Our Staff
Celebrating the Year of the Nurse
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, 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
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, 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, 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, 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 R. Logan, MA, LPC
Lead Therapist: Lotus Program for Women
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12 years of experience in Behavioral Health
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 ‘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, 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, 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, RN
Military Program Specialist
- 12 years of experience in Behavioral Health
- Associate’s Degree: Hill College
- Favorite Vacation Destination: Anywhere with Mountains
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, 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. 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.