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Category: Professional Staff

Rina Langlie, BA, LADC, CBIS

Rina earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist as well as an LADC.  Before joining Park Avenue Center, Rina worked as an LADC at Valhalla Place and an Assessor/Intake Counselor at Vinland National Center.  Rina was drawn to this field for the opportunity to help others after a history of addiction herself and within her family. Rina plans to begin the MSW program in the Fall of 2018 to become an LICSW.  In her free time, Rina enjoys swimming, snowboarding and attending free events around the Twin Cities.

Paige Blasing, MA, LPCC, LADC

Paige attended the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies to obtain her Master’s in Addiction Studies: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders.  Paige completed her internships at Park Avenue and Wayside House before joining Park Avenue Center in her current role in 2017.  Paige is passionate about the work she does and chose to work in this field because she feels compelled to help others.  Paige enjoys cooking, spending time with her pup and seeing live music in her free time.

Brandyce Edson, MA, LPCC, LADC

Brandyce earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University. Brandyce completed her practicums at Ramsey County Mental Health Center, Rum River Counseling Center, as well as Park Avenue Center. She then accepted a role as an Intake Counselor at Park Avenue Center in 2016 before transitioning to her current role as a Complex Co-occurring Counselor at the Women’s Program.

James Faust, BS, LADC

After a 25-year career in commercial photography and design with Dayton Hudson, Jim switched gears and found his true calling in substance abuse counseling.  Jim says that is, “the ability to use my best attributes, which are written and verbal communication skills, to their fullest in serving Park Avenue Center clients in a positive, supportive and caring environment”.  Following completion of his degree and internships, Jim was offered a position at Park Avenue Center, in January of 2017.  He felt that Park Avenue Center was an ideal professional setting to begin and grow his counseling experience.  When Jim is not working, he divides his time between the study of politics, history, psychology, being a fan of alternative pop music, and an aficionado of all things Mid-Century Modern.  He is also an avid supporter of events associated with National Recovery Month along with MCTC as an alumnus.

Kaitlin Fear, BS, ADC-T

Kaitlin obtained her Bachelor of Science in Alcohol and Drug Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prior to joining Park, Kaitlin interned at Cedar Ridge – Meridian Behavioral Health and worked at Wellcome Manor Family Services. Kaitlin began working at Park Avenue Center in 2017 as an Intake Counselor before transitioning to her current role as a Counselor in the Men’s program.  Kaitlin was inspired to work in the field after witnessing family members and friends fight addiction. She has compassion for her clients and desires to give every client a chance to change their lifestyle and succeed in achieving their sobriety goals.  In her free time, Kaitlin enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching Netflix, and playing with her two dogs and cat.

Krystle Hansen, ADC-T

Krystle is currently pursuing her degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul. Krystle began working at Park Avenue Center in 2017 in her current role.  Prior to Park Avenue Center, Krystle worked with the youth population as a Counselor at On Belay. Krystle was inspired to work in the field because she loves helping others and is passionate about working with those in high-risk populations. Outside of work, Krystle enjoys traveling and spending time with her loved ones.

Kayla Hicks, MA, LPCC, LADC

Kayla obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University.  Prior to joining Park Avenue Center as an intern, she completed an internship with Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter.  Kayla is passionate about working with underserved populations and enjoys integrating her interest in the criminal justice system into her work.  In her free time, Kayla enjoys spending time with friends and family and cheering on all Minnesota sports teams.

Jessica Hinck, MS, LPCC, LADC, CCTP

Jessica began working in the Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment field in 2012. She earned her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an AODA Concentration from UW – Stout. Jessica joined Park in 2017, as a Primary Co-Occurring Counselor in the Men’s program. During the fall of 2018, Jessica took the opportunity to transition to Park’s Women’s building to fill in for a co-worker and gained experience working with the Hennepin County Drug Court Team. Upon her return back to the Men’s Program, Jessica accepted the role of Lead Complex Counselor. In February 2021, she continued her training and became a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She has the goal of becoming a Clinical Supervisor and working with other clinicians in-training. In her free time, Jessica enjoys meal prepping, supporting the Green Bay Packers, and spending time with family and friends.

Amber Jamelske, BS, LADC

Amber obtained her Associates degree in Addictions Counseling from MCTC in 2016 and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire in 2010. Amber previously worked for four years at Eau Claire Academy learning creative and effective skills to work with adolescents in crisis situations. She interned at Park Avenue Center in 2015 and joined the team as a counselor in 2016. Amber chose to continue her career at Park Avenue Center because she believes in the work we do with our clients.

Kim Johnson, BA, LADC

Kim earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Metropolitan State University. Before Park Avenue Center, Kim worked with adolescents and young adults as an Addiction Counselor as well as a Clinical Case Manager at Hazelden. Kim has worked in the field of addiction recovery since 2012 and finds it rewarding to know that she helps to change people’s life circumstances in a positive way.  She understands the importance of working with each individual and his or her unique situation, in a non-judgmental manner.