Behavioral Health Providers

Behavioral Health

Kathleen McDonough, LCSW

Behavioral Health Director

Erica Berube, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinician

Eliza Burwell, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinician

Aliesha Pierce, LCPC

Behavioral Health Clinician

Jennifer Ridolfi, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinician

Kathleen McDonough, LCSW

Behavioral Health Director

Education: Boston University, Boston, MA | MS Social Work | 1997
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Erica Berube, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinician

Education: University of New England, Biddeford, ME | MS Social Work | 2020

Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Previous Experience: Erica began working in the field in 2008, in a residential treatment program. In 2013, she obtained an MHRT/C certification and began doing case management. Most recently, she was a program manager, overseeing all aspects of a large case management organization in Biddeford.

Professional Focus: Erica’s focus in the field of social work has been community-based case management over the last decade and also providing outpatient therapy to adults. Erica is passionate about working with marginalized individuals and those with significant psychosocial stressors related to combating poverty. She uses an eclectic approach while treating those with various mental health diagnoses - primarily utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Hobbies: Erica enjoys reading, binge-watching Netflix, and listening to podcasts. She also likes seeing live music and spending time with her family.

Eliza Burwell, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinician

Education: University of New England, Biddeford, ME | MS Social Work | 2022

Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a certificate in Trauma Informed Care.

Previous Experience: Clinical Social Work Fellow at Bowdoin College, Clinical Social Work Intern at Bowdoin College, Sex Trafficking and Exploitation Safe House Advocate at Safe Voices, Sexual Assault Response Team Advocate at Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine.

Professional Focus: Generalist with special interest/training in trauma. Advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Additional modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Hobbies: Eliza loves being outside, whether it’s hiking, beaching, or just exploring all that Maine has to offer. She is also an avid reader, podcast listener, and Bachelor franchise watcher.

Aliesha Pierce, LCPC

Behavioral Health Clinician

Education: University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME | M.S Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 2018

Credentials: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Previous Experience: Working with children and families in the home and community, Residential Substance Use Recovery Program.

Professional Focus: Generalized treatment with adolescents and adults. I utilize a variety of modalities, but have most experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) from a Client centered approach. I enjoy finding creative ways to help cope with life struggles and helping to empower clients to reach their personal goals.

Hobbies: Love animals, especially dogs. Netflix documentaries and true crime. I enjoy working outside at my home and being with friends and family.

Jennifer Ridolfi, LCSW

Behavioral Health Clinician

Education: University of New England, Biddeford, ME | | MS Social Work | 2001 
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker