Our Team
Get to know us.
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Tasha is a dual certified Psychiatric Mental Health NPFamily Nurse Practitioner who has been a nurse since 2003. Since 2010 Tasha has provided services in the Ardmore area as a Nurse Practitioner and most recently being a Nurse Practitioner.
She believes in a holistic approach that treats the physical, mental, and emotional needs of her clients. She is excited to be providing integrated care in Ardmore, with accessibility psychotherapy, medical management and mental health care. She is also trained in medication assisted treatment of opioid use disorder.
Living in this community for the last 25 years has provided her with a true appreciation for small town living and caring for the rural community. She is a mother, wife and runs a small farm. -
Jaree Grant (MSC, LCSW) studied at East Central University, earning her Bachelor of Social Work, and then went on to earn her Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with honors.
Jaree began her career nine years ago in Ardmore Oklahoma, where she was raised. Her first job after getting her MSW was working with the homeless, an area where she sharpened her skills and gained great insight as a social worker.
While working with the homeless, her passion for senior behavioral health began to emerge, so she began working on a senior behavioral health inpatient care unit where she gained more understanding of the mental health of seniors.
Her love for her work led her to spend two and a half years under supervision to obtain her Licensure. She has worked with medical teams, patients, and families to implement effective treatment plans to bring healing to those who have been through traumatic experiences.
In 2018, Jaree stepped out and opened her own practice to all ages and families, maintaining a focus on grief, adjustments and life changes, and trauma.
She loves watching her clients grow in the areas of healing and gaining a healthy perspective of themselves and their relationships. Her practice is all about bringing wholeness into the lives of her clients.
She provides individual and family therapy while maintaining regulatory compliance (HIPAA) and clinical counseling services with individual treatment plans for ongoing supportive therapy for her clients.
She is licensed for people who are on Medicare/Medicaid and most private insurances.
In her spare time, she loves listening to music and spending time with her family. -
Miranda Bowman (MSHR, CRC, LPC) studied at East Central University, earning her Bachelor of Social Work, and then went on to earn a Master’s degree for Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling with additional certification in Addictions Counseling.
Miranda began her professional career in Ardmore and the surrounding area more than 12 years ago working with survivors of domestic violence. After completing graduate studies, she went to work in an integrated system for inpatient and outpatient care of patients with anxiety, depression, and other stress related disorders amid the global pandemic of covid 19. The experience and knowledge gained while working with medical teams, patients and families during this time was incredible. In the last couple of years since the pandemic has lessened, Miranda has been able to expand knowledge with trauma focused training including EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing).
Miranda loves to be witness to growth, healing and wellness in her clients, self-view, and their relationships. Her practice uses a client centered approach to develop an individualized treatment plan. She provides individual and family therapy while maintaining regulatory compliance (HIPAA) and clinical counseling services with individual treatment plans for ongoing supportive therapy.
In her spare time, Miranda loves to travel, spend time with family, reading, watching TV and crafting (especially crocheting).
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Karen Coleman is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Case Manager, and LPC Supervisor who has been serving individuals and families since 1996. She graduated with her Masters in Behavioral Studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University where she was Graduate Assistant for a year and a Graduate Intern at the college for three semesters.
She worked as a crisis intervention specialist and gatekeeper for almost five years before becoming the director for a private mental health outpatient facility. After spending almost ten years at Providence, she established her own private practice, Koinonia Counseling Services, Inc. where she has continued her work with children, adults and families. She is trained in ASIST and QPR, which are suicide intervention strategies, has received certification from Finding Words Oklahoma, and is a part of a multidisciplinary team in Marshall Country where she works to reduce child abuse in Oklahoma.
Her belief is, if you save one person, you have saved the world. She is also a part-time/adjunct instructor for Capella University and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others to increase the quality of mental health care.
She has three children and one grandson. She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, enjoys reading, teaching her dogs new tricks, and hiking as well as travel. She has dedicated her life to making the world a better place for her children. -
Meet Dr. Neilsson Rais, a board-certified Pediatrician in Ardmore, OK. He has over 25 years of experience caring for children.
Dr. Rais received his medical degree from St Christopher's College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He did his residency at Western Reserve Health Education/NEOUCOM. And has practiced in 4 states.
He is a second generation doctor and is proud to watch his son’s journey to becoming a physician as well. A child at heart himself, he enjoys watching his patients grow, thrive and blossom into healthy and happy adults.
A recent transplant to Ardmore, he likes to spend time in the garden of his new home. If he isn’t in his lab coat, you’ll find him accompanied by his 2 Dobermans Tigger and Dexter. Although he is originally from the East Coast, he has always been a traveler and has made quick work to establish relationships with the families of his new town as to better serve his patients.
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Kirsten Martin earned her bachelors of Social Work from East Central university in Ada, Oklahoma before attending the University of Oklahoma for her Masters in Social Work.
She began her social work career in 2013 working with the local Area Agency on Aging to promote independent living for seniors in Southern Oklahoma. In 2016 she began working in the mental health field in Ardmore Oklahoma.
Kirsten loves working with patients of all ages and backgrounds to help them see and reach their full potential.
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Vena Marie Tawkoyty, DNP, PMHNP-BC, was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, and is a Doctoral graduate from Oklahoma City University where she earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice, in 2024 (GPA 4.0). She obtained her undergraduate degrees from Bacone College in Muskogee, (Associate Degree in Nursing, ‘2005) and Oklahoma City University (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing ‘2019). She is board-certified through the American Nurse Credentialing Center in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice.
She brings to the organization more than 19 years of nursing practice experience, including nursing in diverse healthcare settings, including home health, hospice, acute in-patient settings, post-surgical units, psychiatric mental health, and managerial. She is committed to advancing her expertise to support individuals managing mental health challenges through integrated and personalized care programs.
Her care philosophy is understanding that each client walks through the doors with their own unique experiences, circumstances, culture, and dynamics. She focuses on patient-centered care, collaboratively working with the client and empowering individuals throughout their mental health journey. She aims at individualized care with an empathetic and holistic approach to achieve optimal health.
Vena’s professional goal is to blend her clinical expertise and cultural background to create holistic mental health care solutions for underserved communities, with a focus on compassion, understanding, and individualized treatment.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, sports, spending time with her family, and engaging with diverse art mediums. She is a proud member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and is active in preserving her tribal language and culture.
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Bruce Hammond is a self-disciplined and results-driven professional with extensive experience spanning corporate leadership, private business ownership, and mental health counseling. He brings a wealth of knowledge in training, lecturing, and teaching, paired with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Bruce is passionate about mentoring and empowering individuals—whether clients, colleagues, or students—to achieve personal and professional growth.
With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Colorado Tech University and a Master of Science in Psychology from East Central University, Bruce combines strategic business acumen with deep psychological insight. His diverse educational background also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Corrections from Oklahoma State University and current licensure in Drug and Alcohol Counseling (LADC/MH-C) from Mid-America Christian University.
Bruce's professional journey showcases his versatility and leadership. As a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in private practice, he provides compassionate counseling for clients struggling with substance abuse, mood disorders, and family dynamics.
In addition to his mental health practice, Bruce has a strong entrepreneurial spirit. He founded iSport Vision Performance, an innovative venture focused on sports vision training for athletes, sports officials, and law enforcement professionals. His leadership extended to the global business arena, where he consulted for international ventures aiming to break into Fortune 100 and 500 markets.
Bruce's corporate experience also includes executive management and product development within the dental industry, where he designed and implemented marketing and training platforms for multinational companies. His ability to deliver impactful training sessions—both in-person and virtual—underscores his adaptability and expertise in fostering professional development.
A dedicated mentor and leader, Bruce actively contributes to his community. He has coached youth sports for YMCA and GOALS programs and serves as a long-standing board member for the Southern Oklahoma Blood Institute and Ardmore Soup Kitchen—holding the position of Board President since 2020.
Bruce's core strengths include:
Self-Motivation: Proven track record of launching successful startups and creating comprehensive training programs.
Adaptability: Skilled in employing diverse teaching methods to suit various learning styles and environments.
Mentorship: Committed to guiding individuals toward their career aspirations with personalized support.
Communication: Advanced written and verbal communication skills, fostering strong relationships with clients, students, and professional partners.
Bruce continues to inspire those around him through his dynamic combination of business leadership, psychological expertise, and unwavering dedication to community service.