
At Clarity Clinic, our culture is shaped by grit, reliability and accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. We believe meaningful mental health care starts with strong teams, compassionate leadership, and an environment where both patients and employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
At Clarity Clinic, we believe mental health care should feel compassionate, personalized, and genuinely supportive from the very first interaction.
Our mission is to provide exceptional mental health care that helps people heal, grow, and thrive. We know that every patient’s experience is unique, which is why we take an individualized, collaborative approach to treatment rooted in empathy, clinical excellence, and trust.
From therapy and psychiatry to advanced treatment options like TMS and comprehensive psychological testing, our multidisciplinary team works together to ensure patients receive thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to their needs.
We are committed to creating an environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout every stage of their mental health journey.


Pavan Prasad, MD
Chief Executive Officer

Stacy Lott, PsyD
Chief Operating Officer

Tavan Eftekhar
Chief Technology Officer

Tyler Adams
Vice President of Finance

Lisa Alvarado
Vice President of Reimbursement

Maryellen Wheatley
Vice President of Marketing & Growth

Sam Budyszewick, LCSW
Sr. Director, Outpatient Practice & Clinical Education

Nikki Bishop, PsyD
Sr. Clinical Director, HLOC & Intake Referral

Casey Noreika, PsyD
Sr. Clinical Director, Doctoral Practice, Assessment, & Training

Christopher Gray, SHRM-SCP
Director of People

Obi Nnebedum
Director of Operations

Shawana Ali
Quality Assurance Manager

Laura Edwards, PsyD, CADC
Director of Clinical Therapy
Arlington Heights

Amanda Stephans, LCSW
Director of Clinical Therapy
Lakeview Belmont & Broadway

Christine Hazelett, LCPC, ATR
Clinical Director, HLOC
Arlington Heights

Megan Funk, LCPC
Clinical Director, HLOC
Chicago Loop
We’re always looking for compassionate, mission-driven professionals who are passionate about improving access to high-quality mental health care.
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