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Meet Our Dedicated Staff
Michael Duffy
Executive Director
Michael is a proud alumni of Limen Recovery + Wellness. He began working for Limen Recovery + Wellness as a counselor in 2005. Michael is passionate about the mission of Limen Recovery + Wellness and is dedicated to helping provide men and women a safe, supportive homelike environment to begin the process of recovery and brings a unique approach to the 12-step recovery model.
Kyara Beck, LPCMH, NCC, I-CAADC, CCFC
Clinical Supervisor
Kyara is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) within the states of Delaware and New Jersey, Nationally Certified Counselor, Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Forensic Counselor, and Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider. She joined the Limen Recovery + Wellness team after years in the correctional substance use treatment field, wherein she worked with clients living with Co -occurring Disorders as they reenter society. As a clinician, she brings creative and responsive ways to understand addiction and the mind, body, and spirit of recovery for various populations, as well as practical methods to live one day at a time. Kyara utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy combined with client-specific therapy modalities and Emotional Intelligence-focused psychoeducation to reduce self-defeating thoughts and behaviors and sustain commitment to the client’s comeback story. She is an undying optimist and grateful member of the recovery community living the slogan of “You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone!”
Tim Brainard
Case Manager
Tim is a grateful Limen Recovery + Wellness Alumni member from 2015, who has passion to carry 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. Prior to Limen Recovery + Wellness, Tim has 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. Tim is also currently working towards earning his CADC certification.
Vincent Garibaldi,
Program Manager
Vinnie entered the Limen Recovery + Wellness in 2010, and remained active as an alumnus after completing the program. Vinnie founded the Amethyst Ball, a successful annual fundraising event benefitting Limen Recovery + Wellness. In August, 2016, he joined the Limen Recovery + Wellness team as the Men’s Level II House Manager. He currently is pursuing his CADC.
Mallory Giles,
Clinician
Mallory is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Delaware and in the state of 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).
Sean McCauley CADC
Residential Program 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 previous has worked with Meadow Wood and Rockford hospitals as a mental health worker and with the admissions departments. Sean previously was employed at Sojourners Place as a Case Manager from 2000-2010 helping the homeless to find local advocacy towards empowerment. Sean is active in the recovery community and committed to helping men find their spiritual process towards recovery using the 12-Step recovery model.
Leandra Moore
Executive Administrative Assistant
Leandra joined Limen recovery + wellness as a Program Support Administrator in January of 2022 but has worked in temporary roles for Limen over the last 5 years, providing office support and special events. Her experience working with correctional healthcare billing helps support her role in our outpatient program. Leandra is the proud child of a Limen House alumni.
Karen Pontrelli
Case Manager
After spending most of her life as an educator, Karen decided to become involved working with recoverees from alcohol and substance abuse, where she has found her true passion. She worked as a Counselor’s Aid in a residential treatment program in NY before joining Limen and is currently the case manager at the Women’s Sober Living Level II Program.
Ashley Reed
Case Manager
Ashley is a proud alumni of Limen recovery + wellness since 2016. She has remained active in our alumni program over the years and is involved in the AA community in Wilmington. Ashley has a history of helping others struggling with addiction through the 12-steps and sponsorship. She joined Limen recovery + wellness professionally in May 2021 as a Case Manager at our Level III Women’s sober living residence and is excited to be part of the team. She says working at Limen has helped her find a purpose in life, to help new women in recovery develop a healthy lifestyle. She is currently working on the process of obtaining her CADC.
Amy Saltarelli, CADC
Residential Program Manager
Amy is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Temple University in 2003. She originally joined the Limen Recovery + Wellness team in June, 2016, as the Program Manager for the Women’s Level II residence and has since moved into the Program Manager role for the Women’s Level III residence. She is an active member of the recovery community and is committed to helping women navigate the process of early recovery through embracing the 12-Step Recovery model.
Heli Katrina Sõrra, LMSW
Clinical Therapist
Heli (she/her/ella) is a Licensed Masters Social Worker in the state of Delaware. As an individual in recovery, she believes strongly that mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness are a vital part of recovery from addiction, trauma and other mental health struggles. Heli understands that coming to therapy can be hard and leave clients feeling vulnerable, so she works collaboratively to meet them where they are and to create a safe, courageous space for healing. Heli strives to create a nonjudgmental, inclusive, identity-affirming and culturally responsive space for her clients. She uses various modalities, including CBT, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness, to meet the individuals' needs. Heli is a native Spanish speaker and offers therapeutic services in both English and Spanish. Heli began her career working with children and families impacted by foster care, addiction, mental health, grief/loss and trauma and is a certified Functional Family Therapist. Heli is currently working towards a Certification in Traumatic Stress, as well as her LCSW and CAADC.
Olivia Tennant
Data Clerk
Olivia is completing her bachelor's degree at the University of Delaware in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Statistics. Since joining our team in March 2022, Olivia is responsible for managing our data and completing important research about Limen Recovery + Wellness.
Beth Undercuffler
Operations Director
Prior to being hired in January, 2011, Beth held several positions over her 30-year career in human resources, payroll and benefits, customer service and office administration. Her wide range of prior experience prepared her for this opportunity at Limen Recovery + Wellness for which she is completely grateful.
Michael Webster, MS
Director of Advancement
Mike Webster joined Limen Recovery + Wellness in November 2022. Mike’s recovery journey brought him to Limen with over 17 years of nonprofit experience in institutional effectiveness, advancement and engagement. Earning his bachelors at the University of Scranton and a masters at Neumann University in strategic and organizational leadership. Mike’s experience span from operational, program management as well as alumni services and direct fundraising at Neumann University and Salesianum. Today Mike lives with his wife and four kids in the north Wilmington area accompanied by two cats and aging dog.
Limen Recovery + Wellness Board of Directors
as of 1/1/2023
Susie Hudson, Vice President
Dan Johnson, Treasurer
Augustus J. Cicala, Jr., Secretary
Anastasia Aitken
The Honorable Eric M. Davis
E.J. Dealy
Rev. Patricia Downing
Eleanor Gregory
Michael D. Loessner
Matthew J McIlrath DC, CMUA
George Meldrum
Eric Robinson
Tripp Way
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders who supervise the Limen Recovery + Wellness and assist in its operation. For information on joining the Board, contact Michael Duffy.