Tom is currently a counselor at Progress Valley and has a Master’s degree in Co-occurring disorders from Metropolitan State University. He has a passion for helping individuals struggling with co-occurring mental health/substance use disorders and understands the complexities that can bring in an individual’s recovery journey. With a strong background in 12-step programs, Dialectical Behavioral [...]
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, [...]
Ryan Good, MA, LADC
Having recently completed graduate school with Hazelden Betty Ford and two very educational and inspirational semesters with Partners Behavioral Healthcare in St. Paul, I am pleased to join the team at Progress Valley. My interests include listening to music, playing drums and guitar, attending live concerts, sunshine, visiting local restaurants, and spending time with my [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
