Meet Our Mental Healthcare Providers
We have a staff with a variety of specialties to meet your needs. We have male and female psychiatrists and therapists to fit your comfort level.
Dr. Deepika Bhargava (who is lovingly known by staff & patients as Dr. B is board-certified in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. B serves as the medical director of Exult Healthcare. Dr. B did her externship at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Washington, D. C. She went on to do her residency in Psychiatry at Wright State University in OH. Finally, Dr. B did her fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at UT Southwest. Dr. B has held many leadership positions and served as Medical Director at Haven Behavioral Hospital, Allegiance Hospital (Tyler and Keller, TX). She currently is a member of American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and Obesity Medicine Association. Exult Healthcare was conceptualized when Dr. B wanted to combine her passion for mental health and addiction. During her free time, Dr. B enjoys time with her husband and their three children. She loves to cook and spend time with her two dogs, Sugar and Oreo.
Ngomeni Mbilikira
PMHNP-BC
As a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am passionate about providing compassionate and individualized care to those navigating mental health challenges. Since 2017, I have dedicated myself to understanding and addressing psychiatric disorders with a blend of clinical expertise and genuine empathy.
My approach is rooted in a deep commitment to mental wellness and a desire to make a positive impact on my patients’ lives. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered. By fostering mental health awareness and working to dispel the stigma surrounding mental health care, I aim to make seeking help a courageous and fulfilling journey.
With a wealth of experience and a heartfelt dedication to my patients, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way toward improved mental well-being.
Skye Toles
LPC
I work with Exult Healthcare. I am currently accepting applications for LPCa supervision. I specialize in teen & adult mood disorders, trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and developing social support needs for the neurodiverse. These days people are so much more connected, but this means there are more eyes than ever on a person. That is stressful. There are expectations from so many sources now. Unseen, unspoken issues of abuse, family conflict, and peer relations are also prevalent in this age. I specialize in helping adolescents and adults understand their world and manage the sometimes complex emotions that are present as a result.
I offer a combination approach of Trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, and REBT (rational emotive behavior therapy). I also offer structured DBT as an alternative approach for those who would benefit. I primarily see my clients on one-on-one, but also offer family therapy sessions to help mediate difficult issues, build connections, and reduce resentments.
The people of today are under social pressure like never before. I offer a safe place to talk, learn, and be validated in your feelings and experiences. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is one of the most important aspects of therapy. I want to build a place where my clients can laugh, cry, feel motivated, and learn.
Rick Bingham
BA, AADC, CAS, LCDC
Rick has worked in the field of substance abuse disorder treatment for 44 years. Currently, Rick is a partner with Addiction Recovery Associates, owns his own practice called Purple Bandana Education and Recovery Service, works as a prn group facilitator with Arise Recovery Centers, provides counseling and acupuncture treatments for Exult Health Care, and continues to work as a consultant and case manager for the Anti-Aging and Longevity Center of Texas. Rick is highly involved as a group facilitator, counselor, speaker, CEU provider, trainer, & acu-detox specialist. Rick has served on various boards including: USAOTP (past president), and the Dallas Chapter of TAAP (past president). Rick served on the first board of the Wilderness Trek Christian Camp (1980). In 2017, Rick was given the SABAL award for contributions to the MAT modality of recovery. Rick was the first recipient of the Marie Huggett Volunteer Award (Fort Worth TAAP) in 2010. He has been a member of TAAP since 1994. He is married, has 5 children and 13 grandchildren, and one great grand son. For leisure he enjoys camping, golf, photography, woodworking, guitar, Navajo flute, singing, and public speaking.
Rick’s two mottos: Walk slow, climb high, and pray often.
Opportunities are rarely planned. They just seem to happen. So, be ready.
Paula Robinson
LSW
Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair…. but I’se keeps a climbin’-Mother to Son, by Langston Hughes
Growing up in concrete jungle of NYC, I know what it is like to feel as if you cannot see the forest despite the trees. Navigating life is hard, I got you!
My name is Paula Robinson, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I have over 15+ years of experience in the Mental Health field. My training began working with adults & families in the mental health community. I also enjoy the transformative process with couples.
My practice modalities include Integrative Wellness (Holistic approaches) Trauma Informed Care, Solution focused, CBT/DBT, Narrative Therapy, Music therapy & Meditation, Task-Centered/Problem Solving, Forensic Social Work- (Individuals navigating the criminal justice system) & Faith Based.
My experience lends itself to assisting individuals working through Mood Disorders,
(Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar) Grief/Bereavement, life adjustments/transitions, Interpersonal Relationship issues, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Social Injustice.
I use an eclectic approach to treatment, and enjoy observing the process with the individual navigating to their stage of change. I pride myself on my faith, and ethics. I am culturally competent, and have worked with a wide array of cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations.
If you are ready to Take flight, and be part of your transformation with a Reliable, Restorative, but most importantly Relatable therapist, then I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Opportunities are rarely planned. They just seem to happen. So, be ready.
Nicola Noel
LPC-a
After attending the Chicago School of Professional Phycology for seven years, Nicola graduated with honours, having received a Bachelor’s degree cum laude in Child and Adolescent Psychology, with a minor in business psychology, as well as continuing to obtain a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Nicola is pursuing a PhD in international psychology, where she plans to impact change globally. She is an active member of the American Counseling Association and Theta Chi Sigma Honors Society. Her formal education and personal life experiences have prepared her for counselling children, adolescents and adults, individually and in group settings.
Her interest in counselling developed through experiences of environmental, social and physical difficulties, which inspired her to make changes that would positively impact the world around her. She hopes that positive change will be achieved locally and globally through acknowledgement, understanding and compassion towards the underserved, underrepresented and disproportionately marginalised populations.
Her unique awareness of diversity enables her to maintain unconditional positive regard, practising acceptance and tolerance at all times and for all people while also advocating for those people and encouraging others to celebrate their differences. She is persistently working toward her lifelong goal to make lasting changes. She remains firmly rooted in an understanding of and adherence to professional ethics, ultimately committed to reducing the suffering of others.
She is a diligent advocate for social justice in the current context and strives to facilitate flourishing growth from each individual in her care so that they might reach their full human potential. Adopting a developmental perspective and providing the most effective evidence-based treatments, Nicola aims her professional life at fostering a sense of empowerment among individuals in their families and community settings to lead healthier, happier lives independently, improving the quality of life for themselves and those around them.
Carla Vargas
TMS Coordinator
Carla Vargas is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a degree in psychology. She has been working as a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Coordinator for quite some time now, focusing on treating depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). TMS is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, helping to alleviate symptoms of these conditions. Through her dedicated efforts, Carla has improved patient outcomes by 30%, making a significant impact on the lives of those she treats.