Carrie C.
Carrie is the Outpatient Treatment Supervisor for our Northern service area, and is based out of our Fort Dodge location. She previously served as an Outpatient Addiction Treatment Counselor/Evaluator and specializes in working clients who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Carrie has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Buena Vista University. She also holds the International Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification. She has experience working at a methadone clinic in Phoenix for two years with a team that provided medication assisted treatment and counseling to clients with substance use disorders.
Carrie is especially passionate about her work at CFR as she once experienced the devastation of alcohol and drugs. Carrie feels like she can relate to clients on a personal level because of this and is living proof that recovery can happen and you can be successful at whatever you decide to do.
Dr. McGregor, DNP
Dr. McGregor joined CFR in February of 2022 as a Medical Healthcare Provider. She is certified in Psychiatry and Family Practice.
Dr. McGregor graduated from University of Iowa with her Doctor of Nursing degree in 2011 and her family nurse practitioner in 2004. She has worked in family practice, psych, ER, internal medicine, urgent care, and as a hospitalist. Dr. McGregor enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She most recently spent time providing care at Community Health Center in Fort Dodge.
In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She has a husband of 32 years, a son, daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.
Heidi H.
Heidi H. is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 2008 through Buena Vista University and her Associates of Science Degree in Human Services in 2006 from Iowa Central Community College. Heidi currently works as a Substance Abuse Counselor, primarily working with adolescents. She has worked at Community and Family Resources since August 2013 and it has proven to be a very rewarding career! Heidi has also gained significant experience working in the human services field over the last five years. First, for the Department of Human Services as a Family Team Facilitator, and then at Workforce Development as a Career Specialist. Heidi enjoys working with people and is grateful for the opportunity to meet new people and to be an integral part of their journey to recovery.
Lana E. BA, LMSW, IADC
Lana began her career at CFR in 2001 and has returned after a two year absence. Lana is currently an Outpatient Addiction Treatment Counselor and serves the Clarion and Webster City service areas. She specializes in Motivational Interviewing and began her career in 1987 when she worked with domestic violence. In addition, she had 14 years working with mental health, crisis counseling and in home family counseling. In addition to Motivational Interviewing, she uses several evidence-based interventions such as Living in Balance, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Matix. Lana has worked in the residential program, the Intensive Outpatient program, the Extended Outpatient program, and as a specialized Gambling Treatment Counselor. During her career, she has facilitated groups in many areas such as relapse prevention, mental health, family programming, addiction basics, stress management, etc.
Lana lives with her boyfriend, two dogs and three cats. She enjoys reading books and watching movies (especially science fiction), playing on line games (especially trivia) and spending time with friends.
Lori L.
Lori L., BA, CADC, has been employed at CFR since 2001. Lori is an Outpatient Counselor who works with clients individually and in a group setting. She facilitates programming in the outpatient offices located in Rockwell City, Humboldt, and Fort Dodge. Lori utilizes several evidence-based interventions such as Living in Balance, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Skills, and Matrix. She has worked in many areas of the Substance Abuse field since 1991, including facilitating Big Book and 12 step groups, TASC, co-occurring, family counseling, and long-term residential treatment for adolescents.
Lori lives with her husband. She enjoys playing tennis, practicing and teaching yoga, and taking her German Shepherd on walks.
Madison A.
Madison A. joined CFR in December of 2022 as an Outpatient Addiction Treatment Counselor at our Fort Dodge location. Madison received her Associate of Arts at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids in 2018. She then went on to get her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021 with a major in Family Services with a focus on Gerontology. In previous positions Madison has worked with adolescents focusing on behavioral and mental health issues with a background in trauma informed care. Madison got into Substance Use Treatment after experiencing the difficulties her family went through with addiction.
Madison grew up in Fort Dodge and recently moved back after getting married. Madison recently got married to her high school sweetheart, Tyler. She also has two cats named Oliver (Ollie) and Olivia (Liv). In Madison’s spare time she likes to watch tv, read, go camping, traveling, and eating good food. She also enjoys spending time with my friends and family.
Michael R
Michael, BA CADC joined CFR in March 2019 as an inpatient counselor initially then in October 2021 moved over to Fort Dodge Outpatient as an Outpatient Addiction Treatment Counselor. Michael completed Bachelor of Arts Degree from Faith Baptist Bible College in Pastoral Studies and Bible as double major. Michael has been serving in his local community since 2008. Michael utilizes several evidence-based interventions such as Living in Balance, Stop the Chaos, Stages of Change, Addiction Recover Skills Workbook and Matrix. Michael enjoys his work at CFR as it allows him to learn how to care and show better compassion for people who are in adverse situations better to help them be able to grow from those situations.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, shooting his compound bow.
Samantha F.
Samantha F. joined CFR in November, 2021 as an Outpatient Addiction Treatment Counselor at our Fort Dodge location. Samantha completed her AA in Human Services with Iowa Central Community College in May of 2014 and from there, went onto further her education with Buena Vista University. She completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Services and minored in Sociology in 2016. She then furthered her education and completed her Master of Science in Education with a major of Mental Health Counseling. In previous positions, she has worked with the community in a variety of ways including Behavioral Health Intervention Services, Family Safety Risk& Permanency, Community Support Specialist, and as a 1-1 Special Education Associate. She is currently working towards obtaining her CADC as well as her Licensed Mental Health Therapist with the state of Iowa.
In her spare time, Samantha enjoys camping, reading, kayaking, and spending time with family and friends.
Tammy V. RN, MSW, LISW
Tammy joined CFR/TRC in February, 2021 as an Outpatient Clinical Therapist at our Fort Dodge location. She received her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Iowa graduating May 14, 2014 after taking her LMSW state boards prior to graduating. She then completed the required internships/requirements of working in the field under supervision for two years to be able to take the state boards to be licensed as an LISW. Tammy is also a Registered Nurse and graduated from nursing school in 1984. She received her bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University in 1996 with a double major in psychology and human services.
Tammy has much life experiences as well as working many years as a social worker in the human service field. She was the executive director of North Central Home Care for 22 years, an agency that had home health care services, child protective services, an intensive home visitation program, and a Meals-On-Wheels program that delivered over 100 meals per day to older adults and individuals with disabilities. As a clinical therapist Tammy has worked at Catholic Charities and the Berryhill Center. She has had much training and certifications in her many years of working in the field such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Trauma Focused CBT, Play Therapy, and others.
Tammy has a passion to help others and watch them move their lives in positive and healthy directions. In her personal life Tammy values family, has a love of horses, dogs and all animals and enjoys traveling and photography.
Yvonne
Yvonne is an Outpatient Counselor at our Fort Dodge location and works with the Webster County Drug Court Program. She graduated from Iowa Central Community College in May 2013 with an Associate of Science degree. She then completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista University in August 2014, with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. She previously worked for Electrolux for over 25 years; when the company left the U.S., she was able to attain her education in a field that was familiar and interesting to her.
Yvonne has been with her husband for 34 years; they have three beautiful grown children and six wonderful grandchildren. Her interests include spending time with her family, crocheting, and taking care of the many animals on their acreage.