Meet our team
Recovery at the Crossroads, staff is highly trained and licensed. Our clinicians come to us with varying levels of experience and are NJ State Licensed and/or supervised by Licensed staff. We understand recovery from addiction can be difficult, RAC staff works with each client individually to create a treatment plan that will work for their specific needs.
Clinical Staff:
Nadine Talley
MSW, LCSW, CTSS
Clinical Director
Nadine Talley, LCSW
Nadine has 25 years’ professional experience providing both clinical leadership and direct care services to individuals, groups and families in a variety of settings. Nadine completed her master’s degree in clinical social work at the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. Nadine specializes in trauma informed treatment, earning a certificate in traumatic studies at the prestigious Trauma Research Foundation in Boston.
Valerie Willis
LPC
EMDR Therapist
Valerie Willis, LPC
Jaclyn (Jackie) Marone
CADC Intern
Jaclyn (Jackie) Marone
Jackie is a CADC Intern at Recovery at The Crossroads. Jackie has been working in the field of addiction since 2013 and has experience with many different levels of care including detox, inpatient residential, sober living, and PHP/IOP/OP. She offers a judgement-free environment where she encourages clients to be themselves while being open to change. Jackie uses a variety of evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique and individual needs. She believes in having fun, learning through interactive activities, and thinks “outside of the box” when it comes to group therapy sessions. Jackie is also a certified reiki master and incorporates holistic alternatives in her counseling to help manage and cope with addiction and mental health symptoms. Jackie is a firm believer in second chances and treats each client as if they were one of her own family members.
Stephanie Williams
MSW
Regional Utilization Review Coordinator
Stephanie Williams
Administrative/Operations:
David Goldberg
Director of Operations
David Goldberg
Kacie Horowitz
Digital Marketing Specialist
Kacie Horowitz
Kacie is a recent Monmouth University graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communications and media studies. She has experience in social media, promotions, production, and operations in the university’s internal departments, internships, and several years in the private sector.
Holistic Therapies:
Rabbi Ephraim Epstein
Spiritual Advisor
Rabbi Ephraim Epstein
Susan Desiderio
MA, LMT, CH
Yoga Instructor and Massage Therapist
Susan Desiderio, MA, LMT, CH
Chuck Hassett
Martial Arts
Chuck Hassett
Moshe Stamler
Adventure Therapist
Moshe Stamler, Adventure Therapist
Moshe is an adventure therapist who specializes in at-risk youth and adults of all ages. He works one-on-one and in group settings, as a coach to guide clients with trauma recovery, addictions, and behavioral issues. He is dedicated to helping people in recovery and truly believes everyone deserves healing and a second chance at life. His favorite part is encouraging individuals to not surrender to the darkness of addiction, trauma and mental health disorders and instead find their true beauty within.
Business Development:
Michael DiMarco
Director of Business Development
Michael DiMarco
Marlon Friedman
External Marketing Outreach Liaison
Marlon Friedman
Marlon Friedman’s journey has been anything but ordinary.
After years of dedication in the bagel and wholesale foods industry, Marlon came to a life-changing realization: his true calling wasn’t just in business—it was in helping people. Motivated by a deep compassion for those facing addiction and mental health challenges, he made a bold pivot into the world of behavioral health.
Today, Marlon devotes his life to supporting individuals and families on their paths to healing and recovery. His journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to change direction, follow your heart, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Executive:
Alex Kushnir
CFO
Alex Kushnir
Laurel A. Vnucak
MS