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EMPOWER RECOVERY SERVICES, LLC est. 2017
Comprehensive Care. Real Recovery. Lasting Change.
At Empower Recovery Services, our integrated model is designed to meet every need, so you can focus on healing, growth, and rebuilding your life. Bringing together the care, resources, and community you need—all in one place.
Meet the Team
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CEO/Business Mgmt & Administration
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Cheryl Schmidt
Cheryl received her Associates in Science degree in Business Administration and her AAS degree in Business Technologies. She received her Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification in 2022. She has been working in the Substance Use field since 2006. Cheryl has a true passion for helping people and is always willing to go above and beyond to do so. Cheryl is passionate about her family and spends as much time with her six grandchildren as she can.
Program Director/Mental Health Professional, DMFT, LMFT, LADC
Dr. Katrina Lussier-Erickson
Katrina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She received her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a MN Board Approved MFT Supervisor. She has attended Bethel University, Argosy University, Metropolitan State University, and the U of MN. Katrina is a TTS (tobacco treatment specialist) who completed her training through The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Center for Tobacco Treatment Research and Training. This training is accredited by the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP). Katrina’s assets include her humor and patience. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families on recognizing and increasing their personal strengths. Katrina is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Alecia Mitthun
Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Alecia is an alumni of Empower Recovery Services. Alecia has been employed as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist since 2018. Alecia has a passion to help recovering addicts get back what was lost by helping them rebuild their lives. Alecia loves to create new, healthy recipes and healthy living. She teaches our clients the importance of healthy eating and physical activity in recovery. Alecia stays busy with her young daughter and enjoys the outdoors, like, camping, fishing and hanging out with family.
Jodie Evenson
LADC
Jodie is a graduate of Metropolitan State University where she earned her BA in Psychology. She is an Alcohol and Drug Counselor and is certified as a Screamfree Parent and Marriage educator. Jodie is passionate about meeting people where they are at with respect and acceptance while helping them learn to rise up and each day to create meaningful change.
Rebecca Caballero
MS, LPC
Becky received her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology in 1994 and has worked as an in-home family counselor, individual therapist, and school counselor. In 1999, she completed her Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) training and has specialized in helping those with trauma and PTSD. Becky has also taught college-level psychology and lifespan development, and high school leadership classes. After moving “home,” she started the process of obtaining licensure in both addictions and professional counseling in Minnesota.
Teresa Taylor
ADC-T
Teresa is an addiction studies graduate from Minnesota North College and is continuing education at Bemidji State University for her Bachelors degree. She is an Alcohol and Drug counselor. She enjoys working with people and helping them get through a challenging time in their life.
Peggy Bixby
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Peggy joined the Empower Recovery Services team in May 2023. As an Alumni of Empower Recovery Services, Peggy has the unique opportunity to work with clients in recovery, showing them life after addiction. Peggy completed her training as a CPRS in May 2023. She continues to support and work with clients, meeting them where they are at in their own recovery journey. Peggy’s experience and knowledge with medications and medical conditions have made her a valuable asset to the team. Peggy’s family is really important to her, especially her baby grandson Owen, whom she loves to spend time with. Peggy also enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing and agate picking.
Katie Voss
MA, LPCC, LADC
Katie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) as well as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC). She received her Master’s Degree from Bethel University in 2018. Katie also has a certificate in Addictions from St Cloud State University, but is not yet licensed as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Katie enjoys working with clients ages 12 and up on many different concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life stressors. She tries to meet clients where they are and go from there through the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoeducation, and more. Katie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In her off-time, Katie spends her time with her family and friends doing things such as riding motorcycles, traveling, and being outside.