AARON M. HAWKINS, M.D.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Hawkins completed his residency in psychiatry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he served as the chief resident physician.

Upon completion of his chief resident duties he served as a medical consultant for ABC News in New York where he consulted on a variety of media platforms including: “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight, “The View,” and “20/20”.  

Dr. Hawkins is board certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and holds active membership in the American Psychiatric Association as well as the International Society for Sports Psychiatry.

Dr. Hawkins and his family reside in the Auburn community.

BENNY PATERNOSTRO,
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Benny is a partner and CFO of The Hawkins Group. He participates in all facets of the day to day operations of The Hawkins Group.

Benny is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended High school at John Carroll Catholic. Benny graduated college from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a B.S. degree in Accounting and Management.

Away from the office, Benny enjoys spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. Hobbies are motorcycling and collecting and maintaining classic muscle cars. Favorite vacation spot is Gulf Shores, Alabama.

JAYMEE NELSON,
M.D.

Dr. Nelson is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry with clinical expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, addiction, and ADHD. She also provides limited concierge services for psychodynamically-informed psychotherapy. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and then completed her Psychiatry Residency at UAB where she served as chief resident in her final year of training. She has experience working as an inpatient and outpatient psychiatrist and providing medical education to psychiatry and family medicine residents.

KRISTEN AYCOCK,
PRACTICE BILLING MANAGER

Kristen graduated from Jefferson State in 2016 Summa Cum Laude. She earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science as a Medical Support Specialist. She also earned an Advanced Certificate as a Medical Office Assistant. Kristen was chosen out of four campuses to be awarded Outstanding Student in Office Administration in 2016. She became a Certified Professional Biller and opened her own business. Kristen worked as the Office Manager and Biller for Psychiatry 280 from December 2015 until she became a part of The Hawkins Group in April 2021. Kristen is a great fit for the specialty of psychiatry. She will always go above and beyond to help you in any way she can. Her caring and empathetic nature and kind disposition really stand out. We are so pleased to have her as a part of our team.