Who we are

The STEP staff is a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals with clinical, administrative and research experience.

Faculty and Staff

Deborah Fisk

Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry (Social Work)
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Vinod Srihari

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Residential College Associate Fellow in Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Associate Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Training
Director, STEP Program

Cenk Tek

Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Psychosis Program, CMHC

Scott Woods

Professor of Psychiatry and Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology

Clinicians and Residents

Andres Barkil-Oteo, MDResident
Paul Geha, MDResident
Aqil Hashim, LCSWPrimary Clinician
Aqil Hashim is a licensed clinical social worker at the Connecticut Mental Health Center. He has worked in forensic settings for over 13 years and maintains an interest in trauma and mental health. He participates in the STEP program as a primary clinician, meeting with clients individually to aid in the process of recovery and help individuals reconnect with educational and vocational goals.
Genevieve Henry, MDResident