OUR MISSION
At Brainiac Behavioral Health, we believe in a smarter path forward for mental wellness. Our team provides comprehensive, science-backed care for a wide range of conditions, helping individuals restore balance, clarity, and hope.
Our Team
Dr. Carla Hammond, MD
(Medical Director)
Dr. Carla Chambers Hammond, M.D., is a well-known psychiatrist whose clinical knowledge and dedication to compassionate care have made her a trusted voice in the mental health field. She is a member of the leadership team at Brainiac Medical Corporation and brings a lot of knowledge about how to provide psychiatric care, follow clinical protocols, and work with other professionals.
Dr. Carla’s long history of dedication to excellence is clear in her education. She started her training at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and finished it at New York Medical College, where she got her medical degree. She improved her diagnostic and therapeutic skills during her psychiatric internship in New York. This was a defining moment in her career.
Dr. Carla has continued her professional development after completing her medical training. She has multiple certifications, including being recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). She has worked in a variety of care settings and is known for providing thoughtful, evidence-based treatment and collaborating with other team members to care for the practice patients.
Anchella Rivera (Office Manager and PMHNP Student Coordinator)
Anchella Rivera is the Office Manager and Student Placement Coordinator at Brainiac Behavioral Group. Anchella has a bachelor’s degree in nursing and has worked in the management of medical and mental health settings for many years. She is known for her warm, friendly style and her ability to organize things well. She is also very good at communicating between staff and healthcare providers, which keeps the office running smoothly and efficiently.
Anchella loves helping the next generation of mental health professionals, in addition to doing administrative work. She works closely with PMHNP students, carefully setting up their clinical placements and giving them the advice and tools they need to do well in their training.
Anchella makes sure that patients’ experiences at Brainiac Behavioral Group are the best by addressing any concerns and bridging effective communication between patients, providers, and staff.
Anchella loves helping the next generation of mental health professionals, in addition to doing administrative work. She works closely with PMHNP students, carefully setting up their clinical placements and giving them the advice and tools they need to do well in their training.
Anchella makes sure that patients’ experiences at Brainiac Behavioral Group are the best by addressing any concerns and bridging effective communication between patients, providers, and staff.
Taqialdeen Zamil, DNP, PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Across the Life-Span)
Taqialdeen Zamil, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has been working with a wide range populations for more than 15 years. DNP Zamil provides services at the Brainiac Medical Corporation in Orange, California, where he helps people of all ages with mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorders.
In 2010, DNP Zamil got his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan. He got his master’s degree in nursing and his psychiatric nurse practitioner certification from California State University, Long Beach, in 2015. In 2018, DNP Zamil got his Doctorate in Nursing from the Southern California State University DNP Consortium.
Charles Scribner, MSN, PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Across the Life-Span)
Charles Scribner, PMHNP-C, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Charles Scribner is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C) who has been a nurse for more than 15 years. He is committed to helping patients and their families through tough times. He got his Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Azusa Pacific University and graduated with the honors of Magna Cum Laude.
Charles has worked in a number of healthcare settings during his career, including behavioral health and intensive care. He has learned to care for people with compassion by meeting their specific needs during times of crisis and vulnerability.
Charles is dedicated to creating a safe and caring space for the people he helps. He is known for being honest, funny, and always being there for them. He uses a multimodal approach to treatment, which works well for a wide range of mental health issues.
Anthony Nguyen, MSN, PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Across the Life-Span)
Anthony Nguyen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who works hard to help people with a variety of mental health issues find hope and healing. Anthony has treated individuals who have ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, so he knows how lonely and difficult these conditions can be.
He is determined to work with patients to improve their quality of life and come up with ways for them to take charge of their conditions. Anthony wants to make a safe and welcoming space where patients can talk about their thoughts and experiences without fear.
He makes sure that each person’s treatment plan is complete and goes beyond just medication, taking into account their specific needs and goals. Anthony is here to give you caring and effective care, whether you have depression, ADHD, or another mental health problem.
He is committed to helping his patients on their way to a better and more fulfilling future.