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Our Team

Charline Bengtson, LMFT

Owner & Clinical Director

Hello and Welcome!  I'm Charline.  I'm a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Board Approved LPC/LPCC & LMFT supervisor.  I provide counseling services for individuals, professionals, couples, and families across the lifespan in a calm, safe, and confidential environment that facilitates growth and healing. 

Tayler Waldvogel, LPCC

Children & Adolescents

Hello, my name is Tayler. I have a master’s degree in my program of study, Rehabilitation and

Addictions Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.  I am also a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor.  Growing up in rural Minnesota (on a farm, of course), I understand addiction and the stigma that can come with it along with the effect on the whole family.

Kelsey Washek, Clinical Trainee

Clinical Trainee

Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I’m a student at Capella University, currently working towards my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.  I am currently completing my practicum under supervision at North Country Counseling.

Jessica Spaulding, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Medication Management

Hello! I am Jessica Spaulding, and I am a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner treating patients ages 18-99. 

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As a nurse practitioner in psychiatry, I have training in medication management and offer supportive therapy. I specialize in treating clients dealing with depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and many other mental health struggles.

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Kevin Stefanek, LPC

Clinical Trainee

Hi, my name is Kevin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have a master’s degree in counseling

and a doctorate degree in sport psychology. I have been counseling for almost 25 years and am working

on coursework and supervision to become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

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Cassandra Brix, LMFT

Internship Site Coordinator & Trainer

Life can be an inspiring, energizing, connecting, and fulfilling experience. Enduring life on one’s own can also be draining, hurtful, scary, and lonely. Therapy can be a way to effectively cope through life’s valleys, find appreciation in our travels, as well as a way to create more enjoyable paths in life that a person wants to lead.

Melissa Saari, LPC

Clinical Trainee

Hello! My name is Melissa. I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in May 2022. I am a pre-licensed clinician working under supervision towards LPCC licensure.

Megan Johnson, LPCC

Ages 10+ 

Hi, I’m Megan!

 

I graduated from St. Cloud State University with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I grew up in a rural Minnesota farming community...

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Clinical Intern

​Welcome! I’m Jennah Hawes, a pre-licensed clinician with a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their strengths.  I am currently completing my practicum and intern hours with North Country Counseling and will soon be graduating with a Master's degree in Counseling.  Following the completion of my Master's degree, I will be working towards my LPCC licensure.

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