Meet our staff

Dr. Mike Birkhead is a Missouri-licensed physician, U.S. Navy veteran, and 2019 graduate of the University of Missouri–Columbia School of Medicine. At Bridgeway Clinic, he provides primary, urgent, preventive, and wellness care in Independence and through telehealth, with interests in healthy aging, weight management, and helping patients improve their overall health and quality of life.

As a dedicated Executive Assistant, Haylee brings a compassionate approach and strong organizational skills to supporting leaders in the mental health sector. With experience managing schedules, coordinating confidential communications, and streamlining administrative processes, she ensures executives can focus on driving impactful mental health initiatives. Her commitment to empathy, discretion, and efficiency helps create a supportive environment where both team members and clients feel valued and understood.

Cody Hale serves as the TMS director and Spravato Technician playing a vital role in delivering innovative, evidence-based treatments for individuals seeking alternatives to traditional psychiatric medication management. He works closely with clients undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato (Esketamine) treatment, both of which offer promising outcomes for conditions such as treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. With a compassionate and attentive approach, Cody ensures that each client feel supported, safe, and understood throughout their treatment journey. 

Brooke serves as the office manager, receptionist, and is a peer support specialist. Brooke helps keep daily operations running smoothly, welcomes clients with warmth and respect, and provides compassionate support informed by lived experience. Brooke is dedicated to creating an organized, approachable environment where every person feels valued and supported.

Lexi Sinclair is a Board Certified Peer Support Specialist who uses her lived experience and professional training to encourage, advocate for, and guide others in mental health and substance use recovery. By bridging the gap between clinical care and everyday life, she builds trust, reduces stigma, assists in advocacy and goal setting, care planning, and helps clients believe that healing is possible.

William Reitinger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LCPC in both Missouri, and Kansas, fully licensed in 2010. He attended National University in San Diego, CA where he graduated Magna Cumulate with his Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and his Master’s degree in Human Behavior and Psychology. He has over 25 years providing professional services within the mental healthcare field. William utilizes skills from various therapeutic modalities such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Couples Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotional Intelligence. William has abundant experience working with and helping clients with substance addictions issues, trauma and abuse, PTSD, anger management, grief and loss issues, depression, bipolar, OCD, anxiety and panic, poor self-esteem, as well as couple’s therapy.

Ramzee is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor  and former NFL athlete with three Super Bowl wins, offering a unique view on mental health. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-informed care, he helps clients excel in high-pressure environments. With years of experience in player engagement and wellness initiatives, Ramzee combines clinical knowledge with practical sports insight to foster resilience and confidence in others.

Chad is a counselor‑in‑training whose background spans education, behavioral health, coaching, and structured support roles. He brings a steady, relational presence shaped by years of working in classrooms, clinical environments, and team‑based settings. Known for quick rapport, clear communication, and strong consistency, Chad integrates trauma‑informed and culturally responsive approaches into his work with clients. His experience supporting diverse learners, navigating high‑stress situations, and fostering confidence and resilience informs his calm, grounded style in the therapy room.

Regina is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 10 years of nursing experience. She has served patients across several BJC HealthCare and SSM Health hospitals in the St. Louis area, working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at every stage of life.

She provides compassionate mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Her services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other mental health concerns.

Lisa Seawood, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 20 years of nursing experience, including more than 12 years in psychiatric mental health. With 750 completed PMHNP clinical hours and 700 patient encounters, she provides compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. Her expertise includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, follow-up care, and telehealth and in-person services. Lisa is also happily married and the proud mother of three adult children.

Deborah Fenton, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in Missouri and Kansas. She brings more than 30 years of nursing experience, including six years of military service, to every patient relationship. Deborah works with adults experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia, and her graduate training at Rockhurst University also gave her valuable experience in child and adolescent mental health and telepsychiatry. Known for her warm, down-to-earth approach, Deborah strives to create a welcoming space where patients feel truly heard, respected, and included in decisions about their care. She combines compassion with evidence-based treatment to help each person feel supported along the way. When she is not working, Deborah enjoys gardening, crocheting, cross-stitching, watching British films and series, and spending time with her family, two dogs, and four cats.