Shelby Lageson, BS, LADC

Intake Specialist

Shelby earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Minnesota State University-Mankato in 2015 and a certificate in Addiction Counseling from Century College in 2022. Before joining Progress Valley, she worked for three years as an admissions counselor at an outpatient substance use program. Shelby has experience supporting a wide range of populations across diverse settings, including outpatient and residential treatment programs, schools, and emergency shelters. She takes a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to her work and is dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting recovery.

In her free time, Shelby enjoys spending with her cat, PJ, as well as reading, cooking and being outdoors.

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Founded in 1972, Progress Valley is a Minneapolis-St. Paul area-based nonprofit provider of services for people with emotional and mental health challenges and/or substance use issues related to drugs or alcohol. Community members can find therapy and mental health counseling at our Bloomington Mental Health Clinic. Clients from all over Minnesota and the nation can find help with substance use challenges with us as well.

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