Essentials Recovery

WE DON’T WANT TO BE DIFFERENT.

WE WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

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Our Mission

Essentials mission is to renew lives impacted by addiction through personalized and complete behavioral healthcare. Our main purpose is to provide services and education to the client and family that will support long lasting recovery of mind, body, and spirit.

Our Philosophy

At Essentials we are aware of the complexity of addiction. We understand every person is unique and we tailor our treatment plan to each person’s specific needs. Our goal is to bring our clients to long lasting recovery and the joy it offers. Essentials prides itself in treating every single person with respect, kindness and compassion.

Our Difference

We can use the same terminology that other treatment centers use, such as we provide evidenced-based methods of treating alcoholism and drug addiction —or therapeutic interventions, our holistic approach and using historically proven modern modalities…. which we do all of these. But what it really comes down to is a remarkable staff. Our highly trained staff have either firsthand experience with addiction or have had a loved one struggle with addiction. When you have walked in your clients’ shoes, perspective is remarkably different. At Essentials Recovery we pride ourselves on our unique qualities that make us effective and compassionate, yet, strong. Our enthusiastic team is dedicated to treating our clients as part of our family. We understand that there are complex circumstances with each client and their addiction. We promise to treat every client as an individual and do our very best at all times.

Courage To Change

A lot of treatment programs will throw out new phrases, terms and modalities to look like they are different and to attract your attention. We aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; we want to offer everything we can to assist every individual on their path to recovery. Your treatment plan and goals will be as individual as you are.

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Meet The Team

Our team is dedicated to helping. We pride ourselves on being involved in each persons treatment and providing the best care for each of our clients. You can find out more about each of us below.

Executive Team

Marcee Scott

Chief Executive Officer

Marcee Scott

As a single mother to three daughters, Marcee had worked part time in the hospitality and the real estate industry. Now that her children are all grown, Marcee has been able to develop her life’s calling of helping others. After witnessing a loved one struggle with addiction, Marcee became involved in the treatment and recovery process. As a true Stuart, FL native, Marcee soon realized the need for sober living in her community. Marcee formed Genesis Houses LLC, providing sober living housing for those needing a stepping stone into rebuilding their life. It was through operating Genesis Houses that she discovered there was much more quality and ethical services needed for those battling addiction. Marcee’s vision as a realtor was to “Treat others the way you want to be treated”, and this mantra spills over to how she functions as the CEO. Marcee’s role at Essentials will be all encompassing, ensuring each client is treated fairly and with respect; that every client has the best opportunity to live a life free from addiction.

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Michael Rothstein

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Rothstein

Michael brings years of managerial background and financial working at multiple fortune 500 companies. With his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Baltimore’s Merrick School of Business, and over 10 years of financial & business management, Michael is well suited to serve as our financial strategist. Michael brings over 10 years of financial and business management experience to Essentials Recovery. Michael strives to provide cost effective services to clients and their families while simultaneously leading our team through company growths. In July 2012 with the support of his family, Michael entered a treatment program in Florida and has been sober ever since. He was told that he could do anything he wanted as long as he put his sobriety first, and so far has proven that fact. A true role model to others in recovery, Michael is grateful to be sober and to be able to help others who suffer with the baffling disease of addiction.

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Kasey Teetor

Chief Business Development Officer

Kasey Teetor

Kasey began her career in substance abuse treatment in 2013 and since has worked various sides of treatment from operations, outreach, admissions & discharge, and clinical support. A Stuart, Florida native, Kasey found recovery for herself in Stuart through the rooms of AA. Having maintained continuous sobriety since the age of 21, Kasey is a true attestation that anyone can achieve long term recovery no matter their age. From addiction running in her immediate family and within her personal life, Kasey has experience dealing with those in the grips of addiction from all sides and understands the feeling of not only being caught in the cycle herself, but also watching loved one’s battle with addiction. With personal relationships stemming to each corner of the country, Kasey’s main goal is to find the best possible help for each person struggling with the disease of addiction.

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Chris Lyons

Director of Client Services

Chris Lyons

Chris came to Florida for treatment over three years ago after struggling with the disease of addiction for many years

After realizing the benefits of sobriety, he found his passion in helping others struggling with the same disease.

Knowing firsthand the motivation and dedication it takes to maintain sobriety he has made a life change to help guide others through recovery and help them find their passion as well as becoming successful individuals.

Chris's outgoing personality positive and honest manner and no-nonsense attitude has earned him the respect of all who know and love him.

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Kyle Richards

Chief Operations Officer

Kyle Richards

Originally from Woodstown, New Jersey, Kyle has worked in the treatment industry for 3 plus years. As the Director of Transitional Living for Genesis Houses, Richards has been able to apply both the successes and failures of his own personal ten plus year struggle with addiction to ensure the security and safety of each client. Responsible for the day to day operations, Kyle is fully invested in guaranteeing serenity and stability for the community of individuals at Essentials Recovery. By seamlessly coordinating the vast array of services offered, Richards makes certain that each client is provided an opportunity to persevere and transform during their treatment.

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Clinical & Operations Team

Saundra Dewar, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Saundra Dewar, APRN

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Tiffany Whitehurst, LPCMH, CAADC

Clinical Director

Tiffany Whitehurst, LPCMH, CAADC

Tiffany comes to Essentials Recovery Delaware with a background in Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment. Tiffany is currently a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Delaware State University in Community Health. Tiffany earned her Master in Science degree from Wilmington University in Community Counseling. Tiffany has experience working in Outpatient, Inpatient Psychiatric facility, Court, and prison system. Tiffany has experience working with populations from children to geriatrics. Tiffany spends her free time reading, bowling, and traveling.

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Keegan Bischof

Admissions Coordinator

Keegan Bischof

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Keegan came to Florida for treatment for in 2017. After dedicating herself fully to sobriety, she was able to begin living a healthy and clean life. Since reaching sobriety, she realized her desire to help those in need. Recovery helped her find her passion in life and she started making strides to fulfill her goals. After a year of experience in the treatment industry she began her position as Behavioral Health Technician at Essentials Recovery. As our BHT she is responsible for providing care coordination, advocacy and support of clients. She also works on the medical side of operations as our Doctor’s Liaison where she provides medical coordination support for clients and ensures they have the highest quality of care. She is currently in nursing school at Indian River State College and hopes to continue using her passion to aid others into a positive life of sobriety.

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Tyler Cluff

Director of Operations

Tyler Cuff

Tyler was born in Wilmington, Delaware, but moved to Florida in 2015 to seek help from long term drug addiction. Tyler has been a Behavioral Health Technician since 2015, working at facilities in Florida, Delaware, and the Midwest. He enjoys working hands on with people in early recovery to help them achieve long term sobriety. Tyler knows that his own personal account of addiction helps him to relate with and provide a better experience to those seeking help from substance abuse.

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Katie Burslem

Case Manager

Katie Burslem

A Wilmington, DE native, Katie Burslem represents Essentials Recovery as our Case Manager. Ms. Burslem is currently in school to complete her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Being in recovery herself, Katie has experienced addiction firsthand and felt the effects in many ways. Her goal is to help people struggling with substance use disorder, guiding them through the process and helping them with any case management needs they may have. Recovery helped Katie find her passion in life, helping others! She plans to continue her educations with the hope of making an impact on her community through helping others. She strives to bring long term recovery to clients and show them the joy of recovery, while treating each client with respect, kindness, and compassion.

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Ashirah Rollins

Primary Therapist

Ashirah Rollins

Ashirah Rollins brings years of experience in the behavioral and mental health field to the Essentials Team. Having involvement with treatment for both adolescence and adults, she has familiarity with treating those in all stages of their struggles. Ashirah has witnessed close family members struggle with addiction, which prompted her to dive into the Substance Use Disorder specialty . Ashirah obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Central Pennsylvania College. She recently graduated from Capella University with her Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Forensics. In her free time, Ashirah likes spending time with her daughter, reading thrillers, writing short stories, and baking.

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Nick Burns

Behavioral Health Technician

Nick Burns

After 10 years of active addiction, Nick went to long term treatment and got sober in early 2020. He enjoys helping others and strives to do so on a daily basis. Nick credits his sobriety for being able to successfully manage a recovery house as well as see his daughter on a regular basis. His sponsor connected him with Essentials in 2021, and he has been an amazing team player since joining our staff. As a BHT, he provides client care services and shows up daily to support clients on their journey to long term sobriety. Nick is truly grateful for sobriety and the life he has now that is "beyond his wildest dreams".

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