Shauna Green
MH Director, LCPC, CDVC
Shauna has been working in the Mental health field since 2015. She has her MBA in business and Master’s in counseling. She is a Certified Domestic Violence Counselor who specializes in working with the offender.
Shauna enjoys Montana and being outside.
Josh Green
Administrator
Josh is the Administrator of Green Apple which means he does all the boring stuff behind the scenes (HR, payroll, policies, etc). Before Green Apple he was a Probation & Parole Officer for the State of Montana for 13 years where he specialized in Drug Treatment Courts and sexual offender supervision. He graduated from the University of Montana (Go Griz!) with a Bachelors in Sociology, emphasis in Criminology. He also has a diverse educational background in Psychology, Philosophy and Pre-Med. He enjoy his free time with family, friends and 5 Great Danes. He also loves to follow and support our local sports teams (Electrics, Voyagers) and of course the UM Griz.
Michael Cassidy
SUD Director, MA, LAC
Michael is a licensed Addiction Counselor who completed his Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling with a specialty in Addictions and Recovery in 2015 through Liberty University. He has worked in the field of addiction and recovery in one form or another since 2011, becoming a Licensed Addiction Counselor in 2015. He is also experienced in work with different Co-occurring teams in Montana such as the PACT Team and as a Chaplin to first responders in the Bitterroot Valley.
He Held a Private Practice in Victor Montana prior to moving to Great Falls where he worked with clientele that were legal involved. Michael and his wife currently enjoy exploring different historical sites around Montana along with exploring the many uniquely beautiful sites this state has to offer.
Tina Cassidy,
Office Manager
Tina is an Administrative Assistant who obtained her Associate’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and is a Notary Public for the state of Montana. In 2019, she moved to Great Falls with her family from Ravalli County. She has six siblings, five children, and three grandchildren. Tina’s first passion was working with horses, which she pursued for 26 years, and then shifted to her second passion for assisting people. She enjoys spending time with her husband while kayaking and fishing and also enjoys taking walks with her dog Ripley.
Cody Pardue
LAC, PCLC
My name is Cody Pardue and I am a dual licensed counselor in mental health and addictions. I completed my Associates in Addiction (2015) and Bachelors of Psychology (2016) at University of Providence. I then attended graduate school at Capella and completed my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling (2020). I have been working in the field since 2015 and became an addiction counselor in 2017. I love the outdoors and also study mycology as a hobby. I’ve got a long history of being on the other side of the fence and believe that becoming part of the solution rather than the problem continues to drive me in my career.
Kelsey Kojetin
PCLC
Kelsey is a licensed clinical professional counselor candidate.
With over a decade of experience working in higher education, she has honed her skills in guiding individuals through life’s complexities. Her educational and training experiences in the fields of psychology, counseling, and exercise science has given her a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of physical and mental health, allowing her to integrate insights from these areas to better serve her clients.
She’s always been fascinated by the resilience people demonstrate while facing life’s obstacles whether it be stemmed from chronic or acute trauma, loss, anxiety, depression or any other burden that creeps up making life difficult to navigate. She is dedicated to walk alongside while guiding and empowering her clients on this journey to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives.
She loves living in Montana. Her free time is usually spent with her family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors.
Aaron Kinnaman
LCPC
Aaron brings over three years of counseling experience at Green Apple. He graduated from MSU Northern in where he received dual-licensing to provide both licensed practicing and school counseling. With a passion for mental wellness and fostering hope across all ages, he employs an eclectic approach tailored to meet individual client needs. Currently pursuing certification in family and couples counseling, Aaron is dedicated to expanding his expertise.
Prior to his counseling career, he served twelve years active duty in the United States Air Force. He also spent over five years supporting special education in Great Falls Public Schools. Aaron’s background includes a bachelors degree in graphic design and visual communication, which he incorporates into his counseling practice.
He and his family, residing in Montana for over 25 years, enjoy the state’s natural beauty and outdoor activities together.
Jackie Miller
LAC, PCLC
Jackie is a Mental Health Counselor as well as an Addictions Counselor at Green Apple Counseling. She has been in the field since 2019 working with addictions. She graduated from the University of Montana in 2004 with her BA in Psychology and went on to graduate from Montana State University in 2020 with her Certificate in Addictions Counseling. She found that she wanted to work more in depth with clients so she went back to school and graduated in 2022 with my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health. This line of work can be heartbreaking and rewarding at the same time. This profession can be challenging but it can also be very rewarding. Watching people turn their life around and getting back on track is why she does what she does.
Ralph Beeson
Ralph Beeson brings a wealth of experience to the mental health and substance abuse field. Since 1998, Ralph has worked in various settings, including the prison system, as well as residential and outpatient facilities. Ralph specializes in trauma-informed care and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). His primary focus is supporting individuals suffering from PTSD related to military sexual trauma and combat experiences. Additionally, he has significant experience working with couples, families, and individuals facing a range of challenges.
Ralph holds several important certifications, including:
* International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC & RC) – Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) (#126588) – Through Florida
* Certified Addictions Professional (#4266) – Florida’s highest level for Addictions
* STEP Qualified (VA) in Marriage and Family Therapy and Military Sexual Trauma
Adult Individual Therapy
Child Individual Therapy
Mental Health Evaluations
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Faith-based Counseling
Chemical Dependency Evaluation
Chemical Dependency Therapy
Case Management
Peer Support
Service Cost
30 Minute Session$100
45 Minute Session $125
60 Minute Session $175
Family Session (30 min) $150
Office Assessment $200
Jail Assessment $275
Domestic Violence Assessment $200
VRAG $100
IOP $125/day
Court Appearances $100 /hour plus $.58 per mile
Anger Management $300
Batterer’s Intervention $800
A.C.T
Assessment $225
Class (Prime for Life) $150