Category: Professional Staff

Nathan Toso, MA, LADC

Nate is a Co-Occurring Float Counselor at Park Avenue Center, where he supports individuals navigating both mental health challenges and substance use disorders. He earned his master’s degree from St. Mary’s University with specialized training in addiction and mental health counseling.
Nate is passionate about helping clients build resilience and move toward meaningful, lasting change. He believes healing happens through authentic human connection and strives to create a welcoming, inclusive space for individuals from all backgrounds.
Outside of work, Nate enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors.

Jennifer Noll, MA, LADC

Jennifer Noll, LADC attended University of Minnesota where she obtained her master’s in Addiction Counseling and plans to continue her education towards an LPCC. She began focusing on the addiction treatment in 2022 after working in social work for nearly ten years. She chose this field and Park Avenue Center because she is passionate about working in a space where people are encouraged to grow and provided the resources to do so. Jennifer contributes her curiosity and empathetic listening to her work, striving to make what she does as impactful and meaningful as possible. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys gardening, walking in nature, and spending time with loved ones.

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Emily Vaughn, MSW, LADC, P-LGSW

Emily Vaughn is a Co-Occurring Float Counselor at Park Avenue Center. Emily went to Agusburg University- Minneapolis where she received her Master’s in Social Work. She has her LADC and is currently pursuing full licensure as an LGSW. Emily began her career in the field after completing her internship with Park Avenue Center as a Float Counselor in 2025. Emily is passionate about working with clients battling addiction and enjoys seeing the hard work pay off for clients while in treatment and afterwards. Emily spends her free time at home with her cat or enjoying warm weather in the summertime.

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Abbie D’Amour, MSW, LGSW, LADC

is a Group Facilitator and Mental Health Practitioner at Park Avenue Center. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and holds licensure in both mental health and drug and alcohol counseling. Abbie began her work at Park Avenue Center as a dual-track intern, providing integrated mental health and chemical dependency services.

Abbie is deeply passionate about working with underserved and under-supported populations, particularly justice-involved individuals and those experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She is committed to supporting clients as they reconnect with themselves in recovery and work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

Grounded in strong social work values, Abbie brings a compassionate, strengths-based, and client-centered approach to her work. She believes these values not only guide her professional practice but also shape the way she shows up in her personal life, allowing her to engage with clients authentically and with purpose.

Paul Winchester, MS, LADC

Paul Winchester attended Grand Canyon University where he received his LADC licensure and began working in the field in January of 2018. Previously Paul was an intern, Group Facilitator, part of the Intake team, and Counselor with Park Avenue; he also has experience working at the State of Minnesota University as a Graduate Assistant for 2 years. While working at Park Avenue Paul has gained experience working with young adults, as well as older adults, both men and women and people that are a part of LBGTQ, various ethnicities and races and people that have experiences with the criminal justice system. Paul is a great listener who has expectational communication skills and is reliable. His professional goals are to have the ability to grow within the counseling field. He is inspired to work in this field because he wants to support people with substance use concerns and be a part of their changing transformation. Paul has the ability to adapt to many different situations when it calls for it and has the ability to perform many different roles. He is very eager to learn and he is passionate about helping others to transform their lives and helping to address their concerns as well.

Mallory Sparks, MA, LADC

Mallory Sparks attended Saint Mary’s University where she earned her Master’s in Counseling and Psychological Services. Previously Mallory was an MICD Intern with Park Avenue and was hired in her current role after completing her internship. In the time that Mallory has been at Park Avenue she has gained experience working with adults with substance use and mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and grief where she has been able to provide an open minded and compassionate approach to working with clients. She is inspired to work in this field because she wants to contribute to a meaningful change in people and it is incredibly fulfilling to witness and be a part of the transformation in people as they achieve their goals in recovery. Her professional goal is to earn her licensure as an LPCC and expand her training in trauma-focused counseling. In her free time, Mallory likes to go camping and spend time outdoors with her husband and dog.

Victoria Anderson, BA, LSW

Victoria Anderson graduated from Winona State University in 2022 with her bachelor’s degree in Social Work and minor in Public Health. Victoria completed her internship in 2022 with Family Service Rochester’s Baby Steps program- working with pregnant women and families with children under two years old. Victoria then worked as a School Social Worker with middle and high school students. Victoria has worked with Park Ave Center since April of 2024. Victoria is passionate about empowering people to live joyful and fulfilling lives. Her favorite thing about working at Park Ave Center is that she learns something new from her client’s every day. Outside of work, Victoria enjoys yoga, reading, hiking, walking, and anything outside.