Meet Our Professions & Staff
Kathy Jarve, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Kathy Jarve, MSW, LICSW, LADC is a dually licensed professional in both chemical and mental health. Ms. Jarve provides an evidence based, best practices approach to treating individuals who have been diagnosed with both mental and substance use disorders. Ms. Jarve received her educational degrees from the Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College, the College of St. Scholastica and the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Kathy has worked in the field of Human Services for 20 plus years. Kathy specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, and other therapeutic interventions focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, Depression, and more.
Glenn Maloney, MSW, LICSW, LADC, Psychotherapist
Glenn Maloney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in Mass Communication and Political Science, and a Masters of Social Work degree from the College of Saint Scholastica. Glenn enjoys being active in the outdoors with his daughter and their dog, playing video games, and writing. Glenn has published articles about mental health and wellness in Doll Hospital Journal and has published poetry in The Thunderbird Review, Spring Thaw, and The Roaring Muse. He teaches as an adjunct at the College of Saint Scholastica in the bachelors and masters of social work programs, and has presented at regional conferences on topics such as assessment of co-occurring disorders and the use of humor as a tool of change. Glenn is currently accepting new clients at this time.
Matt Whiting, MA, LADC
Since February 2017, Matt Whiting has been employed with Genesis Recovery Services, LLC as a licensed chemical health counselor. Matt obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of St. Thomas located in St. Paul, Minnesota, majoring in sociology and criminal justice. Matt holds a master’s degree in organizational management from Sam Houston State University located in Huntsville, Texas. He obtained his chemical health licensure from Mesabi Range Community College located in Virginia, Minnesota. Matt retired during 2016, having served the Federal Judiciary as a Probation Officer for 30 years and attained extensive experience working with individuals and families who suffer from a substance use disorder and other co-occurring disorders. Matt empathically assisted individuals re-enter the community from incarceration and worked closely with other stakeholders across the State of Minnesota to ensure that his clients received appropriate treatment to manage their chemical and mental health needs as well as family and community needs, including employment. Matt employs the Socratic process with his counseling which includes education, motivational interviewing techniques, cognitive behavioral change techniques, reality therapy and group talk therapy.
Matt specializes in relapse prevention group counselling and caters to individuals who have a desire to maintain long term sobriety and are receptive to constructive feedback and are willing to learn the language of recovery and improve critical thinking skills. This group is indeterminate and is client centered according to the needs articulated by the client.
Matt also facilitates a relapse prevention group for individuals who wish to receive educational information about preventing relapse as well as employing coping mechanisms and strategies to maintain sobriety. This group experience is determinate and last approximately 72 hours to 120 hours.
Once a client satisfies the relapse prevention group objectives, the client may continue attending the group in a maintenance status for support and encouragement towards their sobriety.
Ashley Peterson, MSW, LICSW
Ashley is our Clinical Mental Health Supervisor who joined Genesis in 2018. She is originally from southern Minnesota, where she attended Minnesota State University – Mankato and obtained her bachelor’s degree in social work. She moved to the Duluth area in 2015 to pursue her master’s degree in social work with a clinical focus from the College of Saint Scholastica, graduating in 2016. Ashley is currently licensed in the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, providing individual counseling services to clients. She also provides supervision for master’s level clinical social work student interns and supervision for social work state licensure.
Ashley has a passion for working with adults who are enduring depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse. She uses humor, compassion, and understanding with her clients, and has relevant experience in both Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care. She understands that “life happens”; therefore, seeks to utilize a strengths-based and person-centered approach with the goal of creating a genuine, encouraging, and safe environment for her clients.
Ashley lives rurally on an acreage located on the outskirts of Duluth. She enjoys living alongside all the wildlife on her property and is a lover for the outdoors and spending time in nature. She finds joy being adventurous and traveling to new places, gardening and tending to her plants, hiking the north shore and being a cat mom to her beloved orange and white tabby cat named Obi-Wan.
Michele Fitzgerald, MSED, LPCC, CSAC, LADC
Michele Fitzgerald, MSED, LPCC, CSAC, LADC joined Genesis in October 2020. Michele brings an array of previous work experience, including positions at Hazelden Pioneer House, Kodiak Council on Alcoholism, Kodiak Island Hospital, The Recovery Center in Superior, WI, Lutheran Social Services, Lake Superior Treatment Center, The Human Development Center and Lake Superior Community Health Care Center. In addition to substance abuse and mental health counseling, Michele’s work experience includes adoption, birth parent counseling, and social work in a hospital and long-term care center. Michele appreciates the evolution of the Behavioral Health and Alcohol and Drug counseling fields which were treated at one time separately when Michele began working in the field. Michele views recovery as synonymous with wellness. Michele values the development of strength through adversity.
Jodi VonVille, LADC
Jodi joined Genesis in 2023 and brings to the agency 8 years of chemical health counseling experience. Jodi has a B.S. in Psychology with an individually designed minor in Holistic Health. She believes recovery involves wellness in every dimension of life. Faith and family are her foundations. A passion for helping others resulted in a partnership with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to form a local support group for mental illness. She faithfully facilitated the group for 5 years and was inducted into the NAMI hall of fame for her service. In addition to being an LADC Jodi is also a certified Circle’s of Security instructor and certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Trainer.
Jessica Korva, LADC
Jessica joined Genesis in 2023 with 8 years of chemical health counseling experience. Jessica has a B.S. in Psychology with an A.A.S. in Human Services. Jessica provides individual counseling, as well as group therapy where treatment interventions focus on mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive behavioral practices, meditation and living in the moment. In addition to being an LADC Jessica is also a Certified Circles of Security facilitator and Driving with Care instructor.
Elizabeth Jarve
Elizabeth Jarve is the Operational Director at Genesis Recovery Services. Elizabeth oversees the Admissions and Funding Departments. A native of the Duluth area, Elizabeth obtained her culinary degree at Le Cordon Bleu school of culinary in St. Paul MN. After years in the culinary industry, Elizabeth decided to venture into Human Resources. Elizabeth obtained her Human Resources Certification in June 2021 from the University of Wisconsin Superior to learn all aspects of employee relations and employee productivity in the workplace. In Beth’s spare time, she enjoys playing with her dogs, watching horror movies and cooking. Beth brings a calming spirit to Genesis and is a great team player, always connecting with employees and clients through the Funding and Admissions Department.
Kayla Hoyt
Kayla works in Funding and Admissions. She has been working in the Mental and Chemical Health field for the past 4 years at numerous facilities until she joined the Genesis team in March 2021. Kayla graduated from Lake Superior College with her AA Degree, and she is continuing her education as a pre-med student and hopes to eventually become a plastic surgeon. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband and children.
Megan Feltman
Megan Feltman is the Administrative Assistant at Genesis Recovery Services. She works in Admissions and has been with us since June 2023. Megan is new to the Chemical health field but has had many different roles over the years that are similar and has always had a passion for helping others, their families and those close to them no matter what the situation is and is excited to continue her career in the Mental and Chemical health field. Megan’s hobbies are hiking/taking walks, seeing waterfalls, spending time with her daughter and on the side has a passion of making Wreaths and House décor.