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Program Start Date:
September 8, 2025Application Deadline:
Applications are being accepted at SEDC and SBHC-TRF until positions are filled.Interview Date:
Applicants will be contacted to scheduleOffers Made:
February 3, 2025Common Hold Date:
February 24, 2025 at 10:00am EST
Contacting SH-PIC:
Questions regarding our residency program or the application and interview processes may be directed to Program Director, Dr. Elizabeth Evenson or Program Administrator, Shelly McCann.
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Residency Faculty
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Training Administration
Elizabeth Evenson
Psy.D., LP
elizabeth.evenson@sanfordhealth.org
Dr. Elizabeth Evenson received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Capella University. She completed an APPIC internship at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. She began her postdoctoral work at a university counseling center and completed it in a rural mental health community center. Prior to obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Evenson completed a terminal master’s degree and worked as a licensed counselor in North Dakota. Dr. Evenson has assisted patients with a variety of mental health and substance use disorders in Minnesota. She has provided clinical and administrative supervision to those seeking their master’s or doctoral degrees and is a board approved supervisor with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. Dr. Evenson enjoys presenting on mental health and substance use topics. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, with family and friends, and reading.
Shelly McCann
MHA
shelly.mccann@sanfordhealth.org
Shelly McCann is a Graduate Medical Education Program Administrator for the Post-Doctoral Residency and the Pre-Doctoral Internship Programs at Sanford Health. Previously she has worked in student services coordinating clinical experiences at Sanford Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health service administration well as a master’s degree in healthcare administration (MHA) both from Minnesota State University Moorhead and resides in Fargo, ND.
Training Faculty
Alan Fehr
Ph.D., LP
Dr. Alan Fehr received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of North Dakota after completing an internship at Quinco Consulting Center in Columbus, IN. His employment has included working at several Human Service Centers, a hospital, private practice, and an air force base. He is a retired military psychologist who was trained by the Defense Health Agency in Primary Care Behavioral Health. His diverse experiences include a deployment with an Army Combat Stress Team, serving on the ND Board of Psychologist Examiners, having been elected to a term in the ND House of Representatives, and serving as chair for several community organizations. Most recently he helped to secure a SAMHSA grant that focuses on helping SED/SMI youth/young adults to be successful in life. His specialties are military psychology and rural psychology. He currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health for the Sanford East Dickinson Clinic (SEDC).
Rebecca Preussler
Psy.D., LP
rebecca.preussler@sanfordhealth.org
Dr. Rebecca Preussler received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. She completed an APPIC internship at the Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium. She completed her postdoctoral work at Heartland Counseling/The Center for Rural Psychology. Prior to obtaining her doctorate, Dr. Preussler completed a terminal master’s degree and worked as a licensed counselor in Illinois while starting on her doctorate program. Dr. Preussler has assisted children and adolescents with a variety of mental health disorders in North Dakota and Minnesota. She has provided clinical supervision to those seeking doctoral degrees. Dr. Preussler enjoys working with children and their families in the clinic and medical setting. She currently works at Sanford’s Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Clinic (CABHC) in Fargo, ND. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, their dog, and with family and friends. She enjoys most card and board games and reading.
Trent Barstad
Ph.D., LP
trent.barstad@sanfordhealth.org
Dr. Trent Barstad is a psychologist with a focus on rural psychology and a generalist with some specific areas of interest. He holds degrees in education and psychology. He received my doctoral degree from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. His background includes working in a variety of clinical settings: outpatient, inpatient, residential treatment, corrections, private practice, and clinic settings. Dr. Barstad has taught at a variety of educational levels from middle school to university. He has worked with a wide range of clients and diagnoses over the years. Dr. Barstad has been working at Sanford Behavioral Health in Thief River Falls, MN since 2009 and has been working as a therapist since 1995. He is currently the clinical chair of Sanford Behavioral Health Center Thief River Falls (SBHC-TRF).
