Kayla Stigen, BA, LADC

Kayla received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and completed a Chemical Dependency Certificate at Century College.  She is currently enrolled at Saint Mary’s University and is pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services with a goal to obtain her LPCC license.  She most recently worked as substance abuse counselor with Allina Health-Unity Hospital and has previously worked with Park Avenue Center as an Intake Counselor and Co-occurring Counselor with our Women’s program.  She feels her biggest strengths are her empathy, compassion, and ability to build trusting relationships and was inspired to work in this field due to her passion for working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse needs.  In her free time, Kayla enjoys figure skating and traveling.