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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Christine O’Riley , PsyD

A member of our Behavioral Health team, Christine O’Riley, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience providing evaluation and treatment to adult patients with cognitive impairments and sleep disorders due to trauma or illnesses. She also is qualified to provide evaluations for people in court-ordered situations.

Originally from Minnesota, Dr. O’Riley received her professional training in Florida, completing a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with concentrations in Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology at Miami Institute of Psychology. She subsequently completed post-doctoral work at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, also in Miami.

A retired Army Medical Service Corps officer, Dr. O’Riley has spent the majority of her career in the context of military service in both Active Duty and Reserves. She performed in various capacities, including leadership positions at healthcare centers in the US and Germany. She was Chief Clinical Neuropsychologist at Hanau Army Mental Health Clinic in Germany, later serving several years as a clinical neuropsychologist and behavioral sleep disorders specialist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, where she offered psychological evaluations and treatment to soldiers and other military personnel returning from combat zones. Most recently, she served Air Force members at Minot Air Force Base.

Dr. O’Riley has been active in teaching at various universities. In recent years she pursued an interest in Canon law, obtaining a master’s degree in Canon Law from KU Leuven, Belgium. She is board certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.

Melissa Andreasen, FNP-C

A member of our pediatrics team, Melissa Andreasen, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents. A graduate of Minot State University, Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 and began her nursing career as an RN with Trinity Health. She served patients in the addiction services, intensive care, and same day surgery units before shifting her focus to advanced practice nursing. While pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati, she worked part time as a clinical nurse instructor with Dakota College at Bottineau. She completed her Family Nurse Practitioner training 2020 and joined a private primary care practice as a family care provider, helping pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients manage the full range of acute and chronic health conditions. Melissa is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She loves spending time with her two children when she’s not at work.

Virginia Dohms, LPC, LPCC

A member of our Behavioral Health Services team, Virginia Dohms, LPC, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor dedicated to helping youth and adults manage the broad scope of mental health conditions using evidence-based approaches to care. Areas of expertise include severe and chronic mental illness, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and youth, relationship, and family mental health. She is also skilled in a variety of best practices such as EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A North Dakota native, Virginia received her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA. She has worked the past nearly five years with clients at North Central Human Service Center and previously with youth in residential treatment. Prior to becoming a counselor, she was a well-known music educator in Minot and has been both a performer and music director for various musical productions. She enjoys outdoor adventures with her family and taking care of her dog, cat, and chickens.

Joseph Stonehocker, CPNP-PC

Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Joseph Stonehocker, CPNP-PC, has joined our team of providers at Trinity Health Western Dakota in Williston. A board certified pediatric nurse practitioner, Joseph has spent the last three years serving the healthcare needs of Williston-area young people. He provides primary care to children ages 0 to 18, with an emphasis on general and acute pediatric care, annual well-child visits, and mental health support, including ADHD diagnosis and treatment. He’s also trained in various surgical procedures such as circumcision and tongue-tie correction. Originally from Canada, Joseph was reared in Edmonton, AB, and moved to the United States with his family at an early age. He graduated from Utah State University and earned both his Master of Science in Pediatric Nurse Practice and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UT Health San Antonio, part of the University of Texas system. A devoted husband and father, he and his wife have five children. They enjoy family time and attending youth sporting events.

William Sisa, MD

Dr. Sisa is a pediatrician, dedicated to providing holistic care that promotes the well-being of children, adolescents, and their families.  He is specially trained to manage the full range of children’s physical, mental, and emotional health problems, including acute and chronic conditions, behavioral difficulties, and developmental disorders.

Dr. Sisa earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, and completed his pediatric residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, a teaching hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.

Dr. Sisa grew up in Ghana, where he won the Presidential Award for being the best student from one of the 10 regions in Ghana at the Junior High School level, after which he proceeded to Major in Science at the best high schools in Ghana. Upon completion of high school, he started a remedial school in his hometown which is currently a high school in Ghana.

He proceeded to the University of Ghana where he majored in Chemistry. Upon arrival in the USA, he worked as a quality control chemist at NicePak PDI helping to develop some of the HPLC methods used to test the Super Sani Wipe the most popular hospital disinfectant used in hospitals in the USA. Dr. Sisa was pursuing a graduate Studies in Biochemistry at The City University of NY before he decided to pursue medicine at the St. George’s University School Medicine.

During clinical years in NYC, he got interested in teaching and mentoring of high school students in the science field, and completed several hours of volunteer work teaching. During residency, he participated in various research projects and had one of his research topics presented at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) 2020 Conference in Washington, DC.

He loves driving, playing volleyball, and soccer.

Julie Hatfield, LCSW

Julie Hatfield, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a member of our Behavioral Health team at Health Center – Riverside. Julie provides therapy services to individuals and families to help build skills and overcome life’s obstacles. Her specialized treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focus CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Family Systems Therapy, and more. A graduate of Minot State University’s social Work program, she completed her Master of Social Work degree at Florida State University in 2014. After graduation, she worked as a therapist at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and later in Trinity Health’s Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization program, where she provided family, individual, and group therapy sessions. Prior to earning her master’s, Julie served as a case manager for Ward County Social Services and North Central Human Services Center.

 

Anthony Udekwe, MD

Dr. Udekwe (Oo-dek-way) specializes in caring for children of all ages – from newborn to adolescent. He is experienced in managing a wide variety of problems ranging from infection and illness, to chronic conditions as well as developmental problems. He provides immunizations and regular checkups to help keep children healthy. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Dr. Udekwe completed his residency in pediatrics at Children’s National Center and Howard University Hospital, both located in Washington, D.C. He is certified in Advanced Pediatric Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.

Diana Peterson, MD

A board certified pediatrician, originally from New Philadelphia, Ohio, Dr. Peterson earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, Mississippi. She joined Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Medical Group as a staff pediatrician. She served as Chief of Pediatrics at the base hospital prior to joining Trinity Medical Group. She’s a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics.

Friday Osuala, MD

Dr. Osuala is a pediatrician specially trained to manage the full range of physical, mental, and emotional health problems of children of all ages, including infections, injuries, chronic conditions, behavioral difficulties and developmental disorders. A graduate of the University of Nigeria College of Medicine, he worked as a general pediatrician at Tobago Regional Hospital in the West Indies for five years, where he provided outpatient and inpatient care for a Level 2 nursery and pediatric emergency room. He completed residency training in Pediatric Medicine at the Pediatric Department of Woodhull Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.

Steven Mattson, MD

Steven R. Mattson, M.D. is a board certified internist and pediatrician.  A graduate of the University of North Dakota, he received his medical degree from Michigan State University and completed his residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and the University of North Dakota Affiliated Hospitals. He has practiced in Minot since 1988. Mattson is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians.