Anxiety and Mania Treatment Specialists

Dr. Jason Mishalanie, PhD., BCN

Dr. Mishalanie is a Licensed Psychologist and the Clinical Director of Peak Neuroscience. With over 24 years of experience in the mental health field, he specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges.

Dr. Mishalanie's areas of expertise include:

• Neuropsychological assessment
• QEEG brain mapping
• EEG Neurofeedback
• Neurostimulation
• Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS)

Drawing on his extensive training, Dr. Mishalanie helps patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, brain injury, attachment issues, and speech disorders. His approach integrates well with nutritional approaches to treating ASD and ADHD.

Dr. Haley Beech, PhD MSW LMSW

Dr. Haley Beech is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) who specializes in perinatal health, medical trauma, anxiety, depression, and women's issues.

With a strong focus on treating the whole person, Dr. Beech incorporates somatic and experiential modalities like Brainspotting to help clients navigate through the trauma held in the body and emotions. For clients experiencing anxiety and depression, she may discuss both therapeutic approaches and medication options when appropriate. Her compassionate, non-pathologizing approach creates a safe space for deep healing and transformation.

Kristan Baer, LMSW MSW SEP

Kristan Baer is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who specializes in trauma-focused therapy.

Kristan's approach integrates both somatic practice and brain-based medicine, drawing on the work of trauma experts like Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) and Peggy Pace (Lifespan Integration). For patients with trauma-related anxiety, she often combines these approaches with techniques from EMDR therapy. This unique blend of psychotherapy and body-centered therapy encourages nervous system regulation and a restored connection with the body and the intuitive self, leading to sustainable healing and a healthier way of living.

Pamela Hayes, MSW LMSW

Pamela Hayes is a skilled and compassionate clinical social worker offering teletherapy services to clients across the state of Alabama.

With extensive experience in inpatient psychiatric care, Pamela specializes in supporting adults recovering from complex PTSD, OCD, anxiety, comorbid disorders, depression, chronic pain, and chronic illness. For clients with overlapping anxiety and attention difficulties, she offers specialized approaches addressing both anxiety and ADHD symptoms. Her non-pathologizing style blends experiential techniques with evidence-based modalities like Brainspotting and Somatic Experiencing, creating a personalized plan for profound healing and transformative growth.

Kristi Wood, LICSW MSW PIP

Kristi develops personalized treatment plans that incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences, build upon their strengths, and work towards lasting change.

Kristi is an EMDR and Brainspotting trained therapist with a focus on:

• Substance abuse treatment
• Chronic illness management
• Personality disorders
• Attachment issues
• Women's issues

Kristi has additional training in EMDR for anxiety and PTSD, and stays current on medication options to provide comprehensive care recommendations.

Marie Danner, LICSW-S MSW CCTP-II

Marie Danner is a seasoned trauma therapist who employs a multi-modal approach to create personalized treatment plans for each client. Her therapeutic toolbox includes:

• Brainspotting
• Lifespan Integration
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Person-centered therapy
• Attachment-based therapy

Specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, and addiction, Marie helps clients navigate the depths of their experiences while incorporating spirituality into the healing process. She is well-versed in recognizing anxiety and depression symptoms and offers a compassionate, collaborative approach that creates a safe space for growth and transformation.

Joel Blackstock, LICSW-S MSW PIP

Joel is a complex trauma therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting. He incorporates elements from various therapeutic approaches, such as:

• Jungian therapy
• Somatic therapy
• Parts-based therapies
• Existential approaches

Joel guides clients in harnessing their innate creativity to heal from trauma, dissociative disorders, and discover meaning and personal growth. His specialties include working with trauma and anxiety through EMDR, and he regularly helps clients who experience both anxiety and attention difficulties. His eclectic and intuitive style helps clients access their inner resources and navigate the complexities of their experiences.

Alice Hawley, LPC, LMFT, NCC, MA

Alice offers a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience in her creative, intuitive approach to therapy. Her areas of specialization include:

• Attachment and parts work
• Dissociative disorders and complex PTSD
• Jungian shadow work
• Somatic therapies
• Spirituality and consciousness expansion

Alice supports clients in healing from trauma, exploring identity, and achieving profound spiritual and emotional growth. She has extensive knowledge of nutritional approaches to mental health and integrates this with traditional therapy. Her integrative approach addresses the mind, body, and spirit, facilitating a deep connection with one's authentic self.

James Waites, LICSW MSW

James provides specialized support for healthcare professionals, executives, and individuals in high-stress careers who are facing burnout and complex trauma. His therapeutic approach includes:

• Evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT
• Brainspotting for trauma processing
• Developing sustainable self-care and workflow strategies
• Treating dissociative disorders
• Executive coaching for peak performance

James helps physicians, nurses, students, academics, and leaders build resilience, combat burnout, and achieve overall well-being. He is skilled at identifying anxiety and depression symptoms that often accompany professional burnout. His dual-pronged approach addresses both mental health and practical, real-world solutions tailored to each client's unique context.

Becky Milstead, LPC

Becky Milstead is a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience helping teenagers, adolescents, and families heal trauma and learn to communicate effectively.

Becky's approach centers around each child's personality and unique needs, creating a safe space for them to be seen and heard. She incorporates fun activities and teaches DBT skills to help children and teens recognize and regulate their emotions. For children with both anxiety and attention issues, Becky offers specialized approaches addressing anxiety and ADHD symptoms together, enabling families to grow and heal through healthy communication.

Dr. Diana Pizarro, EE Ph.D. Candidate

You can't schedule therapy with Diana because she is an electrical engineer, however if you schedule a brain map or neurostimulation through Peak Neuroscience @ Taproot Therapy Collective she can help analyze your brain.

Diana Pizarro is a highly skilled electrical engineer and neuroscience researcher who works as the Engineering Director and EEG Analyst at Peak Neuroscience in Birmingham, Alabama.

Diana's foundation in engineering began at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, where she earned her bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. This rigorous program provided her with a solid understanding of the principles and applications of electrical systems, which would later prove invaluable in her neuroscience research. Her work is particularly relevant for patients exploring nutritional and brain-based approaches to mental health conditions.