Tariq Ghafoor, M.D.

Dr. Ghafoor completed his psychiatric residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington D.C., followed by two fellowships (Child & Adolescent Psychiatric and Forensic Psychiatry) at William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, USC School of Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina.

Dr. Ghafoor is triple Board Certified: General Adult Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry & Forensic Psychiatry. He has also completed a 2-year accredited Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He has been practicing in the Phoenix area for over 20 years and has served in leadership positions at various local psychiatric hospitals and is currently the Medical Director at Aurora Behavioral Health, Tempe. He is the Past President of the Arizona Psychiatric Society (2012- 13), and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine Phoenix.

Dr. Ghafoor specializes in treating adults and adolescents with all types of psychiatric disorders as well as alcohol and/or substance abuse issues.

Dr. Ghafoor is a Certified Suboxone Provider.

Safdar Chaudhary, M.D.

Dr. Chaudhary is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He has been practicing psychiatry for the past 25 years treating all types of psychiatric disorders and alcohol & substance abuse problems. He has received two years intensive training by Behavioral Tech Research, Inc (Marsha M. Linehan PhD) in learning and implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In addition to an active clinical practice, Dr. Chaudhary has been involved in providing extensive training, supervisions and consultation to treatment providers affiliated with large public sector systems in the implementation of mindfulness based treatments. Dr. Chaudhary has served as associate editor of Bulletin, a periodical for Allegheny County Medical Society serving 3,000 physician members, since 1998 and Medical Editor for this monthly periodical for 6 years. He enjoys music, art, culture, biking, traveling, reading, swimming, nature and listening and learning.

Dr. Chaudhary is a certified Suboxone provider.

Zahida Chaudhary, M.D.
Medical Educator

Following completion of Medical School, Dr. Chaudhary practiced in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology and received training in psychiatry from Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA to further her knowledge in behavioral health. A world-renowned Mindfulness expert, Dr. Jon Kabat Zin, PhD, has trained her in mindfulness-based stress reduction. She has received intensive training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which she applies in her clinical teaching, educational initiatives, retreats, and seminars. Her interests include horseback riding, writing, traveling, teaching, and organizing creative models of healthy-living. At present, she is a clinical assistant professor at LECOM Medical College at Seton Hill University Greensburg PA and Faculty at Transitions Center Tempe AZ.

Bethany Fetzer, MSN, FNP-C

Bethany is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She is currently completing her Psychiatric Mental Health Post Masters Certification and Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Frontier Nursing University. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society.

Bethany draws from her extensive nursing experience in the fields of emergency medicine and behavioral health to deliver compassionate and holistic care to patients suffering from psychiatric disorders and/or alcohol/substance abuse issues. Her areas of interest include addiction treatment, developmental disorders, acute psychiatric care in hospital settings and outpatient treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and various other psychiatric conditions in adults and adolescents over age 14.  Bethany believes in removing barriers to care and empowering those on their path to optimal mental health and wellness.

Bethany enjoys spending free time with her family, enjoying music, and practicing yoga.

Bethany is a Certified Suboxone Provider.

Kara Sell, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Ms. Kara Sell has a graduate degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from Binghamton University and another graduate degree in Family Nurse from Walden University. She is board certified in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice. She holds two bachelor degrees, in Nursing and in Exercise and Wellness.

Ms. Sell specializes in treatment of: Generalized Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Anger/Irritability, Binge-Eating, Bulimia, Anorexia, Oppositional Defiance, OCD, PTSD and Insomnia.

Treating ages: 14-65 years old.

Care Philosophy: Encompass all dimensions of health in treatment.

“I believe in the philosophy that medication is only part of the complete treatment of mental illness. Treatment will focus, not only on medication management, but will also incorporate psychotherapy, exercise, proper sleep hygiene, structuring routine and mindfulness.”

Personal: In her free time Ms. Sell enjoys photography and traveling around the world. She also enjoys playing a variety of sports such as tennis, volleyball, horseback riding and snowboarding.

Dr. Naomi Placella, NMD

Dr. Placella grew up in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.  From an early age she showed a penchant for fine arts. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in Graphic Design, she moved to Manhattan where she became a classical dancer, fitness and lifestyle coach.  After working as a fitness professional over 11 years, she decided to pursue a degree in Medicine.

Dr. Placella graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences.  Her primary interests include Anti-aging, Endocrinology, Preventive Wellness, and Medical Aesthetics.  Some of her specific services include:
Acupuncture
Botanical medicine
Chronic Pain management
Homeopathy
Hormone support for LGBT population
Focused Nutrition (emphasis on improving brain neurotransmitter function)
Medical Marijuana certifications
Nutrient IV Therapy

She integrates both conventional and traditional medical modalities to restore and maintain optimal wellness.  In her spare time, she enjoys dance, cinema, travel, and spending time with her friends and family.

Channing Cabanillas, PA-C

Channing is a third generation Arizona native and has always had a strong desire to work in the field of medicine. Channing graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Biology and a Pre-PA emphasis from Grand Canyon University. She went on to attend the Northern Arizona University – Physician Assistant Program at the Downtown Phoenix Biomedical Campus where she graduated with a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.

Channing has been a valuable member of Transitions Center’s clinical team since April of 2017. She specializes in treatment of all types of psychiatric disorders in adults and adolescents above the age of 14. She strives to provide compassionate care to all of her patients. It is highly important to her that each patient feels they are being treated as an individual.

In her free time, Channing enjoys traveling, live music and spending time with her friends, family and dog.