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 loves Montana and enjoys being outside!
Josh Green
Administrator
Josh is the Administrator of Green Apple which means he does all the boring stuff behind the scenes. 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 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 U of M Grizzlies. (Go 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, though he has worked in the field of addiction and recovery in one form or another since 2011. 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. Michael and his wife currently enjoy exploring different historical sites around Montana along with exploring the many uniquely beautiful sites our 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, LCPC
Cody is a dual-licensed counselor in mental health and addictions. He completed his Associates in Addiction (2015) and Bachelors of Psychology (2016) at University of Providence, and attended grad school at Capella before completing his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling (2020). He has been working in the field since 2015 and became an addiction counselor in 2017. Cody loves the outdoors and studies mycology as a hobby. He has a long history of being on the other side of the fence, and becoming part of the solution rather than the problem continues to drive him in his career.
Kelsey Kojetin
LCPC
Kelsey is a licensed clinical professional counselor candidate. 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. She is dedicated to walk alongside her clients while guiding and empowering them on this journey to reach their goals and live 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 to 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. 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. He and his family, residing in Montana for over 25 years, enjoy the state’s natural beauty and outdoor activities together.
Jackie Miller
LAC, LCPC
Jackie is a Mental Health Counselor as well as an Addictions Counselor at Green Apple Behavioral Health. 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. In 2022, she went back to school to become a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health. 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:
- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC) (#126588)
- Certified Addictions Professional (#4266)
- STEP Qualified (VA) in Marriage and Family Therapy and Military Sexual Trauma