About Us

Changing Minds is a mental health and primary care clinic with multidisciplinary practices and three locations across Southern Nevada. Changing Minds Psychiatry has a variety of treatment services and programs to treat the psychiatric needs of adolescent and adult patients.

Changing Minds Psychiatry opened in 2017 as a one-woman clinic. Founded by nurse practitioner Nicole Vaughn. Mrs. Vaughn, compellingly states “Changing Minds Psychiatry is more than just a play of work, it is a dream that many nurse practitioners worked hard throughout their careers to make happen. We represent the change that nurses well before use fought for us to be” (2022).

Changing Minds Psychiatry strives to provide quality healthcare to everyone. We are community focused company. We take pride in knowing that the quality of care provided in our office by the clinicians working here surpasses that of many other practices because we take the time to get to know our patients and their families.

Vision

Changing Minds Psychiatry’s vision is a collaboration of passionate people dedicated to the pursuit of increasing access to hope and healing to people everywhere- because everyone deserves to live their best life.

Core Values:

Changing Minds Psychiatry’s core values are passion for the field, meeting people where they are, progress through innovation, and community collaboration.

Leadership Team

  • Nicole Vaughn

    CEO & FOUNDER

    I founded Changing Minds Psychiatry in 2017, driven by my unwavering commitment to transforming the landscape of mental health care. With a career spanning back to 2007, I've dedicated the majority of my professional journey to mental health nursing, armed with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Indiana State University. In 2016, I took a significant leap forward in my career, achieving a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University.

    My deep-rooted empathy and understanding as a patient myself fuel my passion for patient-focused care. I believe in holistic, compassionate, and personalized treatment, a philosophy that guides every aspect of Changing Minds Psychiatry. As we continue to grow, my vision is to extend our services to other regions, ensuring that individuals in need have access to the exceptional care they deserve. Together, we can change minds and lives for the better.

  • Jamie Brown

    BUSINESS MANAGER & BILLING ADMIN MANAGER

    Jamie Brown is the Business Manager at Changing Minds Psychiatry. With a relentless passion for business excellence, I have dedicated over 19 years to the dynamic field of Business Management. Having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management from Ashford University in 2018, I embarked on a journey that has seen me thrive in the world of business. Over nearly two decades, I have honed my skills and cultivated a profound knowledge of business strategies, operations, and human resources management.

    As the Business Manager at Changing Minds Psychiatry, I play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our organization. I am committed to enhancing our services and creating a positive impact on mental healthcare through effective business strategies. I firmly believe that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth. My journey in Business Management has been a continuous pursuit of excellence, and I am dedicated to applying my knowledge and experience to drive positive change in every endeavor.

  • Celeste Turner

    CHIEF CLINICAL DIRECTOR

    Celeste Turner, LCSW is the Chief Clinical Director has been with Changing Minds Psychiatry for 4 years. I have primarily severed those whom are vulnerable and under represented to empower growth and healing in our communities. The focus of my work this last 6 years has been on providing micro level behavioral health services through practicing psychotherapy and clinical case management. I am a proud alumna of the first generation programs Upward Bound and Deans Future Scholars. I have been fortunate to achieve my Bachelors degree (2016) and Master’s degree (2018) at the University of Nevada, Reno.

    In this chapter of my career I am shifting completely to macro level social work through my role as Changing Minds Psychiatry’s Therapeutic Service Director. I am dedicated to managing the clinical departments and overseeing the facilitation of therapeutic services. Maintaining equitable patient care and quality assurance. Addition to, spearheading treatment innovation and fostering community relationships.

  • Bobbi-jo Conoly

    ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

    Bobbi-Jo Conoly, Administration Manager has been serving the community with Changing Minds Psychiatry for 3 years. After high school, Bobbi-Jo continued her education in pursuit of forensic sciences while working part-time in a local Neurology clinic. Post epidemic, Mrs. Conoly joined the CMP Team as Front Office Administrator for the Buffalo 206 location, which is where she found her true passion for Business Administration. Bobbi-Jo was promoted to Office Manager while expanding her knowledge in both TMS and later, ADHD testing. She has switched majors and is now furthering her education in Business Management. Bobbi-Jo is dedicated to the expansion of patient care by providing safe, non-judgmental environments for all patients. Using CMP’s mission and core values, she continues to pass down 7 years of experience to lead the next generation of mental health care administrators. 

    Bobbi-Jo’s daily goal is also one of Changing Mind’s core values- Meeting people where they are. “Everyday is a new day to put your best foot forward. Things that happened yesterday are now behind us. God has made us resilient and adaptive to everyday challenges. Always remember that even broken crayons still color.” -Bobbi-Jo Conoly

Office Supervisors

  • Alicia Muniz

    NORTH LV OFFICE SUPERVISOR

    Alicia Muniz is the Office Supervisor for our North Las Vegas location. Alicia has been a member of the company for two years. Alicia started with the company as a new receptionist breaking ground in the mental health field with has an extensive experience in customer service under her belt.  While she started off as a Front Office Administrator, she was eager to learn different roles within the company and branched to being a certified TMS technician as well as the lead Billing Administrator.

    In billing, I work to ensure that our patients can focus on their Mental Health while I navigate the stressful world of insurances, whether that be calling insurances to verify eligibility or fixing denied claims, or simply listening to a patient's frustrations with their insurance and helping find a solution. I believe my passion for learning new trades as well as helping others has contributed to my growth not only with the company but as a person. As the Office Supervisor for our North Las Vegas location, it is my goal is to instill CMP's vision of "everyone deserves to live their best life" with every person I come across hopes of changing the perception of their self-worth. 

    My favorite quote is: "Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light" -Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter.

  • Margaret Kolden

    SUMMERLIN OFFICE SUPERVISOR

    Margaret Kolden is the Office Supervisor for our Summerlin location. Margaret has been a member of the company for three years. Margaret is a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant. She graduated from Remington College, Honolulu Campus in 2005. She has 22 years experience in the medical field. Margaret has played many roles with Changing Minds Psychiatry and just became a the Summerlin location’s office supervisor. She is excited to be part of Changing Minds Psychiatry and growing with the company. Her ultimate goal is to be one of our office managers.

    She is so graciously a part of our internal spirit comedy and loves hosting events for our co-workers. When she is not working she loves the outdoors and being in nature. 

  • Rosa Rodriguez

    HENDERSON OFFICE SUPERVISOR

    Rosa Rodriguez is the Office Supervisor for our Henderson location. Rosa joined the company in 2023 and has made strides in not only as our Quality Assurance Admin but developing our Case Management department and now our Henderson supervisor. Rosa was born and raised outside of Los Angeles, but opted for adventure and moved to Anchorage, Alaska for college. There she obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology before relocating to Las Vegas in 1998.  With over 20 years of experience in early childhood special education and social services in the non-profit sector she felt ready for a new career path.

    I joined Changing Minds Psychiatry in July 2023 as the Quality Assurance Administrator at the Buffalo location and am excited to take on a new role as the Henderson Office Supervisor.  When I am not working, I enjoy reading, baking and spending time with my dogs.