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Our Behavioral and Mental Health Services is one of Minnesota's most respected resources in
mental health. We provide effective, confidential care to adults and children,
on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Our team includes exceptional psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and
clinical nurse specialists.
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Olukayode
Awosika, M.D. Dr. Awosika joined our staff in 2004.
He
practiced psychiatric and family medicine in
Nigeria and South Africa before moving to New York
where he completed his residency at the College of
Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University.
His special interest is the diagnosis and
treatment of mood and anxiety disorders |
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Glenn M. Lewis, M.D. Dr. Lewis attended medical school at the
University of Minnesota where he holds the rank of
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry. Board-certified
in Psychiatry and Neurology, he was Medical
Director of Abbott Northwestern's Mental Health
programs. His special interest s are geriatric
psychiatry and treatment of major mental
illnesses. He is a life fellow of the American
Psychiatric Association.
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Stacy L. Nichols, M.D.
Dr. Nichols specializes in adult and geriatric
psychiatry. She attended Mayo Medical School in
Rochester, and completed her residency at the Mayo
Clinic Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Nichols moved
to Hutchinson in 1991. She is board certified in
Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. |
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Richard
RePass, M.D.
Dr. RePass is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who
specializes in adult psychiatry.
He attended
the University of Sint Eustatius
School of Medicine, Netherlands
Antilles. He completed his
postgraduate
training in Psychiatry
at the University of Louisville in
Louisville, Kentucky.
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Steven
Sonnek, M.D.
Dr. Sonnek specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. A native of
Blackduck, MN and a
graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he
received his medical training at the Mayo Clinic.
His Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship and
his Adult Psychiatry residency were completed at
Emory University in Atlanta. |
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Navin
Natarajan, M.D. Dr.
Natarajan joined the Behavioral Health Staff as a
staff psychiatrist in 2010 He completed a
fellowship in general psychiatry at the State
University of New York Downstate Medical Center
and a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at North
Shore-Long Island Jewish Hospital, both in New
York City. Dr. Natarajan graduated medical school
at the University of West Indies. |
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Jean
Rusinak, Ph.D.,
LP, NCSP A
Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Rusinak graduated from
the University of Minnesota with a doctorate in
Educational Psychology after completing an
internship at the Boys Town residential treatment
center in Nebraska. Working with children,
adolescents and families, Dr. Rusinak specializes in
issues related to adjustment, academic
achievement, anxiety, attention, behavioral
problems, depression, history of abuse and
self-injury. |
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Russell
Morfitt,
PhD, L.P. Dr.
Morfitt has a special interest assessing and
treating anxiety disorders. He enjoys providing
anxiety disorder patients with treatments
supported by current research and participating in
their process improvement. He received his PhD in
psychology from the University of Minnesota. |
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Scott
Wichterman, Psy.D., L.P. Dr.
Wichterman has been with Hutchinson Area Health
Care since 1992. His doctorate is in clinical
psychology. He completed a respecialization in
neuropsychology in 1995. In addition to clinical
practice, Dr. Wichterman is the Clinical
Supervisor in Behavioral Health
Services. |
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Matthew
James, Ph.D., L.P. Dr.
James specializes in assessment and treatment of
anxiety and mood disorders using cognitive
behavioral therapy. He received his
undergraduate and graduate degrees in clinical
psychology from Ohio State University. After a
pre-doctoral internship at the Alfred I duPont
Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, Dr.
James completed a post-doctoral fellowship in
child and adolescent mood disorders in the
Department of Psychiatry at the University of
Minnesota Medical School.
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Jane Sears, M.A.,
R.N., C.N.S. Jane
Sears is a full-time therapist and certified
clinical nurse specialist in adult psychiatric and
mental health nursing. She provides diagnostic and
treatment services to individuals, families and
groups. She provides consultation and treatment
for Day Treatment clients. Jane is trained in
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and is a DBT
therapist and skills trainer. |
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Brenda Erickson, M.A., L.P.
Brenda specializes in working with children,
adolescents and adults experiencing mood
disorders, trauma, grief and loss, chronic illness
or disabilities, personality disorders and self
esteem issues. She received her Master's in
Counseling and Psychology from St. Mary's in
Minneapolis. |
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Mary Hall, M.S. L.P.
Mary has a M.S.
in counseling psychology and specialized training
in marital and family therapy. She also has a
background in pediatric nursing and
child-protection social work. She specializes in
behavioral problems with young children, eating
disorders and families with chronic medical
problems. |
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Jennifer
Plath, L.I.C.S.W. Jennifer
is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
She is experienced in working with
children, adolescents and families on behavioral
issues, parenting concerns, adolescent issues,
depression, anxiety, self-injury and stress
management. Jennifer
received her Master’s in Social Work from the
College of St. Catherine’s/University of St.
Thomas joint program in St. Paul, MN.
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Laurie
Klawitter, L.I.C.S.W. Laurie
is a Clinical Social Worker with a special
interest in diagnosis and therapy with adults and
adolescents who experienced trauma. She is
inspired by those who are resilient and motivated
to understand and reconcile childhood hurts.
Laurie received her Master's in Social Work from
Augsburg College in Minneapolis. |
Contact:
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Mental Health Services
Hutchinson Area Health Care
1095 Highway 15 S.
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 484-4610
(800) 454-3903, press 9, ext. 4610 |
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