Meet our Team
WILLIAM STUBBEMAN MD
Medical Director
Dr. Stubbeman is the clinical medical director and head TMS psychiatrist. Please read Dr. Stubbeman’s full biography and research publications here.
RAYA KHAIRKHAH
Administrative Director
Raya is responsible for the day-to-day management of the practice. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA. Raya keeps our practice running smoothly and she ensures each patient’s needs are met.
JILLIAN PEREZ
Administrative Assistant
Jillian joined Dr. Stubbeman’s team in 2017 as an administrative assistant. Aside from administrative tasks, her areas of focus and expertise include managing, scheduling, billing and problem-solving. She is a graduate of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the Philippines, where she majored in Human Resource Management and was also a dean’s lister. Before working with Dr. Stubbeman, Jillian was working in a hospice company which exposed her to the medical and healthcare field. This peaked her passion to work with patients who need help and sincere care. When she’s not busy, you can always find her in cozy cafes or the dog beach looking for inspiration for creative writing. She finished her first book and hopes to have it published one day.
Emily Yu
Lead TMS Technician
Emily is an undergraduate Biology student at the University of California, Los Angeles. What inspires them is accessible, equitable, and individualized healthcare. In the future, they aspire to be a pediatrician.
Gia Buenviaje
Lead TMS Technician
Gia earned her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from UC Santa Barbara. She is a passionate advocate for mental health and aspires to obtain her MD in Pediatric Neurology. During her free time, she loves hiking with friends and going to the beach.
Makayla Santos
TMS Technician
Makayla earned her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science from UCLA. She has a strong interest in the intersection of neuroscience and mental health, with a particular focus on compassionate, patient-centered care. Before joining the team, she was involved in substance use research and organizing community health initiatives for youth in the San Fernando Valley. In her free time, she enjoys illustrating and rock climbing. She aspires to pursue a career in psychiatry.
Sophia Carnevali
TMS Technician
Sophia graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California. She is passionate about comprehensive healthcare accessibility and aspires to get her MD as a neuro-oncologist. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants with friends, spending time with her cats, and going to the beach.
Ariel Seo
TMS Technician
Ariel earned her Bachelor of Science in cognitive science with specialization in computing from UCLA. She is interested in the application of neuroimaging and neuromodulation for the developing treatments of neurological and psychiatric disorders. In the future, she hopes to pursue a PhD in neuropsychology.