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Benson Psychological Services, PC offers a wide variety of clinical mental health services provided by our exceptionally trained and highly skilled clinicians.

We are proven leaders in our field, and are dedicated to providing the highest level of care that balances cutting edge research on best practices, while respecting the uniqueness of each individual client.

As dedicated professionals, we are involved in professional organizations on both a local and national level and have taken leadership positions within the North Dakota Counseling Association, the North Dakota Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association.

Forensic Psychologist

Dr. Stacey Benson

Dr. Stacey Benson is the President and CEO of Benson Psychological Services, PC. She is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years’ experience providing clinical and forensic work.
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Dr. Stacey Benson is the President and CEO of Benson Psychological Services, PC. Dr. Benson was born in Fargo, North Dakota and graduated from Moorhead State University before attending graduate school at the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology. She did her internship in a federal prison (FCI-Tallahassee), and her residency at Southeast Human Service Center in Fargo, ND. Dr. Benson was the chief psychologist at a community mental health center in Fargo for 10 years, prior to resigning to focus full time at her private practice. .

Dr. Benson is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years’ experience providing clinical and forensic work. Dr. Benson provides forensic evaluations, expert testimony and clinical consultation to attorneys on a wide variety of forensic cases, but with specific expertise in working with individuals charged or convicted of a sexual crime. She has testified in state, federal and military court and has testified numerous times in Civil Commitment hearings of Sexually Dangerous Individuals. Other areas of forensic specialties include competency evaluations, criminal responsibility, threat assessments, violence risk, psychological injuries, parental capacities and more.

Dr. Benson belongs to local and national organizations and has taken leadership roles in both. She has been a board member of the North Dakota Psychological Association since 2005 and served as President for two of those years. She has served 6 terms as North Dakotas Council Representative to the American Psychological Association. Dr. Benson has met with Senators Byron Dorgan, Kent Conrad, Heidi Heitkamp and Representative Earl Pomeroy to lobby for issues directly related to the provision of quality mental health services and issues related to access to care. Dr. Benson is a member of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), the Minnesota Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abusers (Mn-ATSA), the North Dakota Psychological Association (NDPA). She is an alumni of APA’s Leadership Institute for Women. Dr. Benson is a certified trainer in the Static 99R, Stable 2007 and Acute 2007, the most well studied and most used assessment instruments for sexual offenders in the world, and she has trained providers in Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wyoming, Florida and New York.

She taught Human Sexuality at North Dakota State University from 2000-2016 and was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota’s medical school from 2017-2023, where she supervised 4th year psychiatry residents on their forensic rotation.

In 2014 she co founded the non-profit STAND, which provides sex offender treatment to men, women and children throughout the state of North Dakota, with current offices in Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Minot, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Dickinson, and Williston.

She has spoken at the University of North Dakota Medical School’s Grand Rounds, at the University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Merit Care, Sanford, Prairie St. John’s, the North Dakota State Penitentiary, the North Dakota Psychological Association, the Minnesota Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse Annual Conferences, PATH foster care annual conference and the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center, as well as  on local radio and television regarding sexual offenders.

Dr. Benson has been nominated for Teacher of The Year by the Psychiatry Residents of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, for APA’s State Leadership Award by the North Dakota Psychological Association.  She was awarded YWCA’s Women of the Year 2018 in the category of Health and Wellness, and was named a MSUM Distinguished Alumni in 2023.

 

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LICSW

Lisa Fry

Lisa Fry is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, teens and adults.
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Lisa Fry is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, teens and adults with an array of mental health conditions. Lisa specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, eating problems, trauma, abuse related issues and numerous life adjusting situations. She has extensive experience with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiac care, obesity, fibromyalgia and renal failure. Lisa has training in interactive play based therapy for children. Play is her treatment of choice to give children a natural way to talk about difficult life events.

Lisa has a personal interest in promoting wellness. She sees good mental and physical health as interconnected. She believes wellness can be achieved through education, support, behavior and lifestyle change to promote health and quality of life.

Lisa attended the University of North Dakota where she earned her Master’s degree in Social Work. She has worked in hospitals, community mental health and several out-patient clinic settings regionally. Lisa enjoys the outdoors. Her activities of interest are gardening, biking, fishing and spending time outdoors. Lisa is married for 23 years and is a working mother raising teens.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Eileen Stone

Dr. Eileen Stone is a licensed clinical psychologist. She has over 20 years of experience working both on an outpatient basis and with those in the medical hospital.
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Dr. Eileen Stone is a licensed clinical psychologist who has experience working with people of all ages. She specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and their families who present with a variety of emotional, behavioral and social needs. Areas of expertise include treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety, depression, ADHD, oppositional behaviors, adjustment to life stressors, grief and self-harm. Dr. Stone has a special interest in working with individuals who are coping with long term or traumatic medical conditions.

In therapy, Dr. Stone uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to tailor treatment for each individual. She strives to understand the many pieces that contribute to well-being and mental health and works in a strength-based and positive mindset.

Dr. Stone earned her undergraduate degree at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and her master and doctorate degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She did her internship sub-specializing in primary care at VA Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Stone completed a two year post-doctoral fellowship in child psychology at Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Dr. Stone has over twenty years of experience working both on an outpatient basis and with those in the medical hospital. She has given a variety of community presentations on a variety of topics related to the well-being of children, adolescents, and adults in our community.

Forensic Psychologist

Dr. Jessica Mugge

Dr. Jessica Mugge is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. She has over 10 years of experience and specializes in the treatment and evaluation of a variety of populations.

Dr. Jessica Mugge is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment and evaluation of a variety of populations. She provides comprehensive evaluations pertaining to sexual re-offense risk, sexual dangerousness, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, competency to waive Miranda rights, false/coerced confession, parental capacity, child custody, sensitive employment, disability matters, adoption qualification, spinal cord stimulator, gastric bypass, ADHD, and diagnostic clarification. She also provides therapeutic intervention for adolescents and adults, specializing in the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, psychotic disorders, attentional concerns, and personality disorders. In addition, Dr. Mugge provides training and support services, case assessment, and consultation to individuals and agencies, with specific services to include co-parent coaching, workplace violence training, and evidence review (including forensic interview reviews).

Dr. Mugge received her bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Dakota. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center/Veterans Affairs Medical Center, specializing in adult neuropsychological assessment and treatment; trauma and deployment recovery; child assessment and therapy; child maltreatment; and geropsychology. Other experiences include providing clinical services within psychiatric and medical inpatient settings and community mental health clinics.

She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies, and American Psychology-Law Society (Division 41). She is currently the President of the North Dakota Psychological Association. She is credentialed with the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology.

LPCC, LAC

Usha Singh

Usha Singh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Addiction Counselor with over 15 years of experience.

Usha Singh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Licensed Addiction Counselor.

She has over 10 years of experience in providing counseling to individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, families and groups. She graduated from North Dakota State University and did her internship at Southeast Human Service Center and Wahpeton State College of Science.

Usha has clinical experience in providing Sleep Therapy, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Treatment Program developed at Harvard Medical School.

In addition she has extensive clinical experience in Internet Addiction Therapy, Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Relationship, Self-esteem, Personal-growth, Anger-management, Stress-management, Trauma, Change of Life Stage, and Loss and Grief. She incorporates strength based holistic approach.

LAC, LPCC

Jamie Barnett

Jamie Barnett is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who has 15+ years of experience providing therapy services with all ages in the Fargo area.
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Jamie Barnett is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who has 14+ years of experience providing therapy services with all ages in the Fargo area. She specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and their families. Areas of clinical focus include substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, ADHD and oppositional behaviors.

Jamie typically uses the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and also provides Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Jamie also likes to incorporate a variety of other techniques into therapy including art, movement and play. She finds that play is an important way for children to learn and express themselves. Jamie is passionate with ongoing collaboration with families. She also provides parenting support, and education of strategies to utilize to assist families with managing behaviors.

Jamie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Studies from Minot State University. She earned her Masters in Counseling from the University of Mary. Her work experience includes clinical services in a psychiatric inpatient/partial hospitalization, outpatient therapy services, and residential treatment for adolescents.

LAC, LPCC

Randi Berglund

Randi Berglund is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor with over a decade of experience.
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Randi Berglund is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor. Randi has 12+ years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents and adults within Fargo and the surrounding communities. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use disorders in adolescents and adults.

Randi utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches and she is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD. Randi believes in the importance of family engagement and offers family support and education throughout the therapeutic process.

Randi received her Masters Degree in Community Counseling from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She has worked within community mental health since 2007.

LPCC

Rachel Thiel

Rachel Thiel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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Rachel Thiel is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who has experience working with all ages, groups, and families. Areas of interest include working with couples and adults with a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, and relationship/family issues. Rachel offers a variety of therapeutic techniques to help meet each client’s specific needs, with preference to cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential therapy. Her goal is to help each individual client meet and obtain their goals in a way that is tailored to their needs.

 

Rachel earned her undergraduate degrees in psychology and interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Dakota and graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling at the University of Mary. Rachel has experience working with adults in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She also has experience working with children and adolescents in both outpatient and in-home settings.

Board Certified Psychometrist

Angela Diggins

Angela Diggins has been a Board Certified Psychometrist since 2015.
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Angela Diggins has been a Board Certified Psychometrist since 2015. She has been administering psychological and neuropsychological tests to individuals ages five and older since 2004. Angela received her Bachelor of Science from North Dakota State University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Child Development and Family Science in 2003. She went on to achieve her Master of Arts degree at the University of North Dakota in Forensic Psychology in 2013, and an additional Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at NDSU in 2017. Angela has specialized experience working with pediatrics, geriatrics, Veterans, Social Security Administration evaluations, and forensic evaluations. Angela's clinical goals are to help clients feel comfortable during the evaluation process and get the best testing results so that recommendations are useful and accurate.
LPCC

Joely Davidson

Joely Davidson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor specializes in the treatment of children, families, and adults in the Fargo area.
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Joely Davidson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor specializes in the treatment of children, families, and adults in the Fargo area. She believes that therapy is tailored specifically to the individual and families that she serves. As a counselor, Joely’s goal is to support individuals and families during difficult times in their lives so that they can feel empowered to reach their goals.

 

In addition to providing individual and family therapy, Joely typically uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and also has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), FirstPlay, Mindfulness, and training from the mental health professional group within the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) to support couples through their infertility journey. Her passion includes trauma work, anxiety, depression, adjustment/life transitions, grief, behavioral challenges, and infertility.

 

Joely earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Women Studies from Minnesota State University Minnesota and her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling through University of Mary. Her work experience includes both outpatient and in-home settings providing individual and family therapy.

MSW, LCSW

Kasidy Hollands

Kasidy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of professional experience Read More

Kasidy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience working in the mental health field. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Dakota. Kasidy has a passion for working with individuals navigating complex trauma and survivors of domestic violence. She has experience supporting childhood survivors of sexual abuse. Trained in EMDR, Kasidy integrates Polyvagal Theory into her work, believing these approaches can bring about profound healing. Her clinical experience includes working with primary and secondary survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as providing outpatient therapy services.

When she’s not at work, Kasidy enjoys indulging in a good book, tuning into a true crime podcast, or spending quality time traveling with her husband and family.

LAPC

Teni Ebsen

Teni Ebsen is an LAPC who started her career as a special education teacher.
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Teni is currently a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in the state of North Dakota and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Minnesota. She has experience working with all ages and families. Before receiving her Masters in Clinical Counseling from Minnesota State University Moorhead, she worked as a special education teacher specializing in students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Teni is passionate about treating complex trauma, anxiety, depression and life adjustments. Teni seeks to create individualized care by utilizing collaboration and evidenced based interventions while building upon the client’s current strengths. She strives to provide a welcoming environment that is supportive and non-judgmental. Teni’s clinical experience includes providing outpatient therapy and school based mental health services to elementary, middle and high school aged students.

Teni enjoys spending time with her husband and son. Some of her favorites include traveling, gardening, spending time at the lake and trying new recipes.

Psychology Resident

Dr. Jaelin Beachy

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Dr. Beachy is a post-doctoral psychology resident at Benson Psychological Services, PC. She is originally from central Minnesota and received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Dakota State University (go Bison!) before going on to receive her master and doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology from Xavier University. Dr. Beachy completed her pre-doctoral internship training at Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals in Moorhead, MN where she specialized in psychological assessment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as provision of outpatient therapy services across the lifespan. She has worked in a wide variety of settings, including schools, private practice, college counseling centers, and community mental health agencies and has experience working with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety and mood disorders, emotion regulation difficulties, posttraumatic stress disorder, interpersonal difficulties, severe and persistent mental illness and neurodevelopmental disorders. During her doctoral studies, her area of interest was in the child and adolescent population.
Dr. Beachy specializes in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD as well as other psychiatric disorders including but not limited to mood, personality and trauma and stressor-related disorders. She is particularly passionate about psychological assessment and its’ use as a tool to gain a comprehensive clinical picture of an individual to aid in providing diagnostic clarity and appropriate treatment recommendations. In her role as psychology resident, Dr. Beachy will also be assisting with forensic evaluations.
Outside of work, you can find Dr. Beachy curled up with a good book and a cup of coffee, at the lake in the summertime and playing with her puppy, Leni.
Executive Director

Richard Benson

Support Staff/Psychometrist

Madeline Rutherford

Support Staff

Charlene Grahn

Psychometrist

Rhaegan Kiland

Dr. Stone's Therapy Dog

Biscuit

Biscuit is an 11-year-old Cavachon who LOVES coming to work. He is definitely a people dog who enjoys snuggles, walks, pets and naps. He is an excellent listener and has a keen sense for when people need a little extra attention. Such a good boy!
Rachel's Therapy Dog

Winston

Winston is a 5-year-old Pembroke Welsh corgi. He wakes up each morning eager to come to work and lead his naturally large listening ears. His goal is to offer support to clients in the form of pets and snuggles.
Obedience School Drop Out

Molly

Molly is a beautiful 3 year old Golden Retriever who does not have the temperament to be a therapy dog (some people don't like to be licked in the face....go figure). She mastered "sit" and "shake" and does pretty good with "stay", but repeatedly fails at "calmly meeting strangers." Molly is on our website because we want to celebrate and validate her efforts. It's ok to try new things and find out that you have different strengths. Molly's humans love her very much even though she will probably never master "four on the floor". Celebrate what makes you different.

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