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Category: Professional Staff

Talia Thompson, MPS, LADC

Talia Thompson is a Client Access Counselor at Park Avenue Center working with our Assessment team. Prior to working at Park, Talia attended the University of Minnesota where she earned her MPS in Integrated Health and Behavioral Science. Talia came to Park Avenue with previous experience working for Integrative Health and Radius Health as a Therapist and a Case Manager. Talia is passionate about working with Co-Occuring clients and helping them find the right treatment programs by having an Analytical, Creative and empathetic approach to our clients. Outside of Park Avenue, Talia enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and her pet cat.

Ava Gondeck, MPS, LADC

Ava Gondeck is an Co-Occurring Counselor at the Women’s program. Ava Attended the University of Minnesota where she achieved her Master’s in Integrative Behavioral Health. Previously Ava was an MICD Intern with Park Avenue and was hired in current role after completing her internship. Ava enjoys being able to help our clients through treatment and working towards helping clients achieve their goals. Ava is excited to work as an LADC and gain more experience in the field and enjoys working with our other counselors every day. Outside of Park Avenue Center Ava enjoys traveling, and visiting friends and family.

Rita Stephenson, BA, MPH, RD, LD

Rita Stephenson is a Registered Dietitian at Park Avenue Center. Rita achieved her Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota and recently became a registered dietitian after previous roles working in public health. Rita’s goals are to gain experience in working with people in recovery and learning more about skills in nutrition and counseling. At Park Avenue Rita enjoys working with our clients and helping them achieve their goals and making a difference in someone else’s life. Outside of Park Avenue Center Rita enjoys gardening,hiking,spending time with her two cats and trying new recipes.

Julie Madsen, MPS

Julie Madsen is a Mental Health Float Counselor in the Women’s Program. Julie received her Master’s degree in Integrated Behavioral Health at the University of Minnesota, and she completed an internship for chemical dependency counseling before interning at Park Avenue Center for mental health counseling. In her previous job she assisted with neuroscience research, and she carries this curiosity and passion for science, as well as the personal aspects of addiction and mental health, into her work as a therapist. At Park Avenue Center Julie enjoys listening to the diverse experiences of clients and working with each person’s unique challenges. In her free time she enjoys travel, nature, music, movies, and reading. Julie is currently pursuing her LPCC.

Cathryn Lovley, MPS, LADC

Cat earned her Master of Professional Studies in Integrative Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota. Cat is continuing her education to receive a second Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health with a focus on Sex Therapy. Cat began as a Mental Health Intern at Park Avenue Center before continuing to become a float Co-occurring Counselor at both the Men’s and Women’s Programs. Cat enjoys working with clients of varying backgrounds and being a part of their journey. Cat spends her free time reading a good book, trying out a new recipe, or cuddling with her dogs.

Jason Smith, MA, LADC

Jason Smith is a Client Access Counselor at Park Avenue Center. Jason attended Adler Graduate School where he received his Masters in Counseling, Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction Counseling. While in graduate school, Jason completed his practicum and internship at Park Avenue Center. Jason began his career in the mental health and chemical dependency field as a chemical dependency technician and has filled various other recovery related roles such as: Sober Companion and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. In addition, Jason also served in the United States Navy and has served various roles in the defense, intelligence, and business sectors before finding a passion for mental health and recovery. Jason is passionate about working with underserved clients and believes that everybody deserves dignity and respect. In his free time, Jason enjoys cycling, working out, and spending time with his friends and family.

Maria Acevedo-Davila, ADC-T

Maria attended Minneapolis College where she obtained her ADC-T license. Maria completed her internship at Park Avenue Center and was offered a position with our Intake Team upon graduation. Prior to her position at Park Avenue Center, Maria worked at CLUES assisting with Behavior Health Intake and MNSure navigation. She also worked with the Whittier Alliance as a Community Coordinator and Spanish Language Contractor. She was inspired to work in the substance abuse field when she saw the difficulty and barriers individuals in her community face in finding help for their addiction issues. She wants to be part of the solution.

Samantha Gerdes, MS, RD, LD

Samantha Gerdes is a Registered Dietitian at Park Avenue Center. Prior to working for Park Avenue Center Samantha earned her master’s degree in nutrition from Concordia University. Samantha sees her most important contribution to our clients is being able to create a unique nutrition curriculum and run interesting groups that serve our clients’ nutritional needs. Samantha is inspired to work with our clients because she wants to empower those searching for a healthier lifestyle and make a difference in others’ lives. In Samantha’s free time she enjoys spoiling her two pet cats, hiking outdoors and spending time with family.

Sheba Reed, ADC-T

Sheba Reed is a Client Access Counselor at Park Avenue Center. Prior to working for Park Avenue Center, Sheba earned her associate degree in addiction counseling from Minneapolis Community and Technical college. Sheba’s favorite part about serving our clients is seeing them achieve their goals knowing her work is creating better lifestyles for our clients. Sheba has goals of obtaining her bachelor’s degree and continuing her career conducting assessments for Park Avenue Center. Sheba is driven to support the needs of all our clients at Park Avenue Center and believes anyone can achieve their goals if they come to Park Avenue Center for treatment. In Sheba’s free time she enjoys kayaking with her two sons and traveling with friends and family.

Meghan Chomiuk, ADC-T

Meghan Chomiuk is a Co-Occurring Counselor for the Men’s Program at Park Avenue Center. Prior to her role as a Co-Occurring Counselor, Meghan completed her internship at Park Avenue and worked with our Intake Team while earning her associate degree from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Meghan is dedicated to helping our clients achieve their goals while attending programing at Park Avenue Center. Meghan’s own goals are to earn her LADC and expand her knowledge of treatment practices to better serve Park Avenues client population. Outside of Park Avenue Center Meghan enjoys spending time with her family, hanging out with her pet cats, and reading a good book.