Our Staff

Leading Mental Health Treatment Center in Fresno County, CA

Meet Your Team

Our team of mental health professionals includes psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and counselors who are passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals. We believe in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms, and work closely with our clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs.

Dr. Tatum

Owner & Clinical Psychologist

Scotty Sample

Owner

Alicia Alva

Vice President of Operations

Louisa Gee

Vice President of Adult Clinical Services

Stephanie Patrick-Cavillo

Director of Psychiatric Services

Nadiyah Parks

Program Manager

Keegan Davis

SUD Counselor

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Dr. Matthew Tatum

Owner, Clinical Psychologist PSY25350

Matthew Tatum, PsyD received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology. Early in his career, he played a key role in helping develop two integrated behavioral health departments for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Fresno County. In 2015 he assumed the Executive Director role at First Steps Recovery. There he grew a single, six bed residential drug and alcohol treatment center into a six bed detoxification facility, 16 bed residential treatment center, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program, and 30 bed sober living program. Expanding services such as this is a passion and life’s work for Dr. Tatum. His goal for Shine Mental Health is to expand services to the entire Central Valley and be able to provide care for all those in need.

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Scotty Sample

Owner

Scotty grew up in the Fresno area and was a student athlete. However, in his teens he found drugs and alcohol. After a 12-year battle with addiction, and multiple visits to rehab, Scotty found recovery. Scotty immersed himself in the recovery community, and immediately found that he had a passion for helping others. He worked diligently to lead others to the path of recovery and a new way of life. It quickly became evident that his passion for recovery needed to be put to good use, and in 2018 he founded My Time Recovery in Fresno California. Scotty ensures each client knows they are not just in recovery, but they are part of the Shine Mental Health family.

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Alicia Alva

MS, AMFT #130019, Vice President of Operations

Meet Alicia Alva, our dedicated Vice President of Operations, a distinguished figure in the field of behavioral health with a wealth of experience and expertise. Holding a Master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy, Alicia’s passion for enhancing mental health and well-being is palpable in her every endeavor. With a background as an Executive Director of Day Treatment and Crisis Response programs in the Central Valley, Alicia has honed her leadership skills and deepened her understanding of the complexities within the behavioral health landscape. Her strategic vision and commitment to excellence drive the operational success of our company, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that positively impact individuals and communities.

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Louisa Gee

Vice President of Adult Clinical Services

Louisa was born and raised in Scotland and attended the University of St. Andrews, where she earned her MA in Social Anthropology. After finishing school, she emigrated to the United States and earned her MA in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. She is devoted to working with attachment, grief and loss issues, and helping clients learn to accept and embrace their emotions. Her clinical orientation is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) perspective. In her personal life, Louisa is a wife and mother of two amazing boys. She is passionate about helping people love who they are and find inner peace.

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Stephanie Patrick-Cavillo

MSN PMHNP-BC, Director of Psychiatric Services

Stephanie Patrick-Calvillo, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan and across practice environments; including inpatient and outpatient settings. Her education includes a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a focus on Executive Healthcare as well as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization from the University of St. Louis. Stephanie provides personalized, compassionate, and comprehensive care for patients. When not caring for patients Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and collecting plants.

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Nadiyah Parks

Program Manager

Nadiyah comes to the Shine Mental Health team with a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling and Bachelor of Science in Criminology with an emphasis in Victimology. Nadiyah has over 7 years’ experience working with trauma and victim advocacy in both advocate and clinical roles. Prior to joining Shine Mental Health, Nadiyah gained experience in roles including Victim Advocate and Operations Coordinator with several non-profit organizations. Throughout Nadiyah’s career, she continues to grow passion for working with individuals local to the community to grow an increased understanding of mental health and its impacts. She is motivated to help others increase self-awareness to lead fulfilling lives. In her personal life, she is a devoted mother who enjoys making memories with her daughter.

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Keegan Davis

SUD Counselor

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