Stacey Benson, Steve Saum, Usha Singh, Sara Quam, Kristi Kiland, Licensed Psychologist, LP, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, Licensed Social Worker, LSW, Psychological Evaluations, Civil Commitment Evaluations, Court Forensic Psychologist, Independent Evaluator, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Offender Risk Assessment, Expert Witness, Fargo, North Dakota, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Stacey Benson, PsyD, LP

Dr. Stacey Benson is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with sexual offenders and sexual disorders. She specializes in conducting risk assessments on individuals charged or convicted of a sexual crime. Dr. Benson also provides expert testimony and clinical consultation to attorneys working with individuals charged with a sexual crime. Dr. Benson is a member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) and is President-Elect of the North Dakota Psychological Association (NDPA).

She has spoken at the University of North Dakota Medical School's Grand Rounds, at North Dakota State University, Merit Care, the North Dakota Psychological Association and on local radio stations regarding the assessment of sexual offenders.

Dr. Benson graduated from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, did her internship in a federal prison (FCI-Tallahassee), and her residency at Southeast Human Service Center in Fargo, ND. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Benson has been the chief psychologist at a community mental health center in Fargo since 1999, and has taught Human Sexuality at North Dakota State University since 2000.

Lynn M. Flanders, MSW, LICSW, ACSW - Benson Psychological Services - Fargo, North Dakota

Lynne M. Flanders, MSW, LICSW, ACSW

Lynne Flanders is a master’s level, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Lynne respects the unique strengths, courage and personhood that each individual brings to the therapy process.

She has 25 years of post graduate experience working with adults with depression, anxiety, grief, work, relationship and life transition issues.

Lynne has direct clinical experience in legal, educational, business, hospital, clinic, adoption, employee assistance and private practice settings. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and Masters Degree form the University of Arkansas, Graduate School of Social Work.

Sara Quam, PsyD, LP

Dr. Sara Quam is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychological evaluations on parents whose children are currently in foster care, to help assess their parenting strengths and areas for needed growth in order to facilitate reunification with their children. In addition, she provides evaluations on adolescents charged or convicted of a sexual crime.

Dr. Quam graduated from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology in 2005, and did her internship and residency at Southeast Human Service Center in Fargo, ND. Dr. Quam's other interests include individual and group therapy, parent training, consultation, and behavioral interventions.

Dan Cramer, PsyD, LP

Dr. Dan Cramer is a licensed clinical psychologist based out of Jamestown, ND. Dr. Cramer graduated from Indiana University in 2007 and completed his internship at Southeast Human Service Center in Fargo, ND and residency at South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown, ND. Dr. Cramer is a contributing author to a number of articles related to the prevention of school violence and is interested in the assessment of risk for adolescents to engage in violent acts within the school. In addition to violence/risk assessments, Dr. Cramer provides anger management evaluations, and parenting evaluations.

Kristy Kiland, LSW

Kristy Kiland is a Licensed Social Worker who is currently pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding University. Kristy is employed as a psychometrist with BPS and assists in the administration of psychological testing. Prior to working with BPS, Kristy has worked in child protection, and as a case manager for individuals with addictions and serious mental illness.

Usha Singh, LPCC, NCC - Benson Psychological Services - Fargo, North Dakota

Usha Singh, LPCC, NCC, LMFT

Usha Singh is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Professional School Counselor K-12, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has over 7 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.

Catherine Johnson, LPCC, NCC

Catherine is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor who has over 5 years experience in providing therapy to individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, families and groups.

Catherine graduated from North Dakota State University in 2001 and completed her internship at a site that provides Day Treatment for children and adolescents that are seriously emotionally disturbed.

Catherine provides individual and group therapy to adolescents charged with a sexual crime, with special focus on education on boundaries and healthy relationships. Catherine's other interests include family issues, mental health concerns, conflict resolution, social skills, anger management, and stress management.

Dion X. Darveaux, Ph.D.

Dr. Darveaux is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. He provides comprehensive psychological evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents (including their families), and adults. He has special interests in ADHD, childhood depression/anxiety, autistic spectrum disorders, learning disorders, and the disruptive behaviors that frequently accompany these conditions.

Dr. Darveaux received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, specializing in school psychology. His clinical experience includes work as a consulting psychologist for Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, various special education cooperatives, and juvenile court services. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses and has presented at local, regional, and state conferences.

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