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Kayla Albers, MA, ME.d, LADC

Kayla is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor currently under supervision for her LPCC in Minnesota. She believes that meaningful change begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. Her goal is to create a space where clients feel safe to show up as they are, explore their experiences without judgment, and begin moving toward a [...]

Marian Spiess, MA, LPCC, LADC

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, [...]

Kathy Weiss, LADC-S

Kathy has been working in the substance use field for the past 19 years, bringing extensive experience and compassion to her work. She meets each client where they are, using a trauma-informed approach to support their growth and healing. Known for her dedication and empathy, Kathy strives to make a positive impact in every interaction. [...]

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 [...]

Shannon Haynes, BS, LADC

Shannon Haynes, BS, LADC, entered the Alcohol and Drug Counseling field in 2017 after earning her credential and began her career as a Primary Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor. Since then, she has worked in a variety of settings, including harm reduction, intake, chemical assessments, and Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS). Shannon is currently a [...]

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