Decatur, AL
1615 Kathy Ln SW Suite 102
Decatur, AL 35603
- Phone: 855-422-1618
- Medical Records: 256-325-1890
- Fax: 256-686-4443
- Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Our Physicians
Dr. Bryant Mahaffey, M.D.
Decatur Clinic: Monday – Friday
Bryant K. Mahaffey, MD has been in the healthcare field since 2006, when he entered the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated medical school in 2010 and matched into the UAB Psychiatry Residency Program. During his residency, he fulfilled training in General Psychiatry and the administration of ECT. Upon completion of his residency in 2014, he obtained board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and began employment as staff psychiatrist for Decatur Morgan Hospital West. In the ensuing years, he has continued to develop professionally, assumed the role of Medical Director at Decatur West in 2016, and established an ECT service for patients in the Tennessee Valley. Now, he is excited to be a part of IBH and to have the opportunity to continue to grow as a practitioner.
Dr. Bryant Mahaffey, M.D.
Decatur Clinic: Monday – Friday
Bryant K. Mahaffey, MD has been in the healthcare field since 2006, when he entered the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine at UAB in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated medical school in 2010 and matched into the UAB Psychiatry Residency Program. During his residency, he fulfilled training in General Psychiatry and the administration of ECT. Upon completion of his residency in 2014, he obtained board certification with the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and began employment as staff psychiatrist for Decatur Morgan Hospital West. In the ensuing years, he has continued to develop professionally, assumed the role of Medical Director at Decatur West in 2016, and established an ECT service for patients in the Tennessee Valley. Now, he is excited to be a part of IBH and to have the opportunity to continue to grow as a practitioner.
Dr. Yelena Chistyakova, M.D. Ph.D.
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Yelena Chistyakova, M.D., Ph.D. is an adult psychiatrist who relocated to Montgomery in 2012 to join Alabama Psychiatric Services. Dr. Chistyakova worked as an internist in the Ukraine after she completed her studies at the Ukrainian Academy of Medicine and Dentistry in 1986. She completed two years of her fellowship at the Kharkov Endocrinology Research Institute and three years of research in psychosomatic medicine at the Kharkov Institute of Advanced Medical Training in the Ukraine and completed her doctorate degree there. After completing Ross University Medical School in 2005, she received adult psychiatry training at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic and continued work as an associate in the department of psychiatry at Carver Medical School in Iowa City, IA. She was the medical director of an inpatient eating disorder treatment program and partial hospitalization eating disorder treatment program before relocating to Montgomery to join APS.
Dr. Yelena Chistyakova, M.D. Ph.D.
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Yelena Chistyakova, M.D., Ph.D. is an adult psychiatrist who relocated to Montgomery in 2012 to join Alabama Psychiatric Services. Dr. Chistyakova worked as an internist in the Ukraine after she completed her studies at the Ukrainian Academy of Medicine and Dentistry in 1986. She completed two years of her fellowship at the Kharkov Endocrinology Research Institute and three years of research in psychosomatic medicine at the Kharkov Institute of Advanced Medical Training in the Ukraine and completed her doctorate degree there. After completing Ross University Medical School in 2005, she received adult psychiatry training at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic and continued work as an associate in the department of psychiatry at Carver Medical School in Iowa City, IA. She was the medical director of an inpatient eating disorder treatment program and partial hospitalization eating disorder treatment program before relocating to Montgomery to join APS.
Dr. Ryan Joy, D.O.
Cullman Clinic: Monday-Wednesday
Decatur Clinic: Thursday-Friday
Dr. Joy grew up in Hartselle, and it has long been his desire to return and serve the mental health needs of north Alabama. He received his medical degree from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his 3rd year psychiatric clinical rotations with Dr. Mahaffey and Malhotra at IBH. He then went on to complete a General Psychiatry Residency at the University of Florida where he gained experience in treating a multitude of psychiatric disorders across an array of settings including inpatient, outpatient, residential facilities, forensic facilities, and VA facilities. He specializes in the treatment of depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD), PTSD, and behavioral manifestations of dementia. Various modalities of treatment he has experience with include medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and neuromodulation. A few hobbies he enjoys include playing golf, watching sports (particularly the Crimson Tide), cooking, and experiencing the magic of Walt Disney World with his wife and two daughters!
Dr. Ryan Joy, D.O.
Cullman Clinic: Monday-Wednesday
Decatur Clinic: Thursday-Friday
Dr. Joy grew up in Hartselle, and it has long been his desire to return and serve the mental health needs of north Alabama. He received his medical degree from the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his 3rd year psychiatric clinical rotations with Dr. Mahaffey and Malhotra at IBH. He then went on to complete a General Psychiatry Residency at the University of Florida where he gained experience in treating a multitude of psychiatric disorders across an array of settings including inpatient, outpatient, residential facilities, forensic facilities, and VA facilities. He specializes in the treatment of depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD), PTSD, and behavioral manifestations of dementia. Various modalities of treatment he has experience with include medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and neuromodulation. A few hobbies he enjoys include playing golf, watching sports (particularly the Crimson Tide), cooking, and experiencing the magic of Walt Disney World with his wife and two daughters!
Our Nurse Practitioners
Terri, PMHNP
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Terri is a life-long resident of northeast Alabama. She completed her Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Gadsden State Community College in 2000. She later obtained her BSN from Jacksonville State University and her MSN at the University of South Alabama. She has devoted over 20 years to providing mental health care. As a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner she is dedicated to quality mental healthcare to all patient populations. In her off time, she enjoys family fun with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Terri, PMHNP
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Terri is a life-long resident of northeast Alabama. She completed her Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Gadsden State Community College in 2000. She later obtained her BSN from Jacksonville State University and her MSN at the University of South Alabama. She has devoted over 20 years to providing mental health care. As a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner she is dedicated to quality mental healthcare to all patient populations. In her off time, she enjoys family fun with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Cheryl, PMHNP
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Cheryl has worked in nursing for over 20 years in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient medical clinics, drug and alcohol treatment facilities and skilled care facilities. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked in the Emergency Department, critical care, and as a specialized COVID float nurse during the pandemic, and she was a board certifled Progressive Care Nurse. She received her Master of Sclence degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and is board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in Adult and Geriatric Mental Health. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, is an avid reader and loves the Boston Red Sox and Alabama football.
Cheryl, PMHNP
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Cheryl has worked in nursing for over 20 years in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient medical clinics, drug and alcohol treatment facilities and skilled care facilities. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked in the Emergency Department, critical care, and as a specialized COVID float nurse during the pandemic, and she was a board certifled Progressive Care Nurse. She received her Master of Sclence degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham and is board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in Adult and Geriatric Mental Health. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, is an avid reader and loves the Boston Red Sox and Alabama football.
Kelly, PMHNP
Decatur Clinic: Monday – Friday
Kelly is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience working with both inpatient and outpatient clients. She obtained her BSN through Chamberlain University during the pandemic while working as a traveling nurse. She obtained her MSN through the University of North Alabama, and she is board certified as a psychiatric mental health provider through ANCC. She has been working in healthcare since 2005 in various roles and has experience in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency medicine, home healthcare, trauma and forensic nursing. She loves working with adolescents, adults, seniors, and veterans. She focuses on treating individuals with mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. During her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and family. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, and decorating in her past time.
Kelly, PMHNP
Decatur Clinic: Monday – Friday
Kelly is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience working with both inpatient and outpatient clients. She obtained her BSN through Chamberlain University during the pandemic while working as a traveling nurse. She obtained her MSN through the University of North Alabama, and she is board certified as a psychiatric mental health provider through ANCC. She has been working in healthcare since 2005 in various roles and has experience in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency medicine, home healthcare, trauma and forensic nursing. She loves working with adolescents, adults, seniors, and veterans. She focuses on treating individuals with mood disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. During her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and family. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, and decorating in her past time.
Our Therapists
Kyle, LICSW
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Kyle has worked in the mental health field since 2016 as a therapist with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. He has spent time as a therapist at a Crisis Residential Unit and on a Behavioral Medicine Unit. He has worked with children as an outpatient and School-Based Mental Health Therapist. He received his Master Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama in 2016. He is licensed in the state of Alabama as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Kyle, LICSW
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Kyle has worked in the mental health field since 2016 as a therapist with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. He has spent time as a therapist at a Crisis Residential Unit and on a Behavioral Medicine Unit. He has worked with children as an outpatient and School-Based Mental Health Therapist. He received his Master Degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama in 2016. He is licensed in the state of Alabama as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
Chris, LPC
Decatur Clinic: Monday – Friday
Chris has been working in the mental health field for more than 20 years. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Augusta State in 1998 and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Jacksonville State University in 2000. After graduation, Chris started working in substance abuse at various levels of care including detoxification, psychiatric hospitalization, inpatient/rehab and outpatient care Chris earned his LPC in 2004 and LPCS in 2011. Over the next 10 years, Chris worked in group/nursing homes, outpatient services, home care and walk-in clinics. He consistently utilizes cognitive and dialectic (behavioral) techniques to help clients address their emotional concerns. He is originally from Georgia but has been residing in Alabama since 2000.
Chris, LPC
Decatur Clinic: Monday – Friday
Chris has been working in the mental health field for more than 20 years. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Augusta State in 1998 and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Jacksonville State University in 2000. After graduation, Chris started working in substance abuse at various levels of care including detoxification, psychiatric hospitalization, inpatient/rehab and outpatient care Chris earned his LPC in 2004 and LPCS in 2011. Over the next 10 years, Chris worked in group/nursing homes, outpatient services, home care and walk-in clinics. He consistently utilizes cognitive and dialectic (behavioral) techniques to help clients address their emotional concerns. He is originally from Georgia but has been residing in Alabama since 2000.
Brian, LPC
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Brian has 9 years of experience in behavioral mental health and geriatric mental health settings. Brian has had experience working with mental health issues across the lifespan and has worked at day training facilities with individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities, an inpatient geriatric psych unit to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as several years as a therapist and Program Coordinator for children in therapeutic foster care. He received his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2022.
Brian, LPC
Decatur Clinic: Monday-Friday
Brian has 9 years of experience in behavioral mental health and geriatric mental health settings. Brian has had experience working with mental health issues across the lifespan and has worked at day training facilities with individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities, an inpatient geriatric psych unit to aid in the care and treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as several years as a therapist and Program Coordinator for children in therapeutic foster care. He received his Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2022.
