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.

Steve Saum, PhD, LPCC

Dr. Steve Saum is a doctorate level clinical psychology resident with over 10 years experience assessing and treating sexual offenders. Dr. Saum provides group and individual psychotherapy to adults with a wide variety of sexual concerns. Dr. Saum also conducts psychological evaluations on adults or adolescents charged with a sexual crime. Dr. Saum facilitates the Internet Pornography Addiction group.

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.

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

Usha Singh is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 5 years of experience in counseling. She graduated from North Dakota State University and did her internship at Southeast Human Service Center and Wahpeton State College of Science. Usha also has a Professional School Counselor Credential for K-12.

Catherine Johnson, LPCC, NCC

Catherine is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor who has over 5 years experience in providing a wide array of therapies to a variety of clientele. Catherine has provided therapy to Individuals (Children, Adolescents, and Adults), Couples, Families and Groups on a wide array of issues.

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. In addition to providing therapy at Benson Psychological Services, Catherine also provides Individual and Group Therapy to Adolescents Charged with Sex Crimes, Adolescents in need of education on boundaries and healthy relationships, and Adults that are charged with Sex Offenses at a community mental health center. Catherine’s other interests include family issues, mental health concerns, conflict resolution, social skills, anger management, and stress management.

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