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 [...]
Charlie Martinson, BA, LADC-S
Charlie earned his bachelor’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University, with a major in psychology, and an LADC certificate from Ridgewater College. Charlie has worked in the field of Chemical Dependency for over 10 years with experience in both residential and outpatient settings. Charlie utilizes a client-centered approach tailoring a treatment plan specifically to individuals. [...]
Shelby Lageson, BS, LADC
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 [...]
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 [...]
Travis Krogh, BA, LADC
Travis has been in recovery since 2011 and has worked in the addiction field since 2013. He obtained his Graduate Certificate in Addiction Counseling from Winona State University as well as his LADC in 2019. Travis feels blessed with a beautiful wife, Karine, a wonderful home, a pair of rescue dogs, and a peace that [...]
