Women’s Treatment Team
Walk through the doors of 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.


Christina Simos B.A.J.
CEO

Dr. Stacy Cohen MD, Board Certified in Addiction
Medical Director

Krystal Manning
Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Kristine Ives
Clinical Director

Emily Grand CADC-II
Program Director

Vivian Rubio CADC-II
Intensive Outpatient Program Manager

Valerie Reich LMFT, MA
Primary Therapist

Victoria Rubio CATC-1
SUD Counselor

Kaley Keefe RADT
Director of Operations

Zoë Bentyne
Admissions & Business Development

Keegan Halupowski
Administrative Coordinator

Lamesha Wynder RADT
Operations Supervisor

Kathryn Linhares
House Manager

Christine Millan
Weekend Manager

Brandi Willis RADT
Recovery Technician

Nichole Handley RADT
Recovery Technician

Destiny Leon RADT
Recovery Technician

Jackeline Enriquez RADT
Recovery Technician

Krysta Hollomon RADT
Recovery Technician

Grace Gardner RADT
Recovery Technician

Nakisha Celistan RADT
Recovery Technician

Cassandra Ambe
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Adrienne Biddle
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
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.