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Women’s Treatment Team

Walk through the doors of Friendly Hand Foundation dba Friendly House, and you'll meet a team unlike any other in addiction treatment. Many of our staff members started their own recovery journeys right here in these rooms. They know firsthand what it means to take that first scary step toward healing, because they've lived it. 

Others bring decades of clinical expertise and a deep commitment to women's mental health. 

Together, they form a uniquely qualified team that blends professional excellence with raw authenticity and genuine compassion. From our executive director (herself a Friendly House graduate) to our newest recovery advocates, each staff member shares one common purpose: creating a space where all women feel seen, supported, and empowered to change their lives.

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Christina Simos B.A.J.

Chief Executive Officer

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Kristine Ives LMFT

Clinical Director

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Dr. Stacy Cohen MD, Board Certified in Addiction

Medical Director

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Krystal Manning

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

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Emily Grand CADC-II

Program Director

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Vivian Rubio CADC-II

Intensive Outpatient Program Manager

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Valerie Reich LMFT, MA

Primary Therapist

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Adrienne Biddle

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

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Katie Kennedy

Katie Kennedy, CATC-I

SUD Counselor

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Kaley Keefe RADT

Director of Operations

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Lamesha Wynder RADT

Operations Supervisor

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Keegan Halupowski

Keegan Halupowski

Administrative Coordinator

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Zoë Bentyne

Admissions & Business Development

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Kathryn Linhares

House Manager

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Christine Millan

Weekend Manager

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Brandi Willis RADT

Recovery Technician

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Nichole Handley RADT

Recovery Technician

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Destiny Leon RADT

Recovery Technician

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Jackeline Enriquez RADT

Recovery Technician

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Evelyn Barey RADT

Recovery Technician

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Nakisha Celistan RADT

Recovery Technician

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Georgia Rew

Georgia Rew RADT

Recovery Technician 

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Join Our Team

Want to make a difference for the women of  Friendly House? We are always seeking employees to join our inclusive community of healing. Reach out for more information.

How Can We Help?

Whether you're ready to take the first step or just want to learn more, don't wait to contact us. At Friendly House, the person who answers your call isn't reading from a script—they're speaking from genuine care. You'll find a real person on the other end who understands what you're going through. Even if you're not sure what to say, just start the conversation. We've been helping women find their way to recovery for over fifty years, and we're here to help you or your loved one, too.