Our Staff: The Woodlands

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Mohammed Ayoub, MD

Mohammed Ayoub, MD is a practicing Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Houston, Texas. After finishing General Psychiatry Residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Dr. Ayoub has been practicing in Clear Lake since 2002. He has been with the New Dimensions Day Treatment program of Clear Lake as the Medical Director of their Adolescent Program since 2002.

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Laura Alper, MA, LCDC, MAC, SAP

Laura is the Clinical Director of The Woodlands location and has been a member of The Woodlands team since 2017. She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor through the Texas Department of State Health Services, a Nationally Certified Master Addictions Counselor through the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals and has met all the Department of Transportation requirements for practice as a qualified Substance Abuse Professional through the Association for Addiction Professionals.

Laura has over 10 years’ experience working with clients with addiction and co-occurring disorders, facilitating groups and individual counseling. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in psychology from the University of Houston – Clear Lake. In the past, she worked with clients involved with the Criminal Justice System, Drug and Alcohol Specialty Courts, the Department of Transportation and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Laura also previously worked as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist educating youth and families on drug and alcohol prevention, teaching family dynamics and parenting skills.

Laura has been in long term recovery since 2012 and has a passion for teaching people a new way to live, becoming the best version of themselves, increasing self-awareness, finding the courage to face difficult life challenges, rebuilding relationships, and making genuine connections with others in recovery.

Dr. Jasime Sonny, PsyD

Dr. Sonny is a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (TX License #39625). She holds a doctoral degree in Human and Organizational Psychology from Touro University Worldwide, as well as a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling.

Dr. Sonny believes that every person is a unique individual and should be treated with the utmost respect. When working with clients, her primary goals are to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and professional. Dr. Sonny specializes in conducting comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of mood disorders, ADHD, ASD, and many other mental health disorders. In addition to treating depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and ADHD. She has many years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings with both children and adults. She has experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, and crisis intervention. Dr. Sonny is passionate about assisting her clients with appropriate interventions so that they can live their lives to the fullest.

Stacey Sullivan, NP

Stacey Sullivan is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who has been treating individuals of all ages forover a decade in mental healthcare. Ms. Sullivan graduated from Abilene Christian University MagnaCum Laude in 2006 and from the University of Texas in Arlington in 2011. Ms. Sullivan served as amedical-surgical telemetry nurse before obtaining her graduate degree and decided to pursue mentalhealth two years later. Ms. Sullivan feels that the decision to go into mental health was one of the bestdecisions of her life. Ms. Sullivan specializes in medication management while also incorporatingmedical, emotional, environmental, hereditary, and spiritual aspects of care.

Ms. Sullivan is very passionate about changing the quality and access of mental healthcare. Ms. Sullivanvalues the education and research that goes into the treatment of others and how important it is for oneto be an active participant in their own health. Ms. Sullivan is a current member of the PsychiatricAdvanced Practice Nurses of Houston, American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric NursesAssociation, and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Delta Theta Chapter. Ms. Sullivan lives in TheWoodlands/Tomball area with her two daughters and enjoys life with her girls, music, working out, andthe outdoors.

Ryan Williamson, LPC-A

Ryan Williamson is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate under the supervision of Timothy Brown, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Sam Houston State University (2022) and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2025). Ryan has worked across inpatient units, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and outpatient clinics, providing care to adolescents and adults presenting with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. Her clinical practice is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), emphasizing psychological flexibility, emotion regulation, and values-based living. Ryan is passionate about supporting clients as they heal from life stressors and build meaningful, value-consistent lives. When not working, she enjoys time at home with her husband, son, and three cats. For self-care, she participates in video gaming, reading, and watching classic TV reruns.

Hanna Feldschau, LMSW

Hanna Feldschau is a dedicated social worker specializing in adolescent therapy, with experience across residential, intensive, and outpatient treatment settings. She completed her master’s degree in social work at Baylor University, where she concentrated in clinical Social Work and received her license as an LMSW. Hanna has experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is passionate about helping adolescents and families develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, and lasting behavioral change through creative and mindful outlets. Her clinical experience includes providing DBT interventions, case management for unhoused populations, and supporting adolescents in residential treatment.

Kadeshia Jackson, LMFT-A

Hi, I am Kadeshia Jackson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A) at New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers, where I work with adolescents and families navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. My clinical experience includes working with diverse populations, from individuals in inpatient settings for eating disorders to those managing mood and anxiety disorders.

My approach to therapy is rooted in Structural Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I view challenges through a relational lens, helping clients understand how family dynamics, patterns, and communication styles impact their overall well-being. At the same time, I focus on building practical skills and identifying strengths so clients can create meaningful and lasting change.

I am passionate about creating a space where clients—especially adolescents—feel heard, supported, and understood. I believe therapy should be both collaborative and empowering, meeting individuals and families where they are while helping them move toward healthier relationships and improved emotional functioning.

At the core of my work is a commitment to being someone my clients can rely on—especially in moments when they most need to feel seen and supported.

Donayale Shaw, MA

Donayale Shaw comes to New Dimensions by way of Ohio. She brings with her experience working with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, families. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Alabama State University, master’s in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and a masters in Christian Counseling from Grand Canyon University. Donayale has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder.