OUR PROVIDERS
DR. JESSIKA MAYES, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Mayes is the owner and lead psychiatric provider at Mayes Mental Health & Wellness. She has been working in healthcare for over 15 years, which started in northwest Wyoming near the homestead of her maternal family. She began working with adolescents in a behavior modification program and volunteered with a local free clinic while pursuing her undergraduate degree.
Early in her nursing career, she lived on an American Indian reservation helping to provide critical access care. It was there that Dr. Mayes discovered a deep love for emergency and mental health care, and she decided to continue her education through Virginia Commonwealth University's PMHNP program and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University. She continued working in emergency care until transitioning to outpatient psychiatry and returning to her hometown of Houston, TX, where she earned a reputation for being a skilled provider with an easy rapport. In 2019, she relocated to the Las Vegas area to open her private practice and meet a growing need for high-quality psychiatric services. Dr. Mayes is very passionate about providing personalized psychiatric care and always sets her goals on meeting patients where they are, to help them adapt to life's challenges.
CHRISTOPHER KAGAY, PMHNP-BC
Christopher Kagay is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes in a patient-centered philosophy of holistic care, guided by evidence-based practice. He abides by a commitment to individualized, personalized, and comprehensive care for all his patients.
He began his career in nursing over 17 years ago working in a critical access ER before discovering his passion for mental health and transferring to inpatient psych care. With a desire to best help his mental health patients, he returned to the University of Missouri for additional training and education from the university’s PMHNP program.
Chris is experienced in treating patients of all ages with psychiatric illness. He has practiced in a wide variety of settings and has also worked extensively with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC patients. He is experienced in the treatment of many disorders/problems, including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Substance use, PTSD/Trauma, Autism, Bipolar Disorders and Psychosis.
DR. SHENYELL MORALES, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Morales is a bilingual and dual board-certified healthcare provider with over 25 years experience. She enjoys taking care of the 'whole person' and meeting patients where they are. Throughout her career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and registered nurse, she has held leadership roles in emergency, family, and psychiatric care settings, caring for and connecting with patients from all walks of life.
She values the importance of patient-centered care and focusing on the unique needs of each patient. She is passionate about providing quality care while always remaining mindful of her patient’s individual preference and needs.
In her free time, she loves to read, travel, and go on hikes with her family.