Dr. Geith Shahoud, M.D. Psychiatrist, Medical Director
Dr. Shahoud graduated from the University of Damascus in Syria in 1992 and practiced internal medicine for two years before taking up practice in Pittsburgh in 1994. From 1998 to 2001, he practiced internal medicine with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His interest in psychiatry continued to grow while practicing internal medicine.
With the discovery of a program combining the medical aspect with psychiatry offered by the University of Missouri, he decided to move to Kansas City to enroll in the course; Dr. Shahoud graduated in 2004. He remained in Missouri, practicing child psychiatry at the University of Missouri, Columbia until 2007.
In 2008, Dr. Shahoud returned to the Pittsburgh area. He was hired as the Medical Director of Mental Health at Highland Hospital located in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. During this time, he treated adults with issues ranging from drug and alcohol abuse to mental illness and emotional and behavioral issues. He also treated children with many different behavioral and pervasive development disorders such as Autism or Rhetts.
Dr. Shahoud began working at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital for Children located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; he continues to work there today treating patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders. In addition, Dr. Shahoud has also worked at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania treating children and adults with many different psychiatric disorders.
In 2009, Dr. Shahoud successfully opened his own private practice, Western PA Behavioral Health Resources, that grew into three locations.
Dr. Raj Narayan, M.D. Psychiatrist
Dr. Raj Narayan is a Psychiatry Specialist. He graduated with honors from University of Toledo College Of Medicine in 2000. His medical training was completed at the Medical College of Ohio and his residency in Psychiatry was completed at the Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, University of Pittsburgh. He has more than 22 years of diverse experiences, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Raj Narayan considers it a privilege to practice medicine and to offer care to the amazing clients he works with. He especially enjoys the art of integrating science and the healing arts in his treatment of mood disorders, addictions, psychosis, and other disorders that create such great suffering.
Brittany Stoken, PMHNP, Provider
Brittany began her medical career with Pediatric Associates of Westmoreland in 2009 as a Medical Assistant. She continued her journey with PAW, becoming a Registered Nurse in 2014, along with taking on the role of Clinical Manager. In 2019, she received her master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner from Carlow University. Brittany has always had a special interest in pediatric psychiatry. This led her to seek additional training with Dr. Shahoud so she can help her patients of all ages with mental health needs.
Kaitland Shuster, PMHNP, Provider
Kaitland received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Penn State University. She earned her Master’s Degree and her Doctoral from Carlow University. She is currently working on her Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from Regis College. In her spare time she enjoys exercising and photography. Kailand is the founder of a non-profit, One Helping Others. Kaitland is excited to work with and learn from Dr. Shahoud. She has always had a special interest in pediatric psychiatry and wants to be a resource to her patients of all ages with mental health needs.
Christina Thayer, PA-C, Provider
Christina graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She then received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Emory & Henry College in Marion, Virginia. In 2019, Christina received the Alpha Eta Honors Society Award from Emory & Henry College. She lives in the Irwin area with her husband, Anthony, and their two dogs, Milo and Thor. She enjoys hiking, exercising, and traveling in her free time. Christina is happy to be serving the community she grew up in.
Laura DiNardo, PA-C, Provider
Laura graduated from University of Pittsburgh with her Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2019. She then attended Mercyhurst University and received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies in 2021.
Tara Comer, PA-C, Provider
Tara graduated from Seton Hill University in 2000. She continued on to become a Physicians Assistant. Tara has practiced Medication Management in the Mental Health field for over 12 years.
Rayannon Scholl, PMHNP, Provider
Rayannon graduated from Clarion University with her Master’s as a family Nurse Practitioner and started her career working in mental health in 2022. She is currently working towards her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate at Wilkes University and will graduate this November. Rayannon is committed to providing quality care and improving the mental health of all her patients. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults looking to make a change for a better tomorrow.
Rayannon lives in Westmoreland County with her husband, 5 month old son, and two golden retrievers.
Siix Mangery, PMHNP, Provider
Crystal Trasoline, PA-C, Provider 
Crystal has been a practicing Physician Assistant for over 20 years, with experience in psychiatry, family practice, urgent care, and drug and alcohol addiction medicine. Additionally, Crystal provides medical education for Physician Assistant students. She is passionate about providing quality mental healthcare to our community, having lived locally for many years.