ALIS FAMILY PSYCHIATRY & LET’S CHAT PRIMARY CARE

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    Tina Matthews-Hayes DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

    Founder, President, Clinical Director

    Alis Family Psychiatry

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    Elizabeth Hayes MSN, FNP-C

    Founder, CEO, Clinical Director

    Let’s Chat Primary Care

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    Jessica Lathrop.

    Vice President of Operations, Alis Family Psychiatry

    President & Founder, Build The Script Coaching & Consulting, Certified Career & Development Coach

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    Holly Santiago, RPH

    Alis Family Psychiatry - HVA Manager

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    Mary Ata, RPH

    Alis Family Psychiatry - HVA

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    Will Castillo, RPH

    Alis Family Psychiatry - HVA

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    Rey Magpantay, RND

    Alis Family Psychiatry - HVA

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    Joan Santos, RPM

    Let’s Chat Primary Care - HVA

  • Ric Singuillo

    Alis Family Psychiatry - BVA

Tina Matthews-Hayes

DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT, CLINICAL DIRECTOR

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Experience

Tina began her medical career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. While maintaining employment with the University, she also saw clients at two facilities – Western Psychiatric Inpatient Clinic (WPIC) and Turtle Creek Mental Health Outpatient facilities. Upon completion of her MSN/FNP, she transitioned to the Adult Cardiac Surgery division at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Presbyterian while continuing employment in the outpatient psychiatric setting. 

Tina’s extensive cardiology experience gained while employed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Cardiac ICU and Adult Cardiac Surgery serves as a catalyst to her dedication to a holistic patient-centered approach, improving the care and treatment of all psychiatric patients, regardless of socioeconomic status. In 2012, she dedicated her practice to impoverished communities with Western PA Behavioral Health Resources where she served as the Clinical Supervisor for 11 years. She developed a website of current educational resources to support providers to expand their psychiatric knowledge base in partnership with Abbvie, a biopharmaceutical company. 

She transitioned her doctoral studies to Walden University to research the benefits of pharmacogenomics in the pediatric psychiatric population while dual enrolled at Regis College of Massachusetts post-secondary Master's degree program to attain certification as a Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Tina Mathews-Hayes, owner and founder of Alis Family Psychiatry in Portland, OR, is passionate about helping people improve their health – from mental and physical to their overall quality of life! She has 18+ years of professional experience in medical and psychiatric care. 

Tina, a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner in both family practice and psychiatric care, also practices at Seaside Behavioral Health in Virginia Beach, VA. She is licensed to practice in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

In her free time, Tina’s passions are her family and travel. She believes that raising her children as a working single parent was the hardest part of her journey and her proudest accomplishment is her children and who they have become today. She will explore Ghana this summer to host a vaccine clinic in Ghana in 2025. She brings warmth, compassion, dedication, and cheerful energy to her practice every day.

Education

Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP), Walden University

  • Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Regis College

  • Master in Science of Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner, Carlow University

  • Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN), Carlow University

  • Registered Nurse (RN), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside School of Nursing

Writer & Author

As an author and co-author of many publications and poster presentations for audiences nationwide, Tina is noted to be one of two U.S. providers that co-authored the global position paper: “Schizophrenia: Time to Commit to Policy Change.” 

Publications by Dr. Tina Matthews-Hayes

1. Matthews-Hayes, T., Alexander, A., Tonsetic, A., & Hayes, E. (2023). Case Series Reporting the Use of Cariprazine in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients. Global Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 11(1).
2. Mattingly, G., Matthews-Hayes, T., Patel, M. D., Kramer, K., & Stahl, S. M. (2023). Do We Need a New Nomenclature for Atypical Antipsychotics? A Survey of Health Care Professionals and Patients. The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, 25(1), 22m03331.
3. Thase, M. E., Stahl, S. M., McIntyre, R. S., Matthews-Hayes, T., Rolin, D., Patel, M., Harrington, A., Maletic, V., Jackson, W. C., & Vieta, E. (2023). Screening for Bipolar I Disorder and the Rapid Mood Screener. The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, 25(2).
4. Matthews-Hayes, T., Cerulli, T., Wilson, A. C., Yu, J., Adams, J. L., & Kerolous, M. (2025). Incidence and Characteristics of Akathisia with Adjunctive Cariprazine Treatment in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder. CNS Spectrums, 29(5), 498–499.
5. Galderisi, S., Kaur, D., Kéri, P., Lennox, B., Marder, S., McDaid, D., Matthews-Hayes, T., Mueller, S., Nolan, F., Nordentoft, M., Pavalkis, D., Saunders, J., & Sumiyoshi, T. (2024). Schizophrenia – Time to Commit to Policy Change. Oxford Health Policy Forum.

Public Speaker

As a public speaker and educator on the topic of mental health, Tina gives keynotes, lectures, presentations, panel discussions, and round tables. She is an authority and national key opinion leader in the areas of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, medication-resistant depression, attention deficit disorder (adult and child onset), tardive dyskinesia, and autism. She is the host of the podcast “Spilling the Tea with Tina Marie, PMHNP.” She encourages providers to continually set goals of holistic mental wellness for patients rather than settling for the old standard of stability and decreasing the stigma of mental health. 

External links

Go to Tina’s profiles on -

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

LINKEDIN

ZOCDOC

Statistics

500+

presentations

15 years

experience

 5+

publications

Contact Tina

Proposals for speaking engagements, authoring, and collaboration opportunities please contact us at the link below.

Fun Facts About The Team

Holly Santiago

I’m the one keeping Tina on track, making sure meetings are attended, medications are sent, and patient appointments are all lined up. When I’m not organizing the day-to-day, you’ll find me indulging in gummy candies (they’re my weakness!).

I’m all about those beachy, tropical vibes — especially when paired with great music. I like to travel whenever I can, especially if it means discovering a new playlist along the way.

Ric Singuillo

I’m a self-proclaimed dork at heart, always diving into books and learning new things.

But don’t let that fool you. I also love getting active with boxing, basketball, and hitting up a good weekend Valorant or NBA 2K25 session, all while enjoying a cold beer to unwind.

I’m all about trying new experiences, meeting new people, and finding the beauty in life. I believe we’re here to seek our purpose, and though it might sound cliché, I feel driven to work hard and reach my full potential so I can achieve my life’s mission.

Life is short, so I make it a point to experience it all to the fullest.

Joan Santos

A cat lover since age 4, Joan now shares her home with over 30 furry friends. She’s made a vow to only drink alcohol on her wedding night (and if that doesn’t happen, she’s staying alcohol-free for life!). While she likes to claim that flowers are "not practical" because they eventually wither, deep down—well, it’s not really a secret anymore—she secretly hopes someone will surprise her with one. And when it comes to horror or thriller movies? She’s never made it through one without covering her eyes for most of it!

Will Castillo

I’m all about collecting peaks and playlists! Whether I’m climbing mountains, cruising on a road trip, or dreaming of spontaneous adventures, I’m always chasing the next thrill. If I could, I’d probably spend every weekend exploring hidden trails or driving with no set destination

Just me, the open road, and a killer playlist. Adventure is my cardio, and every day feels like a new chance to explore the unknown.


Rey Magpantay

Proud furparent to two spoiled pups, I’m also a dark chocolate aficionado (55% or nothing!). By day, I’m a Dota 2 warrior, but by night, I’m singing and dancing to Lady Gaga like it’s my full-time job. Life’s all about balance, right?


Mary Ata

A chronic streamer with a love for true crime, comedy, and ancient history, I’m always diving into whatever random YouTube video catches my interest. I’m a big movie fan, but there’s something special about going to the cinema. It really helps me focus on the film. When I’m not watching Smosh or tuning into podcasts like Bad Friends, you’ll probably find me playing Sims 4. Behind the scenes, I assist with admin tasks and support our patients.