F. Ada A. Ifesinachukwu, MD
Francisca Ada Ifesinachukwu, MD, known affectionately by her patients as Dr. Ada, is an adult and child psychiatrist at Summit Mental Health Clinic in Austin, Texas. Dr. Ada has been a board certified psychiatrist for more than 28 years and opened Summit Mental Health Clinic in May of 2004, and she has worked for six of those years in the Austin area.
Dr. Ada received her general and adult psychiatry training at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas, and her child and adolescent psychiatry training at Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple/Texas A&M University Health Science Center. After she completed her training, Dr. Ada worked with a group practice in Austin before starting Summit Mental Health Clinic in August 2004.
Dr. Ada employs the DSM-V criteria and tailors it to fit each individual’s needs. As a member of the American Psychiatric Association and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr. Ada has access to the latest, most recent journal publications to keep treatments up-to-date. She is also a member of the Texas Association of Psychiatric Physicians, the Texas Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Black Psychiatrists of America.
At Summit Mental Health Clinic, Dr Ada is supported by 3 advanced practice providers and office manager Georgia Hicks.
Amanda Sanders, BSA, MPAS, PA-C
Amanda is a board-certified Physician Assistant, who joined the SMHC team in February of 2024. She graduated from University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelors in Human Development and Family Sciences with a special interest in Adolescent Development. She then went on to complete her Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Hardin Simmons Physician Assistant Program in Abilene, Texas. She received specialty training in several areas including Internal medicine, Emergency medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN, Family medicine, Orthopedics, Palliative medicine and Psychiatry.
Amanda strives to provide top-tier holistic mental health care and advocacy for all of her patients. She understands the importance of the mind and body connection and works with her patients to coordinate care for optimal overall wellness.
In her free time she enjoys walking her dog, Olive, on the Town Lake trail and attending and even teaching yoga classes. With her training in a variety of yogic practices she likes to implement mindfulness and meditation techniques for treatment of her patients. She also enjoys traveling, reading and exploring new restaurants in the Austin area.
Isi Etakibuebu, DNP, M.Ed., APRN, PMHNP-BC
Isi Etakibuebu is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing culturally respectful, holistic care to patients at Summit Mental Health Clinic. Before this role, Isi delivered patient-centered care in various healthcare settings including psychiatric inpatient hospitals and crisis residential units. Isi provided compassionate care to patients as a Rehabilitation Counselor/Qualified Mental Health Professional and as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse with the state and local mental health authorities. Past work experiences have exposed Isi to a variety of socioeconomic conditions and cultures which have influenced her passion for improving access to quality mental health care and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.
Isi is motivated daily by her husband and two teenage sons at opposing ends of neurodiversity, to deliver high-quality care and compassion to all patients, and support the most vulnerable in our community. In her spare time, Isi likes to cook Nigerian traditional dishes for family and friends to enjoy. She also likes to use African fabrics and prints to sew her traditional attires.
Isi began her education in Nigeria where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Benin. She earned a Master of Education degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas at Austin. As the primary caregiver to her autistic son, Isi was inspired to return to school to train as a registered nurse. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the National American University, Georgetown, Texas. Isi recently graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree from Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts. Through her membership in the Texas Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and DNPs of Color, Isi participates in engaging presentations locally and nationwide aimed at gaining insights into cutting-edge health research and initiatives to enhance health outcomes for patients.
Olivia Iheanacho, BSN, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Olivia Iheanacho is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Olivia received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She has 9 years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field ranging from child, adolescent, and adult inpatient and outpatient care to community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment.
Olivia has worked with a vast number of patients with severe mental health diagnoses, including dual diagnosis and treatment. She believes in fostering open conversations with her clients and creating an environment where everyone feels heard and understood. Olivia strives to ensure that her clients feel empowered and comfortable making treatment decisions. Her ultimate professional goal is to conduct a thorough psychiatric assessment, provide an accurate diagnosis, and tailor treatment plans based on individual needs. Her goal is to create an individualized plan of care that values client involvement, family support, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice.