Our Staff
Behavioral Health Services | Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute | Nursing Staff | Specialty Services and Consultants | Associate Chaplains
Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. He is the founder of the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario (Canada). Dr. Gainer is a psychologist who has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977. He has published numerous articles on mental health and rehabilitation topics and has presented at many international conferences. He remains active in outcome research.
Mark D. Gage, DO, is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. He is board certified in psychiatry and is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences. In addition to his studies in psychiatry, Dr. Gage completed his undergraduate work in psychology at Chapman University. He brings over seventeen years of experience in psychiatry to Brookhaven.
Liphard D’Souza, MD, is the Medical Director of Brookhaven’s Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven. Dr D’Souza holds multiple board certifications in Neurology. He obtained his medical training at St. John’s Medical College in Bangalor, India, and was an Associate Professor at Oral Roberts University School of Medicine at the City of Faith Hospital. He has worked in hospital, agency and private practice settings for over 32 years.
Chisoo Choi, MD, is an Internal Medicine Consultant for Brookhaven and the Renewal Christian Care Program. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Choi graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago and was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine and the Oral Roberts University School of Medicine.
Edward Melton, MD, is a physician specializing in mental health who serves as an outpatient consultant for Brookhaven Hospital. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate work at the US Military Academy at West Point and was a service member in the US Army.
David Eakin II, MD, is a psychiatric consultant for Brookhaven Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. In addition to serving clients at Brookhaven, Dr. Eakin has a private practice in the Tulsa area, which has been in operation since 2004.
Behavioral Health Services
Ron Broughton, M Ed, LPC, CBIS is the Chief Clinical Officer at Brookhaven Hospital. He received an M Ed from the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is also licensed to supervise LPC candidates. He has written several academic papers on schizophrenia and psychosis, and has conducted numerous mental health presentations and workshops. Additionally, he served on an expert panel for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Services. To hear an interview with Ron, click here.
Liz Lamers, MBA, MA, LPC, CBIS is Director of Utilization Review at Brookhaven. She has a BS in Psychology from Duke University, with a certificate in Neuroscience. She has an MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tulsa, and an MBA from Oklahoma State University. Liz is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has worked in psychiatric hospital settings for over 7 years, focusing on counseling and utilization review.
Matt Maxey, RN, BSN, CBIS is the Director of Nursing at Brookhaven Hospital. He received his Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Central Oklahoma. He has certification in emergency room trauma as well as a wealth of experience in care centers and hospitals.
Courtney Province, MSW, is the Director of Social Work at Brookhaven Hospital. She received her Masters and Bachelors Degrees in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma.
Angela Linger, MS, LPC, is Behavioral Heath Director for Brookhaven Hospital. She completed her Masters Degree in Counseling at Northeastern State University and her Bachelors Degree at the same university in Education. She is licensed to supervise LPC candidates and has experience working with children and adults at various agencies in Tulsa.
Jeff Riggenbach, PhD, LPC is Outpatient Coordinator for Brookhaven Hospital. Jeff received his PhD from Louisiana Baptist University and has since trained at The Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research in Philadelphia. Additionally Dr. Riggenbach speaks nationally and internationally on cognitive therapy and has specific expertise in treatment of personality disorders. He is a member of The Beck Institute’s speaker’s bureau, a diplomat of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and is one of three certified cognitive therapists in the state of Oklahoma.
Deborah Steen, LPC, is an outpatient counselor at Brookhaven Hospital. She received her Bachelors from Oklahoma Christian College in English and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern State. She has a special interest in therapy for anxiety.
Terry Wood, MA, LPC, is an outpatient counselor at Brookhaven Hospital. He received his Masters Degree from the University of Tulsa in Clinical Psychology and his Bachelors Degree in Human Environment Studies from Oklahoma State University. His focus is in the areas of schizophrenia, paranoia, anxiety, and depression.
Carol O’Bryan MS, LMFT, LPC, is a outpatient counselor for Brookhaven Hospital. She received her Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University, Wichita KS and her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Missouri Kansas City. With eight years of experience, Carol has worked in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings as well as seeing clients in a private practice. Carol is a Clinical Member of American Association of Marriage and Therapists and a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. She enjoys working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, codependency, families of addiction and/or mental illness and families in transition.
Jackie Lincoln, MSW, is an outpatient therapist at Brookhaven Hospital. She received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma and her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA.
Janice L. Ponds, LADC is a therapist at Brookhaven Hospital. She holds a Masters Degree in Special Education focusing on School Psychology and a Bachelors Degree in Education. Janice’s area of professional focus is centered on chemical dependency issues.
Mary Young, MS, LPC, CBIS is a therapist at Brookhaven and the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute. She completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Northwestern State University of Louisiana and her Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Henderson State University. She has been in the counseling field for fourteen years.
Sherry Peters, MS, LPC, is an eating disorders therapist at Brookhaven Hospital. She completed her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology at Northeastern State University as well as her Bachelors in Psychology from the same university.
Sarah Williams, BSW, is a social worker for Brookhaven Hospital. She obtained her degree in social work from Northeastern State University.
Natalie Thompson, MS, is the admissions supervisor at Brookhaven Hospital. She received her Masters Degree in Community Counseling from Oklahoma State University and her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Oral Roberts University.
Amber Siegfried, LPC, is an admissions counselor for Brookhaven Hospital. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education and a Bachelors Degree in Communications, both from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Jackie White, MS, is admissions coordinator for Brookhaven Hospital. She has experience working with both children and adolescents in the mental health field. She obtained her Masters Degree in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Sherrill Scott, LPC, is a weekend crisis therapist at Brookhaven Hospital. Sherrill received her Masters Degree in Education with a special focus in professional counseling from Oklahoma City University and her Bachelors Degree in Journalism and Public Relations from Southern Methodist University. She has over 15 years experience in direct service.
Merle Brock, LMFT, is a weekend eating disorders therapist for the Rader program at Brookhaven Hospital. She received her Masters Degree in Family Relations and Child Development from Oklahoma State University and completed her Bachelors through Southwestern Seminary.
Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute
Liphard D’Souza, MD, is the Medical Director of Brookhaven’s Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven. Dr D’Souza holds multiple board certifications in Neurology. He has worked in hospital, agency and private practice settings for over 32 years.
Don Mahan, MSW, CBIS is the Program Coordinator for the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital. He completed his Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelors Degree in the same field of study from Northeastern State University.
Laura Wilson, MS, SLP, CBIS is a speech therapist for the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven. She completed her Masters and Bachelors Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Tulsa.
Deepti Gupta, OTR/L, CBIS is an occupational therapist for the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital. She completed her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy at Hamdard University and her Bachelors Degree in the same field of study at the University of Delhi. Gupta is licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Doug Graham is a Job Coach and Certified CPI Trainer. He has worked in the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven for over 10 years. Doug received his training at Rogers State University.
Jerrod Baker is recreational therapist for the Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital.
Nursing Staff
Debbie Jones, RN, is the assistant director of nursing at Brookhaven Hospital. Debbie brings over ten years of nursing experience to Brookhaven. She obtained her degree in nursing from Sanford Brown Business College, St. Peters, MO.
Cathie Gibson, LPN, is community services manager for Brookhaven Hospital.
Christina Carner, LPN, is pharmacy supervisor for Brookhaven Hospital.
Amber Pearce, LPN
Asya Ruhland, LPN
Brenda Kuntzelman, LPN
Chaitra Goff, RN
Christy Armstrong, RN (NRI)
Connie Turner, RN(NRI)
David Lerman, LPN(NRI)
David Rutan, RN
Debbie Shannon, LPN (NRI & TLC)
Deborah Jones, RN
Ellen Hulse, RN
Erica Morgan, RN(NRI)
Jacquelyne Jefferson, RN
Judy Mayhill, RN
Kay Whitson, RN
Kelligh Lloyd, RN
Laura Nicholas, LPN
Lily Itty, RN
Mike Person, RN
Melissa Yost, RN (NRI)
Nancy Niver, RN
Patricia Coleman, RN
Shantell Johnson, LPN
Susan Wynne, RN
Wanda Guerrero, RN
Beryl Bollo, Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Boswell Kosome, Mental Health Tech
David Askew, Lead Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Greg Landrith, Lead Mental Health Tech (NRI)
James Griffith, Mental Health Tech
Jamil Bush, Mental Health Tech
Jon Morris, Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Joy Glanz, Mental Health Tech
Kathleen Repsher, Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Keith Bennet, Mental Health Tech
Maloy Lenasha, Mental Health Tech
Mike Melton, Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Pauline Bush, Lead Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Ray Pires, Lead Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Richard Johnson, Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Reginald Roper, Mental Health Tech
Thomas Hendrix, Menatl Health Tech
Tracy Ross, Lead Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Tabatha Williams, Mental Health Tech
Tracy Ross, Jr, Lead Mental Health Tech (NRI)
Whitney Hicks, Mental Health Tech
Specialty Services and Consultants
Melani Riley, RD/LD, is the Food and Nutrition Manager at Brookhaven. She is responsible for the nutritional needs of patients and oversees the Dietary Department. She also conducts meal planning and nutrition groups for the Rader Eating Disorders Program.
Darla Tipps, DPh, is the Pharmacist at Brookhaven. She obtained her BS in Pharmacy at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and has extensive expertise in hospital pharmacology and home infusion.
Associate Chaplains
Bernard Hubbard is lead chaplain for Brookhaven Hospital’s Renewal Christian Care Program. Bernard is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center and is ordained through the United Holy Church of America. He is also a graduate of Appalachian State University with a BS in business administration.
Joseph Martin, M.Div., is a chaplain at Brookhaven Hospital. In addition to his service for Brookhaven as a chaplain, Joseph enjoys volunteering as a prison minister. Joseph obtained a Masters in Divinity from Oral Roberts University and is completing doctoral work towards a ministry degree from the same University.
Michelle Mitchell is a chaplain at Brookhaven Hospital. She is a Graduate of Global University with a degree in biblical studies and is an ordained minister. Mrs. Mitchell has worked with the Tulsa Mental Health Association and has experience as a prison ministry teacher with Calvary Temple.
Lorenda Ford is a chaplain for Brookhaven Hospital. She is a second year graduate of Rhema Bible College and enjoys traveling throughout the world as a missionary sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
