapists
  • Bachelor’s Level Clinicians
  • Mental Health Technicians
  • Master’s Level Recreation Therapist
  • Master’s Level Art Therapist
  • Certified Teachers

Our Team

Eric Erwin: LSW

Eric Erwin, MBA
Director of Business Development

  • One year of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: University of North Texas
  • Master’s Degree: Louisiana State University – Shreveport
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Oahu, Hawaii
Renee Huff: LSW

Renee Huff
Director Risk Management/Compliance Officer

  • 15 years of experience in Behavioral Health; over 27 years of experience in Risk Management
  • Bachelor’s Degree: McMurray University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Emerald Coast, Florida
Alfredo Garcia

Alfredo Garcia, BSN, M.H.Sc.
Chief Nursing Officer

  • 13 years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Marquette University
  • Master’s Degree: Trident University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Cancun, Mexico
Michelle Meli

Michelle Meli, LCSW-S
Director of Clinical Services

  • Eight years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: University of Texas – Arlington
  • Master’s Degree: University of Texas – Arlington
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Disney
Tosha Rivers

Tosha Rivers, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

  • Five years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: University of North Texas
  • Master’s Degree: University of Texas – Arlington
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Jamaica
Africa Logan

Africa R. Logan, MA, LPC
Lead Therapist: Lotus Program for Women

  • 12 years of experience in Behavioral Health

Juan Santiago

Juan DeSantiago, LCSW
Lead Psychotherapist: Military Program

  • Seven years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Tarleton State University
  • Master’s Degree: University of Texas – Arlington
  • Doctorate Degree: Capella University (attending)
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Ouachita Mountains
Julian Thomas

Julian ‘JT’ Thomas, LMSW
Safe Haven Therapist: Military Program

  • Two years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Savannah State University
  • Master’s Degree: Baylor University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Santorini, Greece
Josiah Moore

Josiah Moore, LMSW
Director of Admission/Intake

  • 18 years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Midwestern State University
  • Master’s Degree: Midwestern State University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Any vacation with my Family
M'Kayla Smith

M’Kayla Smith, LPC-Associate
Program Therapist

  • Three years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: West Texas A&M University
  • Master’s Degree: West Texas A&M University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Cancun, Mexico
Adam Sims

Adam Sims, RN
Military Program Specialist

  • 12 years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Associate’s Degree: Hill College
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Anywhere with Mountains
Katie Russell

Kaitlyn Russell, LPC
Outpatient Program Therapist

  • Six years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Freed-Hardeman University
  • Master’s Degree: Texas Woman’s University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Any National Park
Dorie Hutchinson

Dorie Hutchinson, BBHR
Director of Director of Human Resources

  • Thirteen years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Grand Canyon University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Dr. Jawad

Dr. Madiha Jawwad, MD
Child & Adolescent, Adult Psychiatrist

  • Nine years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Medical School: Faisalabad Medical University
  • Residency: University of Tennessee at Memphis
  • Fellowship: University of Tennessee at Memphis
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Paris, France

Kailee Rubright, LMSW
Trauma Therapist: Military Program

  • Five years of experience in Behavioral Health
  • Bachelor’s Degree: University of Alaska – Anchorage
  • Master’s Degree: Baylor University
  • Favorite Vacation Destination: Anywhere with good food

If you or someone you know needs help, contact us to schedule an assessment at 940-320-8100 or through our online form.