Dr. Megan Zappitelli is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and a Clinical Associate Professor at Prisma Health University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville in the Department of Psychiatry. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina for medical school and the University of Kentucky for residency and fellowship training. She is board certified in Pediatrics, Adult Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is the program director for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville which she founded in March 2019. She currently is the Section Chief of the Prisma Health Adolescent Day Treatment Services which is a new program for the treatment of mood disorders that she helped open in the summer of 2025. Dr. Zappitelli is trained in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) and specializes in working with patients with severe mood and behavioral disorders, medically complex patients, and patients with symptoms related to traumatic experiences.

Dr. Anna Craycraft is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-owner of W Collective, an integrative psychotherapy and yoga therapy practice in OKC. She also works part-time as a staff psychologist in the Health Psychology Clinic at the Oklahoma City VA. She has served as the OKC VA Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC) since 2017, focusing primarily on LGBTQ+ Veteran care, community outreach, and VA welcoming- environment policy compliance. In her role as VCC, Anna has established two LGBTQ+ process groups and one LGBTQ+ health promotion group at the OKC VA, won a National VHA I CARE award for Advocacy in 2018, joined the PRIDE In All Who Served (PRIDE) National Team as Clinical Implementation Education manager in 2021, and won the 2024 Dr. Robert L. Jesse Team Award for Excellence in Innovation along with the PRIDE National Team. VHA’s PRIDE program offers the nation’s only evidence-based suicide prevention-focused therapy group for LGBTQ+ Veterans and has served over 1700 Veterans at over 70 Vas nationwide. Since joining the PRIDE National Team, Anna has focused upon adding to the team’s education, training, and evaluation components. Her work focuses upon the development and management of PRIDE’s training and educational offerings to VHA staff.

Dr. Lisa Frey is a licensed psychologist and owner of Frey Psychological and Consulting Services, PLLC, in Norman, Oklahoma. She has maintained a clinical and consulting practice throughout her career, although her current focus is on organizational consultation and staff development. Dr. Frey is an Emeritus Professor in the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Oklahoma (OU). She was also a core faculty member in African and African American Studies and in Women’s and Gender Studies, and an affiliate faculty member in the Center for Social Justice. Her teaching, research, consulting, and clinical work have been shaped by her commitment to community engagement, social justice, and advocacy. Her clinical experience and research interests have centered on intersectionality and marginalization; gender identity and sexual orientation; violence, particularly sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and child abuse; institutional betrayal; and relational cultural theory. Dr. Frey has published extensively and presented nationally on these topics.

Amy B. Middleman, MD, MSEd, MPH, is currently a Professor of Pediatrics and the chief of the Division of Academic Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. She was honored to be installed as the inaugural Pamela Butler Keefe and Stephen T. Keefe Chair of Excellence in Academic Pediatrics on December 6, 2023. Dr. Middleman earned her undergraduate degree at Yale University, medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, her master’s degree in education at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, and her master’s degree in public health at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. Dr. Middleman completed her internship and residency in Pediatrics at Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Chicago, and completed a clinical fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Children's Hospital, Harvard University in Boston. She served previously at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center as chief of the Section of Adolescent Medicine for 10 years after having served for 16.5 years in service at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She is board certified through the American Board of Pediatrics in Adolescent Medicine.

Dr. Middleman has participated in or served as principal investigator for grants focusing on adolescent immunization. She has authored or co-authored over 100 publications on adolescent immunizations and other adolescent health issues. Dr. Middleman has been the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, since 2004, edited books with the AMA (AMA Girls’ Guide to Becoming a Teen and AMA Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen), served on the Editorial Board of AAP’s AM: PREP, and has been section editor for the Adolescent Medicine content for UpToDate since its inception. Prior to leaving Oklahoma, she co-authored He/She/They/We:Gender Stories from the Heartland with a team of her colleagues and the brave families willing to share their gender journeys.

Dr. Joaquin A. Laws-Rodriguez is a father, husband, musician, licensed psychologist, and amateur woodworker. He has served in the mental health field for over 20 years, 10 of which as a Licensed Professional Counselor. He earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology and MEd in Community Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his doctoral internship through the OUHSC–OKC VA Consortium, where he first discovered his passion for health psychology and bariatrics. He currently splits his time as Co-Owner of Serenity Mental Health Group, a private practice in Norman, OK, and as a Bariatric Psychologist at the Mercy Weight & Wellness Clinic in OKC. His research interests include the intersectionality of music, emotion, and relational health. His therapeutic passions revolve around adolescent and young adult populations, marriage and relational conflict, bariatric and metabolic chronic health issues, and LGBTQ2S+ health and advocacy.

Dr. Vicki J. Perkins is a licensed psychologist with a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She completed her clinical internship with the Oklahoma State Department of Health's Child Guidance program. Prior to retiring from the University of Oklahoma in 2004, Dr. Perkins served as a psychologist with University Counseling Services and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Advanced Programs. During her tenure, she taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses in Clinical Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Personality, Group Dynamics, Ethics in Counseling, and Grief, Death, and Dying. Dr. Perkins currently maintains a private practice in the Little Axe community, serving the Norman and Shawnee/Tecumseh areas. Her practice provides psychoeducational and psychological assessments, individual therapy for children and adults, couples counseling, and family therapy. Dr. Perkins is an active member of the American Psychological Association and the Oklahoma Psychological Association. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6a56f57r9tndxa01jqgdo/Dr.-Vicki-Perkins.png?rlkey=ygoo7i4xjiqj1rhnwlnlhgij8&st=9dz42924&dl=0

Christina Conrad is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), and educator specializing in the treatment of trauma through the integration of neuroscience, trauma physiology, life-span hormone cycles, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. With over two decades of clinical experience, she is known for translating complex concepts into practical, compassionate approaches that help both clinicians and clients better understand the body’s innate capacity to heal. Christina is deeply committed to advancing the understanding of women’s mental health through the lens of physiology, neuroscience, neurodiversity and embodied healing. She has a particular interest in the ways hormonal changes—including the menstrual cycle, PMDD, perimenopause, and menopause—interact with the nervous system, trauma, and emotional health. Christina is the founder of Palo Santo Therapy & Wellness in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she has developed trauma-informed programs rooted in somatic psychotherapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Christina is also co-founder of the Oklahoma Psychedelic Collective, a non-profit dedicated to psychedelic research, education, harm reduction, and community building. She is passionate about bridging evidence-based clinical practice with the wisdom of the body, creating spaces where healing is both scientifically grounded and deeply human.

Ronni E. Farris, MD, FACOG, MSCP, DABOM, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist based in Norman, Oklahoma. A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Farris earned her undergraduate degree, medical degree, and completed her OB/GYN residency all at OU. She is the founder and owner of a private women’s health practice specializing in routine gynecologic care, menopause management, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and obesity medicine. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/30pedg228pp0ngyyaxs9x/ronnie_ferris.jpg?rlkey=fqycoyhbanyb3i46k0ync1vge&st=950pd6z0&dl=0

Eileen Parker, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Training Director at Peak Behavioral Health, where she specializes in comprehensive evaluations for autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. She is passionate about providing neuro-affirming, strengths-based care and helping families better understand and advocate for their children. Dr. Parker also provides training and supervision to developing clinicians and is committed to advancing accessible, collaborative, and affirming practices within the autism community. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/umm2oi8dxqtks849c1zwm/Parker.jpg?rlkey=crizr2j7otszx6cw8j9rejt7q&st=40vwcq5l&dl=0

Dr. Mary Ann Shepherd earned her PhD in School Psychology from Oklahoma State University. She is a licensed psychologist in Oklahoma, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She completed her predoctoral internship at The May Institute in Braintree, Massachusetts, and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute through Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She has served on the faculty at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma. Dr. Shepherd currently leads the Behavior Department at Oklahoma Pediatric Therapy Center and consults with the Oklahoma State Department of Education OTISS Project. She specializes in working with children with autism and their families, adapting principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to practical, everyday behavioral interventions.

Le Zheng is a postdoctoral fellow at Oklahoma Pediatric Therapy Center. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology at Oklahoma City University and her doctoral internship at OPTC. She also earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland. Her clinical work focuses on comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and consultation for children and adolescents. Her research examines relationships among working memory, expressive language, anxiety, and externalizing behaviors in pediatric clinical populations, as well as interventions that bridge neuropsychological diagnosis and treatment implementation. She is committed to family-centered and culturally responsive neuropsychological services.

Zack Stoycoff is president and CEO of Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, a nonprofit that leads policy and community change to end untreated mental illness and addiction in Oklahoma. He and his team of policy and public health experts advise state and local officials, treatment systems, schools, and other partners in developing data-driven, evidence-based solutions to behavioral health challenges faced by communities across the state.

At Healthy Minds, Zack leads collaborations that have drawn millions of dollars into the state for new and enhanced treatment services and helped pass some of the nation’s strongest state legislation expanding access to behavioral health care. His work has advanced solutions for many of the most pressing needs in behavioral health, including the youth mental health crisis, health insurance parity, and clinical workforce shortages.

Zack has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma and 15 years of professional experience influencing public policy. He was previously vice president of government affairs for the Tulsa Regional Chamber, where he advocated for state policy priorities around health insurance, education, and criminal justice reform. He has a background in journalism, including covering state and local government issues for the Tulsa World and several other newspapers. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gdgxngq25jxgxysemkn1k/Stoycoff.jpg?rlkey=1qvbz8vm0dw6o5azz7qaugrtg&st=sqzjbtck&dl=0

Dr. Crystal Hernandez (Psy.D., MBA) is a nationally recognized behavioral health strategist with more than 20 years of experience designing and strengthening systems across mental health, substance use, healthcare, crisis services, and public safety. Through Dr. Crystal Hernandez LLC, she partners with government agencies, Tribal Nations, healthcare organizations, behavioral health providers, and community systems to improve access, integration, outcomes, and the responsible stewardship of public resources.

Her work focuses on translating policy and clinical priorities into systems that function in practice, with particular attention to the intersection of physical health, mental health, and substance use. Her experience spans community behavioral health, crisis systems, inpatient psychiatric operations, forensic mental health, integrated care, organizational operations, and cross-system collaboration. She brings a systems-level perspective to addressing fragmentation, strengthening care transitions, and building models that better respond to the whole person.

Dr. Hernandez provides consultation, executive development, keynote presentations, and professional training nationwide. She is also an author of fiction and nonfiction works, a mother of three, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

Denise Dart, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Medical Integration and Psychology Services at Family & Children’s Services. She is a leader in integrated behavioral health, with experience advancing models of care that embed behavioral health services within community-based medical settings, including Federally Qualified Health Centers and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. She currently serves as the regional training director for the National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) Prairie Sky Region with sites across Oklahoma, including Family and Children’s Services and Scissortail Therapies in Moore, OK.

Throughout her career, Dr. Dart has focused on expanding access to behavioral health care, reducing stigma, and promoting coordinated, whole-person treatment. Her work emphasizes helping clients understand the role of behavioral health in overall wellness and empowering patients to become active partners in their care.

She earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Phoenix, and a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Rhode Island PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p0lit4ckr4u4wkzmsasxb/Dart.jpg?rlkey=yo37ajrpswg181636jjaz0r0i&st=zqycbpvr&dl=0

Dr. Kimberly Burdine (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a licensed psychologist and owner of Kimberly Burdine Psychological Services & Consulting, which offers counseling for Queer, Black, Indigenous People of Color and consulting and training for equity in social services and educational programs. She also currently serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at University of Central Oklahoma. Prior to this faculty appointment, she worked in university counseling in various roles, including Assistant Director, Training Director, Director of Community Engagement and coordinator of mental health equity initiatives. Her most rewarding work in academia has been in co-creating affirming, liberating and restorative healing spaces for students, trainees and staff who are placed in the margins. Dr. Burdine’s work has also included consultation and support for various institutional initiatives, departments, offices, and student organizations to destigmatize mental health concerns and to promote equity, affirmation, and identity consciousness. Dr. Burdine’s primary professional interests are alleviating and addressing cultural identity-based stress and trauma and multicultural competence in teaching, training and supervision. She feels most “at home” professionally when providing consultation, group healing, training, and supervision. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sosm76hw95y683vbydghj/Dr.-K-Burdine-83.pdf?rlkey=y1a0fmejyv9s96x9658g17q2r&st=e5bswyix&dl=0

Dr. Raymond McCaffrey is a licensed psychologist in the State of Oklahoma and a certified Health Services Provider (license number 521). He has 45 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, including 28 years with the Oklahoma State Department of Health Child Guidance Clinics. During his tenure there, he served as district coordinator for child guidance services in Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Pontotoc, and Coal Counties. He has also served as a regional consultant and reviewer for Head Start programs across a four-state area. After retiring from the Health Department in 2005, Dr. McCaffrey began working full time in the private practice he had maintained on a part-time basis since 1986. In addition to his private practice, he is the owner and clinical director of NeuroCog LLC, an organization that provides neurodevelopmental evaluations. He served as a faculty member in an APA-approved doctoral training program for psychologists from 1986 to 2018 and has taught undergraduate courses at the University of Oklahoma as an adjunct professor. He has presented seminars on the Integrated Neurodevelopmental Assessment System, attachment, childhood trauma, learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorder, and a range of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect children’s ability to learn and regulate behavior. He conducts evaluations for a variety of neurodevelopmental, psychological, and psychiatric disorders, as well as court-related evaluations when appropriate.

Chad V. Johnson, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and Associate Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Johnson has over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, supervision, and higher education. He has authored books, journal articles, and technical reports exploring mental health, justice, spirituality, mindfulness/meditation, transpersonal psychology, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and group psychotherapy. Dr. Johnson has presented scholarly papers regionally and nationally on psychedelics and spiritual development, including recent invited presentations on transpersonal psychology and psychedelic therapy. He completed advanced postdoctoral training in psychedelic medicine through the California Institute of Integral Studies (Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research, 2025) and Johns Hopkins University (Certificate in Psychedelic Science and Medicine, 2025), as well as specialized training in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. He currently serves as President of the Oklahoma Psychedelic Collective, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing ethical, evidence-based psychedelic education and research in Oklahoma.

Dr. J’Dene Rogers is a licensed clinical psychologist originally from Muskogee, Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University, a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma, and graduate degrees, including her doctorate, from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Rogers worked in the Chicago area before returning to Oklahoma in 2001. With more than 20 years of mental health experience, she has served as a psychotherapist, speaker, trainer, and community liaison. Her professional work includes supporting diverse populations across a range of diagnoses and treatment settings.

Dr. Kimberly Burdine (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a licensed psychologist and owner of Kimberly Burdine Psychological Services & Consulting, which offers counseling for Queer, Black, Indigenous People of Color and consulting and training for equity in social services and educational programs. She also currently serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at University of Central Oklahoma. Prior to this faculty appointment, she worked in university counseling in various roles, including Assistant Director, Training Director, Director of Community Engagement and coordinator of mental health equity initiatives. Her most rewarding work in academia has been in co-creating affirming, liberating and restorative healing spaces for students, trainees and staff who are placed in the margins. Dr. Burdine’s work has also included consultation and support for various institutional initiatives, departments, offices, and student organizations to destigmatize mental health concerns and to promote equity, affirmation, and identity consciousness. Dr. Burdine’s primary professional interests are alleviating and addressing cultural identity-based stress and trauma and multicultural competence in teaching, training and supervision. She feels most “at home” professionally when providing consultation, group healing, training, and supervision. PHOTO: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sosm76hw95y683vbydghj/Dr.-K-Burdine-83.pdf?rlkey=y1a0fmejyv9s96x9658g17q2r&st=e5bswyix&dl=0

Deidre Edwards is a seasoned behavioral health professional, disability rights advocate, and educator with more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and students with diverse behavioral health and educational needs. Her expertise includes individualized education plans (IEPs), disability rights, family advocacy, behavioral health services, and community-based support.

Currently serving as a Behavioral Health Aide and Family Support Provider with Red Rock Behavioral Health Services, Edwards works with individuals experiencing complex behavioral health needs and co-occurring disorders. She collaborates with educators, school administrators, families, and community partners to develop individualized strategies that promote student success, family well-being, and access to essential services.

Edwards has also been involved in disability advocacy through Resolute Advocacy and Interventions, providing parent advocacy, training, and educational support for families of children with disabilities. Her professional background includes involvement with the Oklahoma Parents Center, where she participated in community education and collaborative initiatives addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Recognized for her approachable leadership style, effective communication, and commitment to empowering others, Edwards brings extensive experience in conflict resolution, program development, case management, and community collaboration. Her work reflects a dedication to strengthening support systems, advancing disability rights, and improving behavioral health and educational outcomes for individuals and families.

Dr. Lisa Frey is a licensed psychologist and owner of Frey Psychological and Consulting Services, PLLC, in Norman, Oklahoma. She has maintained a clinical and consulting practice throughout her career, although her current focus is on organizational consultation and staff development. Dr. Frey is an Emeritus Professor in the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Oklahoma (OU). She was also a core faculty member in African and African American Studies and in Women’s and Gender Studies, and an affiliate faculty member in the Center for Social Justice. Her teaching, research, consulting, and clinical work have been shaped by her commitment to community engagement, social justice, and advocacy. Her clinical experience and research interests have centered on intersectionality and marginalization; gender identity and sexual orientation; violence, particularly sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and child abuse; institutional betrayal; and relational cultural theory. Dr. Frey has published extensively and presented nationally on these topics.

Dr. Tamara Trower is an Oklahoma Native. She graduated high school from Douglass High School in Oklahoma City, OK, and with her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma. She completed her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Memphis in Clinical Psychology. After finishing her residency at the University HSC at San Antonio. She returned to her alumni, UCO, to work at the Student Counseling Center before moving into private practice. Dr. Trower continues to work in private practice and is also grateful to be a mother of three, a caregiver, and a full-time faculty member for Capella University. She enjoys practicing and serving in her local community and welcomes the opportunity to engage in training with students.