A journey of a 1000 miles begins with one footstep. We all run into issues during our life, and it is our response that determines our success. I truly feel the most difficult task in life is to ask others for help. However it is that help and and our trust in others that often determines the success in our recovery. My ultimate treatment goal has always been to help people feel better, regain quality in life, and become better people during the process. I hope the utilize my knowledge education, and experience to navigate the journey of good mental health.

Dr. Daria Lewis, DNP-FNP-C

Monique grew up in California until she joined the military which landed her here in NC.  She decided to stay and has been here for the past 20 + years.  She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill, receiving her Master of Health Sciences, and becoming board certified as a Physician Assistant.  Her background includes emergency medicine and primary care.

She started out in Lillington NC where she has opened her own Primary Care office.

She is board certified and has been working in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine.  She cares for newborns through geriatrics.  Special interests include diabetes management, mental health, and emergency medicine. In her free time, Monique enjoys spending time with her family doing anything outdoors, she’s adventurous, and big into fitness. 

C. David Runnels III, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Daria Lewis was born and raised in North Carolina. She graduated from Orange County Public Schools in 1998 and attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University later in the fall. Her studies ended up taking her to Winston-Salem State University where she later graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She had an appreciation for taking care of patients during their most critical time of need, so she worked in a variety of Intensive Care Units from 2002-2013. However, there was a desire to practice autonomously, and this was the driving force which led her to her current career path. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2013. That same year, Daria was also accepted in the inaugural class for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UNC-CH where she later graduated in 2015. After graduation, she worked in CVS MinuteClinics and several dermatology and aesthetics practices. Although she enjoyed practicing in these areas, she found her greatest fulfillment working in Psychiatry and substance abuse after being introduced to this field by a dear friend. She has worked at the Carter Clinic since 2016 treating a myriad of diagnoses. Daria is also certified with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), treating those who have a past and current history of opioid use dependence and other forms of substance abuse. When not working, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and fishing. Her newest labor of love is flipping houses on Topsail Island, NC, creating a wonderful vacation experience for vacationers who want to get away from all the hustle and bustle.  

Monique Torres, PA-C

Dana Keys is a physician assistant at MindPath Health in Cary, NC. Originally from Virginia, Dana proudly represents her alma mater, Virginia Tech, as a Hokie! She embarked on her educational journey by pursuing both her undergraduate and master's degrees in nutrition at Virginia Tech. She then attended Campbell University to complete her physician assistant education.

Dana possesses a profound interest in understanding the intersection of nutrition and mental wellness. She is driven by a strong desire to collaborate with individuals on their personal journeys, helping them attain a meaningful and fulfilling life experience. Dana's enthusiasm extends beyond her own role and she is eager to join forces with fellow healthcare providers to expand the array of tools available for patient care.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dana cherishes quality time with her loved ones. She finds joy in engaging in outdoor adventures and race cars!