Marian Spiess, MA, LPCC, LADC, is a dually licensed clinician with experience in community-based mentalhealth care, co-occurring treatment services, and adolescent autism services. She brings a blend ofclinical expertise and leadership experience, and she enjoys helping build systems that improve outcomesfor clients while supporting strong, sustainable clinical programs. Marian has a special interest inpolicy development, [...]
Amari Rivers, MSW LGSW
I began working in the substance use field when I was 20 years old, and from there, I knew that it was afield that I wanted to work in as a mental health professional. I may be young, but my experience has ranged from working as a recovery specialist to now as an MHP over [...]
Diederik Durst, LADC, LPCC Intern
Diederik is currently completing his clinical practicum at Progress Valley, where he provides both individual therapy and counseling, as well as facilitates group sessions focused on co-occurring disorders, addiction recovery, and psychoeducation.Prior to joining Progress Valley, Diederik worked for two and a half years at Fairview Riverside on an intensive inpatient unit for children and [...]
Kristen Neisen, LADC, LPCC-IT
Kristin is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) and a professional clinical mental health counselor in training (LPCC-IT). She works as a dual-diagnosis clinician in the Women’s Residential Program. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology: law, crime, and deviance at the University of Minnesota. Recently she received her graduate degree in [...]
