About the Team

founder, Licensed Registered Nurse,

Licensed Supervising Psychologist

Nicole Keehn

RN, MS (N), PsyD

Favorites: running, biking, hiking, sailing, cooking, SEC football, spending time with my husband,
kids, friends, and extended family.

Next Goal: sprint triathlon.

As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Keehn has completed numerous clinical training hours under the direction of UTSW and Baylor Medical Center trained psychologists. She completed doctoral-level research at the TWU Stroke Center Dallas and is a published author in the field of psychology. Dr. Keehn presently acts as a consulting psychologist in the UTSW medical center for dementia/ aphasia research. She acted as an assistant director/ clinical supervisor in a nationally accredited APPIC training consortium and currently enjoys her work as a psychology post-doctoral supervisor. Dr. Keehn serves on the Board of Directors of the Telos Project and is Interim Clinical Director 2020-2021 for Donaldson Wellness Center.

As a licensed registered nurse, Dr. Keehn completed an advanced practice degree in nursing including a practicum at Children’s Medical Center. She has assisted with numerous clinical research trials in Houston and Dallas area medical centers. Dr. Keehn is a published author in the health care field and a seasoned professor of nursing.

It is important to Dr. Keehn and the other practitioners at Lokahi that our patients and students learn and grow from their experience with us. We provide education regarding symptomology, diagnoses, treatment, and provide extensive feedback regarding therapy and test results that are clear and understandable.

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REGISTERED AND LICENSED DIETITIAN

Summer Lamons

BS, MS -Psychology

Summer Lamons is a registered and licensed dietitian specializing in therapeutic and wellness nutrition counseling. Her personalized one-on-one approach is designed to serve individuals with a variety of health conditions including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

Summer received her undergraduate education from University of Tulsa and later achieved a Master of Science from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She has worked clinically for the Baylor Health Care System and HCA Hospitals.

Currently, Summer is in private practice where she engages with various health and fitness organizations, corporations, and physician groups. She assists clients in reaching their goals through the development and implementation of individualized nutrition programs. Summer is in network with BCBS, United, and Medicare insurance plans.

In her spare time, Summer enjoys an active, outdoor lifestyle, as well as spending time with family and friends. She and her husband, Mike, live in the Dallas area.

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Breanne Casey

Breanne Casey, the esteemed owner and visionary behind Right Hand Practice Management, is an extraordinary individual who brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and dedication to the medical billing industry. Breanne has been in the medical administration field since 2013. She has helped countless practitioners improve their financial operations and focus on their core mission of providing quality care. She firmly believes that raising awareness and fostering a society that prioritizes health and wellbeing is essential for meaningful change. As a passionate advocate, she actively collaborates with healthcare organizations, professionals, and policymakers to drive conversations around the importance of accessible and affordable healthcare.

In her free time you can find her reading a good book, playing golf, and spending time with her family and dogs.

Dr. Amy Thomas

Supervised by Dr. Keehn

Dr. Amy Thomas is a dedicated post-doctoral fellow in clinical psychology with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree from Capella University. 

Dr. Kristy Rogers

Supervised by Dr. Keehn

Dr. Kristy Rogers is a dedicated post-doctoral fellow in clinical psychology with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree from Capella University.

Denali, AKC Canine Advanced Urban Certified

Therapy dogs provide relief to those in anxiety-provoking situations, bring comfort to those who are grieving or lonely, and offer affection to humans who are in institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.

Denali has achieved AKC Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, and AKC Urban CGC certifications. He has qualified for all three of the Certified Animal Assisted Therapy programs in the state of Texas. Denali has a natural instinct and trained set of comforting tasks that have been helpful to our patients. If you are in our office while he is there you may not even realize that he is present or if you’d benefit from his close presence or cuddle time, those are his favorites.

“On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, a new systematic review and analysis of nearly 70 years of global research was published in “Circulation,” a Journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). The findings show owning a dog is associated with a 24 percent lower risk of death for all causes, compared with not owning a dog. For individuals with previous heart attacks or strokes, the benefits are even greater — a 31 percent reduced risk of early death.” https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/studies-show-owning-dog-connected-to-living-longer/


“Dogs are reportedly able to reduce social isolation, and dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of depression. It has also been shown that the presence of a dog attenuates blood pressure and heart rate response to stress in hypertensive patients.” https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.118.005342