Chuck Drake, Ph.D.

President

Dr. Drake has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education: Human Development from North Dakota State University. He is an adjunct faculty member of North Dakota State University. Dr. Drake has been in the field of addiction and mental health care for 30 years. He has provided care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Drake is certified as a Master Addiction Counselor by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors, and he is licensed as an Addiction Counselor and Professional Clinical Counselor. He is a past president of the North Dakota Addiction Counselors Association (NDACA). He is a current member of NDACA, the National Association for Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and the American Counseling Association. He has provided concurrent education on matters of addiction and recovery at several state conferences.

Teri Vareberg

Vice President/Administrative Director

Teri has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 1999. She brings both administrative and financial understanding to her position. In addition to her many individual responsibilities, she supervises a support staff located at facilities in both North Dakota and Minnesota. Teri provides a very positive tone for both staff and patients. She maintains her office at the Drake Residential Facility in Detroit Lakes, MN, and she frequently takes time to interact with patients and their families. Teri lives in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota with her husband, Randy.

Dr. Barrie March, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. March received his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. March recently retired from being an internal medicine physician with MeritCare Medical Group. Dr. March is a member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and has been active in the field of addiction medicine for the past ten years.

Dr. Jack Lind, M.D.

Psychiatric Consultant

In addition to his consultative services, Dr. Lind is currently in private practice in Fargo, North Dakota. He is professionally affiliated with the American Medical Association, the North Dakota Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the North Dakota Psychiatric Society. Dr. Lind has a long history in the field of addiction medicine.

Charlyne Walen, M.ED.

Clinical Director of Adult Services

Charlyne received her Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling from North Dakota State University. She is licensed as an Addiction Counselor in North Dakota and as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Minnesota. She has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. for a total of 6 years.

Jim Symons, BSW

Adult Treatment Services Provider

Jim received his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota. Jim is a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and he has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2002.

Karisa Meyhuber

Adult Family Counseling Provider

Karisa received her Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy at North Dakota State University. Karisa has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2009.

Jennifer Bartsch, M.ED.

Director of Adolescent Services

Jennifer received her Master’s degree in Community Counseling from North Dakota State University. Jennifer is a Licensed Addiction Counselor in North Dakota. Jennifer has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2007.

Jessie Brown, M.ED.

Adolescent Counseling Provider

Jessie is a Licensed Addiction Counselor in North Dakota and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Minnesota. Jessie is also a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in North Dakota. Jessie received her Master’s degree in Community Counseling from North Dakota State University. Jessie has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2009.

Rachel R. R. Daigle, PhD, NCC/LAC/LAPC/LSW

Adult and Adolescent Licensed Addiction Counselor and Mental Health Counselor

Dr. Rachel Daigle is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC), and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Dr. Rachel Daigle graduated from North Dakota State University, from a CACREP accredited doctoral program, specializing in Counseling and Supervision. She completed her internship at NDSU Community Counseling Services (Fargo, ND) and Churches United for the Homeless (Moorhead, MN). Rachel supervised NDSU master students through their counseling practicum, and she facilitated graduate student process groups. She taught master counseling students, in a Counseling Theories Seminar, a Counseling Techniques Course, a master's practicum course, and a master's internship course. Dr. Daigle has had several book reviews published by the professional periodical, Counseling Today. In addition to her doctoral work, Rachel held the position of Clinic Manager for 2.5 years at NDSU Community Counseling Services.

Dr. Daigle earned her Master of Science in Community Counseling from North Dakota State University, a CACREP accredited master's program. Rachel completed her master's internship at NDSU Counseling Center, serving college students in mental health and career counseling.

Dr. Daigle has resided in the Fargo area since 2005.

Lori Pearson

Licensed Special Education Teacher with the Fargo Public School System

Lori has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education. Lori provides educational services to adolescents receiving addiction treatment services at Drake Counseling Services, Inc., Fargo. Lori has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2003.

Jennifer Rohweder

Adolescent Case Manager

Jennifer attended Minnesota State University Moorhead, majoring in social work. Jennifer has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 1998.

Mary Drake

Billing Manager

Mary brings experience in billing and customer service to Drake Counseling Services, Inc. Mary has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 1996.

Ashley Kallod, BS

Utilization Manager

Ashley has her Bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Ashley has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2009.

Gretchen Hanson, BS

Utilization Review Manager

Gretchen has her Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2007

Samantha Buerkley

Secretary/Receptionist

Samantha is currently attending Rasmussen College majoring in Medical Administration. Samantha has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2010.

Vicki Loyland, BA

Director of Adult Services, Clinical Supervisor

Vicki received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Jamestown College. Vicki is a Licensed Addiction Counselor in North Dakota. Vicki has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2003.

Eva Bostyan, BA

Adult Counseling Provider

Eva received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Jamestown State College. Eva is a Licensed Addiction Counselor in North Dakota, and she has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2004.

Kaley Knutson

Secretary/Receptionist

Kaley has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2009.

Jodi Ramberg, MA/LAC

Adult Counseling Provider

Jodi Ramberg earned her Master's Degree in Counseling with an Addiction Emphasis from the University of North Dakota in 2009. She is a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the State of North Dakota. She has been employed with Drake Counseling Services since 2010. She has worked in the addiction/recovery field in varying capacities since 2003.

Anna Johnson, LADC/LAC

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Anna's bio coming soon.

Tessa Hunter

Family Support Provider

Tessa majored in Child Development and Family Science at North Dakota State University. Tessa has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2009.

Robyn Beck

Facility Manager

Robyn brings much experience in the areas of office management and supervision to Drake Counseling Services, Inc. Robyn has been with Drake Counseling Services, Inc. since 2009.