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

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.

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.

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.

Steven F 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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

A Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Klein 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. Klein specializes in issues related to adjustment, academic achievement, anxiety, attention, behavioral problems, depression, history of abuse and self-injury.

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. 

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. 

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.   

Rebecca has a wide range of experience working with children and adolescents in hospital, school and clinic settings. She enjoys meeting with kids and families because of the energy and enthusiasm they bring to therapy. She received her M.S. in Applied Psychology from St. Cloud State. 

Mental Health Services
Hutchinson Area Health Care 
1095 Highway 15 S. 
Hutchinson, MN 55350 

• Appointments: 320.484-4610 
   

• 24-Hour Mental Health Helpline: 320.484-4585
   

• Chemical Dependency: 320.484-4610
   

• Employee Assistance Program: 484-4555