Meet Our Team
The Limen Recovery + Wellness team is the heart and soul of our daily commitment to those we treat. Each person has a desire to serve the addict who is suffering and their community.
Becky Flood MHS
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Interim CEO
Becky Flood is not new to Delaware or Limen. Becky’s recovery journey started at Triad over 47 years ago and was punctuated by Sunday dinner cooking sessions with Limen’s former longtime Executive Director Irene Rego, after whom our Broom Street house is named. Beyond her personal story of recovery, Becky has devoted most of her professional career to the addiction treatment field, holding leadership positions at Seabrook Treatment Centers in New Jersey, Ashley Treatment Center in Maryland, and New Directions for Women in Southern California. Most recently, Becky has lent her expertise to Limen as a consultant, helping to expand our organization’s ability to offer a more comprehensive treatment to the region.
Cindy Kresge
(she/her/hers)
Executive/Board Administrator and Operations Manager
Cindy has had a long career in the human services industry. She started her career in the hospitality sector and later worked at The YMCA of Delaware before transitioning to corrections. During her time in corrections, Cindy honed her skills and gained expertise in advancing projects and managing human-facing organizations. With over a decade of administrative experience and wisdom.
Alicia Emmanuel
(she/her/hers)
Clinical Director
Alicia Emmanuel, CAADC, LPC, LPCMH, (ABA) Ph.D., serves as the Clinical Director for Limen Recovery + Wellness of Delaware. She is currently completing her Ph. D dissertation at Capella University and has obtained her undergrad and graduate degrees at Immaculata University. She is the owner of Peace Counseling LLC, in PA with client center sessions and offering clinical supervision. Alicia is originally from the Bahamas and is of Jamaican descent and is now residing within Wilmington. She has been in the behavioral health field for over 12 years, dedicated to providing ethical standards of care while providing individuals with hope from a dignified approach and seeking to improve the overall well-being of all she encounters. Alicia is trained in EMDR techniques, DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed approaches. As she continues her professional growth, she is also a Jeep lover and owner, a huge fan of comics, and passionate about physical activities. As she continues her work in the behavioral health field, the vision is to see a more level playing field and holistic methods for those needing to get well.
Michael Webster, MS
(he/him/his)
Chief Advancement Officer
Beth Jeker
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Business Development Manager
Beth Jeker has over 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in aiding those with substance use disorder. With a master’s degree in human services and certification as an alcohol and drug counselor, her expertise spans inpatient and outpatient environments. Beyond traditional approaches, Beth incorporates adventure-based counseling and experiential therapies into counseling. Transitioning into business development a decade ago, she now navigates the dynamic landscape of substance use treatment in Delaware.
Leveraging her clinical insight, she fosters partnerships with community stakeholders, facilitating access to crucial treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges. Beth also co-chairs the Changing Perceptions and Stigma Subcommittee for the Behavioral Health Consortium. As a person in long-term recovery, she passionately believes in the enduring power of hope for every individual’s journey toward wellness.
Laura Henshaw
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Receptionist
Laura joined Limen Recovery + Wellness in April 2023 as their front desk receptionist and office assistant. After studying social work and criminal justice in high school and college, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Technical Management with a concentration in Criminal Justice in 2010. She has always been passionate about helping others and is excited to be a part of the Limen team.
Nicole Ferretti
(she/her/hers)
Intake Coordinator
Nicole is an alumni member of Limen Recovery + Wellness and their Intake Coordinator since May 2023. Having gone through the programs herself, she understands their transformative impact and is dedicated to guiding individuals toward recovery. Nicole evaluates their needs, assists in the admission process, and looks forward to helping you or your loved ones take the first steps to a brighter future.
Kyara Beck, LPCMH, NCC, I-CAADC, CCFC
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Clinical Supervisor
Kyara is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) in Delaware and New Jersey. She is also a Nationally Certified Counselor, an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a Certified Clinical Forensic Counselor, and a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider. After spending years in the correctional substance use treatment field, she joined the Limen Recovery + Wellness team. Kyara is experienced in working with clients with Co-occurring Disorders and helping them reenter society. As a clinician, she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-specific therapy modalities, and Emotional Intelligence-focused psychoeducation to reduce self-defeating thoughts and behaviors and sustain a commitment to the client’s comeback story. Kyara is an undying optimist and a grateful member of the recovery community. She believes that while a person alone can do it, they cannot do it alone. She brings creative and responsive ways to understand addiction and the mind, body, and spirit of recovery for various populations. She also provides practical methods to live one day at a time.
Mallory Giles, LCSW, CAADC
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Clinician
Mallory is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Delaware and Alabama. Mallory primarily utilizes cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and specializes in the treatment of chemical addictions, co-occurring and dual diagnoses, trauma, and mood disorders. She treats addiction as a disease and works with clients to develop a personalized recovery and relapse prevention plan. Mallory earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern Mississippi and a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of South Alabama and has obtained her CAADC (Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor).
Gerald Medkeff CADC (He/Him/His)
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Lead Intensive Outpatient Counselor
Gerald is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and an alumnus of Limen House. Gerald has an associate degree in psychology and will finish his bachelor’s degree in psychology the Fall of 2024 with Southern New Hampshire University. Gerald entered the treatment field as a counselor’s aide in 2012 with a youth behavioral modification and substance abuse treatment program. Gerald has provided peer intervention services in a hospital setting before moving forward with counseling in an MAT clinic. Gerald was most recently counseling in a DUI treatment program prior to joining Limen recovery + wellness. Gerald currently provides group therapy in our intensive outpatient treatment program.
Meblin Sethy
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Billing and Collection Coordinator
Ashley Reed
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Sober Living Manager
Ashley is a Limen Recovery + Wellness alumna associated with the program since 2016. She has been active in the alumni program and is also involved in the AA community in Wilmington. Ashley has a history of helping those struggling with addiction through the 12 steps and sponsorship. In May 2021, she joined Limen Recovery + Wellness as a Case Manager at their Level III Women’s sober living residence and was thrilled to be part of the team. Working at Limen has given her a sense of purpose — to help women in recovery develop a healthy lifestyle.
Sean McCauley, CADC
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Case Manager
Sean is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from The University of Salisbury in 1986. Sean is currently the Program Manager for the Men’s Level 3 residence. Sean previously worked with Meadow Wood and Rockford hospitals as a mental health worker and with the admissions departments. Sean was employed at Sojourners Place as a case manager from 2000-2010, helping people experiencing homelessness find local advocacy for empowerment. Sean is active in the recovery community and committed to helping men find their spiritual process toward recovery using the 12-step recovery model.
Tim Brainard
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Case Manager
Tim is a grateful Limen Recovery + Wellness Alumni member from 2015, passionate about carrying the spirit of Limen Recovery + Wellness and the 12-step model to those struggling with addiction. Tim found a calling after his experience in Limen Recovery + Wellness for helping others through AA and 12 Step fellowship, which presented purpose professionally. Before Limen Recovery + Wellness, Tim worked in the field with those who were struggling with persistent mental health and substance abuse issues, offering hope and an example that recovery is possible. Tim believes in the Limen Recovery + Wellness mission statement and desires to provide a safe, healing space to break the cycle of addiction.
Amy Shannon
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Women’s Level 3 Case Manager
Amy has joined Limen Wellness and Recovery as a women’s level 3 case manager, bringing 26 years of case management experience with the State of Delaware’s Department of Corrections. She has also taught in the Criminal Justice program at Del Tech for 10 years. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with loved ones and reading. She is excited to work with the women residents of Limen House and is passionate about the philosophy of meeting each person “where they are” and allowing them to work at their own pace.
Carly Hampton
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Women’s Level 2 Case Manager
Carly is not only a proud alumnus of Limen House but also the niece of alumni who remained sober for over 2 decades up to her death from cancer in 2016. Along with her personal experience as a resident, Carly brings over 20 years in the nursing field, specializing as a registered nurse in the operating room. She is a proud alumnus of Gloucester County College and Drexel University, as well as starting her academic career at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and plans to pursue her CADC soon. Carly has a love for the program Alcoholics Anonymous, remaining active in the program by staying available and sponsoring other women in their recovery journeys. This would not have been possible without Limen. Although originally a Delco native, she now calls Wilmington De home and can be found around town with her significant other, stepchildren, family, and her friends. Working at Limen is a dream come true for Carly. She finds it a joy to work at the organization that has saved her life and so many others.
Vincent Garibaldi
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Men's Level 2 Program Manager
After completing the program, Vinnie entered the Limen Recovery + Wellness Alumni in 2010 and remained active as an alumnus. Vinnie founded the Amethyst Ball, a successful annual fundraising event benefitting Limen Recovery + Wellness. In August 2016, he joined the Limen Recovery + Wellness team.
Olivia Tennant
Development Associate
Olivia is completing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Delaware in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Statistics. Since joining the team in March 2022, Olivia is responsible for managing their data and completing important research about Limen Recovery + Wellness.
Jay Poole
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Facilities Coordinator