About Dr. Tavi Thongdy, MD

Dr. Tavi Thongdy, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist whose career has been shaped by a deeply personal truth: that mental health touches every one of us, in every family, at every stage of life. Dr. Thongdy brings more than a decade of rich, varied experience to her patients at Serenity Mental Health Centers, along with her genuine belief that healing is always possible.

She is committed to creating a compassionate, supportive environment where her patients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.

Education and Background

Dr. Thongdy completed her psychiatry residency training at Albany Medical Center in New York in 2010, launching a career that has taken her across some of the most demanding and meaningful clinical environments imaginable. She has served patients in both inpatient and outpatient state mental health facilities, as well as at Nellis Air Force Base and the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, caring for community members, active duty service members, and veterans carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and PTSD.

Those years of service gave her a clear-eyed understanding of what medications alone cannot do. Watching her patients struggle for years without finding lasting relief led her to seek something more, ultimately guiding her to Serenity, where the values she built her practice around are shared by everyone in the building.

Care Philosophy

Dr. Thongdy’s approach is rooted in holistic care, with a focus on finding solutions rather than simply treating symptoms. She is mindful that there seems to be a pill for nearly everything, but she understands there is no quick fix when it comes to genuine healing. Her goal is to offer treatment options that are safe, effective, and built for the long term.

For patients who have spent years cycling through multiple medications without real relief, Dr. Thongdy offers access to some of the most advanced treatment options medical science has to offer, including Ketamine therapy and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). She works with each patient individually to find the right fit for their unique needs, and she wants every person who walks through her door to know that real, lasting relief is possible, including through non-medication options. For those whose goal is to become medication-free, she is fully committed to helping them get there.

Above all, Dr. Thongdy wants her patients to feel empowered in their own recovery. She takes time to ensure each person understands their diagnosis, their options, and the benefits and risks of every path forward, because informed patients are active participants in their own healing.

Personal Interests

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Thongdy’s life reflects the same intentionality she brings to patient care. She begins each day watching the sunrise, enjoying a quiet cup of tea, going for a walk, or practicing Qigong. She is committed to being present in each moment and finds that a daily practice of gratitude keeps her grounded and balanced—qualities she carries with her into every appointment.

She appreciates meaningful storytelling in film, with The Fountain being a personal favorite, and when it comes to music, she is drawn to calm, wordless compositions that invite stillness rather than noise.

What to Expect

Dr. Thongdy joined Serenity because she believes every patient deserves high-quality, affordable mental health care delivered in a supportive, encouraging, and judgment-free environment. She is humbled to be a part of her patients’ journeys and knows that even the smallest positive impact in someone’s life ripples outward in ways that cannot be measured.

Her greatest hope for each person who walks through her door is simple: to help them find inner freedom, tranquility, and the joy of feeling like themselves again.