Expert Guidance for Aspiring NPs: Get to Know Our Experienced Mentors
Elvis Ngyia, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Dr. Ngyia has been in clinical practice for over 10 years. His experience is wide ranging including outpatient family medicine, out patient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, addiction medicine, urgent care, long-term care/rehabilitation and occupational medicine.
He loves to teach and since 2014, has served as clinical preceptor for nurse practitioner students from the following universities: Walden University, Maryville University, University of Texas at Arlington, Grand Canyon University, Texas Tech University, Brandman University, Baylor University and Pordue University.
Dr. Ngyia is also an adjunct faculty at Walden university. He has also served as content expert supervising Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students from four different universities. In other capacities, Dr. Ngyia currently serves as the president of the International Organization of African Nurses. His research focus is in addiction medicine and the impact of psychotherapy for patients with dual diagnosis.
Surinder Sehdev, MD
Training:
Medical School - St. Matthew's University School of Medicine (Grand Cayman), Doctor of Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
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Experience:
Inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
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Association:
American Psychiatric Association
Mathia Ngwa, PsyD, ABSNP, LPA, ICP
Dr. Ngwa is a Licensed Psychological Associate, member of the American Board of School Neuropsychology, Certified IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback, Rhythmic Movement Training, Equipping Minds, Integrated Listening Systems, and Interactive Metronome practitioner. He provides psychological, neuropsychological, and pre-surgical bariatric evaluations. Treatment modalities
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
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Biofeedback
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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Dance/Movement Therapy
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EMDR
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Eclectic
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Family Systems
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Integrative
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Intervention
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MCN Neurofeedback
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Psychological Testing and Evaluation
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Rhythmic Movement Training, Interactive Metronome
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Somatic
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Strength-Based
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Trauma Focused
Wandji Sonya, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Dr. Wandji is a 'hands-on' provider who ensures that every patient or student encounter is impactful. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, holds a terminal degree in nursing, and is currently pursuing several research studies, reflecting her commitment to professional development and advancing the field.
With extensive experience in acute care, family medicine, geriatric and palliative medicine, as well as rehabilitation and outpatient psychiatry, Dr. Wandji has been an active clinician for several years. Despite a busy clinical schedule, her passion for teaching has driven her to take on students and impart her in-depth knowledge to the next generation.