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Sanjay K Nigam, M.D
Background
Dr Sanjay Nigam, Is practicing Psychiatry since 2002. He did his psychiatric residency from University of Columbia, MO and moved to St Louis University, MO for his last year of Residency. He joined Community Counseling Center of Alton, as Psychiatric Director.
He founded Southern Illinois Associates, LLC in 2004. He was Psychiatric Director of Greenville Regional Hospital, He also provide care to several local Nursing Homes and Assisted Living.
Publication and Research:
Effects of Smoking on Affect, Cognition and symptoms in Schizophrenia; R. C. Smith, A. Ali & S Nigam; Biol. Psychiatry 1998; 43:1S-133S, 115S.
Neurological soft signs and response to Olanzapine in Schizophrenia; R. C. Smith, M Infante, S Nigam, A Singh, G Garlapati, A Ali; Biol. Psychiatry 1999; 45:1S-147S, 31S
RESEARCH
Protocol ACP-NIS-001, Amendment 2, dated 17 November 2017
“Management of Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis in Actual Practice”
(The INSYTE Study)
A Postmarketing Observational Study to Evaluate the Safety of ADASUVE® (STACCATO® Loxapine for Inhalation) in Patients with Agitation Associated with Schizophrenia or Bipolar I Disorder (June 2019 to Jan 2019)
Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) Principal Investigator
Real-life effectiveness of vortioxetine in patients with major depressive disorder.
Non-interventional, multi-national, prospective cohort study to assess real life effectiveness of vortioxetine
Efficacy of Olanzapine in schizophrenics with poor response to traditional neuroleptics. Smith et. al., New York University, New York
Effects of smoking on affect cognition and neurological signs in schizophrenia. Smith et. al., New York University, New York
Management of Resistant Depression
He has special training in providing Transcranial Stimulation Therapy and he is also a REMS certified provider for Esketamine/spravato treatment. Please learn more about it in our treatment resistant depression section
Education
Psychiatry Residency:
07/01 to 06/02: PGY IV, Department of Psychiatry, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
07/98 to 06/01: PGY: I- III, Department of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
MBBS
07/86- 12/90 Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, India
Working Experience:
2004 to Current: Psychiatric Director, Southern Illinois Associates, LLC. Glen Carbon, IL
12/04 to 10/19: Psychiatric Director, Geriatric Behavioral health Unit, Greenville, Il
12/04 to 10/11 Consulting Psychiatrist, Anderson Hospital, Maryville, IL
03/2004 to Current Visit Several Local Nursing Home.
03/04 to 06/05 ATTENDING PSYCHIATRIST: Gateway Regional Hosp., Granite City, IL
07/02 to 02/06: Consultant PSYCHIATRIST, St Anthony’s Hospital, 1 St. Anthony’s Way, Alton IL 62002 Tel: 618-4746342
07/02 to 12/03 MEDICAL DIRECTOR, Community Counseling Center, 2615 Edwards street, Alton, IL 62002 Tel: 618-462-2331
Jaime Mendoza PMHNP, FNP
Background
Jaime Mendoza FNP is a graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She has a degree in Family Nurse practitioner. She has been with the practice since 2013.
Publication and Research
A Postmarketing Observational Study to Evaluate the Safety of ADASUVE® (STACCATO® Loxapine for Inhalation) in Patients with Agitation Associated with Schizophrenia or Bipolar I Disorder (June 2019 to Jan 2019)
Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) Principal Investigator
Real-life effectiveness of vortioxetine in patients with major depressive disorder.
Non-interventional, multi-national, prospective cohort study to assess real life effectiveness of vortioxetine
Education Background
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FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER OBTAINED FROM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSTIY EDWARDSVILLE 2012
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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER OBTAINED FROM NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 2017
Work Experience
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May 15 2013 to Present
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May 15 2013 to September 30 2019 Nurse Practitioner
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November 2012 to March 2013: Staff Registered Nurse, SMGS-Mt. Vernon Family Health Center – Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Jennifer Thery, PMHNP
Background
Publication and Research
Real-life effectiveness of vortioxetine in patients with major depressive disorder.
Non-interventional, multi-national, prospective cohort study to assess real life effectiveness of vortioxetine
Education
- Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Adults August 2013 -University of Cincinnati,
- MSN/master’s in education in process,January 2012 University of Phoenix
- School Nurse Internship:August 2002 Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois
- BSN Program:2001 McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois
Work Experience
- September 2013- present- Southern Illinois Associates LLC (Psychiatric Nurse- Practitioner )
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June 2011- 2014- Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL, Nurse – Medical surgical, geriatrics, acute, chronic, and Hospice
- December 2008-April 2011- Macoupin County Health Department, Gillespie, IL
Janet Woloszynek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CNM
Background
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (as well as Certified Nurse Midwife) currently practicing in outpatient psychiatry at Southern Illinois Associates, LLC, located in Maryville, IL. Committed to evidence-based practice and shared decision making. Passionate about maternal mental health struggles in the United States
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate, PMHNP Dec 2021 (Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY)
Master of Science in Nursing, Midwifery Nov 2018 Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY
Bachelor of Science, Nursing May 2012 University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Associate of Science, Nursing Aug 2007 Weber State University, Ogden, UT
Work Experience
- Southern Illinois Associates, LLC 02/22-current
- BJC Medical Group OB/GYN 07/19-10/20
- Staff Nurse – Behavioral Health Unit 11/20 – 01/22
AMY LYNN HEMANN, MSW, LCSW
Background
Amy Hemann LCSW, did her masters of social work from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, in 2005. She Joined the practice June 2015. She has worked at various mental health clinic as a therapist and has special interest in treating Chronic depression, Anxiety disorder and substance abuse disorders among other.
Education
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Master of Social Work Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, August 2005
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Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, August 2000 Major: Psychology Minor: Women’s Studies
Work Experience
- LCSW: Southern Illinois Associates, LLC since 2015
- Outpatient Therapist: Wellspring Resource; Jerseyville, Illinois; March 2014 to 2015
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Primary Therapist: Community Memorial Hospital; Staunton, Illinois; July 2011 to March 2014
- Senior Services Specialist: Community Counseling Center; Alton, Illinois; September 2008 to July 2011
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Substance Abuse Counselor: Community Counseling Center; Alton, Illinois; December 2006 to September 2008
Diana Jarman, LCSW
Background
Diana, received her Masters of Social Work in 2002 from Southern Illinois University,Edwardsville, Illinois. She has an interest in working with adults with PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder and substance abuse disorder. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help treat clients suffering from trauma and PTSD. She provides individual and group counseling
Education
- MSW august 2, 2002 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- BSW May, 2001 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- ASSOCIATES IN SCIENCE DECEMBER, 1998 LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Work Experience
- 06/2016 to Current: LCSW with Southern Illinois Associates, LLC
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2010-2016 Cenerstone/wellspring resources
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2009-2010 gateway regiional medical center Kettler
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2002-2009 Behavioral health alternatives
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2000-2002 Alton mental health, forensics unit, male population
JENNA COLLINS REED, LCSW
Background
Jenna received her Masters of Social Work degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, in 1999. She provides individualized psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and group counseling to patients at SIA. Sometimes you need a safe place to work through issues, be accepted, heard, and receive objective feedback and direction. My priority is to offer a therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable and accepted in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
SKILLS
- • Counseling
• CPI
• Time management skills
• Excellent communication
• Client-focused
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Team player
• Skilled at writing psycho-social assessments
• Natural leader
Education
- Masters of Social Work 1999
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Work Experience
- Nov 2017 to March 2022 Breeze Hospice － Belleville, IL and St. Louis, MO
- Nov 2017 to March 2022
STL Counseling － St. Louis, MO - Jul 2015 to Nov 2017 Outpatient Behavioral Health-SSM, St. Mary’s Hospital － St Louis, Missouri
- Jul 2007 to Jul 2015 St. Mary’s Hospital － St. Louis, Missouri
Albert Andrews, LCPC
Background
Albert is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience. He received his Masters Degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, in 1996. He practices cognitive behavioral therapy and provides individual and group psychotherapy.
Treatment specialization includes:
Depression
Anxiety
Anger Management
Relationship Issues
Domestic Violenc
Education
Southern Illinois University – Carbondale – Master of Science, Educational Psychology, emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy
May 1996
May 1992 – Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
Work Experience
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Jan 2023 Southern Illinois Associates
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September 2020 – Dec 2023 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, SSM Health St. Mary’s, Centralia, IL
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April 2018 – September 2020
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Psychiatric Services of Southern IL – Belleville, IL
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December 2008 – April 2018
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, SSM Health – St. Mary’s, Centralia, IL
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SASS – Screening, Assessment and Support Services Coordinator/LCPC, Community Resource Center, Centralia, IL