Our Team
Providers
Office Team
Mona Boumelhem
Treatment Coordinator & Biller
Mona grew up in Dearborn and attended University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Since receiving her Bachelor's of Science in Health and Human Services, Mona has gained experience working in childcare, medical billing, and administration. Because of her work, she believes strongly in the importance of Mental Health, and advocating for resources.
Mona loves music, playing bass, writing songs, and being an ear to people who need to be heard and understood. She is a huge part of our ability to provide a safe and comfortable environment to patients at Breaking Through Therapeutics.
If you have any questions or comments on how we can improve your experience, feel free to talk to her or email her at office@breakingthroughtherapeutics.com
Amy has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan - Dearborn and is currently obtaining her Masters in Counseling at Wayne State University.
She has a strong foundation in mental health care as a previous case manager and customer service experience as an Administrative assistant both for a mental health therapy clinic. She is driven by a deep commitment to understanding the diverse needs of individuals in our ever-evolving society.
Amy greatly enjoys being part of the team at Breaking Through Therapeutics, where collaboration and patient-centered care are at the heart of what we do.
Patrick C. Gresham, MD.
Dr. Patrick Gresham is the owner and operator of Breaking Through Therapeutics. He has been working as a clinical psychiatrist for ten years. He has a special interest in psychedelic-augmented treatment strategies and has designed BTT to be a comforting, home-like environment for not only Spravato® treatments, but potential future novel therapies that are in the research pipeline, such as psilocybin augmented therapy and MDMA augmented therapy.
Dr. Lauren Krist, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Lauren Krist DNP, PMHNP-BC is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner in the state of Michigan.
She graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Wayne State University in 2016 and received her Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2011 from University of Detroit Mercy. She also received a graduate certificate in forensic nursing science through the University of Florida.
Her background experiences include neuro-intensive care, forensic nursing, emergency psychiatry, and substance abuse/intensive outpatient treatment.
She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health settings
Amy Al-Janabi
Driver
Sarah Scantamburlo, PA-C.
Sarah grew up in Dearborn and attended Divine Child High School. From there she attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science and Creative Writing & Literature with Honors and was in the Residential College where she was fluent in Spanish. She then received her Master of Social Work two years later and was the commencement speaker.
After working as a clinical social worker for five years, she decided to pursue her Master of Science in the College of Health Professions at the University of Detroit-Mercy for Physician Assistant Studies. She has been a avid supporter of behavioral and mental health medicine for ten years, working both in the Community Mental Health capacity as well as private practice.
Currently she is pursuing her PhD from the School of Social Work at Wayne State University in Social Policy & Practice on scholarhsip. Her intended dissertation is dedicated to the eradication of mental health stigma.
In 2018 she was awarded the Clinical Professional of the Year from NAMI of Michigan. In the same year she was one of ten Physician Assistants of the Year from Point of Care Network.
As a three time kidney transplant recipient, Sarah feels a strong connection with those experiencing mental health symptoms. Both situations can be invisible diseases and it can be hard for others to understand and appreciate how difficult navigating a chronic health issue can be at times. With respect, reciprocity and enabling autonomy, Sarah hopes to empower patients and allow them to embrace the best life.
Currently she resides in Novi with her husband and two young sons where hockey and soccer rule the schedule.
Jillian Paul
Treatment Coordinator & Office Manager
Jillian is our Office Manager here at Breaking Through Therapeutics, but from tim eto time, you may also see her assisting with patient care as a Treatment Coordinator.
Jillian has a strong belief in alternative medicines and believes that Breaking Through Therapeutics sets itself apart from other clinics by focusing as much on the patient experience as on the medicine itself.
In whatever free time she has, she loves to dance, read and play with her toddler and 2 Pomeranians.
If you have any questions or comments on how we can improve your experience, feel free to talk to her or email Jillian at admin@breakingthroughtherapeutics.com.
Luke McKay
Treatment Coordinator
Luke grew up in Livonia, graduating from Churchill High School in 2020, and attending Schoolcraft College in 2022.
Luke gained customer service experience starting in food and retail, but he has a deep passion for helping people.
He loves books, reading, building Lego, and spending time with his friends and family.
Luke wants nothing more than to provide the best experience at Breaking Through Therapeutics that he can, ensuring the patients feel great entering and leaving the building.
